A devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, resulting in over 800 fatalities and thousands of injuries across Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. The shallow quake flattened villages and triggered landslides, hindering rescue efforts. With resources stretched thin due to an existing humanitarian crisis, Afghanistan urgently needs international aid to cope with this latest disaster.
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In Princeton, New Jersey, the former homes of Presidents Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson are drawing significant attention. Cleveland's Georgian mansion, Westland, recently sold for $5.28 million, while Wilson's Tudor Revival residence, where he lived until his presidency, is on the market for $6.5 million. Both properties boast historical significance and unique architectural features, reflecting their presidential past.
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