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Haiti Earthquake Update: Death Toll Jumps to 1,297, Rescuers Continue to Search for Survivors

An earthquake with a 7.2-magnitude hit Haiti on Saturday, and officials confirmed at least 1,297 casualties after the powerful quake.
As Afghanistan Capital Falls to Taliban, More U.S. Troops Rush to Aid the Evacuation

As Afghanistan Capital Falls to Taliban, More U.S. Troops Rush to Aid the Evacuation

Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, fell under the Taliban forces on Sunday, causing the U.S. troops to scramble to evacuate thousands of U.S. diplomats and Afghans from the U.S. Embassy.

Nashville's Residents 'Random Snacks of Kindness' Act Aims To Help Front Liners: How Can You Donate?

Here's how you can donate to Nashville's "Random Snacks of Kindness" project. East Nashville residents showed that even the community could help fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by supporting their health workers.
Florida Mom on Zoom Call Accidentally Shot in the Head by Her Toddler

Florida Mom on Zoom Call Accidentally Shot in the Head by Her Toddler

A Florida mom was accidentally shot and killed on Wednesday by her toddler while she was on a work-related Zoom video call.
Lightning Strike Burns Down New Home of Single Mom, 11-Year-Old Daughter; Offers of Help Pour In

Lightning Strike Burns Down New Home of Single Mom, 11-Year-Old Daughter; Offers of Help Pour In

A single mom lost her house after a bolt of lightning struck right to her gas meter in the middle of the night.
Donald Trump Slams Pres. Joe Biden Over Border Crisis, Afghanistan 'Mess,' Soaring Inflation and Crime Rates

Donald Trump Slams Pres. Joe Biden Over Border Crisis, Afghanistan 'Mess,' Soaring Inflation and Crime Rates

Former President Donald Trump lashed out at President Joe Biden's handling of the border crisis, rising crime rates, soaring inflation, and Afghanistan's "mess."
2 Illegal Migrants Convicted of Sex Crimes Involving Minors Nabbed in California by Border Patrol Agents

2 Illegal Migrants Convicted of Sex Crimes Involving Minors Nabbed in California by Border Patrol Agents

Agents of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) patrolling in California arrested two illegal migrants who have been previously convicted with sexual offenses that involved minors.
Asylum Seekers in U.S. Could Soon Apply via Mobile Phone as Biden Admin Expands Online Asylum Registration System

Asylum Seekers in U.S. Could Soon Apply via Mobile Phone as Biden Administration Expands Online Asylum Registration System

Asylum seekers in the U.S. could soon use a mobile phone to apply for asylum as the Biden administration plans to expand the online asylum registration system.
Hundreds of Migrants Expelled From U.S. to Mexico Are Now Stuck in Limbo in Guatemala

Hundreds of Migrants Expelled From U.S. to Mexico Are Now Stuck in Limbo in Guatemala

Hundreds of migrants expelled from the U.S. under pandemic-related restrictions and were flown to Mexico are now stranded in a border town in Guatemala.
Pres. Joe Biden Backs California Gov. Gavin Newsom in Upcoming Recall Election, Urges Voters to Vote ‘No'

Pres. Joe Biden Backs California Gov. Gavin Newsom in Upcoming Recall Election, Urges Voters to Vote ‘No'

President Joe Biden signaled support for Gavin Newsom as the California recall election against the governor is about to take place.
WHO Chief: World's 1st Known COVID Patient May Have Been Infected by a Bat While Working in Wuhan Lab

WHO Chief: World's 1st Known COVID Patient May Have Been Infected by a Bat While Working in Wuhan Lab

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Peter Embarek admitted that the first COVID patient in the world might have contracted the virus while working with bats at a laboratory in Wuhan, China.
13-Year-Old American Airlines Passenger Seen in Video Being Duct-Taped to an Airplane Seat

13-Year-Old American Airlines Passenger Seen in Video Being Duct-Taped to an Airplane Seat

A 13-year-old American Airlines passenger was duct-taped to his seat after he became disruptive during a flight from Maui to Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Pres. Joe Biden Does Not Regret Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan, Says Afghans Must Fight Taliban ‘For Themselves'

Pres. Joe Biden Does Not Regret Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan, Says Afghans Must Fight Taliban ‘For Themselves'

President Joe Biden said he does not regret his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan despite the Taliban making rapid territorial gains in the country.
Senate Confirms Former Senator Ken Salazar as New U.S. Ambassador to Mexico

Senate Confirms Former Senator Ken Salazar as New U.S. Ambassador to Mexico

Ken Salazar, a former Senator and interior secretary from Colorado, was approved unanimously by the Senate on Wednesday to be the new U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
Arizona Man Confessed to Killing Parents, Younger Brother After Argument

Arizona Man Confessed to Killing Parents, Younger Brother After Argument

Arizona man Brandon Lujan is facing charges of three counts of first-degree murder after he confessed to killing his parents and brother following an argument.
California Dad Admits to Killing His 2 Kids in Mexico Over Qanon, ‘Serpent DNA’ Conspiracy Theories

California Dad Admits to Killing His 2 Kids in Mexico Over Qanon, ‘Serpent DNA’ Conspiracy Theories

A California dad has admitted to killing his two kids in Mexico over QAnon and "serpent DNA" conspiracy theories, federal officials said.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Says He’s ‘Grateful’ to Constituent Who Demand He Change His ‘Dirty, Obscene’ Last Name

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Says He’s ‘Grateful’ to Constituent Who Demand He Change His ‘Dirty, Obscene’ Last Name

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has responded to a constituent who suggested changing his "obscene" last name.
ICE Will No Longer Arrest, Deport Illegal Immigrants Who Are Crime Victims

ICE Will No Longer Arrest, Deport Illegal Immigrants Who Are Crime Victims

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that they would no longer arrest and deport illegal immigrants who are crime victims.
YouTube Suspends Sen. Rand Paul Over COVID Mask Misinformation

YouTube Suspends Sen. Rand Paul Over COVID Mask Misinformation

YouTube has suspended Sen. Rand Paul for a week after the Republican lawmaker uploaded content claiming that most masks are ineffective in combatting COVID-19.
FDA to Authorize Pfizer, Moderna Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People Within 48 Hours: Source

FDA to Authorize Pfizer, Moderna Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People Within 48 Hours

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to authorize the booster shots of Pfizer and Moderna within the next 48 hours.