Fort McCoy in Wisconsin currently housing over 8,700 Afghan refugees
Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin is temporarily housing more than 8,700 refugees from Afghanistan preparing for resettlement in the United States after fleeing the Taliban.
Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin is temporarily housing more than 8,700 refugees from Afghanistan preparing for resettlement in the United States after fleeing the Taliban.
15 Marines being treated at Walter Reed following Kabul airport attack
Fifteen U.S. Marines are being treated at Walter Reed Medical Center for injuries sustained in the Aug. 26 airport bombings in Kabul.
Fifteen U.S. Marines are being treated at Walter Reed Medical Center for injuries sustained in the Aug. 26 airport bombings in Kabul.
COVID-19 ‘mu’ strain: WHO tracks latest ‘variant of interest’
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
Minnesota National Guard members rapidly deployed to Afghanistan return safely to Kuwait
The 400 Minnesota National Guard members sent to Afghanistan to assist with operations amid the United States' withdrawal have returned safely to Kuwait where they are stationed, according to Guard officials.
The 400 Minnesota National Guard members sent to Afghanistan to assist with operations amid the United States' withdrawal have returned safely to Kuwait where they are stationed, according to Guard officials.
Minnesota man worries for family stuck in Afghanistan after U.S. withdrawal
After several family members were unable to get through their gate at the Kabul Airport amid the chaos, Danyal Saqeb said his heart sank watching the last U.S. soldier leave the tarmac on Monday.
After several family members were unable to get through their gate at the Kabul Airport amid the chaos, Danyal Saqeb said his heart sank watching the last U.S. soldier leave the tarmac on Monday.
EU has fully vaccinated 70% of adults against COVID-19, officials say
The percentage of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the EU has surpassed the U.S., which has fully vaccinated 63.4% of adults.
The percentage of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the EU has surpassed the U.S., which has fully vaccinated 63.4% of adults.
Biden defends departure from Afghanistan, ending 'forever war'
President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, defending the U.S. military airlift to extract some 120,000 Afghans, Americans and other allies to end a 20-year war, calling it an “extraordinary success."
President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, defending the U.S. military airlift to extract some 120,000 Afghans, Americans and other allies to end a 20-year war, calling it an “extraordinary success."
Minnesota couple trying to help former foreign exchange student escape Afghanistan
While the focus in Afghanistan over the last two weeks has been placed on evacuating citizens and allies, thousands more are still trying to get out. Those with ties to the United States are now fearing the worst.
While the focus in Afghanistan over the last two weeks has been placed on evacuating citizens and allies, thousands more are still trying to get out. Those with ties to the United States are now fearing the worst.
North Korea appears to resume nuclear weapons fuel production, IAEA says
The U.N. atomic agency says North Korea appears to have restarted the operation of its main nuclear reactor used to produce weapons fuels.
The U.N. atomic agency says North Korea appears to have restarted the operation of its main nuclear reactor used to produce weapons fuels.
Afghanistan war ends as last US plane leaves Kabul airport, officials say
The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a sad two-decade chapter in military history.
The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a sad two-decade chapter in military history.
Task Force Pineapple: New York teacher, an ex-Green Beret, among US vets assisting Afghanistan evacuations
The "Pineapple Express" pipeline is funneling people to safety amid Taliban threat.
The "Pineapple Express" pipeline is funneling people to safety amid Taliban threat.
Ramp ceremony held for 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan attack
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.
European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
Minnesota family with relatives in Kabul collect supplies to help Afghan refugees
As more Afghan refugees settle in the U.S., an Afghan-American family in Minnesota is working to collect supplies to help their transition.
As more Afghan refugees settle in the U.S., an Afghan-American family in Minnesota is working to collect supplies to help their transition.
3 children killed in US air strike that targeted suicide bombers, Afghan official says
An Afghan official says three children were killed in a drone strike that U.S. officials said struck a vehicle carrying Islamic State suicide bombers.
An Afghan official says three children were killed in a drone strike that U.S. officials said struck a vehicle carrying Islamic State suicide bombers.
Biden, first lady pay respects to American troops killed in Afghanistan attack
The president and first lady attended a dignified transfer Sunday for the 13 U.S. troops killed in Thursday’s suicide attack near the Kabul airport.
The president and first lady attended a dignified transfer Sunday for the 13 U.S. troops killed in Thursday’s suicide attack near the Kabul airport.
Child killed when rocket hits neighborhood near Kabul airport
An Afghan police chief says a rocket has struck a neighborhood northwest of Kabul’s international airport amid the U.S. evacuation there, killing a child.
An Afghan police chief says a rocket has struck a neighborhood northwest of Kabul’s international airport amid the U.S. evacuation there, killing a child.
Instagram influencer helps rescue dozens from Afghanistan in 'Operation Flyaway'
Quentin Quarantino is the alter ego of 25-year-old Tommy Marcus of New York City, previously best-known for his liberal memes and his jokes about opponents of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Quentin Quarantino is the alter ego of 25-year-old Tommy Marcus of New York City, previously best-known for his liberal memes and his jokes about opponents of COVID-19 vaccinations.
US urges Americans to leave Kabul airport area after threat
U.S. State Department urges U.S. citizens to leave area of Kabul airport immediately, citing specific, credible threat.
U.S. State Department urges U.S. citizens to leave area of Kabul airport immediately, citing specific, credible threat.
Taliban largely close off Kabul airport as evacuation efforts wind down
The Taliban have deployed extra forces around Kabul’s airport to prevent large crowds from gathering after a deadly suicide attack two days earlier.
The Taliban have deployed extra forces around Kabul’s airport to prevent large crowds from gathering after a deadly suicide attack two days earlier.