Tropical depression Grace made recovery efforts even more difficult in Haiti, where rescuers are still searching for earthquake survivors. CBSN anchor Vladimir Duthiers joins Elaine Quijano from Port-au-Prince to discuss the situation on the ground. Source
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Veterans react to fall of Afghanistan to Taliban
Veterans of the war in Afghanistan watched in horror as the country fell to the Taliban. Norah O’Donnell spoke to three veterans who are worried about their fellow service members and the Afghans who helped the U.S. during the war. Source
TSA to extend mask mandate through January 2022
“The purpose of TSA’s mask directive is to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on public transportation,” the agency said Tuesday. Source
Recommendation for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots expected soon
The Biden administration is expected to recommend that people get booster shots for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines eight months after their second dose. CBSN’s Laura Podesta has more. Source
COVID boosters to be advised for many Americans amid surge of Delta variant
Many Americans could soon be lining up for coronavirus booster shots. As CBS News’ David Begnaud reports, the Biden administration is expected to recommend a third dose for people who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Then, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with her analysis. Source
U.S. to advise on COVID vaccine booster shots
U.S. health officials will soon recommend booster shots for most Americans 8 months after receiving their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna coronavirus vaccines. CBS News’ Michael George reports on the latest, and Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and member of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to explain why boosters will be needed. Source
Federal agents seize thousands of fake COVID vaccine cards
As more businesses and universities require COVID vaccinations, federal investigators are cracking down on fake vaccine cards. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Biden faces fallout from Afghanistan withdrawal
President Biden addressed the nation Monday for the first time since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. He defended withdrawing U.S. troops after 20 years of war, but admitted that Afghanistan’s collapse happened “more quickly” than anticipated. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss. Source
U.S. organizations prepare for influx of Afghan refugees after Taliban takeover
Thousands of Afghan nationals are fleeing their country over fears of Taliban retaliation and repression. Organizations across the U.S. are now preparing to assist Afghans in the resettlement process. Ashley Faye, the development director for Refugee Services of Texas, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss what they’re doing to help. Source
“People are worried about their lives”: Afghan social worker on fears about Taliban takeover
Many Afghans are fearful that the harsh rule of the Taliban may be coming back. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports on the ongoing situation from London. Then Sharifullah Sharafat, an Afghan social worker in the Washington, D.C. area, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the concerns. Source