Desperation grows as thousands still wait to evacuate Kabul
Chaotic scenes played out at the Kabul airport as thousands desperately sought to reach evacuation flights out of Afghanistan. President Joe Biden pledged to get Americans who are still trapped in the...
21 Aug 202147min
U.S. is working directly with Taliban leaders on the ground trying to salvage Biden's crisis in Afghanistan
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Admn. Peter Vasely, is leading the effort to negotiate with his Taliban counterpart to maintain security at the Kabul airport and ensure the safety of both Ameri...
20 Aug 202147min
Top U.S. general: The situation in Afghanistan “is still very dangerous”
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told reporters the situation in Afghanistan “is still very dangerous, very dynamic and very fluid” and said U.S. troops are “at risk.” CNN’s Chie...
19 Aug 202150min
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has tested positive for Covid-19, despite being fully vaccinated. The Republican has opposed mask mandates and issued an executive order banning school districts from requiring ...
18 Aug 202149min
Biden: “I stand squarely behind my decision”
During an address to the nation, President Biden admitted the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban retaking control happened more quickly than the U.S. government had expected. Biden said...
17 Aug 202142min
CDC recommends third Covid-19 vaccine dose for certain immunocompromised people
Vaccine advisers to the CDC voted unanimously to recommend an extra dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for some immunocompromised people. The FDA had already authorized a third dose in certain patients who ...
14 Aug 202142min
More than 98% of U.S. residents live in an area with “high” or “substantial Covid-19 transmission
More than 98% of U.S. residents now live in an area with a “high” or “substantial” risk of Covid-19 community transmission, up from 19% just a month ago. Meanwhile, the FDA is expecting to authorize c...
13 Aug 202145min
FDA expected to authorize Covid-19 booster shots for some immunocompromised people
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expect to authorize Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for some immunocompromised people. This would be a third shot to the current two-shot Pfizer and Moderna vac...
12 Aug 202141min
