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Iran plans new round of talks with Saudi Arabia -Iranian envoy - Reuters

An Afghan YouTuber was killed at Kabul airport. Many more fear the worst. - CNN

Over 64.05 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far - Times of India

Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory

Biden defends pulling US troops out before all Americans evacuated

Texas G.O.P. Passes Election Bill, Raising Voting Barriers Even Higher

A $30 billion railroad merger is stopped in its tracks.

Wall Street Sees Nothing but Good News, Even When It’s Bad

Four Powerful Art Dealers Join Forces, Upending Traditional Model

Italy adds restrictions for travelers, after Europe drops the U.S. from its ‘safe list.’

Ashleigh Barty wins her first U.S. Open match in her return to the tournament.

To avert a migration wave, the E.U. says it will help refugees in Afghanistan and neighboring nations.

Your Wednesday Briefing

Biden: ‘The War in Afghanistan Is Now Over’

Ukraine’s Leader, Meeting Biden, Seeks Security Assurances After Afghan Pullout

With no American presence, some Afghans celebrate while others worry about the future.

Young British star Emma Raducanu notches her first U.S. Open main draw victory.

New Zealand Minister's son interrupts Zoom interview with a 'male body part'-shaped carrot - USA TODAY

These 5 states have less than 10% of ICU beds left as Covid-19 overwhelms hospitals - CNN

Kabul airport attack: Remaining US evacuations 'shift' to diplomatic mission (live updates) - WHIO Radio

After leaked videos, Iran opens cases against prison guards - Associated Press

Ivanka Trump still focused on 'family time' as she's spotted on walk with daughter - Fox News

India's COVID vaccine supply jumps, raising export hopes - Reuters India

How Alcohol Affects the Heart

Biden pledges help and continued support to Ida-battered states.

‘It’s all very surreal’: Residents in Houma find mangled trailers and vanished walls.

Biden considers clemency for some inmates in home confinement after the pandemic ends.

Louisiana is grappling with oxygen shortages in Ida’s aftermath.

The Blush of Pineapple, From a New Online Source

The U.S. military finishes its evacuation, and an era ends in Afghanistan.

The Lighter Side of Octopus

This is how Ida kept up its power and wind speed for so long.

A Streusel Cake to Write Home About

A Chef’s Apron From Tom Colicchio

A Sip of Paradise

Oysters, in the Form of a C.S.A.

China urges nations to ‘actively guide’ Taliban government - The Guardian

Canada's Trudeau resumes campaign after angry crowds disrupt rallies - Reuters

Syrian oil spill may be larger than thought, headed to Cyprus - report - The Jerusalem Post

Why Taliban want to continue trade, political ties with India. Leader explains - Hindustan Times

Turkey cannot take new refugee burden, foreign minister says - Reuters

‘We Will Not Forgive,’ Biden Says, Vowing Retaliation for Kabul Attack - The New York Times

Opinion | While Israelis and Palestinians fight, climate change threatens the land - The Washington Post

Higher uptake in rural areas boosting India’s vaccination numbers - Times of India

Janmashtami 2021: Food rules to follow while fasting - Times of India

Russian cosmonauts find new cracks in ISS module - yahoo.com

Ida leaves behind flooding and dangerous storm surge.

At Least One Dead as Tropical Storm Nora Lashes Mexico With Heavy Rain

When Will Biden Join the Fight for Voting Rights?

Taliban makes overtures to India as US airstrike in Kabul hits potential bomber - The Tribune India

Afghanistan: Final flights arriving as UK's campaign ends - BBC News

Flames consume high-rise in Milan; residents evacuated - Fox News

The Latest: US drone strike hits vehicle carrying IS bombers - WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

Thousands in Germany protest restrictions on unvaccinated | TheHill - The Hill

Greek police use tear gas, water canon during Athens vaccine protest - Reuters

Woke history hits Middle East as Palestinians accused of erasing history - Fox News

Hundreds From Afghanistan Being Brought To India Despite Challenges: PM Modi - NDTV

Two of the U.S. service members killed in the Kabul attack were women.

American University of Kabul students and alumni trying to flee were sent home.

When Will Biden Join the Fight for Voting Rights?

Biden Observes Return of Troops Killed in Kabul Bombing

Hundreds of thousands of customers are without power. It could be weeks before they have it back.

US and other countries say they will hold Taliban to promises to let people leave Afghanistan after August 31 - CNN

Stranded in Kabul: Americans, LPRs, SIVs stopped at Taliban checkpoint - Fox News

‘We Will Not Forgive,’ Biden Says, Vowing Retaliation for Kabul Attack - The New York Times

On recognising Taliban, MEA against ‘jumping the gun’ - Times of India

'You have seen the outrageous and achieved incredible things', Germany tells troops - Yahoo! Voices

Explosion heard near Kabul airport -witnesses - Reuters

Woke history hits Middle East as Palestinians accused of erasing history - Fox News

Thousands in Germany protest restrictions on unvaccinated | TheHill - The Hill

Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers

Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana

'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'

Turkey, Qatar and G7 to discuss the future of Kabul airport.

Anti-lockdown protests erupt on streets of Berlin: 'We are the people' - Fox News

With Alaska's legislature and governor deadlocked, the 2021 PFD will be delayed - Anchorage Daily News

Afghan refugee heading to UK gives birth at 30,000 feet - BBC News

Unlike his predecessor, President Biden saw no middle ground in Afghanistan.

Uh? Oh …

In all, over a dozen countries have evacuated 240,000 people from Afghanistan.

Anti-lockdown protests erupt on streets of Berlin: 'We are the people' - Fox News

Canadian Election Campaign Promises Target Business Taxation, Regulation - Bloomberg

Biden says another attack in Afghanistan 'highly likely' over weekend; airstrike kills 2 in ISIS-K - WLS-TV

Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island

After Video of Abusive Nurse, Canada’s Indigenous Seek Health Overhaul

What we know about the 13 U.S. service members killed in the Kabul attack.

Sixteen years after Katrina, a New Orleans resident sees just partial progress.

Chelsea Proves a Point While Collecting One at Liverpool

Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive in Virginia, tired, relieved, and worried for those they left behind.

Bolsonaro says he will be arrested, killed or declared winner - Yahoo News

'We are jumping the gun': MEA on question of recognition of Taliban rule by India - Hindustan Times

Bizarre moment injured cows are AIRLIFTED by helicopter to new meadow in the Swiss Alps - Daily Mail

Send Us a Video With Your Question About Kids and Covid

Why Apple Won Its Legal Settlement With Developers

Biden Vows ‘Unshakable Partnership’ With Israel in Meeting With Bennett

Overlooked No More: Randy Snow, Paralympic Champion of Wheelchair Tennis

When Thousands of Afghan Refugees Show Up in Texas - Slate

Afghans who worked for Europe and Canada feel abandoned as evacuation ends - The Washington Post

COVID vaccine live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Aug. 27 - Raleigh News & Observer

'Working With Partner Nations On Terrorism,' Says MEA On Afghanistan Crisis Post Kabul Blasts - Republic World

Afghanistan's financial lifeline may lie in Qatar - Reuters

Virus cases jump at Arkansas schools in 2nd week of classes - KATV

Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment'

Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

Jerry Harkness, 81, Dies; Star of a Historic Integrated Basketball Team

Jeanne Robertson, 77, Down-Home Humorist With a Pageant Past, Dies

An intelligence review into the origins of the coronavirus was inconclusive.