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Biden vows retribution against extremists in Kabul attack

by Matthew LeeDarlene Superville
| August 27, 2021 7:06 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is vowing to avenge the deaths of 13 American troops and dozens of Afghans at the Kabul airport, an attack that thrust the White House deeper into crisis over a chaotic and deadly end to a 20-year war. The White House said he was advised Friday to expect more violence.

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