4 Reasons A Potential Taliban Takeover In Afghanistan Matters To The World

It's not clear if the Taliban will be able to seize control of the entire country, but the speed of their advance has many inside and outside the country alarmed at the prospect.
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6 Things To Know If You're Immunocompromised And Considering A 3rd Shot

People with weakened immune systems who already got two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines can now get a third shot. But exactly who is eligible? Here's what we know so far.
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HBCUs Erasing Student Debt With Federal Funds Brings Hope For Students And Schools

More than 20 historically Black colleges have used the CARES Act to wipe out their students' outstanding tuition balances. Erasing their debt, HBCU leaders say, benefits the students, and the school.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Expands Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Amid COVID-19 Spike

Monoclonal antibodies can be used to treat people with mild to moderate COVID-19, but the treatment doesn't work for those who've already developed more severe symptoms or are hospitalized.
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Little League Says The General Public Can't Attend Its World Series

Last year's tournament was canceled outright for the first time in its history. Officials say thousands of spectators would pose too great a risk at this year's tourney.
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Another Major Heat Wave Is Bringing Triple-Digit Temps To The Pacific Northwest

The Forest Service is also warning that air quality is likely to deteriorate as wildfires continue to burn.
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Florida county asks people to use 911 sparingly as COVID fills hospitals

Brevard County fire chief Mark Schollmeyer said residents should consider other options such as contacting a primary care physician before calling ambulance services, CBS reported.
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Pennsylvania man leads cops to father’s head on dinner plate in freezer

Donald Lawrence Meshy Jr., 32, was arrested Wednesday in the stabbing death and dismemberment of his father, Donald Meshy Sr., 67, by Lancaster police
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US sends troops to evacuate Afghan embassy staff amid Taliban gains

The Biden administration on Thursday said it's sending troops to Kabul to help evacuate US embassy staff amid rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan.
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Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up

Only 23% of those pregnant in the U.S. have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, statistics show. And with the delta variant surging, those who are unvaccinated are especially vulnerable.
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Taliban Complete Northeast Afghan Blitz As More Cities Fall

After seizing three more provincial capitals, the insurgents now control two-thirds of Afghanistan as the U.S. and NATO finalize their withdrawals from the country.
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