Currents News Update for Thursday, 8/26/21

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U.S. troops are among the victims of a terror attack on the Kabul airport. The Pentagon confirms two explosions as thousands have gathered there trying to leave the country after the Taliban’s takeover.

Gov. Kathy Hochul says the Empire State is stepping up to serve as a beacon of hope and refuge announcing today that we will welcome Afghans fleeing their country.

A cart vendor in Manhattan has been trying to get his wife out of Afghanistan for more than two years now — but everything slowed down during the pandemic.

Church leaders are speaking out against the Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy.