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Last U.S. Military Flight Leaves Kabul, Ending America's Longest War Aug 31, 2021

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President Biden announces plans to address the nation as the U.S. military completes it's withdrawal of forces in Afghanistan, effectively ending America's longest military conflict. Taliban marks U.S. withdrawal with celebratory gunfire. Hurricane Ida leaves catastrophic damage across Louisiana, mostly from wind and rain.

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Death Toll From Kabul Airport Attack Rises Aug 28, 2021

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Biden vows U.S. will complete "dangerous" and "worthy" Afghanistan mission amid worries of more attacks. Crowds at the airport are smaller but more desperate as time runs out for evacuations. White House considers whether COVID booster should be given sooner than 8 months after second dose.

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Biden Honors 13 U.S. Service Members Killed in Kabul As "Heros" Aug 27, 2021

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President Joe Biden honors the 13 United States service members who were killed, and the 14 service members who were wounded, in the Kabul attack as "heroes." More than 60 Afghans are dead and 140 Afghans wounded in the same attack, according to the Health Ministry. Biden says that the American lives that were lost today, were given "in the service of liberty."

Isis-K claims responsibility for the deadly Kabul attack.

"We will hunt you down and make you pay," said Biden to terrorists. Biden also said that the United States will "respond with force and precision" to the deadly attack. "America will not be intimidated," said Biden. Biden said that if the military needs any additional force, he "will grant it."

Biden will continue the evacuation and won't be deterred by terrorists.

The White House gives a briefing after the Kabul airport attack.

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State Department: About 1,500 Americans May Still Need Evacuating Aug 26, 2021

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WH: “closely following” terror threats from ISIS-K. “No deadline” to help any American or ally who wants to leave Afghanistan. Jan. 6 committee demands documents from agencies on Capitol attack, signaling huge investigative effort. U.S. official: intel suggests ISIS-K may attack Kabul Airport. HHS: 100,000+ U.S. Covid-19 hospitalizations now, nearly three times higher than in the past month.

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Biden Declares U.S. is Sticking with Withdrawal Deadline Aug 25, 2021

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Biden declares U.S. “on pace” to finish Afghan operations one week from today, Biden: Aug 31 withdrawal depends on Taliban cooperating with evacuation, allowing access to Kabul airport. Biden: we’ve helped evacuate 70,000+ people since August 14th. Fauci: U.S. could have pandemic under control by Spring 2022 if most eligible people get vaccinated. New vaccine mandates now that Pfizer shot has full FDA approval. Biden cites “growing” risk of terror attack in defending Afghanistan withdrawal timetable.

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Deadly Firefight At Kabul Airport Heightens Evacuation Chaos Aug 24, 2021

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According to an official in the Department of Defense, the U.S. military needs a decision from the Biden administration on an extension by Tuesday. FDA fully approves Pfizer COVID vaccine. Catastrophic flooding in Tennessee kills 21, including twin babies.

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Biden: "Any American Who Wants To Get Home, We Will Get You Home" Aug 21, 2021

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According to the Pentagon, evacuation flights have resumed in Kabul after a brief pause, with nearly 5,700 people evacuated in the last 24 hours. Biden denies allies are now questioning U.S. credibility. Full FDA approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is expected as early as Monday.

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Pentagon Ramping Up Kabul Evacuation Efforts Aug 20, 2021

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The Taliban is moving quickly to crush any opposition as the race to escape Afghanistan intensifies. The Pentagon is ramping up Kabul evacuation efforts as many struggle to reach the airport amid chaos and Taliban crackdown. The State Department says that 6,000 people at the Kabul airport are awaiting planes. 20 evacuation flights are expected to leave Afghanistan tonight. The Taliban is cracking down on protests and Afghans trying to leave the country. Armed jets are flying over Kabul to ensure people's security, according to the Pentagon.

The State Department says "We take very seriously" reports of people being blocked by the Taliban from getting to the airport.

The White House is struggling to contain the fallout from President Joe Biden's defiant denial of mistakes in the Afghanistan exit. U.S. diplomats warned, last month, of a potential catastrophe in Afghanistan to happen and a need for quick evacuations, according to CNN. Biden says that there was "no consensus" that the Taliban would take over quickly, while he spoke about intel.

After a bomb threat at Capitol Hill, a source says that the bomb threat suspect didn't have a viable explosive, but did possess suspected bomb making material.

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Biden Defiant on Afghanistan in New Interview Tonight Aug 19, 2021

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Biden says no way for U.S. to withdraw “without chaos ensuing”. Biden suggests U.S. troops may stay until all Americans are out of Afghanistan, even if past the Aug. 31st deadline. Biden: booster shots “best way” to protect from Delta variant as U.S. to begin third dose for most Americans next month. Biden ordering Education Secretary to fight back against Governors prohibiting mask mandates.

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U.S. Working to Accelerate Desperate Evacuation from Kabul Aug 18, 2021

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WH says 11,000 Americans on the ground after Taliban takeover. White House trying to contain fallout over Afghanistan as one official admits “our competence is being questioned”. WH: Biden “taking responsibility for every decision” the U.S. government took with respect to Afghanistan. Taliban reassurances met with skepticism, as they vow not to become terror haven and to uphold women’s rights. Taliban pledge of “blanket amnesty” met with skepticism. Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19. WH expected to share first U.S. data on waning immunity during tomorrow’s announcement on Covid booster shots. Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to almost 2,000 people as Tropical Storm Hampers recovery.

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