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U.S. killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike, officials say

U.S. officials have announced that a drone strike over the weekend killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, a top Al Qaeda leader and key plotter for the 9/11 attacks.

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US wanted al-Zawahiri ‘even before the 9/11 strike’ — here’s why he was so crucial: Retired general

On Monday’s edition of CNN’s “The Situation Room,” retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling broke down the significance of the successful U.S. strike that took out Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda who took over from Osama bin Laden. Zawahiri, noted

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U.S. drone strike kills al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Kabul

A U.S. drone strike killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri on Sunday in a CIA operation carried out in Kabul, Afghanistan. He played key roles in the 9/11 attacks and bombings of U.S. embassies, and became leader of the terrorist group

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Extreme conditions in California and Kentucky force thousands from their homes

Wildfires and floods are causing more death and destruction across the nation as thousands are forced to evacuate their homes. Record flooding in Kentucky has now claimed 37 lives, and a fierce new fire in northern California has killed at

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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks after reported killing of al-Qaida leader al-Zawahri

White House officials declined to confirm the al-Zawahri was killed but noted in a statement that “the United States conducted a counterterrorism operation against a significant Al Qaida target in Afghanistan.”

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U.S. Warns China Not to Turn Pelosi’s Expected Trip to Taiwan Into a ‘Crisis’ – The New York Times

U.S. Warns China Not to Turn Pelosi’s Expected Trip to Taiwan Into a ‘Crisis’  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on the aftermath of devastating floods

As Kentucky tries to recover from devastating floods that have killed at least 35 people, the weather forecast indicates there may soon be more pain brought to the state. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the terrible

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News Wrap: Pelosi begins Asian tour with stop in Singapore

In our news wrap Monday, Nancy Pelosi begins Asian tour in Singapore amid reports that she plans to make a stop in Taiwan, Texas man tied to a far-right militia sentenced to seven years in federal prison in Jan. 6

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The U.S. has killed top al-Qaida leader and key 9/11 plotter, Ayman al-Zawahiri

President Joe Biden said a strike carried out by the U.S. has killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, a top Al-Qaida leader and key plotter in the 9/11 attacks. (Image credit: AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

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Kentucky flooding: Death toll stands at 37 as recovery efforts begin – Courier Journal

Kentucky flooding: Death toll stands at 37 as recovery efforts begin  Courier Journal Kentucky flood survivor describes being in house as it was removed from foundation  CNN Appalachian cultural center reeling from historic flooding  The Associated Press – en Español Search for the

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