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Biden Speaks on Rout of Afghan Government

Fear Spreads as Taliban Take Control; Chaos at Kabul Airport

President Biden is delivering remarks amid chaotic scenes in Afghanistan following the collapse of the government.
The Pentagon said that a security breach on the civilian side of Kabul’s airport led the American Marines there to shut down flights. Here’s the latest.

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Lawmakers Unite in Bipartisan Fury Over Afghanistan Withdrawal

If President Biden hoped to find cover from politicians in both parties who had reached a broad consensus around withdrawal, he is finding little so far.

Hundreds of videos captured the fall of Afghanistan. We analyzed key moments.

Maps and satellite images of the Kabul airport show how swelling crowds led to chaos.

Aid Trickles to Quake-Ravaged Haitians as Storm Threatens

Prime Minister Ariel Henry privately expressed frustration at Haiti’s slow response and promised a “tenfold increase” in efforts to help the victims.

Tropical Depression Grace made landfall in Haiti, bringing the potential for mudslides and flooding.

Injured patients are assisted outside the general hospital due to the lack of available beds in Les Cayes, Haiti, on Monday.

Delta Surge Drives Home Painful Truth: Covid Isn’t Going Away

The new flood of cases has forced Americans to recalibrate. Governors and mayors who imposed shutdowns last summer are pushing vaccines now.

After a year and a half of remote learning, students return for their first day of school at Newark Junior High School in Newark, Calif. last week.

Covid Vaccines Produced in Africa Are Being Exported to Europe

Johnson & Johnson is sending shots from South Africa to other parts of the world. African countries are waiting for most of the doses they’ve ordered.