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'He meant the world to us' | Military leader remembers East TN soldier killed in Kabul blast

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.
Military News

'We were just blissfully happy' | Wife of soldier killed in Kabul describes love for high school sweetheart

Ryan Knauss, 23, died in an attack outside the Kabul, Afghanistan airport on Thursday. He graduated from Gibbs High School in Knoxville, his family said.
Military News

'We were just blissfully happy' | Wife of soldier killed in Kabul describes love for high school sweetheart

Ryan Knauss, 23, died in an attack outside the Kabul, Afghanistan airport on Thursday. He graduated from Gibbs High School in Knoxville, his family said.
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.
Local News

Campbell County mayor prays for interpreter's safe exit from Afghanistan

Mayor E.L. Morton served in Afghanistan and helped train the Afghan Military.
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

University of Tenessee professor gives context as thousands flee Afghanistan after U.S. withdrawal

University of Tennessee assistant professor Gary Uzonyi puts into perspective what's happening in Afghanistan.
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.
Local News

'Putting in God's hands that this is it' | East Tennesseans rally in Knoxville to push for a free Cuba

According to NBC, Cubans are protesting over food and medicine shortages, high prices on basic essentials, and other grievances against the government.
Spanish

‘Poniendo en las manos de Dios que esto sea el final’ | Residentes locales se reunen en Market Square en lucha de una Cuba libre

De acuerdo con NBC, los cubanos están protestando debido a la falta de comida y medicina, los precios altos en artículos esenciales y en contra del gobierno.

Neyland Stadium turns 100

Neyland Stadium 100th Anniversary: Neyland by the Numbers

A beautiful Saturday morning sunrise!

A beautiful sunrise today!

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'He meant the world to us' | Military leader remembers East TN soldier killed in Kabul blast

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.

'We were just blissfully happy' | Wife of soldier killed in Kabul describes love for high school sweetheart

'We were just blissfully happy' | Wife of soldier killed in Kabul describes love for high school sweetheart

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

Campbell County mayor prays for interpreter's safe exit from Afghanistan

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

University of Tenessee professor gives context as thousands flee Afghanistan after U.S. withdrawal

Verifying viral photos and videos of Taliban and Afghanistan

'Putting in God's hands that this is it' | East Tennesseans rally in Knoxville to push for a free Cuba

‘Poniendo en las manos de Dios que esto sea el final’ | Residentes locales se reunen en Market Square en lucha de una Cuba libre

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