The band of severe weather caused the FAA to issue a “ground stop” at all three of New York City-area airports. Source
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Tornadoes hit Maryland as Ida heads north
Tornadoes in Maryland knocked down power lines and damaged businesses. Errol Barnett has the details Source
Biden meets with Ukrianian President Zelenskyy at White House
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House and met with President Biden, two years after his name became central to the investigation that led to former President Trump’s first impeachment. Watch his and Mr. Biden’s remarks at their bilateral meeting. Source
Nation’s most restrictive abortion ban goes into effect in Texas
As CBS News’ Ben Tracy reports, a controversial Texas law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy went into effect Wednesday, after the U.S. Supreme Court didn’t act on a request from pro-abortion rights groups to block it. Then, Jacqueline Ayers, the vice president of government relations and public policy at Planned Parenthood, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the measure. Source
Hurricane Ida exposes vulnerability of America’s energy infrastructure
Louisiana’s leevees largely withstood Hurricane Ida, but millions were left without power after critical energy infrastructure suffered catastrophic damage. Axios’ climate and energy reporter Andrew Freedman joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why experts say the nation’s infrastructure is not adequately prepared to survive an increasingly volatile climate. Source
Biden commits to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression
During his first Oval Office meeting with President Biden on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought support from the White House on a range of issues. Meanwhile Republicans are seizing on an opportunity to attack President Biden’s decisions in Afghanistan ahead of the 2022 midterms. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian, and Insider politics reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. Source
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits the White House
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is finally getting his White House meeting. Source
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs: “We all have pain and anger” after Afghan war
General Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin gave their first press briefing since the last American troops left Afghanistan. Source
Afghan refugee speaks about leaving his country and coming to America
An Afghan refugee who worked with the U.S. military as an interpreter and contractor for roughly 6 years speaks anonymously about why he came to America and what is means for him and his family. “My life is safe here,” he said. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has more of his story. Source
Pittsburgh Pirates on the 50th anniversary of historic lineup
When the Pittsburgh Pirates took the field 50 years ago, no one had any idea that the players were stepping into history. James Brown shares more on the team’s historic lineup. Source