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US veterans are disappointed with how the war in Afghanistan is ending — and fearful for their Afghan allies
By Dakin Andone, CNN As the United States withdraws from Afghanistan, the world has watched as the Taliban has swiftly taken back control of the…
Continue Reading US veterans are disappointed with how the war in Afghanistan is ending — and fearful for their Afghan allies
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Continue Reading Who are the Taliban and how did they take control of Afghanistan so swiftly?
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Continue Reading Who are the Taliban and how did they take control of Afghanistan so swiftly?
By Julia Hollingsworth, CNN Just last week, US intelligence analysts had predicted it would likely take several more weeks before Afghanistan’s…
Continue Reading Who are the Taliban and how did they take control of Afghanistan so swiftly?
By Julia Hollingsworth, CNN Just last week, US intelligence analysts had predicted it would likely take several more weeks before Afghanistan’s…
Continue Reading Who are the Taliban and how did they take control of Afghanistan so swiftly?
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Continue Reading USDA to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25 percent
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Continue Reading A man died after a party boat capsized on a Texas lake during bad weather
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