The fast-moving Caldor Fire in Northern California has forced thousands of people to evacuate. Source
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Father and son finish bike ride of a lifetime
A father and his young son, Shepherd Colver, finally made it to the Statue of Liberty after biking across the country for 18 weeks. Nikki Battiste shares their story. Source
Storm hampers earthquake rescue efforts in Haiti
Severe weather has hindered the search for survivors after a massive earthquake hit Haiti. Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at the devastation in some of the hardest hit areas. Source
Death toll from Haiti earthquake climbs to 1,941
The news comes as remnants of Tropical Depression Grace battered the country with heavy rain, complicating search and rescue efforts. Source
California’s Caldor Fire triggers evacuation orders
The Caldor Fire is rapidly expanding through Northern California, prompting mandatory evacuations for residents in El Dorado County. Source
Video shows alligator attacking trainer, visitor’s daring rescue
The dramatic scene unfolded during a 5-year-old’s birthday party at Scales & Tails Utah. Source
Haiti earthquake death toll continues to rise
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
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