The blitz through the southern heartland means the Islamic militant group now holds half of Afghanistan’s 34 provincial capitals and controls more than two-thirds of the country.
Carol Semple
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Rush of U.S. troops to Kabul tests Biden’s withdrawal deadline
Officials say the troops’ mission is just to assist the airlift of embassy personnel and Afghan allies, and they expect to complete it by month’s end, but troops might have to stay longer if the embassy is threatened by a Taliban takeover of Kabul.
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Federal judge leaves CDC evictions moratorium in effect
President Biden has said a court fight over the new order would buy time for the distribution of some of the $45 billion in rental assistance that has been approved but not yet used.
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Census shows U.S. is diversifying, white population shrinking
The numbers could help determine control of the House in the 2022 elections and provide an electoral edge for years to come.
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Maine becomes more diverse, but it’s still whitest state in the nation
The latest census data shows cities in southern Maine gaining residents, while rural regions in the eastern and northern parts of the state saw declines.
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Ozone levels will be elevated in parts of Maine
Ozone levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels for the southwest coast and the high elevations of Acadia National Park.
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A century after the Appalachian Trail was proposed, millions hike it to find ‘the breath of a real life’
The AT symbolizes opportunity – the chance to set out on a life-altering experience in the great outdoors.
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Driver dies in head-on collision in Washington County
The other driver, who was 17, suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital.
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Taliban take Kandahar, Herat in major Afghanistan offensive
The onslaught represents a stunning collapse of Afghan forces and renews questions about where the over $830 billion spent by the U.S. Defense Department went.
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YouTube suspends Rand Paul after he posts misleading video on masks
In the three-minute video the Kentucky senator disputes the effectiveness, which medical experts around the world have recommended to limit the spread of the coronavirus.