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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani holds up a resolution on the last day of a traditional council known as a Loya Jirga, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 9. The council concluded with hundreds of delegates agreeing to free 400 Taliban members, paving the way for an early start to negotiations between Afghanistan's warring sides.

Is Afghanistan Waiting For The U.S. Election Before Starting Peace Talks?

Some analysts think Kabul is holding out for a possible Joe Biden presidency before trying to strike any substantive deals with the Taliban.

A group of protestors hold a demonstration in front of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's home in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 16, 2020.

Post Office Chief Suspends Controversial Changes Until After Election

Louis DeJoy, an ally of President Trump, has come under fire in recent weeks for what's viewed as directives to slow down USPS in order to suppress absentee or mail-in votes.

Demonstrators protest police brutality in Richmond, Va., in June.

Banning Chokeholds And No-Knock Warrants Among Changes Virginia Democrats Will Push

After a summer of protests, Democratic lawmakers, who have control of the Virginia legislature, head back to the capital to begin the process of prohibiting controversial police tactics.

In this screenshot from the 2020 Democratic National Convention's livestream, actress and activist Eva Longoria introduces former first lady Michelle Obama.

7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Democratic National Convention

Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show as Democrats tried out a glossy, highly produced, made-for-TV special to replace the energy of a live crowd at a convention.

7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Democratic National Convention

Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show as Democrats tried out a glossy, highly produced, made-for-TV special to replace the energy of a live crowd at a convention.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday.

WATCH: Bernie Sanders' Speech To The Democratic National Convention

In remarks Monday night, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders called for an "unprecedented response" to defeat President Trump and elect Joe Biden.

SDCCU Stadium is shown in this undated photo.

San Diego State Breaks Ground On Mission Valley Stadium Site

San Diego State University broke ground on its Mission Valley project Monday after years of speculation and negotiations with San Diego for the 132-acre property where San Diego County Credit Union Stadium sits today.

Workers Boo Belarus President During His Visit To A Tractor Plant

Workers heckled President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus during his visit to a tractor plant Monday. Thousands of other workers are on strike, demanding a change of government after recent elections.

The Trump administration has announced its third new political appointee in less than two months at the U.S. Census Bureau, which is headquartered in Suitland, Md.

Amid Partisan Concerns, Another Trump Appointee Joins Census Bureau's Top Ranks

The third political appointment at the bureau in less than two months comes amid growing concerns about the Trump administration interfering with the 2020 census to benefit Republicans.

Caribou from the Porcupine Caribou Herd are seen migrating onto the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska, in an undated file photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Interior Department hopes to conduct a lease sale for oil and gas drilling in the coastal plain by the end of 2020.

Trump Administration Moves Closer To Allowing Oil Drilling In Arctic Refuge

Environmental groups plan to sue to protect the breeding ground for caribou and polar bears. But if a drilling lease is sold, it could make it harder for a future president to reverse the move.

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