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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.

Tokyo's government is reporting new daily coronavirus cases at a rate not seen in more than six months. Here, people cross a street next to the Tokyo International Forum.

Tokyo Reports Its Highest COVID-19 Numbers Since January As First Olympic Games Start

"There is an urgent need to prepare crisis management systems for hospital care," the the Tokyo Metropolitan Government says.

Fireworks are set off to end the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

The Best Photos From The Closing Ceremony Of The Tokyo Olympics

After 17 days of Olympic competition that was far different than usual due to COVID-19 restrictions, Tokyo celebrated its closing ceremony Sunday with artistic performances and a light show.

An Afghan interpreter with the U.S. Army is pictured in 2010. Many interpreters now fear for their lives with the Taliban taking power.

An Afghan Interpreter Who Helped The U.S. Military Is Now A Target For The Taliban

The Afghan interpreter still suffers from injuries he got during the nine years he worked with the U.S. His children are terrified: "The bad guy is going to come and is going to kill you, then us."

Aventura, from left: Romeo Santos, Henry Santos Jeter, Max Santos and Lenny Santos, photographed while attending the White House music series "Fiesta Latina" on October 13, 2009 in Washington D.C.

New Favorites From Alt.Latino: Aventura, Rawayana And More

Alt.Latino producer Anamaria Sayre joins to share noteworthy songs from Aventura and Bad Bunny, Silvana Estrada, Rawayana and Rodrigo Amarante.

Norma Jasso, 62, sped up retirement plans after her daughter asked for help with a new baby. She stands with a high chair her father had commissioned from a shop in Sinaloa, Mexico. Her daughters used it and now her grandson will too.

These Older Workers Hadn't Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up

Millions more people than expected joined the ranks of the retired in the pandemic. While some did so joyfully, others were reluctant or had no choice.

The White House said that President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on Thursday "to engage on both sets of issues openly and straightforwardly."

Biden And Xi Jinping Speak For The 1st Time In Months Amid Fraying U.S.-China Ties

In only their second call since Biden took office, the two leaders spoke about "the responsibility of both nations to ensure competition does not veer into conflict," according to the White House.

Former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen speaks during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday.

Here are 4 key points from the Facebook whistleblower's testimony on Capitol Hill

Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen electrified Washington on Tuesday with testimony about how the company knew about potential harm to users and decided to hide that information.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Commander of U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie faced senators' questions Tuesday on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Generals Say They Recommended Keeping U.S. Troops In Afghanistan

The remarks by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie are at odds with comments President Biden made during an interview in August.

<em>Miami Herald</em> Executive Editor Monica Richardson recently responded publicly to a racist email sent to her by a reader.

The Executive Editor At The 'Miami Herald' Responded Publicly To A Racist Email

Miami Herald Executive Editor Monica Richardson published her response to a racist email she received, launching a conversation not only with the sender but with Miami as a whole.

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