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Update: 800-Plus Killed, Thousands More Injured After Horrific Earthquake In Afghanistan Update: 800-Plus Killed, Thousands More Injured After Horrific Earthquake In Afghanistan
Update: 800-Plus Killed, Thousands More Injured After Horrific Earthquake In Afghanistan A powerful nighttime earthquake tore through eastern Afghanistan, flattening homes and triggering frantic rescues as the death toll climbed into the hundreds. The Taliban-led government said on Monday, Sept. 1, that at least 800 people were killed and more than 2,800 injured after the 6.0-magnitude quake struck near the Pakistan border.  The tremor caused casualties and damage in Nangarhar province, which includes Jalalabad, and the neighboring provinces of Kunar and Laghman. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit Sunday night, Aug. 31, about 17 miles from Jalalabad at a depth of…

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Videos Show Powerful Moment Edan Alexander Is Released Videos Show Powerful Moment Edan Alexander Is Released
Videos Show Powerful Moment Edan Alexander Is Released After 583 days in captivity, Edan Alexander is home. The Tenafly, NJ native was released from Hamas captivity on Monday, May 12.  Photos and videos show the 21-year-old IDF soldier being released to his family in Israel. Redemption of HostagesStaff-Sgt. Edan Alexander, reunites with his family at the initial reception facility. pic.twitter.com/PDp8uX48ce — Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 12, 2025 New Jersey native Edan Alexander is last American freed from HamasHe hugs his family draped in the Stars and Stripes holding Israeli flag 🇺🇸❤️🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/iJeoBJkQFt —…

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'Never Again War!': Pope Leo XIV Issues Powerful Plea In Historic First Address 'Never Again War!': Pope Leo XIV Issues Powerful Plea In Historic First Address
'Never Again War!': Pope Leo XIV Issues Powerful Plea In Historic First Address In his first Sunday address as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to end all global conflicts, describing them as a “third world war in pieces.” Speaking to tens of thousands outside St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, May 11, the first U.S.-born pope delivered his message in fluent Italian, calling for an end to violence and a renewed global effort of care. It echoed remarks made by his predecessor before his death last month.  “Let us take up the invitation that Pope Francis left us in his message for today: the invitation to welcome and accompany young people,…

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by Josh Lanier
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The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To MD After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To MD After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To MD After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release R&B and pop star The Weeknd has announced a massive summer tour that'll stop at several Northeast stadiums after releasing what may be the final album under his iconic persona. The Weeknd released the 2025 tour dates for the continuation of his After Hours til Dawn Tour. The announcement came just hours after the release of his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on Friday, Jan. 31. Like the new album, The Weeknd's tour completes a trilogy started by 2020's "After Hours" and 2022's "Dawn FM". The tour went across North America in 2022, along with Europe and Latin America in 2023. In the fall of …

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by Chris Spiker