The last U.S. troops have left Afghanistan, officially marking an end to America’s longest war. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports on the latest from the White House, then joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss what the end of this military mission signals for the Biden administration and more. Source
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White House to create climate health office
Experts say climate change is impacting the health of all Americans. In response, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it will create an office focused on the health implications of heat waves, droughts, heavy rainfall and stronger hurricanes. CBSN’s Skyler Henry reports. Source
Rescue efforts underway in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida slams into Gulf Coast
Flooding across Louisiana is making rescue efforts more difficult as teams respond to calls for help. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the flood zone and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the latest forecast. Source
McCarthy calls on Pelosi to recall House over U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to recall members of the House to take action on the Afghanistan withdrawal. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss what McCarthy and other GOP members would like to see done. Source
Hate crimes in U.S. rise to highest levels in decades
The number of hate crimes reported in 2020 was the highest recorded in over a decade, according to FBI data. The total number of incidents, 7,759, represented a 6% increase from 2019 and the highest number of hate crime incidents recorded since 2008, a year that had 7,783 incidents. Read more here. Source
Ida likely to drive up U.S. gasoline prices
Storm shut down 95% of oil and gas production in the Gulf Coast and disrupted fuel deliveries. Source
Ida causes widespread damage along Louisiana coast
Search and rescue operations are underway after Hurricane Ida slammed the Louisiana coast, leaving about one million homes and businesses without power. Source
David Martin reflects on Afghanistan after 20 years of war
David Martin has covered the war in Afghanistan from its beginning. He joins “CBS Evening News” to discuss his insight into the end of America’s longest war. Source
Ida impacts oil and gas production in Gulf Coast
Almost all of the Gulf’s crude oil and gas production are shut down as the region reels from Hurricane Ida. It could lead to an increase in gas prices. Source
U.S. completes withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan
The last U.S. military plane left Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war of nearly two decades. Ed O’Keefe takes a look at the final days. Source