Biden: 'I Do Not Regret My Decision' To Withdraw From Afghanistan
Speaking about the Taliban's ousting of the U.S.-backed Afghan government, Biden acknowledged, "The truth is this did unfold more quickly than we anticipated."
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After The Taliban Takeover Of Kabul, Here's What We Know
President Biden addressed the nation after images from the airport in the Afghan capital showed desperate people fleeing before the Taliban advance. He said he stands by his decision to withdraw.
Frozen Shrimp Sold At Target, Whole Foods And Meijer Is Recalled
The FDA has expanded a nationwide recall of shrimp products from Avanti Frozen Foods sold at major retailers. So far, nine people in four states have contracted salmonella; three were hospitalized.
Biden's Choices In Afghanistan Were Complicated. So Is The Fallout He Faces
The simple question of whether the U.S. should stay or go was not simple at all. Now Biden's determination to leave Afghanistan has resulted in a bigger mess than he bargained for.
An Afghan Interpreter Who Helped The U.S. Military Is Now A Target For The Taliban
The Afghan interpreter still suffers from injuries he got during the nine years he worked with the U.S. His children are terrified: "The bad guy is going to come and is going to kill you, then us."
In Quake-Ravaged Haiti, Rescuers Scramble To Save People Trapped In Rubble
"Everything was moving — houses, cars — and everyone was crying," said one Haitian resident from an area close to the earthquake's epicenter. At least 1,297 people are confirmed dead.
An Afghan Artist Fears For The Future Of His Craft With The Taliban In Control
Artist Omaid Sharifi is unsure if he'll be able to continue painting murals on the streets of Kabul following the Taliban's takeover. During pervious Taliban rule, art was discouraged.
Why Earthquakes In Haiti Are So Catastrophic
Haiti has a long history of major earthquakes that leave destruction and carnage in their wake. A combination of factors makes the country especially susceptible to damage from these quakes.
What Women's Advocacy Groups Worldwide Are Doing For Women In Afghanistan
"Whatever happens in the coming days, we hold true to the idea that women can and should help shape the future of Afghanistan," said one nonprofit, as alarm rises about the Taliban takeover.
Afghanistan's Paralympic Team Can't Travel To Tokyo, With Airports In Turmoil
In another sign of the dramatic change wrought by the Taliban's sudden takeover, Paralympic athletes now have no way to travel to Japan.