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Afghanistan: How We Got Here Aug 24, 2021

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With the Tablian in control of Afghanistan after the U.S. troop withdraw, Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock explains to CBS News' Elaine Quijano how two decades of decision-marking in Washington got us to current situation. Whitlock is the author of the new book, "The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War," which is published by Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS. Whitlock explains how the mission in Afghanistan evolved over the last 20 years.

8/24: Pfizer vaccine receives full FDA approval. A desperate search through debris -- after record rainfall and catastrophic flooding in Tennessee. Aug 24, 2021

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The FDA gave full approval to the Pfizer vaccine, for Americans 16 and up. Afterward, many employers and universities started issuing ultimatums, telling workers and students to get the vaccine, or they cannot return in person. A desperate search through debris -- after record rainfall and catastrophic flooding in Tennessee. There is a frantic search operation underway in Tennessee -- after record- breaking rain, and a devastating flood. CBS News confirms this morning that CIA director William Burns went to Afghanistan, where he met yesterday with the Taliban's leader. A U.S. capitol police investigation has cleared the officer who killed a rioter during the insurrection on January 6th. New York has its first female governor. Kathy Hochul was sworn in at midnight, after Andrew Cuomo officially left office in disgrace.

8/23: Henri weakens, but it's still wreaking havoc. A separate storm turned deadly in Tennessee. Aug 23, 2021

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In Tennessee, catastrophic flooding killed at least 21 people west of Nashville, after record- breaking rainfall washed away homes and roads on Saturday. In the Northeast, Henri made landfall in Rhode Island as a tropical storm, flooding roads and knocking out power to more than 140,000 people across the region. In Afghanistan this morning, a shooting just outside Kabul airport killed an Afghan security guard. President Biden said yesterday the U.S. military is speeding up evacuations of Americans and Afghans, as the situation at the Kabul airport deteriorates. A short time ago, the FDA gave the Pfizer vaccine full approval, taking it beyond emergency use authorization.

Reporter's Notebook: Covering Haiti's Deadly Earthquake Aug 20, 2021

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On August 14th, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers has been in Haiti reporting this week and joined "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller to discuss conditions on the ground as the death toll nears 2,000.

8/20: New England braces for possible hurricane. Doctors using monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID patients. Aug 20, 2021

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Nationwide the pace of hospital admissions for COVID is at an all-time high for people under 50. In Afghanistan, the Taliban are putting down scattered protests, while their leaders insist they will not harbor terrorists in the country. At Kabul airport, some people were seen handing their children to U.S. troops guarding the perimeter. Washington, D.C. Is on edge this morning -- after another frightening incident near Capitol Hill. New England is bracing for what could be its first direct hit from a hurricane in 30 years. Henri is a Tropical Storm for now, but it's expected to strengthen -- and could make landfall this weekend. Six days after Haiti's devastating earthquake, life-saving aid has not reached some of the hardest-hit parts of the country.

New Capitol Police chief on Jan 6th attacks, keeping the Capitol safe and boasting morale among officers Aug 20, 2021

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Thomas Manger, the new chief of the U.S. Capitol Police, joined CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion to discuss the lessons learned from the January 6th attack on the Capitol and his biggest challenges going forward. Chief Manger explains what made him come out of retirement to after 42 years.

8/19: New details on the rollout of the vaccine boosters with the head of the CDC. Conditions at Afghanistan's main airport are still desperate. Aug 19, 2021

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Hospitalizations from the coronavirus are now at their highest level since early February. We're joined by the CDC director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky. In eastern Afghanistan this morning, a protest against the Taliban takeover ended with a report of several people killed, after Taliban gunfire led to a stampede. More than 30,000 people are under evacuation orders in northern California - as a string of destructive wildfires continues to rage out of control. More earthquake aftershocks hit Haiti overnight, while the death toll there rose to more than 2,000.

8/18: Fear in Afghanistan as the Taliban take over. R. Kelly's sexual abuse trial starts today. Aug 18, 2021

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In eastern Afghanistan, the Taliban broke up a protest against their rule. The Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan is raising concerns the country could again be used as a base by al Qaeda or other terrorist groups seeking to attack the U.S. In California, multiple wildfires are costing people their homes. Tropical Depression Fred is moving northeast this morning, dumping heavy rain and causing flash flooding after slamming the Southeast. We're seeing new evidence of the scale of devastation from Saturday's earthquake in Haiti. R. Kelly will be in a New York City courtroom this morning, as opening statements begin in the trial in one of the federal cases against him.

Actress Rosamund Pike on new comedy podcast and career choices Aug 18, 2021

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Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss her latest project - "Edith!" Pike discusses why she choose to play First Lady Edith Wilson, wife of President Woodrow Wilson, in QCODE and Crooked Media's satirical narrative podcast. She explains the appeal and power of acting on a the audio platform. Pike discusses her career choices from staring in "Gone Girl" to Netflix's "I Care Alot" to the "State of the Union."

8/17: Americans stranded amid chaos in Afghanistan. Booster shot recommendations are expected for most Americans. Aug 17, 2021

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Sources tell CBS News the White House is expected to recommend COVID booster shots for nearly all Americans who got one of the two-dose vaccines. The Taliban is tightening its grip on Afghanistan, and many American citizens remain stranded. President Biden defended his decision to withdraw the remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan, in his first public remarks on the Taliban takeover. Tropical Depression Grace caused flooding overnight in Haiti, in areas already hard-hit by Saturday's earthquake. Here in the U.S., Tropical Depression Fred will dump heavy rain on the Southeast today.

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