Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News,” hosted by Tony Dokoupil. Source
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Judge rules Florida school districts may impose mask mandates
A Florida judge ruled school districts can require students and teachers to wear masks, striking down a ban on mask mandates imposed by the governor. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look. Source
How the Taliban utilized social media platforms during Afghanistan takeover
The Taliban was measured in its social media strategy as it conquered Afghanistan city by city. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain. Source
McCaul criticizes U.S. for leaving Afghan allies behind in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Representative Michael McCaul, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal. He spoke with CBSN’s Lana Zak about why the U.S. is breaking promises by leaving Afghan allies behind and how this situation could effect the U.S. on the world stage. Source
U.S. Embassy again warns of “security threats” at Kabul airport
“Because of security threats at the Kabul airport, we continue to advise U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to the airport and to avoid airport gates,” the embassy wrote on its website. Source
Here’s how to help Afghan refugees
Organizations across the globe are working to address Afghanistan’s growing humanitarian emergency. Here’s how you can get involved. Source
Evacuations continue in Afghanistan despite warnings of more attacks
Evacuations in Afghanistan are moving forward despite warnings of more attacks after a bombing at Kabul airport killed 13 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghans on Thursday. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata and Nancy Cordes report on the latest. Then Sean Sullivan, CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for the Washington Post, and Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director of the National Security Institute, join CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss that and more. Source
Former Afghan interpreter discusses Afghanistan evacuations
Program manager of the nonprofit No One Left Behind and former Afghan interpreter Ahmadullah Sediqi joins CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the ongoing evacuations out of Afghanistan. Source
Biden officials warn another terror attack in Kabul is likely
President Biden’s national security advisers warned him that another attack in Kabul is “likely.” The attack that left more than 170 dead, including 13 U.S. service members, has fueled criticism of the withdrawal. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Caldor Fire prompts Lake Tahoe evacuation warnings
South Lake Tahoe is under a state of emergency as the Caldor Fire nears. The wildfire has already burned more than 450 homes. Source