Former CIA directors, insiders and national security experts retrace the agency’s steps around 9/11 and detail the mission to hunt down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in “Race Against Time: The CIA and 9/11.” The special airs Friday, September 10 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will be available to stream on the CBS News app and Paramount+ on September 11. Source
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Top U.S. officials in Qatar to thank nation for help during Afghan withdrawal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Doha, Qatar, where many Afghans and Americans landed while fleeing the Taliban’s takeover. The nation’s top diplomat is joined by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Both men are meeting with officials in the Persian Gulf nation to thank them for helping transport thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan in recent weeks. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports for CBSN. Source
Texas hospitals running out of ICU beds as COVID cases surge
Intensive care units in Texas are running low on beds, thanks to an influx of COVID patients. That’s making it difficult for other critically ill people to get the care they need. “CBS Mornings” lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke with Dr. Hasan Kalki, an emergency room physician at a hard-hit rural hospital near Houston, about his frustrations for “CBSN AM.” Source
Pretrial hearings resuming in Guantanamo Bay for 9/11 defendants
Nearly 20 years after 9/11, pretrial hearings are resuming in the case against five men accused of aiding the hijackers. The last in-person hearing was in February 2020. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined “CBSN AM” from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to talk about what can be expected from the new proceedings. Source
Biden visiting storm-ravaged communities in New York and New Jersey
President Biden is visiting New Jersey and New York to tour communities devastated by Ida. Mr. Biden approved major disaster declarations for six New Jersey and five New York counties affected by the remnants of the hurricane. CBS News’ Bradley Blackburn reports for “CBSN AM.” Source
9.1 million Americans lost unemployment aid on Labor Day
“Once that last check comes, that will be devastating,” said one woman whose benefits expire on September 6. Source
N.J. workers file COVID-19 complaints against employers
Federal expanded unemployment benefits instituted during the pandemic have expired, and some states are rolling back other pandemic-related measures. New Jersey employees filed COVID-19 complaints after statewide protections put in place during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic were rolled back. WNYC reporter Karen Yi joins “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
Heat, drought and wind combine to fuel larger, more intense fires. Experts fear a rough fall fire season is ahead for the West
Heat, drought and wind will make for a challenging heart of fire season ahead in the West. CBS News Meteorologist and Climate Specialist Jeff Berardelli explains how climate change plays in. Source
After pandemic delays, pretrial hearings for alleged 9/11 conspirators resume at Guantanamo
A pretrial hearing will be held on Tuesday for five men accused of aiding the hijackers who killed nearly 3,000 Americans on September 11, 2001. The last time they were due in court was in February 2020 and the hearing comes nearly 20 years after the attacks. Catherine Herridge has the latest from Guantanamo Bay. Source
Gayle King and Drew Barrymore explore Times Square’s newest attraction
CBS Mornings examines the magic behind Times Square’s iconic billboards, and Gayle King launches a new one from the famous TKTS Steps. Plus, Gayle gets a special visit from Drew Barrymore to take a look at Times Square from new heights. Source