Wednesday's Headlines: Biden declares end to war, defends exit

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online The morning's most important stories, curated by Post editors.     (Demetrius Freeman/The Post) Biden declares end to war, defends exit President Biden forcefully rejected criticism that he was abandoning Americans and their Afghan allies to the mercies of the Taliban, and he offered an emotional defense of his decision to end the 20-year war. By Ashley Parker and Anne Gearan ●  Read more »   Afghanistan in 'darkest hour of need,' U.N. says LIVE: AFGHANISTAN ●  By Washington Post Staff ●  Read more »   The war is 'over.' But Afghanistan's crises are only getting worse. Today's WorldView | Analysis ●  By Ishaan Tharoor ●  Read more »   Afghanistan withdrawal exposes Republican divide on foreign policy despite united condemnation of Biden By Paul Kane and Mike DeBonis ●  Read more »   Questions hang over diplomatic mission as next phase of U.S. relationship with Afghanistan begins By Missy Ryan ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   In Kabul, celebration and dread the day after U.S. troops withdraw By Susannah George ●  Read more »   Fear and uncertainty for Americans and their Afghan partners stranded in Afghanistan By Kevin Sullivan, Dan Lamothe and Miriam Berger ●  Read more »   Airline employees took on a new mission in conflict's final days: Getting evacuees to the U.S. By Lori Aratani ●  Read more »   The viral photo of the last soldier in Afghanistan is powerful — and that's why it's deceptive Perspective ●  By Philip Kennicott ●  Read more »     Opinions ADVERTISEMENT   I was a combat interpreter in Afghanistan, where cultural illiteracy led to U.S. failure Opinion ●  Opinion by Baktash Ahadi ●  Read more »   Don't compound the Afghanistan mistake by fighting the last war Opinion ●  Opinion by David Ignatius ●  Read more »   Afghan refugees will know indifference, bigotry — and kindness — in the U.S. They'll also make it better. Opinion ●  Opinion by the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   Biden answers his critics on Afghanistan. Forcefully. Opinion ●  Opinion by Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   The 5th Circuit is staking out a claim to be America's most dangerous court Opinion ●  Opinion by Ruth Marcus ●  Read more »   As Lou Grant, Ed Asner gave us comedy, drama and an indelible portrait of a hard-working journalist Opinion ●  Opinion by David Von Drehle ●  Read more »     More News Southeast Louisiana residents desperate for food, power, water and help in Ida's aftermath By Tim Craig, Ashley Cusick, Holly Bailey and Emmanuel Felton ●  Read more »   Louisiana power outages renew questions about utility giant's preparedness for storms By Douglas MacMillan and Beth Reinhard ●  Read more »   They're called mild cases. But people with breakthrough covid can still feel pretty sick. By Fenit Nirappil ●  Read more »   A hospital refused to give ivermectin to a covid patient. A judge ordered doctors to administer it. By Hannah Knowles and Timothy Bella ●  Read more »   Pace of U.S. vaccinations picks up with 14 million first shots in August LIVE: CORONAVIRUS ●  By Washington Post Staff ●  Read more »   Texas ban on most abortions after six weeks takes effect after Supreme Court doesn't act to block it By Robert Barnes and Ann E. Marimow ●  Read more »     Try our new daily mini meta crossword It's a week-long adventure that connects a daily 5x5 mini puzzle with a special reveal on Saturdays. Play game   We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up »

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