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A Sudden Downfall in Afghanistan

By Unknown Author from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3iQ65P2

It Was a Terrifying Census for White Nationalists

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3k0Zykb

Naomi Osaka pledges to donate tournament prize money to relief efforts in Haiti.

By BY ALEXANDRA E. PETRI from NYT World https://ift.tt/3iKa53M

New York landlords and tenants square off over evictions after Supreme Court ruling.

By BY KIMIKO DE FREYTAS-TAMURA from NYT World https://ift.tt/3yL3ADk

Review: Making S’mores Around the Campfire at the Apocalypse

By BY LAURA COLLINS-HUGHES from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/3m58veJ

FOX NEWS: Cuomo successor Kathy Hochul vows to 'fully cooperate' with COVID nursing home probe

Cuomo successor Kathy Hochul vows to 'fully cooperate' with COVID nursing home probe Incoming New York governor Kathy Hochul on Sunday vowed to "fully cooperate" with requests for data on the nursing home scandal facing Andrew Cuomo’s administration – though she stressed other priorities included getting COVID relief money out to landlords and illegal immigrants. 

FOX NEWS: Sen. Blackburn: Trump administration had 'right' plan for Afghanistan

Sen. Blackburn: Trump administration had 'right' plan for Afghanistan Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., slams the Biden administration and says seeing 20 years of gains disappear in Afghanistan is heartbreaking.

FOX NEWS: Pentagon blames Afghan army in closed House briefing: 'You can't buy willpower'

Pentagon blames Afghan army in closed House briefing: 'You can't buy willpower' Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin lamented "you can’t buy willpower" during a call with members of Congress Sunday, as the Taliban neared a total takeover of Afghanistan, according to a source.

FOX NEWS: Experts debate whether US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan was right timing

Experts debate whether US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan was right timing Center for American Liberty founder Harmeet Dhillon and Rebelle Communications CEO Laura Fink analyze Biden's strategy in withdrawing troops from Afghanistan

FOX NEWS: Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck keeping it low-key on his 49th birthday: report

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck keeping it low-key on his 49th birthday: report Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are reportedly things low-key while celebrating his 49th birthday.

In Washington, recriminations move as quickly as the Taliban.

By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/37Zw6pf

The U.S. is not moving Afghan allies out fast enough to avoid reprisals, critics say.

By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/37MSVvX

Taliban Forces Enter Kabul and the Afghan President Flees the Country

By BY NAILAH MORGAN AND CHRISTINA KELSO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2XuAhqZ

The Taliban has advanced and resistance has collapsed with surprising speed.

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/2VZdpPm

FOX NEWS: Rep. Waltz predicts re-emergence of 'Al-Qaeda 3.0' as Taliban takes Kabul

Rep. Waltz predicts re-emergence of 'Al-Qaeda 3.0' as Taliban takes Kabul Afghanistan combat veteran Rep. Mike Waltz reacts to the latest developments on the conflict in Afghanistan

FOX NEWS: Pentagon says Kabul embassy evacuation is not a ‘combat mission,’ top security officials say otherwise

Pentagon says Kabul embassy evacuation is not a ‘combat mission,’ top security officials say otherwise The second group of Marines arrived in Kabul Saturday to assist with the full evacuation of the U.S. embassy from the capital of Afghanistan as the Taliban continues to make violent advances across the country.

FOX NEWS: Afghan President Ghani flees, US Embassy lowers American flag with Taliban takeover nearly complete

Afghan President Ghani flees, US Embassy lowers American flag with Taliban takeover nearly complete Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan, boarding a flight and departing as Taliban forces continued to sweep through the country and entered the capital city of Kabul, Fox News has confirmed.

FOX NEWS: Biden hammered for spending time at Camp David while Taliban take over Afghanistan

Biden hammered for spending time at Camp David while Taliban take over Afghanistan Republican members of Congress criticized President Biden on Sunday for spending time at the Camp David presidential retreat instead of the White House as the Taliban fought to finalize a takeover of Afghanistan.

FOX NEWS: Rep. Scalise slams ‘Biden’s Saigon moment’ in Afghanistan, says admin 'got this devastatingly wrong'

Rep. Scalise slams ‘Biden’s Saigon moment’ in Afghanistan, says admin 'got this devastatingly wrong' House Minority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise on Sunday slammed “President Biden’s Saigon moment” in Afghanistan amid reports that Taliban insurgents had seized Kabul and most of the region after the U.S. began withdrawing troops.

FOX NEWS: NIH Director Collins: Unvaccinated Americans 'are sitting ducks' as delta variant causes 'world of hurt'

NIH Director Collins: Unvaccinated Americans 'are sitting ducks' as delta variant causes 'world of hurt' National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins is warning unvaccinated Americans to get their shots and for everyone to go back to wearing masks as coronavirus case numbers have skyrocketed over the past month.