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A family enters a U.S. Air Force plane in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 24, 2021. The evacuation was part of a U.S. effort to relocate Afghans to safety in the wake of the Taliban siege. But many families were separated in the process — and reuniting them has proven to be a challenge.

Families were split up during Afghanistan evacuations — and are still not reunited

After the Taliban takeover, family members — even spouses — were sometimes separated during U.S. evacuation efforts. Now a global network of volunteers are trying to bring out those left behind.

A man walks past Low Library on the Columbia University campus in New York City on March 9.

With Campuses Closed, Columbia And Pace Students Sue For Refunds

A growing number of colleges are facing legal complaints aimed at their response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tara Geraghty-Moats, from the U.S., soars through the air during a trial round at the Gundersen Nordic combined jumping event at the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany, on Feb. 27, 2021.

Nordic combined remains the only Winter Olympic sport women can't compete in

Organizers of the Beijing Olympics are touting greater gender equity at this year's Games, but Nordic combined remains the only event not open to women.

This screengrab is from footage of Wayne LaPierre, head of the National Rifle Association and his wife, Susan LaPierre. It was originally intended for a TV series sponsored by the gun-rights group, but was never aired. Warning: Video below contains graphic content.

Video Leaks Of NRA's Wayne LaPierre Missing His Mark On Elephant Hunt

"I'm not sure where you're shooting," a guide tells the longtime head of the National Rifle Association. The footage had reportedly been suppressed for years.

When kids under 16 join Instagram, their accounts will be made private automatically, as part of new safety settings for teens.

Instagram Debuts New Safety Settings For Teenagers

The Facebook-owned app is making new accounts for kids under 16 private by default, amid growing pressure over child safety and privacy.

The cast of No Time To Die in a publicity photo taken April 2019, on location in Oracabessa, Jamaica. From left: Lea Seydoux, Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris and Lashana Lynch. The film, originally scheduled for theatrical release in April 2020, has been postponed for the third time because of the pandemic.

New 007 Release Delayed For 3rd Time As Pandemic Continues To Batter Film Industry

No Time to Die, the 25th film in the James Bond saga, is scheduled to premiere in theaters Oct. 8, a year and a half past its original debut date, MGM said Friday.

Soldiers load onto HMAS Adelaide at the Port of Brisbane before departing for Tonga on Thursday. Nearly two dozen sailors aboard the Adelaide have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday, raising fears they could bring the disease to Tonga, which has so far managed to avoid any outbreaks.

COVID outbreak on relief ship causes fears of spread in Tonga

Since the pandemic began, Tonga has reported just a single case of COVID-19 and has avoided any outbreaks.

Michelle Wu speaks after voting in Boston on Tuesday.

Michelle Wu is Boston's first woman and first person of color elected mayor

Wu's parents immigrated to the U.S. from Taiwan. She defeated fellow Democratic City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George, a self-described first-generation Arab-Polish American.

Wash your hands. A lot. That's the message from public health specialists as cold and flu season arrives.

Coronavirus FAQ: It's cold and flu season — and COVID season! How do I stay unsick?

Last winter the number of flu cases was pretty low — likely a result of COVID precautions people were taking. Does that mean we have fewer antibodies — and a greater risk of catching something now?

Turtles are among the live animals for sale.

Why They're Called 'Wet Markets' — And What Health Risks They Might Pose

A wet market is a complex of stalls selling fish, meat and wild animals. One such market in Wuhan has been linked to the current outbreak of coronavirus.

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