As all eyes are on Hurricane Ida’s looming landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast, crews from Florida are heading out to help with power restoration efforts after the storm hits. CBS affiliate WKMG-TV’s Amanda Castro reports. Source

Officials identified 13 U.S. service members who were killed in an ISIS-K attack outside of Kabul’s airport on Friday. Among them was 23-year-old Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee who just days before her death was one of several Marines seen cradling and comforting Afghan children prior to their evacuation from the country. CBS Sacramento’s Velena Jones reports. Read more here. Source

An emergency flight out of Louisiana carrying dozens of adoptable dogs and cats landed in San Diego on Saturday after as Hurricane Ida looms near the Gulf Coast. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV’s Ariana Cohen reports. Source

Leaders tell anxious residents the already-lagging vaccination program won’t be disrupted, as COVID’s resurgence causes heartache and Paralympic angst. Source

The actor was found dead after he was reported missing from his college campus earlier this week. A cause of death hasn’t been released. Source

The operation appeared to be a lifeline as Louisiana prepares for Ida, which could make landfall on the Gulf Coast as a monster Category 4 hurricane with winds above 110 mph​. Source

Hurricane Ida approaching landfall as possible Category 4 storm; Nurses in Illinois hospital celebrate overlapping pregnancies Source

Hurricane experts say there are differences in the two storms 16 years apart that may prove key and may make Ida nastier in some ways, but less dangerous in others. Source

College student Aniah Blanchard had a deep fear of being kidnapped. When she disappears, UFC fighter Walt Harris battles for justice for his stepdaughter. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports for “48 Hours” on Saturday, August 28 at 10/9c on CBS. Source

Preparations have already started on the Napoleon-era arch in Paris, where workers are covering statues for protection. The art installation is expected to be on display starting September 18. Source