Many teachers left the profession earlier than expected because of the pandemic. Source
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Several still missing after Tennessee flooding kills 22
President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for the state after devastating floodwaters destroyed neighborhoods. Source
Inside the U.S. air base housing thousands of Afghanistan evacuees
At Ramstein Air Base, the U.S. military is doing its best to feed, care for and entertain thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan. Source
Hundreds of animals rescued from Caldor Fire in California
Evacuation Team Amador, a group of 39 members and dozens of volunteers, has rescued 483 animals since the fire started on August 14. Source
Local Matters: New York Governor Kathy Hochul takes office amid tense debate over masking and COVID vaccines
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in Tuesday following the resignation of Andrew Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations. Alyssa Katz, deputy editor of The City, joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how Hochul is planning to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic as well as her pledge to change the culture in Albany. Source
Thousands of Afghans housed at U.S. military base in Germany
At Ramstein Air Base, the U.S. military is doing its best to feed, care for and entertain thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan. Source
How the Biden White House was caught off guard by Taliban’s rapid takeover in Afghanistan
U.S. officials admit the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan happened much faster than anticipated. A new Politico report takes a closer look inside the days leading up to the collapse of Kabul and how calm turned to chaos inside the White House. Lara Seligman, a Pentagon reporter for Politico, co-authored that report and joins CBSN “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with details. Source
Biden says U.S. “on pace” to complete Afghanistan withdrawal by August 31
President Biden says the U.S. is “on pace” complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan by his August 31 deadline. But in remarks Tuesday, he said that is dependent on cooperation from the Taliban. Dan Lamothe, reporter covering the Pentagon and U.S. military for The Washington Post, joins CBSN “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with his insights. Source
Hot Topics From Titans HC Mike Vrabel’s Video Conference Call on Tuesday
Titans HC Mike Vrabel held a video conference call on Tuesday to provide some updates while he’s away from Saint Thomas Sports Park. Vrabel, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, is currently in quarantine, at home. Source
Former football star Herschel Walker files for Senate run in Georgia
The former University of Georgia and NFL running back has nearly universal name recognition in Georgia. Source