From 2013, Lesley Stahl profiles John Riordan, an assistant bank manager who assisted in the escape of 105 Vietnamese colleagues and their families during the fall of Saigon. Source
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New York lawmakers ending impeachment probe of Governor Cuomo
The New York state legislature is ending its impeachment probe into Governor Andrew Cuomo, saying there does not appear to be legal ground for impeachment once he leaves office. Cuomo announced he’s resigning effective August 24 amid allegations of sexual harassment. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has more. Source
Nursing home workers still hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine
“The antivaxxers are really good at creating internet sites and misinformation that scare the heck out of people,” industry expert said. Source
Boeing gives up on near-term launch of Starliner capsule
The long-awaited unpiloted test flight likely will be delayed to November at the earliest. Source
Cuomo impeachment investigation to end, New York Assembly speaker says
New York State Assembly speaker Carl Heastie said the state’s constitution may not allow for an impeachment of an official no longer in office. Source
Pentagon concerned about speed of Taliban advances in Afghanistan
The Pentagon says it is concerned with the speech with which the Taliban is gaining ground in Afghanistan. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with more on the latest developments. Source
This week on “Face the Nation,” August 15
White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci, Incoming Governor of New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, and more appear on Sunday’s “Face the Nation” Source
Afghanistan on the verge of falling to the Taliban
Afghanistan is on the verge of falling to the Taliban, which has captured most major cities in the country except for the capital, Kabul. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Kabul, then Mark Kimmitt, a retired U.S. Army brigadier general and former assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs from 2008-2009, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with more on the situation. Source
How states will use the 2020 census to reshape voting districts
The 2020 U.S. Census reveals the country is becoming significantly more diverse and less rural, with more than 85% of the population living in or near a city. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN with more on the implications for redistricting and the 2022 midterm elections. Source
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy discusses COVID-19 on “The Takeout” – 8/13/2021
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins Major Garret on “The Takeout” podcast to discuss the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether children need to wear masks as they return to school, the concerns around misinformation and other health issues facing Americans. Source