The Hill Articles: August 14, 2021

5-year-old kills 3-year-old in accidental shooting: police One person stabbed during clash over vaccines in LA Tom Cotton calls on Biden to ‘destroy every Taliban fighter’ near Kabul Trump slams Biden for not ‘following the plan’ he left on Afghanistan Border Patrol seizes thousands of falsified COVID-19 vaccine cards in Tennessee Pelosi ‘deeply concerned’ for women amid Taliban gains in Afghanistan Biden ‘saddened’ by earthquake in Haiti Sony Pictures delays release of ‘Venom’ sequel due to delta variant spread Third vaccine dose recommendeed to immunocompromised in Washington Sunday shows preview: Taliban close in on Afghanistan; Kathy Hochul to become first female governor in NY The Memo: Fall in white population could add fuel to nativist fire Tim Scott’s inside track At least 304 dead after earthquake in Haiti Biden sending 1,000 more troops to Afghanistan Parent attacks teacher over school mask mandate Biden’s gambit to lock in the youth vote for Democrats French protests continue into fifth weekend following health pass enforcement Biden holds video conference with security team to discuss Afghanistan drawdown Russia to expel UK journalist unless country renews visa for a journalist of its own Happy 86th birthday, Social Security — it’s time to expand benefits Search for missing continues in Turkey as flooding kills at least 44 South Dakota governor defends Sturgis rally: It’s about ‘personal choices’ Biden calls Florida school superintendent to praise mask mandate despite state orders US risks faltering on world stage amid chaotic Afghanistan exit Obama urges people to sign up for ObamaCare before Sunday deadline Biden authorizes US response to Haiti after earthquake Cut calories, enhance flavors, and save $120 with this do-it-all air fryer from Cuisinart Police deserve our help, not our scorn Taliban capture Afghan government’s last northern stronghold What happened to Southern hospitality? Be a good neighbor: Get vaccinated and mask up Teen arrested in connection with GOP strategist’s alleged sex trafficking scheme Cuomo argues he would’ve defeated impeachment, did ‘right thing’ for NY The ‘Great Resignation’ could be a ‘Great Rejuvenation’ for US entrepreneurs One dead, several injured after lightning strikes New York City beach Heavy rain, floods force evacuation of more than 1,500 people in Russia Maher defends Matt Damon from ‘the woke police’ On The Trail: Census kicks off a wild redistricting cycle As America exits, history repeats itself in Afghanistan American Prospect editor: Loan debt turns ‘students into indentured servants’ Blinken heads to Sunday shows as Afghan situation deteriorates Companies mulling charging unvaccinated employees more for health coverage: report Alabama governor declares ‘narrowly-focused’ COVID-19 state of emergency The assault on health care in Tigray Major earthquake strikes near Haiti, high casualties feared Climate change is only one driver of explosive wildfire seasons — don’t forget land management Family files lawsuit against person accused of attacking DC officer on Jan. 6 Still in the game: Will Durham’s report throw a slow curveball at key political players? Cancel culture has plenty of culture left to cancel Mississippi governor defends COVID-19 response after extending state of emergency Meghan McCain hammers Biden over Afghan withdrawal: ‘Absolutely shameful’ Caitlyn Jenner tours southern border: ‘We don’t have a country unless we have a secure border’ Florida mom on Zoom call killed by her toddler Sydney lockdown fines increased to $3,700, stay-at-home orders extended Improve your dog’s health and training with this low-cost bundle Let’s focus on the planet’s biggest infrastructure Phoenix rises to become fifth-largest city in US Here are the school mask rules in your state Ram trucks recalled after reports of faulty airbags, hurling shrapnel A ‘shock and awe’ approach to economic sanctions Afghan president appeals for help as Taliban close in on capital Expelled BBC reporter says she was told to never return to Russia Rural community foundations support the ACE Act — you should too Democrats defend Afghan withdrawal amid Taliban advance How the delta variant took over the US