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Rescue efforts hampered by steep terrain after shallow quake that was felt more than 100 miles away in Kabul. Plus, the liberal who loves hunting and wants to change your mind Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. A powerful earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan has left more than 800 people dead and injured about 2,500, according to Taliban officials. Is the death toll expected to rise? Yes, it’s expected to rise significantly as local hospitals report being inundated with casualties and hundreds still remain unaccounted for. Medics at the provincial hospital in Asadabad in Kunar described the situation as an overwhelming crisis, with new patients arriving every few minutes. Why does Trump want to mandate ID for voters? The voting reform push by Trump stems from baseless claims that the 2020 election he lost was stolen from him. Continue reading...
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