NewsNation Articles: August 15, 2021

Concerns over US terror threats rising as Taliban hold grows Radio: Taliban sweep into Afghan capital after government collapses Radio: Death toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297 Radio: Fred strengthens slightly as it heads to US coast Former Jets, Robert Morris coach Joe Walton dead at 85 United Airlines rerouting some flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace Michigan deputy dies after being shot in chase with gunman USDA to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25 percent Biden team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan Authorities record 4 fatalities during Sturgis rally; arrests for drugs, drunken driving down Roger Federer needs 3rd surgery; has ‘glimmer of hope’ to return US Forest Service accused of failing to protect meadow mouse North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it California fire threatens homes as blazes burn across West Average US price of gas rises 3 cents per gallon to $3.25 Man stabbed, reporter attacked at protest at LA City Hall Oklahoma children found living in dog-hoarding situation, abused by mother who allegedly called them ‘demons and robots’ Texas becomes first state to make buying sex a felony 2 dead as severe flooding threat persists in Southwest Here are the most and least affordable cities for first-time homebuyers Rock legend Carlos Santana lists home with sweeping views for $6M 9 options for when you can’t find a rental car Pastor arrested in Tennessee on theft charge Fred strengthens slightly as it heads to US coast Google, YouTube increase privacy protections for teens COVID-19 claims more young victims as deaths climb yet again Why some doctors, nurses are warning of ‘compassion fatigue’ in COVID-19 crisis US appeals court sets quick schedule to consider COVID-19 eviction ban What exactly is a ‘murder hornet’ and what does it look like? Did the delta variant make COVID-19 herd immunity impossible? Thunderstorms, heat fuel wildfires burning across West ‘Fast carbs’ don’t make you fat, study shows ☀ August 15: Biden to deploy 5,000 troops to Afghanistan; The most expensive place to own a home outside of California