Afghanistan: How the Taliban gained ground so quickly

Biden's 'America is back' may be in question as Taliban moves swiftly across Afghanistan

‘The streets are filled with screaming’: Scenes from Haiti after the quake.

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A history of U.S. miscalculation is compounded by the lack of an exit plan.

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Social media posts from the quake-damaged area of Haiti help convey the disaster’s scope.

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Children are particularly likely to die from Covid in Indonesia. One big reason is poverty.

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Parent attacks teacher after mask dispute on first day of school, official says

Andrew Cuomo brags about saving New York lawmakers from looking like 'ship of fools' with impeachment

Thousands of kindergartners no-show, putting their futures at risk, experts say

Last year, Fauci said 'you cannot force someone' to get COVID-19 vaccine

Arnold Schwarzenegger asks if Americans are 'really this selfish and angry' after his rant against anti-maskers

Haitian Americans are making desperate calls to find out if their loved ones are safe.

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Dozens Killed After Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Hits Haiti

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Humanity Can Still Take a Stand on Climate. It Must.

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A Guide to Finding Faith

By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jWPxo8

20 Years of Defense, Erased by the Taliban in a Few Months

By BY SCOTT REINHARD AND DAVID ZUCCHINO from NYT World https://ift.tt/3m2E497

California city councilman among six charged with election fraud in contest decided by one vote

Afghan president addresses nation as Taliban close in on Kabul

Report: Matt Gaetz's former wingman has given investigators thousands of photos, videos, and texts

Texas judge allows Harris County to temporarily defy Gov. Abbott's mask ban

Moderate Democrats warn Pelosi they won't consider budget resolution until infrastructure bill passes

Fred is dead for now, sparing South Florida. But here comes Tropical Storm Grace

Tropical Storm Grace could dump heavy rain on Puerto Rico before approaching South Florida

Afghanistan’s Unraveling May Strike Another Blow to U.S. Credibility

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Janice Mirikitani, Poet and Crusader for People in Need, Dies at 80

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Judge Permits Biden’s Replacement Evictions Ban to Stay in Place for Now

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The U.N. urges the Taliban to end its offensive and return to peace talks.

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Tropical depression Fred is approaching Florida with another storm close behind

Lincoln Project co-founder calls for criminal investigation into Trump's 'self-coup'

Florida school district rattled by 3 Covid-related teacher deaths days before classes begin

As Tropical Storm Fred approaches Florida, DeSantis tells residents to 'review their disaster plans'

Woman pointing gun’s laser sight for cat to chase shoots man, Wisconsin cops say

What’s really causing your midlife spread – and how to fix it

Nicki Minaj and Husband Sued, Accused of Harassing Sexual Assault Victim

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A C.D.C. panel endorses a third dose for some people with weakened immune systems.

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Cuomo Will No Longer Face Impeachment, Assembly Leader Says

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Our Window of Climate Opportunity

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Federal judge keeps Biden's new eviction moratorium alive, but signals it's illegal

The child tax credit payments are already showing why they should be made permanent

U.S. sends troops to Kabul to evacuate some embassy personnel

Evidence presented to grand jury in Durham's Russia probe

Loudoun County teacher says she has no regrets after quitting over CRT lessons

Photo secretly taken of girl at CVS leads international agents to NC child porn suspect

California orders COVID shots, testing for schools

Tropical storm watch imminent for Florida as Fred forecast to strengthen

Fall of Afghan jewel a harbinger of a return to dark times

Media, Holocaust bills test Poland's ties with US, Israel

Petition to change New York bridge named after Gov. Cuomo’s father grows online

What does full FDA approval of a vaccine do if it's already authorized for emergency use?

Taliban may be executing Afghan troops who surrender, U.S. Embassy says

13 New Books We Recommend This Week

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Here are the states and cities that grew the most.

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Oil turns a rural county in North Dakota into a boomtown.

By BY MITCH SMITH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3m31qeL

The growth along the corridor between San Antonio and Austin is ‘kind of mind-blowing.’

By BY EDGAR SANDOVAL AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3iCjlqx

No large city grew faster than Phoenix.

By BY JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37BMb43

Are Delta Symptoms Different?

By BY CHRISTINA CARON from NYT Well https://ift.tt/2VPMdDc

How the Census Bureau Stood Up to Donald Trump’s Meddling

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The Villages, a retirement community in Florida, was the fastest-growing metro area over the last decade.

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F.D.A. Approves GHB, a ‘Date Rape’ Drug, for Rare Sleeping Disorder

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How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

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Texas Senate Passes Republican Voting Bill, Overcoming Dem Obstruction

Former US Attorney Preet Bharara wonders if 'mischief' afoot in Andrew Cuomo waiting 14 days to resign

New data suggests Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines may be less effective against Delta

Afghanistan war: Taliban back brutal rule as they strike for power

FDA will allow extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people

3 vehicles involved in major traffic crash with injuries on North Freeway in Fort Worth

40% of severe COVID-19 infections at KY Children’s Hospital came in the last 2 weeks

What can South Florida and the Keys expect from Fred? Details on rain, wind, flooding

The Pentagon is exploring its options for a more efficient and powerful F-35 engine

Broward Schools must reverse mask mandate or risk ‘sanctions,’ Florida commissioner says

Nearly 200 million in U.S. under heat advisories, warnings as two heat domes form

Pregnant woman killed in Southern California road rage incident

Senate passes Cotton's amendment preventing federal funding of critical race theory

Federal judge rules Trump's accountants must hand over tax record to House panel

Death Toll Rises in Algerian Wildfires

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Barry the Owl Brought Us Together. What Will We Do Without Her?

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A 7-Year-Old Dies in the Bronx, and Records Show a History of Abuse

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We Need to Build Our Way Out of This Mess

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New York Women Weigh Admiration for Cuomo Against Allegations

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There Is a Problem With California’s Recall. It’s Unconstitutional.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces In-Person Season

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‘I Am Fully Prepared’: Hochul Says Transition to Governor Has Begun

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Heavy floods hit northwest Turkey, cutting off road access to large parts of the region.

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California regulators are voting on solar mandates for new buildings.

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Don’t Get Excited: N.F.L. Is Cracking Down on Taunting

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Biden: Cuomo Did a ‘Hell of a Job’ as Governor, ‘So Sad’ He Resigned

WH says GOP Fla. Gov. DeSantis doesn't want to participate in effort to 'kneecap' the virus

Democrats' Gavin Newsom recall nightmare

‘Enough is enough’: Oakland Chinatown leader calls on Newsom to declare state of emergency over string of violent crimes

'He still doesn't trust Donald Trump': White House dismisses claims Biden contributed to vaccine hesitancy

Pelosi: Newsom Recall Is ‘Not Good for Children and Other Living Things’

Tropical Storm Fred begins crossing Dominican Republic with Florida still in the cone

‘I still feel it isn’t real’: Gold Rush town residents reckon with wildfire devastation

Germany will stop paying for virus tests for people choosing to remain unvaccinated.

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Read the full transcript of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation speech.

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We Want to Hear From Muslim Americans Who Grew Up in the Shadow of Sept. 11

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Facebook removes Russian-based network that spread vaccine misinformation.

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What to Do With All Those ‘Cuomosexual’ Tees?

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We Research Misinformation on Facebook. It Just Disabled Our Accounts.

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Mexico’s President Defends News Anchor After Cartel Threat

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The Times analyzed data on breakthrough Covid hospitalizations and deaths by state.

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Messi’s Limited Options Paint a Dim Portrait of Modern Soccer

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Vaccine side effects remain rare and are outweighed by benefits of vaccination, the C.D.C. reported.

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Watchdog to Scrutinize Fox News Host’s Claim the N.S.A. Spied on Him

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Senate passes $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, handing major win to Biden

Landlord kills 2, wounds 1 in rent dispute, Vegas police say

Thousands of Californians under evacuation orders as Dixie Fire nears 500,000 acres

Colorado husband accused of killing wife appears in court

White House wasn't given heads-up before Cuomo resignation

Democrats' Gavin Newsom recall nightmare

DeSantis threatens salaries of superintendents, school board members who support masking

Human Rights Campaign opens probe into president's involvement in Cuomo scandal

Liz Cheney's Trump vote prompts new Wyoming censure effort

As the Duke of York faces lawsuit over sex abuse allegations, what happens next?

Florida now has over 15,000 COVID hospitalizations and 3,000 in ICU, federal HHS says

This Texas restaurant's cheeky sign has a message for anti-maskers

Champagne Wishes and Climate Change Dreams

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