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The quagmire resulting from two decades in Afghanistan hit home extra hard for Americans on Thursday as 13 US troops and at least 60 Afghan civilians were killed. Chaos continues to reign in the evacuation of Kabul. |
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Bombings blow a hole in US evacuation mission in Kabul America's worst nightmare in the evacuation of Afghanistan got even worse Thursday when two terrorist bombs exploded near the Kabul airport, killing 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghans. The tragedy comes amid an already chaotic scene on the ground. ISIS-K, an Islamic militant group descended from recent US foes in Iraq and Syria, claimed responsibility for the bombings and vowed to continue its attacks against the US and the Taliban -- two mortal enemies that find themselves strange bedfellows after a 20-year war. Now they have only four days to make the evacuation deadline. GET THE LATEST ON THE FALLOUT FROM THE BOMBINGS
All eyes on Jackson Hole to find out the Fed's next move Jackson Hole, Wyoming is usually a safe haven for mountain hikers, snow skiers and nature-lovers. But this week it's the center of the financial universe (or at least the US economy) as the Federal Reserve meet to discuss the next step in managing the recovery. Early indications from Fed chiefs is that the timing is right to pull back on the massive bond-buying strategy that kept interest rates low and stimulus funds flowing during the worst of the pandemic. Despite the rise in COVID cases from the Delta variant, they hope the move will keep inflation in check as we approach full recovery. But only when Fed Chairman Jerome Powell speaks will we know. FIND OUT WHAT INVESTORS HOPE TO HEAR FROM POWELL
BMW reveals next 'high-end' model will be made in America Everyone would love to have a brand new BMW -- even BMW. The German-owned automaker announced it will unveil a new model by the end of the year that promises to be a major transformation from the latest X7 Model, including a vastly different design and engine. Although few details were released, BMW has hinted at a move to cutting-edge electric vehicle technology. The good news for Americans is that it will be built at the BMW facility in South Carolina, where already 70% of the company's worldwide fleet is produced. FIND OUT WHAT EXPERTS EXPECT TO SEE IN THE NEW BMW
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Afghanistan exit taking a toll on Biden
The shock waves from the two bombs that exploded near the Kabul airport Thursday sent reverberations all the way to the White House and to the very foundation of Joe Biden's presidency. "Good ol' Joe," who promised to be a more drama-free alternative to his predecessor, suddenly finds himself trying to get a grip on the situation in Afghanistan. Biden spoke with a heavy heart following the tragic loss of 13 US troops and many more civilians. The obvious toll the past 10 days have taken on him personally and politically were on full display. The next few days will be critical his presidency as he tries to stop it from spiraling out of control. FIND OUT WHAT'S AT STAKE FOR THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION
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Sturgis Bike Rally called a 'stupid-spreader'
After 18 months and more than 633,000 Americans dead from COVID-19, one would think people would begin to get the picture -- big festivals, few vaccines, bad idea. But that didn't stop more than a half-million bikers from descending on a tiny South Dakota town for the annual Sturgis Rally. Two weeks after the event, South Dakota has a 1,500% increase in COVID cases (that 3,819 now compared to 644 then) and seven deaths. Even worse, attendees from all over the country have taken the virus back to their communities. And we thought riding a motorcycle was dangerous. SEE WHY HEALTH EXPERTS ARE CALLING IT A 'STUPID SPREADER'
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Wendy's hyping new delivery-friendly fries
The pandemic has seen a mass transformation in the food delivery business. From fast food to fine dining, you can get dinner delivered to your door from just about any restaurant at any time of day. But for all the advances in to-go technology, no one has solved the soggy fry factor. America's love affair with french fries has never been a long-distance relationship -- until now. Wendy's (one of the bigger cold-fries offenders) claims it has cracked the code on making fries that travel well and remain crispier longer. They come out in September, and we will be checking. SEE HOW WENDY'S FRIES DID IN A TASTE TEST WITH MICKEY D'S
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Natural history
Jackson Hole adjoins Yellowstone National Park, the first US national park and second oldest on the planet. What's the world's oldest national park? Thursday’s answer: Joey Chestnut ate a world-record 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes -- disgusting, but not too shabby. However, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile tops out at 110 mph to earn the title for top dog for speed. SEND YOUR ANSWER HERE TO SHOW OFF YOUR KNOWLEDGE
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