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8/16: Afghanistan falls to the Taliban. Deadly earthquake in Haiti Aug 17, 2021

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The Taliban are now in complete control of Afghanistan. The sudden capture of the country's capital has shocked the world. We're on the ground in Kabul. Nearly 1,300 people are dead following a powerful earthquake on Saturday near the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince. That death toll is expected to rise. The 7.2 magnitude quake destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings just a month after the assassination of Haiti's president -- and now, an intense rescue effort is underway.

The Fall of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Aug 15, 2021

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On August 10th, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced he was stepping down amid a growing sexual harassment scandal and looming impeachment. The day before his announcement, the woman identified as "Executive Assistant #1" in the state attorney general's report spoke exclusively with "CBS This Morning" and the Times Union. Brittany Commisso is one of 11 women who have accused the embattled governor of sexual misconduct. Cuomo continues to deny he sexually harassed anyone. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with Brendan Lyons, the Times Union managing editor overseeing the Capitol Bureau and investigations, about Cuomo's resignation, the allegations against the governor and what's next.

8/13: U.S. troops prepare to evacuate Americans in Afghanistan as the Taliban gains more ground. Aug 13, 2021

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Most of the Afghanistan's major cities have been captured by the Taliban, and the U.S. is sending thousands of troops to help Americans and their Afghan helpers get out. Why President Biden still says ending our military involvement there is the right thing. The FDA authorizes vaccine booster shots for some Americans. Plus, see how hospitals are overwhelmed by covid patients and running out of ICU beds. Britney Spears gets a big win as she fights to take control of her own life. What led to a major announcement in court -- from her father's attorneys.

Behind the daunting task of writing the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin's life story Aug 13, 2021

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Tracey Scott Wilson, the screenwriter of the new Aretha Franklin bio pic "Respect," joins CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett to discuss how she wrote the script in just four months. The film which stars Jennifer Hudson in the title role premieres August 13th. Wilson opens up about the pressure and responsibility she felt having to convey the Queen of Soul's life story. She explains what went into the writing process and how the film was trimmed down from five hours to just two and half hours.

8/12: The CDC is out with new guidance on the COVID vaccine. The Taliban moves closer to Kabul. Aug 12, 2021

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The newest CDC data shows the U.S. is averaging more than 113,000 new infections a day -- more than a 400% increase in the last month. The CDC is out with new guidance on the COVID vaccine -- they say if you're pregnant, it's safe. Plus, we may soon get news about a booster shot. Dr. Anthony Fauci will explain it all. New York's next governor, Kathy Hochul, is wasting no time setting herself apart from Governor Andrew Cuomo. The NCAA has ruled a college football program that failed to act on multiple reports of sexual assault -- did not violate any of its rules. Two high school basketball coaches are facing murder charges, following a teenage athlete's death during an outdoor practice. The Taliban moves closer to Kabul, capturing a city less than 100 miles from the Afghan capital.

Understanding the Landmark Climate Change Report Aug 12, 2021

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On Monday the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a dire report warning the world that the extreme and unprecedented weather events across the globe would continue to occur and accelerate if humanity does not combat climate change. CBS News' meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli discuss the report in detail with CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi. He explains how human's have "warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land;" and what can be done to reverse global warming.

8/11: NY Gov Andrew Cuomo resigns. COVID cases among children and teenagers in FL are up nearly 400% from last year. Aug 11, 2021

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo abruptly resigns after a barrage of sexual harassment allegations. He is stepping down in two weeks, before legislators can launch impeachment proceedings on multiple cases of alleged wrongdoing. In Florida, many kids went back to school yesterday, despite skyrocketing COVID numbers. Breaking overnight, hours after passing a major infrastructure bill with bipartisan support, the Senate took another big step to push through President Biden's agenda. The Taliban seizes more cities in Afghanistan, as the U.S. withdrawal nears completion.

8/10: CVOID infection rates soar among children, just as schools start to return. Taliban fighters captured another city in Afghanistan. Aug 10, 2021

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In the last week, the u.s.reported nearly 94,000 new pediatric COVID cases. That's a 143% increase from two weeks ago -- and the highest number of pediatric cases reported since February. Starting next month, the coronavirus vaccine will be included on the list of medical requirements for service members. This morning, the Senate is expected to pass a major item on President Biden's to-do list -- a roughly $1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill. New York's State assembly speaker says he will make no deals with Governor Andrew Cuomo, who faces possible impeachment after accusations of sexual harassment. A top U.S. envoy is telling the Taliban to stop their military offensive to take control of Afghanistan. Taliban fighters captured another city yesterday, the sixth major city they've seized ahead of the final withdrawal of U.S. troops.

8/9: Cuomo accuser known as 'Executive Assistant Number 1’ speaks out. Landmark U.N. reports warns of devastating impact of global warming Aug 09, 2021

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The woman known as 'Executive Assistant Number 1’ in the report that detailed sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks out. Hear our exclusive interview with Brittany Commisso. This comes as the three-term Democrat faces a new crisis after his top aide, Melissa DeRosa, announced she's resigning. Cuomo denies all allegations of misconduct.

The alarming new surge in COVID cases overwhelms many hospitals in the South. The seven-day average for new daily infections is now about 100,000. We haven't seen that number in the U.S. since February. A new U.N. climate report warns disasters, like this summer's historic wildfires, are likely to get even worse. In Afghanistan, Taliban fighters have seized some of the largest areas yet, just weeks before the final withdrawal of U.S. troops. Canda is now allowing Americans to cross the border for the first time since March 2020, if they are fully vaccinated. The U.S. has not said when Canadians will be allowed to enter the u-s.

Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn on the pain of the January 6th insurrection Aug 06, 2021

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U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn discusses the impact the January 6 riot has had on him, his family and his colleagues with Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion. A 13 year veteran of the force, Dunn shares how he’s received an outpouring of support but also attacks, especially on social media, since testifying in front of the House Select Committee investigating the insurrection.

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