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Kiss' Gene Simmons tests positive for COVID-19, tour postponed Following a Friday announcement that Paul Stanley tested positive for the virus — and that the band was canceling the evening’s show as a result — Gene Simmons has also tested positive, and the group will be postponing multiple upcoming shows as a result.

Farrah Abraham sets Harvard sweatshirt on fire after accusing Ivy League university of 'education abuse' The “Teen Mom” star, 30, took a blow torch to the white sweatshirt in a video posted on her Instagram Story, her Instagram feed and her TikTok account on Monday.

Former child actor, Matthew Mindler, suffered from 'crippling anxiety' before he died, mother says Matthew Mindler's mother revealed the actor suffered from "crippling anxiety" before he committed suicide. The "Our Idiot Brother" actor's body was found near his college campus Saturday.

Gutfeld: If you're leaving 10% behind, is the war actually over? 'The Five' react to Biden's evacuation efforts of U.S. citizens in Afghanistan

Texas Senate passes GOP-backed election bill weeks after Dem walkout The Texas legislature has passed the final version of a GOP-backed bill which aims to protect elections and promote election integrity, sending the legislation to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk to be signed.

Haley: Biden beginning his 'lame duck presidency' Former U.S. ambassador to U.N. Nikki Haley slams the president's 'embarrassing' outcome to Afghanistan withdrawal.

Fahim Masoud: ‘There are still stranded Americans in Afghanistan’ U.S. Army Intelligence Officer Fahim Masoud discusses his efforts to rescue Americans and allies in Afghanistan on ‘Fox News Primetime.'

Fox News presses Psaki about Biden checking his watch during dignified transfer Fox News correspondent Jacqui Heinrich confronts Psaki during the press conference about Biden's behavior during the dignified transfer on 'Special Report'

Fahim Masoud: ‘There are still stranded Americans in Afghanistan’ U.S. Army Intelligence Officer Fahim Masoud discusses his efforts to rescue Americans and allies in Afghanistan on ‘Fox News Primetime.'

Nathan Sales: ‘This is a dark day in American history’ Nathan Sales, former ambassador-at-large, and Brett Velicovich, former Army special op intel analyst, discuss President Biden’s troop withdrawal in Afghanistan on ‘Fox News @ Night.’

Biden defends harshly criticized Afghanistan evacuation Congressional correspondent Jacqui Heinrich has the latest from the White House on 'Special Report'

KT McFarland: Biden's Afghanistan speech was a chance to speak to a nation in pain. It utterly failed President Biden made this speech all about himself. He dodged and weaved, blamed others, and even claimed our evacuation from Afghanistan was a great success, while most everyone else saw it as an unmitigated disaster.

Navy SEAL Team Six member: 'Now, our hands are severely tied' Retired Navy SEAL Team Six member Don Mann tells 'Your World' 'I have a really sickened feeling in my gut.'

'The Five' blasts Biden for shifting the blame during Afghanistan address 'The Five' weighs in on Biden praising his decision to pull out of Afghanistan while wanting Trump to share some of the responsibility of the crisis

Pentagon will launch drone strikes in Afghanistan 'if and when we need to,' spokesman says The Pentagon will continue to conduct drone strikes against ISIS-K militants and other targets within Afghanistan when necessary even after the permanent withdrawal of the U.S. military presence within the country, spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday.

Gen. Keane calls for accountability: 'This is a national disgrace' Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane criticizes President Biden's approach to withdrawing from Afghanistan.

Waltz: Biden administration just handed Taliban leverage on 'silver platter' Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., discusses the president's failure to evacuate all Americans from Afghanistan.

Psaki doesn't deny Biden looked at watch during ceremony for 13 service members killed in Kabul White House press secretary Jen Psaki did not deny that President Biden looked at his watch during a dignified transfer ceremony in honor of the 13 U.S. service members killed by ISIS-K in Kabul.

Psaki grilled on Biden's broken promise not to strand Americans in Afghanistan White House press secretary Jen Psaki was grilled Tuesday on whether President Biden regrets promising to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan until every American citizen is out after he broke that promise by leaving more than a hundred behind Monday.

Biden warns ISIS-K: ‘We are not done with you yet’ In a defiant speech Tuesday, President Biden stood by his decision to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan but warned the terrorist group ISIS-K, “We are not done with you yet.”

Cruz, Roy slam Biden admin over 'man-made' border crisis as fentanyl deaths skyrocket The Republican lawmakers are traveling around Texas to learn more from local officials and stakeholders about how the border crisis is affecting them.

Biden pins partial blame on Trump during first address to nation since Afghanistan withdrawal President Joe Biden addressed the nation Tuesday afternoon for the first time since American troops fully withdrew from Afghanistan and pinned partial blame on former President Donald Trump for some of the chaos that unfolded during the withdrawal.

Terry McAuliffe touts endorsement from another union opposing right-to-work policy Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe touted the endorsement of another large labor union, signaling his intent to oppose right-to-work policies if he wins the governorship in November.

Hegseth: 'Our troops performed honorably in Afghanistan' 'The Five' reacts to America ending the War in Afghanistan

Monday, August 30, 2021  – Deputy President William Ruto has received a huge boost in his ambitions to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022 after former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo said soon he will join the hustler nation. Hustler Nation is a narrative being used by the DP to endear himself to Kenyans. In an interview with Kameme TV on Monday, Kabogo, who is a close ally of President Uhuru Kenyatta, said he has listened to what the Mt Kenya electorate want and it is William Ruto. Kabogo advised President Uhuru Kenyatta not to waste his time marketing another presidential candidate in Mt Kenya because the region has already decided it is William Ruto or never. “I do not have any restrictions working with DP William Samoei Ruto. He is a smart politician, creative and updated with what is happening within the field of politics.  “If there is a presidential candidate who has got a better chance of clinching to power, then it is DP William Ruto,” Kabogo said. “The Pr...

Monday, 30 August 2021 –  A bright girl who was among the top performers in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) has turned into an alcoholic after joining University. When she was interviewed by the media after her remarkable performance, she advised the youth against peer pressure. She bragged about how she managed to avoid peer pressure during high school thanks to her principles. However, the same lady, who was advising the youth against peer pressure immediately after leaving high school, has turned into an alcoholic after joining campus. She was recorded by her friends drunk like a skunk. Watch the video below. The Kenyan DAILY POST.

Monday, August 30, 2021  – Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga may be left alone like a desert coyote going by the revelations made by a confidant of former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka. In an interview with Citizen TV on Monday, Makueni MP, Dan Maanzo, revealed that his boss and Amani National Congress(ANC) Party Leader, Musalia Mudavadi, have a secret plan ahead of the 2022 presidential election. Maanzo also revealed that Kalonzo and Mudavadi have declined President Uhuru Kenyatta’s request of supporting Raila Odinga for president in 2022. Maanzo revealed that in the coming days, Mudavadi and Kalonzo may join United Democratic Alliance (UDA), a party associated with Deputy President William Ruto. “You see these two Gentlemen (Musyoka and Musalia Mudavadi) will join UDA and support DP William Samoei Ruto for Presidency.  “They did not agree with President Kenyatta’s proposal of supporting Raila Odinga’s Presidency,” Maanzo said. “They are conducting secret conversatio...

Monday, 30 August 2021  – A traffic police officer is the latest victim of the motorbike riding thugs that have been unleashing terror on innocent Kenyans in broad daylight. The uniformed police officer was busy talking on the phone along Kangundo Road when a thug riding on a motorbike and disguising himself as a bodaboda rider snatched his phone. The thug was caught on CCTV monitoring the cop’s movements before he struck and snatched his phone. The helpless cop tried to run after the thug but his efforts were futile. The video comes just a few months after some motorbike riding thugs were caught on a dashboard camera snatching a phone from a traffic police officer at Roysambu Roundabout. Although Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai claimed that the video was doctored, this new video leaves him with an egg on his face. See how the daring thug snatched the cop’s phone. The Kenya DAILY POST.

Monday, August 30, 2021  – Bahati MP, Kimani Ngunjiri, has joined Kenyans in protesting against the withdrawal of General Service Unit (GSU) officers from Deputy President William Ruto’s Karen residence and replacement with officers from the Security of Government Buildings Unit, which is part of the Administration Police. Speaking on Sunday, Ngunjiri, who is one of DP Ruto’s point men in Nakuru County, said that President Uhuru Kenyatta has lost his sense of direction and accused those near him of misadvising him. Ngunjiri said Uhuru is frustrating Ruto because he wants Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Raila Odinga to succeed him in 2022. “Nataka kuambia Rais Uhuru Kenyatta ya kwamba hii Kenya si kama ile ilikua ya Kitambo kwa sababu sisi si wajinga tena.  “Tumeona ameendelea Kunyanyasa Naibu Yake ati kwa sababu anataka Raila akue rais baada ya uchaguzi wa 2022.  “Hii hatutakubali,” Kimani said. The Kenyan DAILY POST

Monday, August 30, 2021 –  Murang’a Woman Representative, Sabina Wa Chege, has revealed the politician whom President Uhuru Kenyatta thinks will become Mt Kenya’s spokesman and unite the region. Currently, the region is divided into two factions with one following Deputy President William Ruto called  Tangatanga  and the other one following Uhuru called  Kieleweke. This friction between the two groups has caused a lot of disunity in the region which was once a political bedroom of the Head of State. In an interview with  Inooro TV  on Sunday, Sabina opened up about the happenings behind the scenes as far as the relationship between the President and his Deputy is concerned. According to Chege, the President is so fond of Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria and that he is the favorite to the  Son of Jomo . However, she noted that Kuria often bruises his boss by attacking him too much. “Moses Kuria is the President’s favourite spokesman and Uhuru chose h...

Monday, August 30, 2021  – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party presidential hopeful, Jimmy Wanjigi, has termed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a spent cartridge who has nothing new to offer to Kenyans. Speaking in Nyeri County after attending a church function at St Peter’s ACK on Sunday, Wanjigi said that Raila is a Kenyan hero who has sacrificed greatly for the freedoms that Kenyans enjoy today, but that the country needs fresh leadership for the next phase. “My friend Raila is a hero of the Second Liberation but his time is up,” Wanjigi said. The renowned businessman also named Deputy President William Ruto and former Vice Presidents Kalonzo Musyoka and Musalia Mudavadi among those who should exit the political arena. “There are those who have been in power for more than 30 years; my good friends Musalia Mudavadi, Kalonzo Musyoka and William Ruto all belong there. They have nothing new to offer and it’s time for fresh leadership in the nation,” he said. According ...

Monday, August 30, 2021  – The continued absence of Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho from the public eye has his critics worried. Joho has been missing in action for over one month, with critics claiming he has been sidelined from national politics. The ODM deputy party leader was last seen in public during Eid ul Adha celebrations and has since gone underground. In the last month, President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga have hosted several delegations and meetings in Mombasa without Joho; something that raised a lot of questions than answers as to his whereabouts. But according to his Chief of Staff Joab Tumbo, Joho’s absence is because he has been away and just returned from a trip overseas. “In politics, people strategize and do not talk all the time. The governor is back from his overseas trip. He is very much active in the current political discussions,” Tumbo stated. Similar sentiments were echoed by Mombasa County Deputy Speaker and Joho’s ally, Fadhil Ma...

Monday, August 30, 2021  – Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has pleaded with the vote-rich Mt. Kenya region to elect him the next president come 2022, saying he will not harm them as claimed by his competitors, especially Deputy President William Ruto and his allies. Speaking during a church service at Bible Fellowship Church in Kangari Kigumo, Murang’a County, Raila said his decision to work with President Uhuru Kenyatta is evident that he means good for the region and the entire country at large. This came after his friend and Royal Media Services owner, SK Macharia, told him the naked truth about Mt. Kenya votes. Macharia, who was among the dignitaries that accompanied Baba to Murang’a, told Raila to be cautious with his allies because they are lying to him that the ground is okay when in reality it is hostile to him thanks to Ruto. Raila promised to intensify his campaigns in the region to flip the minds of Kikuyus.  He vowed to bring more development to the region...

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Taliban brags: US troops left Kabul, Afghanistan 'gained full independence' The official Twitter account of the Taliban in Afghanistan celebrated the final withdrawal of U.S. troops on August 31.

Biden breaks promise to 'stay' in Afghanistan until every American evacuated President Biden appears to have broken his promise to stay in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated after Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. announced Monday evening that the last of the U.S. troops stationed at the Kabul airport had left, completing the military’s drawdown in the country even though hundreds of Americans likely remain.

PA Congressional candidate Teddy Daniels discusses Afghan crisis Daniels, a wounded veteran, sounds off on Fox Nation's 'Tucker Carlson Today'

GOP congresswoman spearheads bipartisan push to award Congressional Gold Medal to 13 fallen troops The bill introduced by Rep. Lisa McClain’s, R-Mich., seeks to give Congress' most distinguished award to the 13 service members killed near the capital's airport.

US Officials: Afghan war is over Jennifer Griffin, Fox News national security correspondent, discusses the impact of the War in Afghanistan on 'Your World'

Dem Rep Garamendi spins Taliban takeover, says seized US weaponry was 'property of the Afghan government' Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., attempted to spin reports of Taliban militants showing off their newly acquired U.S. weaponry, arguing that the equipment was actually "property of the Afghan government" when it was seized during the Taliban’s takeover of the country.

Last US troops have departed Afghanistan The Pentagon announced Monday that all U.S. troops have departed Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Number of Americans seeking evacuation before deadline 'below 250,' official says The State Department on Monday said there is “still a small number” of Americans who remain in Afghanistan who are seeking to be evacuated, just hours before President Biden’s Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw all U.S. troops from the country, Fox News has learned.

Sharon Stone shares 11-month-old nephew, River, has died after total organ failure The nephew of actress Sharon Stone has died after Stone revealed last week the 11-month-old was found in his crib with total organ failure.

Jana Kramer addresses photos of ex Mike Caussin with mystery woman: 'Why wasn’t I enough?' Jana Kramer is opening up about some recent photos that surfaced online, which appeared to show her ex-husband, Mike Caussin, “canoodling” with a new woman during a Mexico getaway.

Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio unveils her toned abs in neon-green bikini during beach outing The Brazilian beauty has detailed her fitness regimen over the years.

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Levin: Mission not accomplished in Afghanistan 'Life, Liberty & Levin' host Mark Levin calls for accountability from the Biden administration on the U.S. withdrawal and gets reaction from Afghanistan combat veteran Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla. 

Hurricane Ida: US Coast Guard ready to move in for rescue operations moment storm tampers down The U.S. Coast Guard says Hurricane Ida has gotten so bad that it cannot deploy resources into the area but is ready to send them the moment conditions permit.

Sen. Graham: US is putting all of its 'eggs in the Taliban basket' South Carolina Republican joins 'Sunday Night in America' to discuss the chaos in Afghanistan

Louisiana governor gives Hurricane Ida update John Bel Edwards joins 'The Next Revolution' to discuss what to expect as the storm makes landfall with devastating power

Pile of raw chicken on airport luggage carousel prompts warning from TSA That meat’s probably gone bad by now.

Hurricane Ida knocks out power to entire city of New Orleans, officials say Hurricane Ida knocked out power to the entire city of New Orleans, hours after blasting ashore as one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S., New Orleans government officials said.

Illinois brothers in custody after police discover two bodies buried in backyard of home The bodies have not yet been identified, but investigators said they will use DNA to determine whether the remains are in fact the brothers' biological relatives.

Hurricane Ida's impact on Louisiana is 'unprecedented,' Cajun Navy Relief president says She's navigated through Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Harvey and other disasters, but Cajun Navy Relief (CNR) president Colleen Udell says that the impact of Hurricane Ida is "unprecedented."

Power outages reported in New Orleans as Hurricane Ida slams southwest Mike Tobin reports on damage live from the ground on ‘Sunday Night in America’

New York City crowd runs for cover after mistaking fallen planter for gunshots New York City police officers on Sunday were responding to reports of shots fired in Times Square.

Hurricane Ida slams southeastern United States St. Charles Parish president Matthew Jewell joins 'Fox News Live' to discuss the storm's impact on Louisiana amid landfall