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For the Taliban, a New Era of Isolation Has Arrived
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As Pelosi Arrives, Quiet Defiance in Taiwan

As Pelosi Arrives, Quiet Defiance in Taiwan

By Paul Mozur, Chris Horton and Amy Chang Chien

Public nonchalance about the tensions over Nancy Pelosi belies a political reality: Many are tired of China's threats and crave American support.

For the Taliban, a New Era of Isolation Has Arrived

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For the Taliban, a New Era of Isolation Has Arrived

By Christina Goldbaum and Thomas Gibbons-Neff

The group has promised moderation even while reinstituting its harsh rule of Afghanistan. Now, the revelation that the Taliban were sheltering Al Qaeda's leader is likely to harden support for sanctions.

Arizona Officials Warned Fake Electors Plan Could 'Appear Treasonous'

Arizona Officials Warned Fake Electors Plan Could 'Appear Treasonous'

By Maggie Haberman and Luke Broadwater

Politicians involved in Donald Trump's effort to put forth electors to falsely claim he had won Arizona said doing so without first filing a legal challenge could look like a crime.

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Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Setting Up Tense Standoff With China

Video Video: Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Setting Up Tense Standoff With China

By The Associated Press

Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the highest-level U.S. official to visit Taiwan in 25 years, raising tensions with China, which bristles at any perceived challenge to its claims on the self-ruled island.

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the Biden administration's first new litigation to protect access to abortion since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Helicopter Rescue Teams Save Residents During Kentucky Floods

Video Video: Helicopter Rescue Teams Save Residents During Kentucky Floods

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