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American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released
An American was freed from Afghanistan on Thursday after more than two years in Taliban captivity in a deal brokered by Qatar.NBC News - 2d -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.CBS News - 2d -
Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan
The Taliban has released George Glezman, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for more than two years. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports that Glezzman was held without charges or accusations ...NBC News - 2d -
American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is praising Qatar for helping the U.S. secure the release of an American man who was held by the Taliban for more than two yearsABC News - 2d -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban after being detained for over 2 years
George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who was detained by the Taliban for more than two years, has been released, according to the State Department.ABC News - 2d -
US man released after being held by Taliban for more than two years
George Glezmann was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. US politics live – latest updates A US man who was abducted more than two years ago while ...The Guardian - 2d -
American held by Taliban for years released: State Department
George Glezmann, an American airline mechanic held by the Taliban since 2022, has been released, the State Department announced Thursday. “George Glezmann is free. George was wrongfully detained in ...The Hill - 2d -
Taliban frees US man held in Afghanistan for two years
George Glezmann's release comes after talks between US and Taliban officials in Kabul.BBC News - 2d -
UNICEF calls on the Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan
A United Nations agency is urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls’ education to save the future of millions who have been deprived of their right to ...ABC News - 20h -
Life of British man, 79, imprisoned by Taliban is in serious danger, say family
Peter Reynolds, who runs a business in Afghanistan, was held along with his wife last month and needs heart pills, says his daughter. The life of a 79-year-old British man imprisoned along with his ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ad spending on women's sports more than doubled last year
Ads during women's sports programs were 40% more impactful than the average primetime advertisement, according to EDO.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Woman charged after allegedly holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of cruelty and abusing her stepson for more than 20 years. Police say the victim, a 32-year-old man, said he was kept locked away in a room since he was 11 years old. ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as UN says bans cannot be ignored
The Taliban say Afghan women live in security with their rights protectedABC News - Mar. 8 -
Arizona is scheduled to execute its first death row prisoner in more than 2 years
PHOENIX — An Arizona man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder was scheduled to be executed Wednesday in the state’s first use of the death penalty in more than two years.NBC News - 3d -
Pace of deportation flights under Trump is slower than under Biden
Countries that received more deportation flights don't see major changes and predict that the year will end with fewer deportees than previous years.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022
George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country after the Taliban’s victory in the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release.The New York Times - 2d -
US arrests more immigrants in February 2025 than any month in last seven years
Guardian data analysis shows administration transformed immigration enforcement in only a few weeks. US immigration enforcement officials arrested more people in the first 22 days of February 2025 ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
How much will Americans bet on March Madness this year? Hint: It's more than the Super Bowl
More money will be wagered on the men's and women's basketball tournaments than any other American sporting event.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
NOAA to potentially cut more than 1,000 additional employees
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
USAID cuts could be ‘death sentence’ for Afghan women studying abroad
A group of more than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban regime to study in Oman say they are at risk of imminent deportation to Afghanistan after their U.S.-funded scholarship was canceled as ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
China’s consumer prices fall for first time in more than a year
Index declines 0.7% as deflationary pressures continue to weigh on world’s second-largest economyFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
UK hotter than Costa del Sol on warmest weekend of the year
Temperatures topped 19.7C this weekend in Crosby near Liverpool but cold weather is back in the forecast.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'
Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.BBC News - 4d -
Why are HELOC rates so much lower than home equity loans now? Experts weigh in
HELOC interest rates are near two-year lows, making them significantly cheaper than home equity loans. Here's why.CBS News - 5d -
Earth’s 10 Hottest Years on Record Are the Last 10
A report from the World Meteorological Organization confirms that 2024 was the hottest year on record and the first year to be more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial era.The New York Times - 3d -
Rick Kogan: ‘Rise Above’ is about the surprisingly upbeat life of a Masters caddie for more than 50 years
CHICAGO — To help support his family, a tiny 11-year-old named Carl Jackson took a walk. He walked from the scraggly neighborhood where he lived with his parents and eight siblings in a rural town ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says
Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Myles Garrett says $40m-a-year deal with Browns about winning rather than money
Pass rusher signed record deal to stay in Cleveland Team have underperformed during Garrett’s tenure Myles Garrett has sacked 31 different quarterbacks during his eight-year NFL career. On ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Making More Than Just Beautiful Music Together
Carol-Anne Drescher and Rob Carroll, both professional musicians, met six years ago while playing in the same wedding band. They weren’t the first couple in the band to marry.The New York Times - 1d -
43-year-old American moved abroad 16 years ago and is happier than ever—how she lives comfortably on $44,000 a year
Nicole Brewer has spent over a decade teaching English as a second language in Nizwa, Oman.CNBC - 2d -
Honesdale's Goldstein and Paupack's Blanding are our readers poll Players of the Year
More than 53,000 votes were cast in this year's local high school basketball Player of the Year readers polls. Goldstein and Blanding are the winners.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Every dog has its day - Crufts in pictures through the years
The annual show has been running for more than 130 years featuring pooches of all shapes and sizes.BBC News - Mar. 5 -
Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year
The vote in Parliament will force new elections, the third in little more than three years.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected
The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Women’s Elite Sports Revenues Will Generate More Than $2.35 Billion in 2025
The latest revenue projections reflect global growth of 240 percent over four years, according to a new report.Inc. - 4d -
This PGA Tour Player Says He's Never Met Anyone Better Than Him At Mario Kart 64
In addition to being a winner on the PGA Tour, golfer Joel Dahmen is a self-proclaimed ace at Mario Kart 64. The 37-year-old said in an appearance on Good Good recently that he's yet to meet ...GameSpot - Mar. 13 -
Chrono Trigger's Story Is Simpler Than You Remember, But That's What Makes It Great
Chrono Trigger celebrated its 30-year anniversary this week, on March 11, 2025. Below, we look back at how it continues to endure and what continues to make it a powerful, relevant classic. After ...GameSpot - Mar. 13 -
Lululemon ‘surging higher than other brands’ on TikTok: analyst
Lululemon is gaining traction from introducing more new products and a favorable comparison to a softer performance last year, a Truist analyst notes.MarketWatch - 5d -
Paul Skenes rare card sells for more than the pitcher will earn this season
An 11-year-old child who found a rare baseball card for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has officially sold the extremely valuable memorabilia.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump deported fewer people last month than Biden a year ago, but border crossings have plummeted
NBC News obtained data that provides early indications on how the Trump administration is delivering on promises it made about the immigration crackdown.NBC News - Mar. 10
