California is dealing with the massive Dixie Fire, fallout from climate change and a surge in COVID cases. All of this comes as Governor Gavin Newsom faces a recall election. CBS News elections and survey’s director Anthony Salvonota joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the findings of a new CBS News poll examining how Californians feel about Newsom’s response to these crises. Source
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Khaled Hosseini, author of “The Kite Runner,” reflects on “heartbreaking” scenes out of Afghanistan
Taliban forces have regained control of Afghanistan and U.S. troops are scrambling to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies. International best-selling author Khaled Hosseini, known for “The Kite Runner,” joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to take a closer look at the 20-year war. Source
Tropical Storm Fred threatens Florida with severe flooding
Tropical Storm Fred slammed into the Florida panhandle with nearly hurricane-force winds. It’s bringing heavy rain to several states. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look. Source
08/16: Red and Blue
Fallout from Taliban takeover of Afghanistan; Biden administration boosting food stamp benefits Source
CBS Evening News, August 16, 2021
Chaos in Kabul as Afghans flee Taliban rule; Reflecting on America’s longest war. Source
Death toll from earthquake rises as storm heads for Haiti
Two days after a powerful earthquake hit Haiti, killing more than 1,200 people, the remnants of a tropical storm are bearing down on the the island. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers reports from Port-au-Prince and Haitian Times founder Garry Pierre-Pierre joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with more. Source
Biden faces backlash over Afghan withdrawal
President Biden is expected to address the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan on Monday, as his administration faces increasing backlash over the U.S. withdrawal from the country. White House officials say they are surprised by how fast the Taliban was able to take over Afghanistan. CBS News’ Natalie Brand has more, then CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang discusses the reaction to the Taliban’s takeover. Source
Biden defends U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
President Biden said he stands behind his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan after the country fell to the Taliban. Mr. Biden blamed the rapid takeover on the Afghan forces and the country’s president. Weijia Jiang has more. Source
NHTSA launches probe into Tesla Autopilot system
The U.S. government regulators have opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially-automated driving system after a series of collisions with parked emergency vehicles. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero reports. Source
Observations From Monday Night’s Titans Practice at Nissan Stadium
The Titans took the field on Monday at Nissan Stadium for their 14th practice of training camp. Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt takes a look at what stood out. Source