Thursday's Headlines: Afghanistan to be ruled under sharia law, Taliban commander confirms August 19, 2021 Taliban shifts focus to governing, but protests, empty coffers and isolation pose challenges Sign up for this newsletter Read online The morning's most important stories, curated by Post editors. People board a military evacuation flight in Kabul on Aug. 18. (Reuters) LIVE: Afghanistan to be ruled under sharia law, Taliban commander confirms By Rachel Pannett ● Read more » Taliban shifts focus to governing, but protests, empty coffers and isolation pose challenges By Ezzatullah Mehrdad and Kareem Fahim ● Read more » Biden administration moved slowly to help Afghan refugees as it prepared to exit By Anne Gearan, Tyler Pager, Jacqueline Alemany and Missy Ryan ● Read more » Pentagon rejects view that it wasn't ready for Kabul's fall By Dan Lamothe and Greg Jaffe ● Read more » LIVE: Schools defy Republican governors on masks as Democrats dial up pressure on vaccines By Bryan Pietsch ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Today's WorldView: How Chinese pressure on coronavirus origins probe shocked the WHO — and led its director to push back By Adam Taylor ● Read more » Biden tells Education Dept. to act against governors who ban school mask mandates By Valerie Strauss ● Read more » Where is the accountability on the Afghanistan pullout? Opinion ● Opinion by Karen Tumulty ● Read more » Afghanistan isn't Biden's first epic mistake Opinion ● Opinion by Marc A. Thiessen ● Read more » Biden's approval rating is slipping fast. Democrats should be nervous. Opinion ● Opinion by Henry Olsen ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Why the Biden administration's recommendation on booster shots is a mistake Opinion ● Opinion by William F. Parker and Govind Persad ● Read more » The covid-19 boosters have the same goals as the first shots: Survival and resilience Opinion ● Opinion by the Editorial Board ● Read more » What to do about the Colorado River's megadrought 'code red' Opinion ● Opinion by Dave D. White ● Read more » More News How wildfires have clouded summer for American kids By Marc Fisher, Jennifer Oldham and Sheila Regan ● Read more » A lament for Haiti: 'It is as if we are cursed' By Anthony Faiola ● Read more » Federal judge rejects Trump-era permits for major Alaska oil project By Joshua Partlow ● 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 The 5-Minute Fix for a weekday afternoon cheat sheet on the biggest story in politics — that can be read in 5 minutes or less. Sign up » Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from Today's Headlines | Privacy Policy | Help You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines or because it is included in your subscription. ©2021 The Washington Post | 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 Related Keyword: Share
