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New Jersey ready to provide safe harbor for Afghan refugees
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will be one of four U.S. military installations that will shelter refugees from Afghanistan.
3 years ago
A pilgrimage to meet Germany’s last beer-brewing nun
Sister Doris has strong opinions about her beer and when people should drink it. In short: Always, especially during the 40-day penance period leading up to Easter.
3 years ago
Biden touts ‘incredible’ evacuation operation from Kabul, but warns of ongoing danger
President Biden said on Sunday that the U.S. has evacuated nearly 28,000 people from Afghanistan since Aug. 14, including around 11,000 people in about 36 hours.
3 years ago
The Pentagon is calling on 6 U.S. airlines to help with the Afghan evacuation effort
The U.S. military is asking for 18 aircraft — three each from American Airlines, Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines and Omni Air; two from Hawaiian Airlines and four from United.
3 years ago
Hershey native Pulisic tests positive for virus ahead of World Cup qualifiers
United States soccer star Christian Pulisic has tested positive for COVID-19 less than two weeks before United States players begin reporting for camp.
3 years ago
Delaware group prepares to help more Afghan refugees
Jewish Family Services of Delaware, which manages refugee arrivals, is doing advance work to help people fleeing Afghanistan who could come to the state.
3 years ago
Why a push for boosters could make the pandemic even worse
Officials at the WHO said Wednesday that it strongly opposes booster shots for all adults in rich countries because the boosters will not help slow down the pandemic.
3 years ago
Exiting Afghanistan: the women and allies left behind
What does the Taliban takeover mean for women and girls in Afghanistan? And, why didn't the U.S. evacuate Afghan interpreters who now face deadly retribution by the Taliban.
Air Date: August 18, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00In Pennsylvania, anguish and a scramble to help Afghans fleeing the Taliban
Local Afghan immigrants describe anguish over the situation in their home country, as the Taliban has rapidly taken control after 20 years of U.S. occupation.
3 years ago
Here’s how you can support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti
Looking to get involved but not sure how to help? Here are some resources to get you started.
3 years ago
America’s longest war ends: mistakes and lessons learned
After two decades, Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban. What was America’s longest war all about and why is our exit from Afghanistan so chaotic?
Air Date: August 17, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Haitians in N.J. and Del. hope for the best as post-earthquake recovery efforts continue
Haitians in New Jersey and Delaware hope to help family and friends back home as the recovery continues.
3 years ago
Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision
Biden said he will not repeat mistakes of the past and did not regret his decision to proceed with the withdrawal.
3 years ago
Death toll nears 1,300 in Haiti after massive earthquake
As rescuers work against the threat of a storm, officials continue to assess the damage after buildings throughout the island nation were flattened by the 7.2-magnitude quake.
3 years ago
Afghanistan falls to the Taliban again as the U.S.-backed government collapses
In a sudden, final offensive, the Taliban pushed into Kabul, as Afghanistan's U.S.-backed president left the country and diplomatic personnel beat a retreat from the embassy.
3 years ago