Surveying storm damage, Biden vows to help Louisiana recover, promotes infrastructure plan
Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf coast last weekend and carved a northern path through the eastern United States, culminating with torrential rains and widespread flooding
LGBT+ Afghans left behind say world turned its back on them
Life was already difficult for LGBT+ people in Afghanistan, but those unable to flee fear their lives are in danger under Taliban rule
Kabul diary: A gay Afghan tries to flee the Taliban
A gay Afghan teacher records his perilous effort to board a flight out of Kabul
The day the music died: Afghanistan's all-female orchestra falls silent
AFGHANISTAN-CONFLICT/WOMEN-ORCHESTRA (TV, PIX):The day the music died: Afghanistan's all-female orchestra falls silent
LGBT+ Afghans desperate to escape amid Taliban takeover
Few countries are offering refuge to LGBT+ Afghans, who are fleeing chaos amid the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan
New era for Afghanistan starts with long queues, rising prices
With many offices and shops still shut and salaries unpaid for weeks the daily struggle to put food on the table has become an overwhelming preoccupation
'We lost them' - Afghan Special Olympics officials fret for disabled under Taliban
The Taliban has sought to assure Afghans it will respect people's rights, a promise met with much doubt after its strict interpretation of Islamic law during its 1996-2001 rule
FACTBOX-Evacuations from Afghanistan by country
Tens of thousands have now been evacuated from Taliban controlled Afghanistan ahead of the impending August 31 deadline. Here are evacuation efforts by country
Taliban rule could give free rein for abuse against women, activist warns
Despite major strides in last 20 years, conservative attitudes continue to keep many women out of public life in Afghanistan
From apps to air miles: 7 ways tech can help Afghans
Desperate scenes in Kabul are met with high-tech help as offers of rides, meals and beds go online