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Pentagon: 2,000 evacuated from Afghanistan now

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says the U.S. military is still working toward its goal of getting a maximum of 5,000 to 9,000 people out a day.… Continue Reading

Data of more than 40 million exposed in T-Mobile breach

The names, Social Security numbers and information from driver’s licenses or other identification of just over 40 million former and prospective customers that applied for T-Mobile credit were exposed … Continue Reading

US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19

The overall plan is awaiting a Food and Drug Administration evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of a third dose, the officials said.… Continue Reading

O’Connor & Company 08.18.21 / Cal Thomas, Gordon Chang, Cully Stimson, Joe Concha, Natalie Compton, Phil Kerpen, Cam Edwards, Beverly Hallberg

U.S. families mid-adoption trying to get Afghan children out

Bahaudin Mujtaba and wife Lisa had hoped to finally bring the 10-year-old Afghan boy they’re adopting to their home in Florida this year for a chance at a different future… Continue Reading

New York’s new governor, Kathy Hochul, taking office Aug. 24

New York’s first female governor, Kathy Hochul, is set to take office on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the stroke of midnight… Continue Reading

Transportation Sec. Buttigieg says he, husband are parents

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced that he and husband Chasten have become parents… Continue Reading

Ohio governor advises vaccinations, masks for schoolchildren

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine strongly urged Tuesday that schoolchildren continue wearing masks in school at least for the beginning of the academic year to avert more drastic coronavirus measures… Continue Reading

Death toll from Haiti’s weekend earthquake rises to 1,941

Haitian officials raised the death toll from a deadly weekend earthquake by more than 500 on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt to search and rescue efforts… Continue Reading