The jail has faced scrutiny since Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide there in August 2019. Source
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Oregon hospitals overwhelmed as Delta variant surges
Oregon has become one of the worst hotspots as the U.S. averages more than 150,000 new COVID cases per day. Janet Shamlian has more. Source
Norah O’Donnell on the sacrifice of U.S. service members in Kabul
The U.S. service members who died in an attack in Kabul on Thursday did not die in vain. Because of their heroic actions, 100,000 people have been evacuated. Norah O’Donnell reflects on their sacrifices. Source
Live Updates: Biden vows revenge for Kabul attack that killed 13 U.S. service members
The attack outside the airport in Kabul was the deadliest day for U.S. troops in Afghanistan in years. Source
San Francisco skyscraper sinks further, halting renovation project
Construction was stopped this week after officials discovered the 58-story building sank another inch in the past month. Source
Dozens killed by bombs near Kabul’s airport
President Biden addressed the nation Thursday after learning that dozens of people, including U.S. service members, were killed by ISIS suicide bombers in Afghanistan. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini and CBS News Radio correspondent Steve Dorsey join “”Red and Blue”” anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on the ground in Kabul. Then, Politico’s national correspondent Meridith McGraw and Buzzfeed News’ national political reporter Kadia Goba discuss the reaction from lawmakers, and a report that the Biden administration gave the Taliban a list of names of people in need of evacuation. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, August 26, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Tropical system in Caribbean threatens Gulf Coast
A powerful storm could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast as a tropical storm or hurricane this weekend. Source
Biden to perpetrators of Kabul airport attack: “We will hunt you down and make you pay”
President Biden spoke Thursday at the White House after attacks in Kabul killed at least 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians. Mr. Biden vowed that the U.S. will continue evacuation flights from Afghanistan, and he warned the suspected ISIS terrorists: “We will hunt you down and make you pay.” Wach the president’s remarks. Source
U.S. Open will offer mental health services for athletes
Players will have access to therapists, quiet rooms and more. Source