The attack outside the walls of Kabul’s airport left scores of Afghans dead, and made for U.S. forces’ deadliest day in Afghanistan in years. Source
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Tropical Storm Ida expected to strengthen into hurricane ahead of landfall in U.S.
As Tropical Storm Ida approaches the Gulf Coast, CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli warns New Orleans residents they should be preparing for a Category 3 hurricane. He joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain. Source
What evacuees need to do to enter the U.S.
More than 100,000 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan since August 14, but few Afghans have actually entered the U.S. Stef Kight, a political reporter with Axios, explains the steps people leaving Afghanistan need to take to get into the country. Source
Special Report: Biden addresses nation after Kabul attacks kill at least 13 U.S. service members
President Biden vowed revenge Thursday hours after at least 13 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghans were killed in attacks in Kabul. Watch the president’s remarks and chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata join “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell for analysis after his speech. Source
TSA reports lowest air travel numbers since May
The Transportation Security Administration reported its lowest air travel numbers of the summer on Tuesday and Wednesday after hitting its highest traffic of the year at the beginning of August. Errol Barnett takes a look. Source
Texas House advances election bill after Democrats’ delay
Democrats opposed the legislation because they say it will make it more difficult for some to vote. Source
Biden vows retaliation for attack that killed dozens in Afghanistan
President Biden is vowing to retaliate after bomb attacks killed at least 13 U.S. troops outside the Kabul airport. ISIS-K, an affiliate of the Islamic State, has claimed responsibility for the blasts. The attack comes as the U.S. races to evacuate U.S. citizens and afghans out of the country, just weeks after the Taliban’s rapid takeover. CBS News Charlie D’Agata and Nancy Cordes report. Then Sean Sullivan, CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments. Source
7.5 million Americans will lose unemployment benefits after Labor Day
Jobless Americans who have been relying on pandemic unemployment benefits are about to lose access to those funds. The federal aid programs are set to expire September 6. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain. Source
Pandemic intensifies growing mental health crisis for teens
A recent survey found a spike in thoughts about self-harm or suicide among 11-17-year-old students — the highest rate since it began screening in 2014. Meg Oliver has more on the growing mental health crisis among teens. Source
White House press secretary: “Nothing has changed” on timeline of getting troops out of Afghanistan by August 31
White House press secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing Thursday at the White House shortly after President Biden addressed the nation about the attacks in Kabul that killed at least 13 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians. Psaki said the U.S. is still on track to withdraw troops by August 31. Watch her briefing. Source