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Morning News Brief
The Afghan government has fallen and the Taliban are in control. The U.S. races to process special visas for Afghan contractors. The death toll from the earthquake in Haiti continues to rise.
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Politics
New York Is About To Get Its First Female Governor Kathy Hochul
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will leave office in two weeks after an investigation found he sexually harassed 11 women. Cuomo said the transition for Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul to take over "must be seamless."
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Environment
How Climate Change Is Driving Extreme Weather
Weather-wise, it's been a disastrous summer. Scientists say climate change is driving deadly weather disasters around the world, as hotter temperatures produce deeper droughts and heavier rains.
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Health
As The Delta Variant Rages, Calls Grow For Vaccine Mandates
An increasing number of cities, states, counties and hospitals are making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory. But not all health care workers are on board.
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Sports
Olympic Spotlight: U.S. Women Participate In Gymnastics Team Final
The U.S. women's gymnastics team hasn't lost an Olympic or world championship since 2011. But that may change at the Tokyo Olympics. During qualifying, the squad did not look as sharp as usual.
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Morning News Brief
A House select committee opens its probe into the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Vaccination mandates take shape across the U.S. A federal opioid trial in West Virginia goes to closing arguments.
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Asia
Pentagon Chief To Visit Regions In Southeast Asia That Are Potential Flashpoints
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is traveling to Southeast Asia, the first Cabinet secretary to do so since President Biden took office. The trip comes at a time of growing tension with China.
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National Security
The Afghan Government Retains Significant Military Capabilities, CIA Chief Says
In an exclusive NPR interview, CIA Director William Burns addresses Taliban advances in Afghanistan, and what U.S. intelligence can do once the U.S. military is gone.
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Morning News Brief
As the security situation devolves, the CIA will remain in Afghanistan to gather intelligence. There's a funeral mass for Haiti's assassinated president. Also on Friday, the Olympics officially begin.
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Television
A New Season Begins For The Much-Loved Sitcom 'Ted Lasso'
Emmy-nominated Ted Lasso begins its second season on Friday. Does it live up to Season One's hype?