Organizations across the globe are working to address Afghanistan’s growing humanitarian emergency. Here’s how you can get involved. Source
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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
First “murder hornet” nest of 2021 destroyed in Washington
Officials in Washington state said they’ve destroyed the first “murder hornet” nest of 2021. The nest had almost 1,500 hornets in various stages of development. Source
U.S. could see surge in evictions after Supreme Court blocks Biden’s eviction moratorium
The U.S. could see a wave of evictions after the Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s moratorium. Nikki Battiste has more details. Source
What’s next for Afghan refugees?
Evacuation flights out of Kabul, Afghanistan, resumed after a deadly suicide bombing outside the city’s airport Thursday. Thousands of refugees have already arrived in the U.S. with more expected. Ahmadullah Sediqi, a former Afghan interpreter and Special Immigrant Visa ambassador with No One Left Behind, joined CBSN to discuss what comes next for these refugees and for those still in Afghanistan. Source
Afghanistan evacuations continue after suicide bombing kills at least 170 people
The race to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies continues following Thursday’s suicide bombing. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reported from the White House on President Biden’s vow for revenge. Then, retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt joined CBSN with what to expect next. Source
Pentagon warns of more attack attempts in Kabul
The Pentagon is warning that more attack attempts are expected in Kabul after Thursday’s suicide bombing outside of the airport. James LaPorta, a retired marine and investigative reporter for the Associated Press, joined CBSN with more on this. Source