The government said 2,207 people were confirmed dead and 344 people were still missing. Source
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CBS News poll: Biden’s approval rating declines amid Afghanistan withdrawal
CBS News polling reveals how Americans are reacting to the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Biden administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as kids head back to school. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN to break down the findings. Source
Afghan withdrawal overshadows Harris’ 1st Asia trip as vice president
Harris’ visit to Singapore was meant to signal the U.S.’ staunch commitment to regional partners in the face of a rising China, but chaos in Kabul is marring America’s image as a reliable ally. Source
CBS News poll: Most Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of Afghanistan withdrawal
Americans want U.S. to help Afghans who helped the U.S. military during the war. Source
FDA grants Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine full approval
Health officials hope the move could help reverse the nationwide slowdown in vaccinations. Source
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, a move that officials hope will help boost vaccination rates and enable more companies, schools and other organizations to require the vaccine. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN with more on the decision and the impact it’s expected to have. Source
Afghan woman gives birth aboard U.S. evacuation plane
U.S. airmen helped deliver the baby after it landed at a German air base. Source
U.S. scrambles to evacuate thousands from Afghanistan
The latest CBS News poll found 63% of Americans support the U.S. evacuating Afghanistan, but only 47% approve of how the situation is being handled. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
Watch Live: Biden speaks after FDA grants full approval to Pfizer vaccine
President Biden is speaking after the U.S. granted full approval to a COVID-19 vaccine for the first time. Source
Survivors of deadly Tennessee floods recall “scariest thing ever”
At least 21 people were killed and officials fear the death toll could rise after record-breaking floods west of Nashville. Source