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Parents face rising prices for back-to-school gear
This year, more than half of shoppers have already started buying supplies — but what they’re getting is a lesson in rising prices. Source
Texas parent accused of ripping a mask off a teacher
The superintendent said a parent “physically assaulted a teacher by ripping a mask off her face,” and that other parents yelled “at a teacher to take off her mask.” Source
Tim Tebow cut by Jacksonville Jaguars, ending his NFL return
Tim Tebow was released after appearing in the Jags’ first preseason game on Saturday. Source
New book goes behind the scenes of Afghanistan war
For years, U.S. military and political leaders were outwardly optimistic about the situation in Afghanistan, but a new book reveals that behind the scenes they weren’t so confident. Craig Whitlock, author of “The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War,” spoke with Laura Podesta on CBSN about what he unearthed, as well as a close call then-Vice President Dick Cheney had with the Taliban. Source
The search for the killer of Tracey Harris
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect — until a witness revealed the real killer. Source
WorldView: Fake COVID-19 vaccines seized in India and Africa; UK fears possible inflation
Officials have seized fake COVID-19 vaccines in India and Africa as a second suspected Ebola infection was detected in the Ivory Coast. A court in Uganda threw out a controversial anti-pornography law. And fears are growing in the UK over possible inflation. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins “CBSN AM” with these and other headlines from around the world. Source
Poverty and gangs hamper Haiti earthquake relief efforts
Relief remains elusive for the victims of Saturday’s massive earthquake in Haiti. Endemic poverty, treacherous conditions in remote locations and criminal gangs marauding the southern peninsula combine to hamper rescue and relief efforts. CBSN anchor Vlad Duthiers reports from Port-au-Prince. Source
CDC reports decline in vaccine effectiveness, prompting booster decision
The vaccines appear to remain effective against severe illness or hospitalization from COVID-19 for most people. Source
Thousands of Americans and Afghan allies remain in Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles to evacuate them
The Taliban has reportedly blocked access points to Kabul’s airport Wednesday as thousands of American citizens and Afghan allies remain in Afghanistan. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi and national security correspondent David Martin join “CBSN AM” to discuss the latest as the U.S. struggles to evacuate those people. Source