NewsNation Articles: August 16, 2021

Banfield: Taliban cement hold on Afghanistan The fall of Kabul, changes for women and the threat of terrorism from Afghanistan Rush Hour: Refugees flee, Biden defends US withdrawal as Taliban retakes Afghanistan On Balance: Taliban take over Afghanistan Radio: What is the lambda variant and how contagious is the strain of COVID-19? Radio: Haiti quake death toll rises to 1,419, injured now at 6,000 Radio: Taliban control of Kabul leaves Afghan people, leaders in fear Radio: Biden defends his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months, sources say ‘This is going to come back to haunt us’: Rep. Green on Afghanistan withdrawal ‘It’s a failure across multiple administrations,’ former National Security Advisor says of Afghanistan withdrawal Taliban control of Kabul leaves Afghan people, leaders in fear 3rd COVID vaccine shot: Pharmacy chains are offering appointments. Are you eligible? Attorney: Astros settle case of girl hurt by foul ball What is the lambda variant and how contagious is the strain of COVID-19? Winter weather projections: What’s predicted for where you live ‘It’s bad’: Patients put in hallways as Florida hospitals fill up, report says Over 5,000 students in one Florida district are in isolation or quarantine for COVID-19 DHS warns of ‘heightened threat’ levels as 9/11 anniversary nears How to help Haiti: List of organizations accepting donations after deadly earthquake Bauer lawyer: Woman made him believe she wanted rougher sex US forward Carli Lloyd retiring after decorated career Wind forecasts brings new worries to California fire lines Ohio woman cut off in traffic, pulled from car, beaten with hammer, police say Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in Minnesota Cat without eyes helped by feline friend who won’t leave his side Watch: Flooding at Texas Capitol, on UT campus as inches of rain pour down in Austin Vaccine-skeptic cardinal on ventilator after testing positive for COVID Guilty plea for Proud Boys supporter over Jan. 6 Capitol riot threats MOJO app designed to take the stress out of coaching kids South Carolina’s ‘Slow Poke’ law is now in effect Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker flies on plane for first time since 2008 deadly crash Simple blood test can tell whether patients will suffer from ‘long COVID,’ study finds ‘I stand squarely behind my decision,’ Biden says of Afghanistan withdrawal How climate change is affecting your coffee WWII veteran skydives for 100th birthday Hunger expected to rise in 23 global hotspots, UN warns ‘Key to NYC’ indoor vaccine mandate begins Paralympics follow lead of Olympics: No fans during pandemic Pregnant Texas mom on oxygen months after getting COVID: ‘Had I gotten vaccinated, I wouldn’t be in this position’ COVID misinformation at government public comment sessions vexes local boards, big tech US agency opens formal probe into Tesla Autopilot system Haiti braces for Grace, Florida for Fred as storms brew California fire threatens homes as blazes burn across West PHOTOS: ‘America’s Best Restroom’ to be chosen from 10 clean, quirky finalists ☀August 16: Outdoor events still a risk thanks to delta. Reynolds’ ‘Free Guy’ rescues box office. Watch: Nurse loses two parents to COVID-19; remains hesitant on getting vaccinated ‘Free Guy’ gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4M Bidder offers up to $120 million for collapsed Florida condo site Report: Father of Britney Spears agrees to step down as conservator Ex-Disney actress among those who spoke out against masks at heated, viral school board meeting Concerts, outdoor events can still be risky as delta variant continues to spread