The collapse of the Afghan government and resurgence of Taliban control will have broad geopolitical implications for the region. Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S., joined CBSN to discuss how the recent developments impact Pakistan. Source

Florida is seeing more and more COVID-19 cases and deaths. The governor banned mask mandates, and thousands of students in one school district are currently quarantining. Meanwhile, the state is opening monoclonal antibody clinics to treat COVID-19 patients. Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi joined CBSN to discuss the Florida outbreak and the impact he expects from the monoclonal antibody clinics. Source

“The world is going to start to see less almonds,” said one orchard owner as water reservoirs run low. Source

Just weeks before the start of the NFL season, the Falcons are the first and only team with a 100% vaccination rate. Source

A Utah reptile center employee was saved by a visitor after an alligator yanked her into its enclosure during a presentation at a 5-year-old’s birthday party. The dramatic scene was captured on video. Source

The Tennessee Titans (1-0) will spend extended time with the reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1) this week, traveling to the Sunshine State for a pair of joint practices on Wednesday and Thursday and a preseason matchup on Saturday to cap the week. Source

Afghans fear for their lives as Taliban takes control; Los Angeles hospital struggles under strain of COVID surge Source

The military moved more than 700 people out of Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, Pentagon officials said. Source

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 joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source

Californians will decide in next month’s recall election whether Governor Gavin Newsom stays in office. Polls show he has support but it may be close. Sophia Bollag, a California politics reporter with the Sacramento Bee, and Tom Wait, a reporter for KCBS, join Elaine Quijano on “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source