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Journalists beaten for covering women’s rights protest
Journalists in Afghanistan claim they were subjected to a harrowing ordeal while simply doing their job. Several reporters from Etilaatroz were sent to document a women’s rights protest in Kabul. That is when Taliban gunmen descended upon them. They were physically restrained, and taken to a local police station. Upon arrival, they were severely beaten.
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Taliban seeks a spot in the United Nations
The Associated Press reported yesterday that the Taliban is attempting to inject an ambassador of their own into the United Nations (U.N.). Besides requesting a new representative, they are also vying for a chance to speak at the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
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Pentagon Reverses Itself And Now Says A Deadly Kabul Drone Strike Was An Error
9/17/21 | Vanessa Romo | NPR
The Pentagon is calling an Aug. 29 drone strike that killed up to 10 civilians in Afghanistan, including seven children, a “tragic mistake.”
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Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Every third Friday of September is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. This day is meant to acknowledge the U.S. Armed Forces members who either ended up as Missing in Action (MIA) or as a Prisoner of War (POW), and their families.
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Explosion heard in DC before high-rise fire
Earlier today, a large explosion was heard in Washington, D.C. Local authorities said that they received several reports and 911 calls pertaining to the sound.
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Sailor tries to buy pizza, gets assaulted instead
UPDATE (9/17): Lori Desjardins was arrested for her assault on Sean Nolte Jr. on September 16. According to Berlin PD, she turned herself in and was subsequently released on a $10,000 non-surety bond. Desjardins is set to appear at the New Britain Superior Court on September 23, 2021.
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Gen. Milley in hot water over calls to China
According to Bob Woodward and Robert Costa’s upcoming book Peril, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley single-handedly adjusted the military’s command structure due to worries about then-President Donald Trump, following the Jan. 6 riots in D.C.
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Daughter of Marine who died in HKIA bombing born
Marine LCpl. Rylee McCollem was only 20-years-old when he was killed in the Aug. 26 ISIS suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) in Kabul, Afghanistan. Many of the headlines surrounding LCpl. McCollem’s passing highlighted that he had a daughter coming soon.
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Benefits for Vets with service connected disabilities
There are many benefits available for Veterans, but some are tailored towards those with service-connected disabilities. This program has been known by several names over the years. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment was relabeled Veteran Readiness and Employment. Although, the mission to help Veterans has stayed the same.
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Kennedy family split over RFK assassin’s parole
77-year-old Sirhan B. Sirhan, the infamous killer of Robert F. Kennedy, was recommended for parole only two weeks ago. Despite the recommendation, the murderer won’t be officially paroled until Governor Newsom approves it.
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MISSING: 27-year-old Army Spc. Patrick Martin
Missing since August
The last time anyone laid eyes on 27-year-old Spc. Patrick Martin was when he was seen in his barracks at Fort Stewart, Georgia, at around 4 p.m. on August 30.
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Former Marine accused of murdering innocent family
In Lakeland, Florida, a former Marine is being held without bond for murdering four people, including a mother and her 3-month-old baby.
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