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Afghanistan falls to Taliban leaving wake of chaos and uncertainty

Taliban fighters are patrolling Kabul after sweeping in this weekend, while thousands of Afghans have flooded the capital city’s airport hoping to escape the hardline group’s rule. Matt Zeller, U.S. army veteran and advisory board chairman for the Association of Wartime Allies, joined Laura Podesta to discuss the chaotic end to the U.S.’s longest war. Source

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The Taliban returns to power in Afghanistan as U.S. evacuates

After nearly two decades of fighting the U.S. and its allies, the Taliban has returned to power in Afghanistan. Over the weekend, the militant group took over the capital city of Kabul as thousands of U.S. troops helped evacuate Americans. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the latest developments. Source

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Silence from President Biden as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan

President Biden released a statement over the weekend on the developments in Afghanistan, but has yet to make public comments since the Taliban seized control of the country. It comes as the U.S. works to evacuate Americans and some Afghan allies from Kabul. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source

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Haiti earthquake death toll rises to nearly 1,300 people

The death toll after Saturday’s devastating earthquake in western Haiti has risen sharply to nearly 1,300, and at least 5,700 people are injured. An intense rescue operation is underway to save people trapped in the rubble. CBSN anchor Vladimir Duthiers reports from the capital, Port-au-Prince. Source

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