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U.S. government contracts in Afghanistan fueled a system of mass corruption that engulfed the country and, eventually, doomed its fragile democracy. 

The number of Covid cases being recorded daily in the West remains high, and even resembles earlier peaks at different points during the pandemic.

The rest of Disney's 2021 slate will all arrive in theaters exclusively, the company said Friday.

The Afghans diagnosed with measles are in quarantine, and the CDC has begun contact-tracing steps, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.

Investors are worried about persistent Covid cases slowing the economy just as hot inflation causes the Federal Reserve to take away easy policies. 

Prince Andrew is a former friend of the late sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein, who also socialized with Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.

The trial took place in Oakland, California, in May, and included both company CEOs testifying in open court.

Americans who are unvaccinated against Covid-19 are largely driven by a mistrust of the government and fears over vaccine side effects, a new poll reveals.

Home improvement is getting even more aggravating as a lack of supplies and higher prices are making life more difficult for do-it-yourselfers.

A large CDC study found that unvaccinated people are 11 times more likely than vaccinated people to die from Covid, Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday.

Natural gas prices have doubled this year and are expected to rise more, resulting in larger heating bills for some consumers and higher costs for utilities.

Monzo and Revolut, two of Britain's best-known financial technology firms, are planning to enter the booming "buy now, pay later" industry.

The firm first unveiled plans to debut an exchange for digital assets in 2018.

Dr. Anthony Fauci gave three key reasons supporting the case for vaccinating young people against the coronavirus.

The U.K. government has terminated a controversial data-sharing agreement with U.S. tech firm Palantir following criticism from privacy campaigners.

An early rush to book Christmas travel is causing hotels and rental homes to fill earlier than usual this year.

Hedge fund participation in private deals that typically involve venture capitalists has grown "enormously" in recent years, according to Goldman Sachs.

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said Singapore wants to limit deaths and avoid overwhelming its hospitals, so it's not opening up the economy further for now.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden spoke for the first time since February on Friday.

The fifth Test between England and India at Old Trafford has been called off due to concerns within the tourists' camp over Covid-19.