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Hurricane Ida Strikes Louisiana; New Orleans Hunkers Down
Hurricane Ida has blasted ashore along the Louisiana coast as one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the U.S., rushing toward New Orleans and one of the nation’s most important industrial corridors.
US Says Drone Kills IS Bombers Targeting Kabul Airport
U.S. officials say a drone strike has blown up a vehicle carrying “multiple suicide bombers” from Afghanistan’s Islamic State affiliate before they could attack the ongoing military evacuation at Kabul’s international airport.
Biden Aide: US Has Capacity to Evacuate Remaining Americans
Top Biden administration officials say the United States has the capacity to evacuate the approximately 300 U.S. citizens remaining in Afghanistan who want to leave before President Joe Biden’s Tuesday deadline.
Donations Help Wyoming Sheriff’s Office Acquire 2 New K-9s
A Wyoming sheriff's office has two new K-9s on the force with help from community donations.
Biden Promises More Strikes on Afghanistan Extremist Group
President Joe Biden is vowing to expand a U.S. air campaign against the Islamic extremist group whose suicide bomb attack at the Kabul airport killed scores of Afghans and 13 American service members.
Taliban Block Kabul Airport to Most as Foreign Airlifts Wane
Taliban forces have sealed off Kabul’s airport to most Afghans as NATO nations wrap up their evacuation flights out of Afghanistan.
Wyoming Embraces Jeffree Star Despite Homophobia, His Past
Jeffree Star is, inarguably, the biggest celebrity in Casper, Wyoming. The Youtuber-slash-makeup mogul first landed there in December.
How Much Impact Could Sturgis Rally Have On COVID Caseload?
In the three weeks since the rally kicked off, coronavirus cases in South Dakota have shot up at a startling pace.
US Airstrike Targets Islamic State Member in Afghanistan
Biden said Thursday he would strike back at the Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliate.
Biden Vows to Finish Kabul Evacuation, Avenge US Deaths
He vowed to avenge the deaths, saying the U.S. has some idea of who perpetrated the attack and will hunt them down.