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Iceland's Soccer Federation Board Resigns In Uproar Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Iceland's soccer federation is in turmoil, after a scandal over sexual assault allegations against players prompted a mass resignation. Here, the country's flag is seen in the stands during an international match. TF-Images/Getty Images hide caption

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Sports

Iceland's Soccer Federation Board Resigns In Uproar Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Last week, the federation's chairman said he and other leaders weren't aware of any reports of sexual assaults. The next day, a woman spoke up to say that wasn't true.

National

Southern California Has Jobs For Incoming Afghans — But Not Much Affordable Housing

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Afghans making their way to some California communities have run into a challenge that many residents face — affordable housing. Costs have made it difficult to find long-term places to live.

Southern California Has Jobs For Incoming Afghans — But Not Much Affordable Housing

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What It Was Like Entering The Kabul Airport Alongside The Taliban

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Nabih Bulos, Middle East correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, about the Taliban's takeover of the Kabul airport.

What It Was Like Entering The Kabul Airport Alongside The Taliban

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A Granddaughter Struggles To Get Her Grandmother Out Of Afghanistan

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with a woman desperately trying to get her grandmother out of a violent situation in Afghanistan.

A Granddaughter Struggles To Get Her Grandmother Out Of Afghanistan

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Global Health

WHO Weighs In On Countries Offering A Booster Shot

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Dr. Margaret Harris, spokesperson for the World Health Organization, about the organization's position on booster shots.

WHO Weighs In On Countries Offering A Booster Shot

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After 3 Failed Attempts To Flee Afghanistan, A Family Clings To Hope

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Syvash, one of the thousands of Afghans trying to leave the country. Over the last two decades, he's worked on various projects for both the U.S. and the European Union.

After 3 Failed Attempts To Flee Afghanistan, A Family Clings To Hope

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Politics

Biden Speaks On The End Of War In Afghanistan And Evacuations

U.S. troops have left Afghanistan, ending America's longest war. Biden has detailed outreach efforts to Americans in Afghanistan.

Biden Speaks On The End Of War In Afghanistan And Evacuations

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These Afghan Athletes Finally Made It From Kabul To The Paralympics

Hossain Rasouli of Team Afghanistan waves after competing in the Men's Long Jump-T47 Final at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium on Tuesday. He and teammate Zakia Khudadadi managed to get to Tokyo despite the turmoil in their home country. Carl Court/Getty Images hide caption

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These Afghan Athletes Finally Made It From Kabul To The Paralympics

The two-person team arrived in Tokyo a week late, after the crisis in Afghanistan threatened to bar them from leaving their home country.

Monday

He Is The Last American Soldier To Leave Afghanistan

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Asia

He Is The Last American Soldier To Leave Afghanistan

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue was the very last American service member to leave the country Monday. He's commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps.