The legislation aims to stop social media companies from banning users based solely on their political opinions. Source
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Watch Live: CBS News’ coverage of the 20th anniversary of 9/11
CBS News is broadcasting its coverage of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks in a CBS News Special Report. Source
“Race Against Time: The CIA and 9/11”
Former CIA officials share their firsthand accounts of the 9/11 terror attacks and how the agency helped track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in the CBS News special “Race Against Time: The CIA and 9/11.” Source
Rabbi discusses parallels between Afghanistan situation and pre-Holocaust Europe
A recent opinion piece in USA Today explores one Jewish organization’s efforts to get its staff and their families out of the country and paints a vivid picture of the painful parallels to the lead-up to the Holocaust. Tanya Rivero spoke with the author, Rabbi Will Berkovitz, CEO of Jewish Family Service, about his organization’s efforts in Afghanistan and the stories he is hearing from those who are now trapped under the Taliban’s rule. Source
CBS Evening News, September 10, 2021
GOP governors resist Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate; Widow fought for 9/11 memorial after husband’s death. Source
Red states use Texas law as blueprint to restrict abortion
A growing number of Republican-led states are looking to enact tougher abortion legislation after Texas signed a law that prohibits the procedure past six weeks. David Noll, a professor of law at Rutgers Law School, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with his analysis. Source
U.S. surpasses 1936 Dust Bowl for hottest summer on record, NOAA says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a report showing the U.S. had the hottest summer on record, topping the 1936 Dust Bowl. It also showed the country experienced an abnormal amount of extreme weather events. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to break it down. Source
Another 21 U.S. citizens evacuated from Afghanistan
The State Department did not say how many Americans remain in Afghanistan. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, September 10, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Afghans flee to Pakistan to escape Taliban rule
The Taliban, who are back in control in Afghanistan, are only letting a few people out of the country. Neighboring Pakistan is reluctant to accept refugees without international help. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source