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Rhiannon12866
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August 31, 2021
“The actual evacuation of all U.S. troops has finally happened. And while there is very little joy to find in any of this long painful story, the actual end of this war is a remarkable thing,” says Chris Hayes. Aired on 08/30/2021.
Chris Hayes: U.S. Troops Are Finally Out Of Afghanistan--And It's Remarkable - All In - MSNBC
“The actual evacuation of all U.S. troops has finally happened. And while there is very little joy to find in any of this long painful story, the actual end of this war is a remarkable thing,” says Chris Hayes. Aired on 08/30/2021.
August 31, 2021
NBC News’ Richard Engel details repercussion’s of U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan. Engel said, “It will be a challenge to bring the Taliban into the international community." Aired on 08/30/2021.
Michael Beschloss Breaks Down Lessons Learned From The Afghanistan War - Deadline - MSNBC
NBC News’ Presidential Historian reacts to the official ending of the US war in Afghanistan, saying that the US came in the country “with noble motives” and realized that is “a lot harder to end a war than to get into one.”
'U.S. Has Been Humbled Today' As Last Troops Leave Afghanistan - Deadline - MSNBC
NBC News’ Richard Engel details repercussion’s of U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan. Engel said, “It will be a challenge to bring the Taliban into the international community." Aired on 08/30/2021.
Michael Beschloss Breaks Down Lessons Learned From The Afghanistan War - Deadline - MSNBC
NBC News’ Presidential Historian reacts to the official ending of the US war in Afghanistan, saying that the US came in the country “with noble motives” and realized that is “a lot harder to end a war than to get into one.”
August 31, 2021
The U.S. has fully withdrawn from Afghanistan, formally ending a nearly 20-year war. Over that time, 2,461 American troops died in service to their country. MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by former DNC chair Dr. Howard Dean, The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and Iraq War veteran Jon Soltz to discuss. Aired on 08/30/2021.
Historic: Watch The End Of America's Longest War - The Beat - MSNBC
The U.S. has fully withdrawn from Afghanistan, formally ending a nearly 20-year war. Over that time, 2,461 American troops died in service to their country. MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by former DNC chair Dr. Howard Dean, The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and Iraq War veteran Jon Soltz to discuss. Aired on 08/30/2021.
August 30, 2021
The touching final goodbye on the final episode filmed in "the void" during Covid quarantine.
Last Week Tonight: John Oliver's Void sings Goodbye (H. Jon Benjamin) Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
The touching final goodbye on the final episode filmed in "the void" during Covid quarantine.
August 30, 2021
Taliban forces have sealed off Kabul’s airport to most Afghans hoping for evacuation, as the United States and its allies wound down a chaotic airlift that will end their troops’ two decades in Afghanistan.
Western leaders acknowledged that their withdrawal would mean leaving behind some of their citizens and many locals who helped them over the years, and they promised to try to continue working with the Taliban to allow local allies to leave after President Joe Biden’s Tuesday’s deadline to withdraw from the country.
Al Jazeera's Charlotte Bellis has this exclusive report on the situation at the Kabul airport.
Al Jazeera exclusive on Taliban control of Kabul airport
Taliban forces have sealed off Kabul’s airport to most Afghans hoping for evacuation, as the United States and its allies wound down a chaotic airlift that will end their troops’ two decades in Afghanistan.
Western leaders acknowledged that their withdrawal would mean leaving behind some of their citizens and many locals who helped them over the years, and they promised to try to continue working with the Taliban to allow local allies to leave after President Joe Biden’s Tuesday’s deadline to withdraw from the country.
Al Jazeera's Charlotte Bellis has this exclusive report on the situation at the Kabul airport.
August 30, 2021
NewsNation speaks with St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis. - NewsNation Now
Ida knocks out power to entire city of New Orleans/St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis
Ida knocks out power to entire city of New Orleans - NewsNation NowNewsNation speaks with St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis. - NewsNation Now
August 30, 2021
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Louisiana, so those who need assistance can begin applying either online or by phone. 08/29/2021.
Biden Approves Louisiana Disaster Declaration - MSNBC
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Louisiana, so those who need assistance can begin applying either online or by phone. 08/29/2021.
August 30, 2021
The U.S. Coast Guard is standing by in several states as Hurricane Ida lashes the Gulf Coast. But some officials are worried they may not be able to begin rescue services until the storm passes. Vice Admiral Steven Poulin, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard Defense East, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
U.S. Coast Guard prepares for Hurricane Ida rescues - CBS News
The U.S. Coast Guard is standing by in several states as Hurricane Ida lashes the Gulf Coast. But some officials are worried they may not be able to begin rescue services until the storm passes. Vice Admiral Steven Poulin, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard Defense East, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
August 30, 2021
Ida made landfall earlier Sunday as a CAT 4, but has since downgraded.
08-29-2021 Thibodaux, LA Ida rips the side off a building and does much more damage to others. - Live Storms Media
As the eye wall reached the area, strong winds caused massive damage in the city.
Tracking Hurricane Ida: Storm downgraded to CAT 2, at least 4 inches of rain reported in some areas
Ida made landfall earlier Sunday as a CAT 4, but has since downgraded.
08-29-2021 Thibodaux, LA Ida rips the side off a building and does much more damage to others. - Live Storms Media
As the eye wall reached the area, strong winds caused massive damage in the city.
August 30, 2021
The city of New Orleans is in the dark as widespread power outages impact much of the area due to Hurricane Ida. MSNBC's Ali Velshi gives an update. 08/29/2021.
Hurricane Ida: New Orleans Faces Widespread Power Outages - Ali Velshi - MSNBC
The city of New Orleans is in the dark as widespread power outages impact much of the area due to Hurricane Ida. MSNBC's Ali Velshi gives an update. 08/29/2021.
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