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A Taliban fighter stands guard over surrendered Afghan security member forces in the city of Ghazni, southwest of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Friday.

Taliban Forces Continue Their Offensive As They Approach Kabul

As Taliban forces continue a sweeping offensive and are nearing the capital, trust in Afghanistan's government is dwindling despite the Afghan president's vow to prevent further instability.

<em>Election Day at Granahan Playground & Skate Park, Philadelphia, 2020</em>

At The 'Museum Of Black Joy,' It's The Everyday Moments That Go On Display

Black artists celebrate ordinary moments of grace and kindness in a "borderless" online exhibition; creator Andrea Walls plans physical installations across Philadelphia as well.

From Free Pizza To Free Tuition, Colleges Try Everything To Get Students Vaccinated

U.S. colleges are counting on high COVID-19 vaccination rates to keep their campuses safe this fall. Many are offering flashy prizes to encourage students and faculty to get their shots.

'The Lorax' Warned Us 50 Years Ago, But We Didn't Listen

Call it fate or an unfortunate coincidence that Dr. Seuss' eco-parable marks its 50th anniversary just as the United Nations releases a report on the dire consequences of human-induced climate change.

Detail of Beliz Iristay's work "Where is he?" which is on view through Sept. 5, 2021 at Bread and Salt.

5 Works Of Art To See In San Diego In August

This month, discover new works of visual art by Beliz Iristay, Jacob Rochester, Cataphant, June Edmonds and Fiona Bull — including several outdoor works and murals.

Afghans inspect damaged shops after fighting between Taliban and Afghan security forces in Kunduz city, northern Afghanistan, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. Taliban fighters Sunday took control of much of the capital of Kunduz province, including the governor's office and police headquarters, a provincial council member said. (AP Photo/Abdullah Sahil)

The Taliban Has Seized 2 More Provincial Capitals In Afghanistan As U.S. Exit Nears

Taliban gains in two key cities on Sunday are the latest locations to be overtaken by the group since it began a sweeping military offensive in May.

Japan's Yuto Horigome competes in the men's street final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Sports Park Skateboarding in Tokyo on July 25.

How Home Field Advantage Gives Olympic Host Countries An Edge — And More Gold Medals

Data shows, almost without exception, that Olympic athletes from the host country win more medals in the summer games than they did when they were competing away from home.

Detail of Panca's "El Más Allá" installation at The New Children's Museum, which opens to the public on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Panca's 'El Más Allá' Opens At The New Children's Museum

A vivid, weird and imaginative installation by 2021 San Diego Art Prize Recipient Panca at The New Children's Museum helps reflect kids' big feelings in a big world.

Fartuun Adan (right) and Ilwad Elman, the mother and daughter named winners of this year's $1 million Aurora Prize for their efforts to help former child soldiers and others in their native Somalia.

No It's Not A TV Movie: Death, Renewed Determination, A $1 Million Prize

The patriarch/peace activist was assassinated in Somalia. His wife and 3 daughters fled. Mom (and one child) returned to build on his work. Now they've won the Aurora Prize — which has its own twist.

Quan Hongchan of Team China competes in the Women's 10m Platform Final on day 13 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 05, 2021.

She's 14 Years Old And Just Scored 2 Perfect 10s To Win A Gold Medal In Diving

China's Quan Hongchan performed two dives that received perfect 10 scores by all seven judges on her way to winning gold in the women's 10-meter platform final.

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