Biden admin lays blame for Taliban takeover on Afghanistan army
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the Afghan forces “decided not to step up and fight for their country.†source
Evacuations of Americans underway in Afghanistan l GMA
The State Department says 2,000 people have been evacuated from Kabul, prioritizing American personnel and citizens, since the Taliban took control of the country. LEARN MORE: Afghan contractor details his…
Taliban holds first press conference as civilians flee Kabul
Pentagon officials said 4,000 troops would be on the ground by the end of Tuesday to help civilians leave the country. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/…
The Breakdown: UN urges global action as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan
One thousand more troops are on their way to Kabul as U.S. forces have been overwhelmed by civilians trying to board planes to flee the country. source
Taliban seizes Kabul, chaos breaks out in streets l WNT
Disturbing video shows large crowds of Afghans trying to escape and forcing the Kabul airport to shut down. At least seven people have been reportedly killed during the airport chaos.…
Taliban takeover leaves an uncertain future in Afghanistan
ABC News’ Ian Pannell has the latest on the U.S. pulling out of Afghanistan, and the deadly consequences it could have for women and girls. source
Caldor fire is raging out of control, tripling in size overnight to nearly 23,000 acres | ABC News
The Caldor fire is raging out of control in northern California, tripling in size overnight to nearly 23,000 acres. Plus, tens of thousands of Americans and Afghans are still trying…
Afghanistan faces humanitarian crisis as Taliban takes control
The UK has announced it will take in 20,000 Afghan refugees, and U.S. immigration service officials are asking for volunteers to help process special visas. WATCH the ABC News Live…
Chaos outside the Kabul airport as Taliban confronts fleeing Afghans
U.S. forces said they’re in talks with the Taliban, but the evacuation is anything but orderly. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch…
Fleeing Kabul, Haiti earthquake, and burned woodlands: World in Photos, Aug. 18
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source