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Biden says he stands 'squarely behind' Afghanistan decision
Striking a defiant tone, President Joe Biden said Monday that he stands “squarely behind” his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan as he acknowledged the “gut-wrenching” images coming out of the country after the swift Taliban takeover of the government.
Minnesota extends $100 vaccine incentives for another week
Any Minnesotan age 12 or older who gets their first shot through Sunday can claim a $100 Visa gift card. Anyone who has gotten their first shot since July 30 is eligible.
Taliban take over Afghanistan: What we know and what's next
On Monday, President Joe Biden acknowledged that the collapse of the Afghan government happened much more quickly than he anticipated, but said he stood “squarely behind” his decision to pull U.S. troops out.
7 killed in Kabul airport chaos as Taliban patrols capital
Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of the capital’s airport on Monday as thousands tried to flee the country after the Taliban seized power with stunning speed. Some clung to the side of a U.S. military transport plane before takeoff, in a widely shared video that captured the sense of desperation as America’s 20-year war comes to a chaotic end.
America’s top general said Sunday that the United States could now face a rise in terrorist threats from a Taliban-run Afghanistan. That warning comes as intelligence agencies charged with anticipating those threats face new questions after the U.S.-backed Afghan military collapsed with shocking speed.
Biden team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan
Biden is the fourth U.S. president to confront challenges in Afghanistan and has insisted he wouldn't hand America's longest war to his successor. But the president will have to explain how security unraveled so quickly, after he and others in the administration insisted it wouldn't happen.
Trudeau triggers Canadian election, voting day Sept. 20
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau triggered an election Sunday as he seeks to capitalize on Canada being one of the most fully vaccinated countries in the world.