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Border Patrol agents find 2 children abandoned on the Rio Grande riverbank

Local News

Border Patrol agents find 2 children abandoned on the Rio Grande riverbank

Nation World

No, these viral posts are not of the Kabul airport explosion on Aug. 26th.

As part of VERIFY’s continued coverage of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, we researched additional posts claiming to be from the blast at the airport in Kabul.
World

No, these viral posts were not of the explosion at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.

As part of VERIFY’s continued coverage of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, we researched additional images and videos claiming to be from the airport explosion.
Those Who Serve

Remembering the 54 Arizonans who died during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan

The website MilitaryTimes put together a database of the 2,347 military members who died during the 14-year Afghanistan operation. Here are the Arizonans listed.
Travel

British Airways resumes direct flights from Phoenix to London

British Airways announced flights resume after a year of direct flight in suspension from Phoenix to London due to COVID-19.
World

The difference between the Taliban and al-Qaida, Sharia law and women's rights in Afghanistan

Today, we're discussing the difference between the Taliban and al-Qaida, and the history of Sharia law and women's rights in Afghanistan.
Nation World

Weekly Roundup | Afghanistan: Fact-checking viral images and the Taliban's view on women's education

We fact-checked a lot of misinformation about Afghanistan last week, from claims about women's education under Taliban rule to viral photo & video social media posts
World

'We will not leave them behind' | Arizona's Afghan community ready to help incoming refugees

Thousands of Afghans helped the U.S. Military, and many of them are still in the country fearing for their lives.
Valley

'I truly hope to be reunited': Afghan man living in the Valley trying to get family out of Taliban-controlled nation

Turan’s family is stuck in Kabul, in hiding, while trying to find a way to get out of the country.
World

'I truly hope to be reunited': Afghan man living in the Valley trying to get family out of Taliban-controlled nation

An Afghan man living in the Valley is trying to find a way to get his family out of his home country.
Politics

Arizona ready to 'welcome Afghan refugees,' Gov. Ducey says

"Arizona recognizes the service of thousands of Afghans over the last 20 years," the governor and State Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers said in a press release.
News

Verifying viral photos and videos of Taliban and Afghanistan

Since the news broke of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, many photos and videos have been shared online claiming to show the current situation in the country.

Crash involving motorcycle injures person, closes Baseline Road in Phoenix

Historic Mexican dances shared in the Valley and celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month

Any more rain before monsoon ends?

Arizona may have its first freeze of the season tonight as the Harvest Moon rises

Phoenix's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Phoenix, Arizona | 12NEWS.com

Border Patrol agents find 2 children abandoned on the Rio Grande riverbank

No, these viral posts are not of the Kabul airport explosion on Aug. 26th.

No, these viral posts were not of the explosion at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.

Remembering the 54 Arizonans who died during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan

British Airways resumes direct flights from Phoenix to London

The difference between the Taliban and al-Qaida, Sharia law and women's rights in Afghanistan

Weekly Roundup | Afghanistan: Fact-checking viral images and the Taliban's view on women's education

'We will not leave them behind' | Arizona's Afghan community ready to help incoming refugees

'I truly hope to be reunited': Afghan man living in the Valley trying to get family out of Taliban-controlled nation

'I truly hope to be reunited': Afghan man living in the Valley trying to get family out of Taliban-controlled nation

Arizona ready to 'welcome Afghan refugees,' Gov. Ducey says

Verifying viral photos and videos of Taliban and Afghanistan

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