Louisiana entrepreneur Angelle Mosley, who died at 33, was part of the 0.0009% of vaccinated Americans whose breakthrough COVID cases prove fatal. Source
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Shrimp recall expanded amid more salmonella cases
Outbreak tied to frozen shrimp has now sickened nine people in four states, with three hospitalized, federal authorities say. Source
U.N. secretary general on “chilling reports” of human rights violations in Afghanistan
The United Nations held an emergency meeting Monday to discuss the humanitarian and refugee crisis unfolding in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes power. “The world is watching. We cannot and must not abandon the people of Afghanistan,” said U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Watch his remarks. Source
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
This week on “Sunday Morning”: “At Home” (August 22)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
Haiti braces for Tropical Depression Grace as Fred threatens Florida
Tropical Storm Fred eyeing Florida, tropical depression Grace likely heading for earthquake-devastated Haiti and tropical depression 8 has formed near Bermuda. Source
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
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
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
Food stamps to get permanent increase of more than 25%
The Biden administration is overhauling the basic formula for food aid, adding $19 billion in annual costs to the program. Source