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Intelligence officials say White House was warned Afghan military could collapse

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President Biden is facing new criticism after intelligence officials say they warned the White House the Afghan military could collapse. Also, Tropical Storm Grace hits Haiti, still reeling from the earthquake that killed close to 2,000 people less than a week ago. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

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