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Biden says no American will be left behind in Kabul
The US president says the chaos in Afghanistan was unavoidable and refuses to acknowledge any mistakes.
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Biden says no American will be left behind in Kabul
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Biden says no American will be left behind in Kabul
The US president says the chaos in Afghanistan was unavoidable and refuses to acknowledge any mistakes.

R. Kelly 'knew I was underage' accuser tells court
The US R&B singer is accused of sexual abuse, racketeering and bribery; charges which he has denied.

US plans to offer booster Covid jabs in September
A third booster Covid vaccine will be offered to anyone who was fully vaccinated eight months ago.

40 million T-Mobile customers hit by data breach
More than 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a US data breach.

Afghan chaos undercuts Biden's promise of competence
The US president promised expertise and empathy - his reputation and America's have taken a hit.

First-ever water shortage on US' Colorado River
Historic droughts have led to water supply cuts on a river millions in the US and Mexico rely on.

US man sues over dumpster-diving bear shock
A dumpster-diving bear allegedly "startled" the man and caused him to fall and hurt himself.

R. Kelly 'knew I was underage' accuser tells court
The US R&B singer is accused of sexual abuse, racketeering and bribery; charges which he has denied.

US plans to offer booster Covid jabs in September
A third booster Covid vaccine will be offered to anyone who was fully vaccinated eight months ago.

40 million T-Mobile customers hit by data breach
More than 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a US data breach.
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