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Examining the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan 2 years later

It has now been two years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Biden administration defends the move while Republicans say it was chaotic and a failure. Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul, House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, joins “America Decides” to give an update on the investigation into what happened leading up to the deadly bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members. Source

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8/29: Prime Time with John Dickerson

John Dickerson reports on Idalia strengthening into Category 2 hurricane as it approaches Florida, White House lists 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiation and Biden administration calls on New York City to fix migrant crisis. Source

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Fruit and vegetable “prescriptions” can lead to better health, study finds

A new study finds that prescribing fruits and vegetables can lead to better health for patients. Researchers examined more than 3,800 people across a dozen states who received vouchers for free and reduced-price produce, and found adults and children who utilized the so-called “prescriptions” saw significant reductions in both weight and blood pressure. Kurt Hager, one of the lead researchers on the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings. Source

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Biden administration calls on New York City to fix migrant crisis

The New York mayor and governor have asked for increased federal support to handle migrants in the state. Now in the first response, Biden administration officials are putting the responsibility back on the city and state. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains the proposed solutions. Source

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Schools look to improve air quality to reduce COVID-19 spread

The end of summer brings the new school year and it may also bring a new spike in COVID-19. One way school officials have been looking to keep students and teachers safe is by improving the air quality in the classroom. Joseph Allen, director of Harvard University’s Healthy Buildings program, joins CBS News to discuss the benefits of improved air quality in schools. Source

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