The Taliban is taking control of more sections of Afghanistan as U.S. troops arrive to help evacuate thousands of Americans and Afghan nationals.
TALIBAN CLOSING IN: The bulk of the U.S. troops will arrive in Kabul this weekend to help assist in a drawdown at the U.S. embassy. This comes as the Taliban is within 50 miles of the capital and is making swift advancements, controlling nearly all major cities. pic.twitter.com/V43oCapRhG
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