The global nuclear watchdog agency reports work “consistent with the operation” of the Yongbyon nuclear reactor for the 1st time in more than 2 years. Source

U.S. Officials say they carried out a drone strike targeting ISIS suicide bombers attempting to reach Kabul’s airport Sunday. President Biden had warned that another attack was “highly likely” as the U.S. enters the final hours of the evacuation effort. Around 300 Americans are still stranded inside Afghanistan, hoping to leave before Tuesday’s deadline. Charlie D’Agata reports from Doha. Source

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida. Source

As Hurricane Ida continues to devastate communities in its path, “CBS This Morning” talks to Captain Chris Hulser of the U.S. Coast Guard about search and rescue missions, and the biggest priorities in the coming days. Source

Hurricane Ida battered hospitals in southeast Louisiana. The state’s largest hospital system, Ochsner Health, reported roof damage and water leaks at several of its facilities. Mireya Villarreal has more from Houma. Source

More than 25 million Americans are in line to receive state-issued payments via tax rebates and stimulus aid. Source

None of the rockets hit the airport, but the attack was just the latest to target the facility where the U.S. military is racing to wrap up its biggest airlift operation ever. Source

The storm, which crashed ashore as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane, is now a tropical storm but still packing a powerful punch. Louisiana has more than a million power outages. Source

The storm made landfall at 12:55 p.m. ET as a Category 4 storm with 145 mph winds at Port Fourchon, Louisiana, and has since been downgraded. Source

There was no early word of any casualties or who fired the rockets. The White House said President Biden was briefed and operations were continuing at the airport. Source