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Biden says U.S.-led evacuation from Kabul is accelerating

Biden says U.S.-led evacuation from Kabul is accelerating

President Joe Biden said Sunday the U.S.-led evacuation of Americans, at-risk Afghans and others from the Kabul airport accelerated this weekend, although it remains vulnerable to threats posed by the Islamic State extremist group.
by The Associated Press

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Legislative auditor Nobles to retire

Legislative auditor Nobles to retire

Longtime government watchdog James Nobles said Friday he will end a long career as Minnesota’s legislative auditor on Oct. 5.
by Tim Pugmire

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Biden addresses chaotic Kabul evacuation amid criticism

Biden addresses chaotic Kabul evacuation amid criticism

Facing a torrent of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to airport pandemonium and cumbersome red tape.
by The Associated Press

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Vice President Harris heads to Vietnam as the shadow of Afghanistan looms

Vice President Harris heads to Vietnam as the shadow of Afghanistan looms

The long-planned trip is now complicated by the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which is drawing comparisons to the fall of Saigon in the aftermath of the Vietnam War.
by Ayesha Rascoe

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Under fire, Minnesota GOP chair Carnahan steps down

Under fire, Minnesota GOP chair Carnahan steps down

A week after a close associate was indicted on charges of sex trafficking of minors, Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan has resigned her post.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. struggling to speed Kabul airlift amid hurdles, glitches

U.S. struggling to speed Kabul airlift amid hurdles, glitches

As of Thursday, about 7,000 people had been evacuated in the U.S. airlift, including about 2,000 on each of the past two days. With an Aug. 31 deadline looming, tens of thousands remain to be airlifted to safety.
by The Associated Press

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FTC refiles suit accusing Facebook of illegal monopoly

FTC refiles suit accusing Facebook of illegal monopoly

The regulator is taking another swing at Facebook after a judge tossed out its initial effort in June. It accused the social media giant of illegally maintaining a monopoly.
by Shannon Bond

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