Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Grimace, McDonald's Purple Character, Leaves The Internet Confused
Canadian news outlet CBC was interviewing Brian Bates, dubbed "Outstanding Manager of the Year" for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic by the fast food chain. He says Grimace is a taste bud.
Researcher Finds Recording Of Duck Saying You Bloody Fool
A researcher recently found a decades-old recording of an Australian musk duck named Ripper. Carel Ten Cate says the duck is saying what sounds like, "You bloody fool."
The Taliban Have Announced Interim Ministers For An Acting Government
The Taliban released a list of interim ministers of a new acting government at a press conference in Kabul. The list included many who are under U.N. and/or U.S. sanctions.
The Optimal Regimen To Fight COVID Will Be A 3rd Shot For A Boost, Fauci Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, about the current outlook for COVID-19 boosters, and who needs them most to get the surge under control.
An Expo Center Outside Washington, D.C., Now Welcomes Airlifted Afghan Refugees
For the past two weeks, thousands of Afghans have arrived in the U.S. Many passed through an enormous makeshift processing center in Virginia. We get an exclusive look inside the Dulles Expo Center.
Afghan Interpreter Tells Of How He, And Later His Family, Escaped The Taliban
On 9/11, Said Noor was 11 years old, growing up in an Afghan village. Later, he served as an interpreter for the U.S. Army and became a citizen. Soon, Noor will reunite with his family who left Kabul.
Charter Flights Are Trying To Leave Afghanistan, Blinken In Qatar For Crisis Talks
Americans and others are still trying to get out of Afghanistan, after the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover. At the same time, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is involved in crisis talks.
News Brief: Afghan Crisis Talks, Biden To Survey Flood Area, ECMO Machines
The Taliban say their blitz through Afghanistan is complete. President Biden on Tuesday tours Ida damage in the Northeast. Tennessee and other states are struggling with the latest COVID-19 surge.
As The TV Industry Praised Michaela Coel, She Says She Felt Like A Misfit
Michaela Coel has earned acclaim for her show: I May Destroy You, which explored sexual assault and consent. Her book, Misfits: A Personal Manifesto, details her experiences in TV.
Wyoming Is Among The States Spending Millions To Promote Carbon Capture
The bipartisan infrastructure bill includes the largest ever federal investment in carbon capture. Coal states hope it could prolong fossil-fuel use, which is why many environmental groups oppose it.
Probes Begin After Elderly New Orleans Residents Die In Harsh Conditions Post Ida
Anger is growing in Louisiana over the number of vulnerable people dying from the heat in Hurricane Ida's aftermath. Residents want to know why cities and nonprofits weren't better prepared to help.