New COVID-19 infections in the U.S. continue to climb, with 186,000 new cases reported Friday. The surge in cases, fueled by the Delta variant, is putting a strain on both health care resources and workers. Lilia Luciano has more. Source

The death toll rose to at least 304 after the 7.2 magnitude quake, which was felt in neighboring countries. Source

Taliban forces are swiftly capturing major cities in Afghanistan and are now approaching the outskirts of the nation’s capital, Kabul. While international efforts are underway to evacuate citizens, many Afghans are expressing disappointment in the U.S.’s withdrawal and anger over the lack of protection by their own government. Roxana Saberi reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz.” Source

The search for survivors is underway after a devastating earthquake hit western Haiti Saturday morning, about 70 miles west of the capital Port-au-Prince. At least 227 people died and hundreds were injured. William Barnhart, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey, joined CBSN’s Tom Hanson to discuss what we know about the impact so far. Source

President Biden is authorizing the deployment of 2,000 additional troops to Afghanistan to help secure departures as the administration prepares for the fall of Kabul. The announcement comes as CBS News confirms that all U.S. Embassy employees except a small handful of key personnel are to be evacuated in the next 36 hours. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has the latest. Source

The Biden administration is preparing for the fall of Kabul as the Taliban gains ground across much of Afghanistan. CBS News has confirmed that most U.S. Embassy employees, except a small handful of personnel, are expected to be evacuated within the next 72 hours. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN from Afghanistan’s capital with the latest. Source

The evacuation comes as a U.S. defense official says it could be just a matter of days before the Taliban take control of the capital. Source

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U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is criticizing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over an executive order prohibiting Florida school districts from requiring masks. Disputes over mask rules are playing out in school districts across the country. ProPublica reporter Nicole Carr joins CBSN’s Tom Hanson to discuss the issue and her own experience in Cobb County, Georgia. Source