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Last president of Afghanistan says his Facebook account was hacked when it posted a message telling people to accept Taliban rule
- Ashraf Ghani's Facebook page said the world must "extend a hand of friendship" to the Taliban.
- His Twitter account later said the Facebook page was hacked.
- Ghani fled Afghanistan for the UAE on August 15, the day the Taliban seized Kabul.
- At least 3 dead and 'well over' 50 injured in Amtrak train derailing
- Meet a single dad with $550,000 in student loans for his 5 children
- Restaurant owner raises pay to $25 an hour, says still not high enough
- Chairman disbands panel investigating COVID-19's origins
- Biden: Border Patrol agents 'will pay' for treatment of migrants
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