The Delta variant is driving hospitalizations to a level not seen since January. The alarming numbers come amid a holiday weekend and as children are returning to school. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
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CBS News senior national security correspondent David Martin reflects on the 20 years since 9/11
“CBS News’ senior national security correspondent David Martin was at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Since then, he and his longtime producer, Mary Walsh, have reported every development in the War on Terror — and tonight, they look back. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, September 5, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan.” Source
Allegations of Taliban brutality emerge as many are still trying to flee Afghanistan
One family says a pregnant mother was shot dead in front of her children in Ghor, west of Kabul. Others said the Taliban broke up a protest by firing guns into the air. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Nearly 9 million Americans will soon lose enchanced unemployment benefits
On Labor Day, 8.9 million Americans will lose their federal unemployment boost of $300 per week — leaving many in a precarious financial situation. Debra Alfarone reports. Source
Divers pinpoint source of Gulf oil spill caused by Hurricane Ida
A one-foot diameter pipeline was displaced from a trench on the ocean floor and sheared in half by Hurricane Ida. Source
Much of New Orleans is still without power a week after Hurricane Ida
A week after Ida slammed the Gulf Coast, many in New Orleans are still without power. To make matters worse, more bad weather is predicted in the near future. Jessi Mitchell reports. Source
Blind swimmer on winning gold at the Paralympics
The Tokyo Paralympics ended Sunday, wrapping up nearly two weeks of competition for more than 4,000 athletes. CBS News’ Lucy Craft spoke to one of the swimmers who took home gold. Source
Death toll from Ida increases to 68
At least seven deaths in New Orleans were of nursing home residents who had been evacuated to warehouses. Source
Military programs aiming to end pandemics forever
Bill Whitaker reports on the Pentagon projects that helped combat COVID-19 and may help end pandemics forever. Source