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August 31, 2023

Biden marks 2nd anniversary of botched Afghan withdrawal, touts it as 'one of the largest airlifts in history'

President Biden marked the second anniversary of his administration's disastrous withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan with a statement.

August 31, 2023

Iowa city rolls back ban on 'conversion therapy' after legal group complained of First Amendment violation

Waterloo City Council votes to lift ban on so-called 'conversion therapy' for minors after receiving a demand letter from Liberty Counsel.

August 31, 2023

Top House Dem 'vigorously' endorses Ilhan Omar for re-election amid pro-Israel PAC criticism

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., threw his hat behind "Squad" Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota for re-election amid the congresswoman's criticism of AIPAC.

August 30, 2023

Retired Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn opens up on injuries, struggle with insomnia

Lindsey Vonn is one of the most successful female skiers of all time. She has won three Olympic medals and four World Cup championships.

August 30, 2023

UK's National Health Service introduces groundbreaking 'under the skin' cancer treatment injection

UK's National Health Service is launching a new approach to cancer treatment, becoming the world's first to introduce an injection option that could slash treatment durations by up to 75%.

August 30, 2023

Freefall: Elevator suddenly takes plunge in China apartment building, injuring three people

An elevator at an apartment building in China plunged on Aug. 26, sending three people to a local hospital, according to Chinese state media.

August 30, 2023

Tennessee inmate gives birth alone in jail cell after seeking medical help

At a Tennessee jail, an incarcerated individual delivered a baby unaided in her cell after seeking medical assistance, as reported by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

August 30, 2023

McConnell freezes up again during Kentucky news conference

Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell freezes again during a Covington, Kentucky, news conference, one month after his first freeze-up.

August 30, 2023

'2SLGBTQI+' travelers to US warned to be cautious of some state laws: 'Not all countries have the same values'

Canada updated its travel advisory for "2SLGBTQI+" travelers to the U.S., saying that "states have enacted laws and policies" that may affect them.

August 30, 2023

House GOP will 'examine' Biden admin response to Maui wildfire, Comer says

House Republicans plan to look into President Biden's support for Maui after Hawaii residents blasted the federal response regarding this month's wildfire.