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The US has remained firm on the August 31st deadline to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, even amidst the devastating chaos of the last few weeks.
Air Date: August 31, 2021 10:00 am
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The state’s regular 26-week unemployment compensation benefits will continue, without the extra $300 federal benefit on top.
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House panel investigating the Capitol attack orders 35 companies to preserve records
The companies include telecom giants AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, as well as other platforms where communications tied to the siege may have taken place.
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Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war
The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday.
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Philly welcomes over 500 Afghan evacuees, and more are coming soon
Mayor Jim Kenney said the city anticipates “Operation Allies Refuge PHL” to pick up speed in the coming days. Here’s how you can help.
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Scenes from the Philly airport welcoming center for Afghan evacuees
You can help by donating to local relief organizations.
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Biden travels to Dover to pay respects to U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan
Biden traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to meet privately with the families of those killed and then attend the “dignified transfer” of the fallen troops.
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U.S. airstrike targets Islamic State members in Afghanistan
The attack came amid what the White House called indications that IS planned to strike again as the U.S.-led evacuation from Kabul airport moved into its final days.
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NJ Gov. Murphy sets up Afghan Refugee Assistance task force
Gov. Murphy signed an executive order with the aim of ensuring New Jersey is prepared to receive and assist those coming into the state.
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Brennan ‘infuriated’ by Ciattarelli campaign ad against Murphy
Katie Brennan, whose accusation of rape against a Murphy official prompted legislative hearings, called use of her testimony in a Murphy attack ad “inappropriate.”
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Fed up with inaction over voting rights, thousands are planning a march on Washington
Thousands of activists are expected to converge Saturday in Washington and other cities across the country on the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington.
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Despite infighting, Pa. GOP senators push forward with vague idea of 2020 election audit
A Trump ally in the Pa. legislature has been stripped of power, but the leading Republican in the State Senate is still promising a full “forensic audit” of the 2020 election.
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Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge US deaths
Biden said the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate was to blame for the attacks that killed 12 American service members and many more Afghan civilians.
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Nine months after defeat, Del. GOP candidate relaunches campaign for U.S. House
Republican Lee Murphy hopes the third time's the charm for his campaign for Delaware’s lone seat in the House of Representatives.
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Wolf asks Republican leaders to return to Harrisburg and pass school mask mandate
Few school districts are requiring masks inside classrooms, something the Democratic governor said it needed to ensure safety.
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