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  • Explosion at Afghanistan mosque during Friday prayers

    November 12, 2021 5:34 AM

    NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - An explosion went off during Friday prayers at a mosque in eastern Afghanistan, according to CNN . The blast occurred in the Spin Ghar district of Nangarhar province, shortly after 4 a.m. (CST), and officials said the blast wounded at least 15 people, including the... more »
  • Milley defends calls to Chinese at end of Trump presidency

    September 28, 2021 11:07 AM

    Top US General Mark Milley appeared before lawmakers on Tuesday for a hearing about the withdrawal from Afghanistan and defended his behavior during the final days of the Trump administration, including a phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart. According to CNN , Milley said the call with the Chinese... more »
  • Afghan refugees expected to start arriving in Baton Rouge by end of September Play Video

    September 17, 2021 6:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - States have been notified about how many Afghan evacuees are being resettled in their areas. Out of nearly 37,000, there are 59 coming to Louisiana and 49 of them will be finding homes in the Baton Rouge area. Catholic Charities says it got the news late... more »
  • Approximately 150 Americans reportedly need to get to Kabul airport in 36 hours

    August 26, 2021 7:28 AM

    KABUL, Afghanistan - According to CNN , approximately 150 U.S. citizens are still in Afghanistan and need to leave the country before the August 31 deadline for Americans to exit the now Taliban-led region. This gives them less than 36 hours to evacuate. CNN referenced one of its... more »
  • CIA Director, Taliban leader held covert meeting on Monday

    August 24, 2021 8:26 AM

    KABUL, Afghanistan - The Director of the CIA met with the top Taliban leader on Monday, according to The Washington Post . CIA Director William Burns traveled to the capital of Afghanistan for a covert meeting with Taliban co-founder and deputy leader Abdul Ghani Baradar. When the Taliban... more »
  • 'I don't have any regret,' Louisiana veteran reacts to fall of Afghanistan, end of America's longest war Play Video

    August 17, 2021 8:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - At just 19 years old, Alec Daniel signed up to be shipped into a war zone. After figuring out college wasn't for him, the capital city native served two deployments in Afghanistan as a member of the 101st Airborne Division. Deployed in 2010 and again in... more »
  • Afghanistan's capital rocked by 5.1 earthquake

    June 25, 2021 7:45 AM

    KABUL, Afghanistan - A powerful earthquake struck Afghanistan early Friday, according to ABC News . Though there were no immediate reports of damage, the news outlet reports that frightened residents fled their homes. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 and... more »
  • Three stories to start your day Play Video

    November 12, 2015 8:05 AM

    Here are today's top stories: Marksville officer charged with the murder of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis could be let out this morning Afghanistan War veteran chastises Edwards during Veterans Day gubernatorial debate Avian flu outbreak causes Turkey prices to skyrocket right before Thanksgiving Make outdoor reservations, a... more »

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