Gov. Cooper Sends National Guard Unit From Lenoir To Louisiana In Response To Hurricane Ida
Governor Roy Cooper says North Carolina is sending National Guard personnel to help Louisiana after the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Ida.
Texas Bans Most Abortions, With High Court Mum On Appeal
The nationβs most far-reaching curb on abortions since they were legalized a half-century ago took effect Wednesday in Texas, with the Supreme Court silent on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.
Mike Richards Is Out As Producer Of βJeopardy!β And βWheelβ
Mike Richards is out as executive producer of βJeopardy!β, days after he exited as the quiz showβs newly appointed host because of past misogynistic and other comments.
Sheriff: Man Walking In Flood Waters From Hurricane Ida Apparently Killed By Alligator
A 71-year-old man was apparently killed by an alligator while walking in flood waters from Hurricane Ida in Slidell, Louisiana, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Late-Summer Sip: A New World Of Booze-Free Options
Looking to kick back and enjoy the late days of summer with something non-alcoholic? Thereβs been a real transformation going on in the world of non-alcoholic beverages.
New England Patriots Release Cam Newton, Mac Jones To Start
Veteran and former Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton has been released from the New England Patriots and rookie Mac Jones will take the role as starting quarterback, according to multiple news sources.
Last Troops Exit Afghanistan, Ending America's Longest War
The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending Americaβs longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit that cost the lives of more than 180 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members, some barely older than the war.
How Instagram Star Helped Rescue Dozens From Afghanistan
Dozens of desperate Afghans who had been trying to flee the Taliban before Tuesdayβs deadline for the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul made it to safety with help from an unexpected place: Instagram influencer Quentin Quarantino.
Hurricane Ida Blasts Ashore In Louisiana With Major Force
Hurricane Ida blasted ashore along the Louisiana coast on Sunday, with the eye of one of the most powerful storms ever tp hit the U.S. arriving near the barrier island of Grand Isle.
U.S. Confirms Soldier From East Tennessee Killed In Bombing
A soldier from east Tennessee was one of 13 U.S. troops killed in a suicide bombing at Afghanistanβs Kabul airport this week, the Department of Defense said Saturday.
Taliban Largely Seal Off Kabul Airport As Airlift Winds Down
The Taliban deployed extra forces around Kabulβs airport Saturday to prevent large crowds from gathering after a devastating suicide attack two days earlier, as the massive U.S.-led airlift wound down ahead of an Aug. 31 deadline.
RFK assassin Sirhan Wins Parole With Support Of 2 Kennedys
U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedyβs assassin was granted parole Friday after two of RFKβs sons spoke in favor of Sirhan Sirhanβs release and prosecutors declined to argue he should be kept behind bars.
President Biden's Promise To Strike Extremists Faces New Afghan Reality
By promising to strike the extremists who killed 13 Americans and dozens of Afghans, President Joe Biden now confronts the reality of finding and targeting them in an unstable country without U.S. military and intelligence teams on the ground and no help from a friendly government in Kabul.
Supreme Court Allows Evictions To Resume During Pandemic
The Supreme Courtβs conservative majority is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
NFL's Vaccine Rate At 93%, Mandatory Shots Were Discussed
The NFL says 93% of players are vaccinated for COVID-19 and the league wanted mandatory vaccination but the NFLPA wouldnβt agreed to it.
President Biden Vows To Finish Kabul Evacuation, Avenge U.S. Deaths
President Joe Biden vowed Thursday to complete the evacuation of American citizens and others from Afghanistan despite the dayβs deadly suicide bomb attack at the Kabul airport. He promised to avenge the deaths of 13 U.S. service members killed in the attack, declaring to the extremists responsible: βWe will hunt you down and make you pay.β
Kabul Airport Attack Kills 60 Afghans, 13 U.S. Troops
Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabulβs airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover. The attacks killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump, Allies Over Insurrection
U.S. Capitol Police officers who were attacked and beaten during the Capitol riot filed a lawsuit Thursday against former President Donald Trump, his allies and members of far-right extremist groups, accusing them of intentionally sending a violent mob on Jan. 6 to disrupt the congressional certification of the election.
Tropics Ripe for Development as Peak Season Nears
The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring three areas for possible development.
U.S. Says 1,500 Americans May Still Await Kabul Evacuation
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that as many as 1,500 Americans may be awaiting evacuation from Afghanistan, a figure that suggests the U.S. may accomplish its highest priority for the Kabul airlift β rescuing U.S. citizens β ahead of President Joe Bidenβs Tuesday deadline.
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