Biden says chaos in Afghanistan was unavoidable
President Joe Biden has faced bipartisan criticism for the chaos that ensued as American troops pulled out of Afghanistan, but he said it was unavoidable.
President Joe Biden has faced bipartisan criticism for the chaos that ensued as American troops pulled out of Afghanistan, but he said it was unavoidable.
Father of first American killed in Afghanistan calls the abrupt U.S. withdrawal 'shameful'
Mike Spann felt a duty to go to Afghanistan after the September 11th attacks, even though it meant leaving his two daughters, infant son and wife back at home. He was the first American service member killed in combat. His father says the abrupt US withdrawal is "shameful" and worries about what will happen to the Afghans in the country who helped Americans like his son.
Mike Spann felt a duty to go to Afghanistan after the September 11th attacks, even though it meant leaving his two daughters, infant son and wife back at home. He was the first American service member killed in combat. His father says the abrupt US withdrawal is "shameful" and worries about what will happen to the Afghans in the country who helped Americans like his son.
Two-thirds of Americans say Afghanistan war wasn't worth fighting, poll finds
Roughly two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they did not think America’s longest war was worth fighting, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Roughly two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they did not think America’s longest war was worth fighting, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Afghan refugees to Milwaukee area possible, agency to help
Thousands of Afghan refugees could be headed to Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin, and one West Allis-based agency is preparing to assist.
Thousands of Afghan refugees could be headed to Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin, and one West Allis-based agency is preparing to assist.
Young child hoisted over wall amid chaos at Kabul airport
Explosions were heard as large numbers of Afghans crowded outside Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 17, as the US military worked to secure the complex.
Explosions were heard as large numbers of Afghans crowded outside Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 17, as the US military worked to secure the complex.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll rises to 2,189, thousands injured seek medical aid
Pressure for a coordinated response to Haiti's deadly weekend earthquake is mounting as more injured trickle into hospitals already overwhelmed with thousands of patients.
Pressure for a coordinated response to Haiti's deadly weekend earthquake is mounting as more injured trickle into hospitals already overwhelmed with thousands of patients.
Afghan refugees: Fort McCoy authorized, Wisconsin prepares
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Wednesday, Aug. 18 officially authorized the use of Fort McCoy to house Afghan refugees.
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Wednesday, Aug. 18 officially authorized the use of Fort McCoy to house Afghan refugees.
States volunteer to take in Afghan refugees
Democrat and Republican governors have expressed support for taking in refugees from Afghanistan who helped the U.S. war effort over the last two decades.
Democrat and Republican governors have expressed support for taking in refugees from Afghanistan who helped the U.S. war effort over the last two decades.
Taliban violently disperses protest as Afghan president resurfaces in UAE
The United Arab Emirates acknowledged Wednesday that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family were in that country.
The United Arab Emirates acknowledged Wednesday that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family were in that country.
How to help Afghan refugees: Ways to support those impacted by Taliban takeover
People who want to help Afghan refugees can volunteer for support organizations, donate to relief groups working in Afghanistan and more.
People who want to help Afghan refugees can volunteer for support organizations, donate to relief groups working in Afghanistan and more.
Afghan refugee in San Francisco feels terror over Taliban invasion
Humaira Ghilzai of San Francisco spent the morning "on the phone with Kabul," specifically with the director of a girl's school in Afghanistan to see how dire the situation is there because of the Taliban takeover.
Humaira Ghilzai of San Francisco spent the morning "on the phone with Kabul," specifically with the director of a girl's school in Afghanistan to see how dire the situation is there because of the Taliban takeover.
Japan weighs legal penalties as country expands COVID-19 state of emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Human remains discovered in wheel well of C-17 that departed Kabul with Afghans clinging to it
The flight, which went viral on social media, is being investigated.
The flight, which went viral on social media, is being investigated.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll soars past 1,900
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Hati has now risen to 1,941 as of Tuesday afternoon as the country also reels from Tropical Storm Grace.
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Hati has now risen to 1,941 as of Tuesday afternoon as the country also reels from Tropical Storm Grace.
Hundreds of Afghans pack US military plane to escape Taliban control
The U.S. Air Force posted a viral photo showing hundreds of Afghans packed into a C-17 desperately looking to flee the country after the Taliban’s takeover.
The U.S. Air Force posted a viral photo showing hundreds of Afghans packed into a C-17 desperately looking to flee the country after the Taliban’s takeover.
Taliban vows women's rights, security under Islamic rule of Afghanistan
The Taliban is seeking to convince the world that it has changed from the group that imposed a brutal rule on the country in the 1990s.
The Taliban is seeking to convince the world that it has changed from the group that imposed a brutal rule on the country in the 1990s.
Female anchor interviews Taliban official on Afghan TV
Beheshta Arghand, a female host for the Afghan broadcaster Tolo News, interviewed a Taliban official on camera after the group’s takeover.
Beheshta Arghand, a female host for the Afghan broadcaster Tolo News, interviewed a Taliban official on camera after the group’s takeover.
Taliban seizes Afghanistan: What happened and what could come next
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan weeks before the complete U.S. troop withdrawal. Here’s a look at what happened and what could happen next.
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan weeks before the complete U.S. troop withdrawal. Here’s a look at what happened and what could happen next.
New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
George W. Bush expresses 'deep sadness' over Afghanistan situation
Former President George W. Bush, who ordered the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, expressed “deep sadness” over the unfolding situation.
Former President George W. Bush, who ordered the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, expressed “deep sadness” over the unfolding situation.