Although nations worldwide pledged millions of dollars to help resettle Afghan refugees, many European countries are fortifying their borders and making it more difficult for refugees to enter. Haley Ott has more. Source
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Austria approves dual citizenship law for victims, descendants of Holocaust
Austrians who fled their country during World War II were subsequently stripped of their citizenship. Now, a change in the law is allowing those Austrians, and their descendants, to reclaim their Austrian citizenship and heritage. Roxanna Saberi reports. Source
Secretary Blinken to visit Qatar, discuss future of Afghanistan operations
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to Qatar to thank the nation for its support in the Afghanistan evacuation efforts. He will also discuss the future of U.S.-Afghanistan relations. Christina Ruffini has the details. Source
Fire crews gaining control of Caldor Fire
As of Saturday, fire crews had contained 37% of the 214,107 acre fire. Source
Wildfire photographer discusses his experience covering California wildfires
Firefighters in California are making progress in preventing the Caldor Fire from reaching South Lake Tahoe. Fire officials say lighter winds have helped them keep the fire at bay. As of Saturday morning, the Caldor Fire was 37% contained. Wildfire and climate photographer Stuart Palley spoke with CBSN’s Lana Zak about what it’s like covering California’s wildfires. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (September 5)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
Titans Activate QB Ryan Tannehill, RB Jeremy McNichols from Reserve/COVID-19 List
Both players are now able to return to Saint Thomas Sports Park and resume practicing with the team. Source
Biden to survey Ida damage in New York and New Jersey
He will make the trip on Tuesday, days after visiting Louisiana, which was also battered by Ida. Source
Southwest passenger faces felony charges for alleged assault
The attendant also needed four stitches for a cut on her face, the criminal complaint alleges. Source
Taliban special forces bring abrupt end to women’s protest
As the protesters’ shouts grew louder, several Taliban officials waded into the crowd to ask what they wanted to say. Source