The death toll rose to at least 227 after the 7.2 magnitude quake, which was felt in neighboring countries. Source
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Western wildfires causing health risks across the U.S.
This summer’s wildfires are sending clouds of pollutants across the United States. Dr. Reza Ronaghi, an interventional pulmonologist at UCLA Health, joins CBSN to discuss the potential health impacts for people from coast to coast. Source
Tropical Storm Grace forms as Fred threatens Florida with heavy rain
The deep tropical moisture associated with Fred will lead to heavy rain, flooding, gusty winds, and the potential for tornadoes, CBS Miami reports. Source
Month-old Dixie Fire continues to rage, destroying hundreds of homes
The U.S. Forest Service said Friday it’s operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system. Source
Hot Topics From Titans Coach Mike Vrabel’s Saturday Presser
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel held a press conference on Saturday at Saint Thomas Sports Park, one day after the team’s 23-3 win over the Falcons in the preseason opener. Next up for the Titans is a game against the Buccaneers next Saturday, but not before two practices in Nashville – including an open practice at Nissan Stadium on Monday night – and joint practices in Tampa on Wednesday and Thursday Source
Eye Opener: American diplomats, key personnel evacuated from Afghanistan
The Taliban closes in on Afghanistan’s capital as U.S. Marines arrive in Kabul as part of its emergency evacuation program. Also, the Department of Homeland Security warns of a “heightened risk” of violence ahead of 9/11 anniversary. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
“Violent” earthquake strikes Haiti
A 7.2 earthquake struck western Haiti Saturday morning. Prime Minister Ariel Henry said the “violent quake” had caused loss of life and damage to the country, which was devastated by another earthquake in 2010. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers joins Tom Hanson with the latest. Source
Deadly earthquake hits Haiti: “High casualties are probable”
Authorities reported at least 29 deaths after the 7.2 magnitude quake, which was felt in neighboring countries. Source
8/14: CBS This Morning Saturday
Taliban closes in on Kabul as thousands flee; The Dish: Trong Nguyen on creating a new cuisine. Source
U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be mostly evacuated within 72 hours
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