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WASHINGTON – The State Department did not do enough planning before the collapse of the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan, according to a Biden administration review of the department’s performance during the chaotic evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies. The review repeatedly accuses the administrations of both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden of their efforts before and after the withdrawal of US forces from Kabul in August 2021. The US evacuated about 124,000 Afghans from the country . In turn, Republicans have accused Biden of failing to take responsibility for the intelligence failures that led to the Taliban’s…

Brandice Canes-Wrone (center-left) listens as Lee Epstein, (center-right) gives his view from the top at the Aspen Ideas Festival on Friday, June 30, 2023.Daniel Bayer/Aspen Institute When National Constitution Center CEO Jeffrey Rosen introduced the Aspen Ideas Fest discussion with political experts by titling the talk, “Is Our Political System Unfit for the Times?” — the audience jumped in with a resounding affirmation. Although the question was rhetorical, the enthusiastic response sounded emblematic of widespread discontent and frustration, while America seems as divided as at any time since at least Vietnam, and perhaps the Civil War. New America Senior Fellow…

Former Memphis Tiger and NBA MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a two-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to sources. The deal is a fully guaranteed two-year, $6.5 million deal. Memphis signed Rose to play a backup role and be the locker room leader of a developing young group. The Grizzlies looked to sign a small forward or backup point guard with the mid-level exception to fill the final roster spot. Many Memphis fans remember Rose for his time at the University of Memphis, where he led the Tigers to a National Championship appearance. Rose was selected by the…

Mike Flannery: Honoring a legend On Friday we said good luck and congratulations to Mike Flannery on his retirement! FOX 32 will never be the same. “I’ve come to the conclusion that Mike Flannery should not recuse himself, the reasons: the files that he has stored here,” said legendary TV announcer Bill Kurtis as he pointed to his boss. “His legacy is five decades of excellence.” A history buff, passionate voice and fiery perspective now drops the mic. “When I first came to Chicago, to be a reporter, I was like a kid in a candy store,” Flannery said in…

Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi announced a hiatus from touring on Tuesday amid his ongoing battle with Tourette’s syndrome. The announcement came after a clip of his appearance at the UK’s Glastonbury festival on Saturday went viral. In a statement, Capaldi said the decision to take a break was “the hardest decision of my life.” Capaldi, 26, opened by thanking the Glastonbury crowd “for singing when I needed to” when he appeared to be in the midst of a tic attack that left him unable to finish his smash single, “Someone You Loved”. The video of that performance went viral and…

CHICAGO (WLS) — Acting Chicago Police Superintendent Fred Waller held a news conference Monday, thanking officers and community leaders for what he called a safe and successful Puerto Rico Parade and Festival weekend. While no incidents have been reported during the Humboldt Park events, Waller said the department has been looking at how to best deploy resources during future events. SEE: Acting Supervisor CPD. Fred Waller speaks after a violent weekend “We stretched ourselves pretty thin this weekend, by the lake and on the beaches because we had a lot of resources here,” Waller said. Community activist Andrew Holmes said…

The Houston Rockets landed their top target in Fred VanVleet, signing the former All-Star to a three-year, $130 million contract, becoming the first player this offseason to receive a max contract. Free agent G Fred VanVleet has agreed to a three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets. @KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul and agent Erika Ruiz tell ESPN. The Rockets put the former Raptors All-Star in his prime at age 29. pic.twitter.com/B6WwPmLYq1 — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023 The Rockets were reported to have VanVleet at the top of their list. The Rockets were reported to be leaning toward…

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – Up to six homeowners have repairs to make after multiple fires tore through an east Phoenix community Friday afternoon. The first fire started near 40th Street at Monte Vista Road, which is north of McDowell. Black smoke was seen rising from the fire. According to Phoenix Fire Capt. Rob McDade, it is believed that embers from the first fire likely started other fires. More than 100 firefighters battled the flames to try to protect the buildings. The community is one of the oldest in Phoenix and there are old trees everywhere. “It was organized chaos,” McDade…