WH pledges vast federal response to Ida recovery

The White House on Tuesday outlined the role the government is playing in helping with the disaster left behind by Hurricane Ida. (Aug. 31)       

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US commits $60 million in aid to Ukraine’s military

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin welcomed Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Pentagon as the Ukraine president is visiting the United States in hopes of bolstering security…

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Biden: ‘It was time to end war’ in Afghanistan

President Joe Biden is defending his handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, including the frantic final evacuation from Kabul airport. (Aug. 31)       

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Biden COVID task force urges vaccine requirements

The White House Coronavirus task force is urging public and private sector vaccine requirements to boost vaccination rates and make headway against COVID-19. (Aug. 31)       

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Biden defends departure from Afghan ‘forever war’

A defensive President Joe Biden calls the U.S. military airlift to extract more than 120,000 Afghans, Americans and allies an “extraordinary success,” though more than 100 Americans…

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These Australians are pushing to get our Paralympic medallists equal cash prizes

After reading a report by SBS News on the gap in prize money available to Olympians and Paralympians, several Australians have launched fundraisers and awareness campaigns to…

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Joe Biden hails ‘extraordinary success’ of Afghanistan evacuation as Taliban celebrate US departure

The US president hailed the country’s evacuation effort and said and the only other option outside of leaving Afghanistan would have been to step up the fight…

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Gov. tells Calif. fire victims ‘we have your back’

A huge firefighting force gathered Tuesday to defend Lake Tahoe from a raging wildfire that forced the evacuation of California communities. “We’re doing everything in our power…

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Gov. Hochul: NY schools to require masks this fall

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says students returning to school this fall will be required to wear face masks, and she is pushing to compel teachers, staff…

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Disastrous photos show Hurricane Ida’s damage to Louisiana barrier island, Grand Isle

Ida left catastrophic damage throughout Louisiana. The barrier island, Grand Isle, saw extensive damage to the boats and lake houses in the area.       

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Family vows to free US journalist held in Myanmar

The parents and brother of an American journalist who has been detained in Myanmar for 100 days are vowing to never stop working to secure his release…

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Chicago officer on desk duty after video shows him grabbing woman who was walking her dog

A Chicago police officer has been placed on administrative duties after viral videos appear to show him grab a woman walking her dog on a beach.       

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FBI agent who investigated sex crimes against children is charged for sex crimes against children

FBI agent David Harris was fired and charged for sex crimes across three states that included minors.       

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A teen’s overdose death pointed police to a former professor. Now, he’s admitted to sex trafficking.

The overdose death of a teenager ignited the police investigation of a former New York professor who has now admitted to sex trafficking.       

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Caldor Fire rages through Lake Tahoe region leaving behind devastation

Thousands of people are ordered to evacuate the Lake Tahoe area as the Caldor Fire advances toward the scenic tourist destination.       

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Hurricane Ida brought death, destruction, power outages and floods to Louisiana

Hurricane Ida left behind a path of death and destruction, with more than 1 million homes and businesses without power and two people confirmed dead.       

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