With the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the U.S. is now tasked with resettling Afghans who aided American forces during the 20-year conflict. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Lana Zak on CBSN to discuss the process. Source
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CBS Evening News, August 26, 2021
ISIS-K claims responsibility for deadly Kabul attack; Norah O’Donnell on the sacrifice of U.S. service members in Kabul. Source
U.S. COVID summer surge worse than last year with average of 140,000 daily infections
The U.S. is averaging more than 142,000 new coronavirus cases per day. Janet Shamlian reports from Oregon where hospitals are filling up. Then, Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, an emergency medicine physician, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the day’s coronavirus headlines. Source
Gulf Coast residents warned to prepare for a Category 3 hurricane
Ida is currently forecasted to be a strong Category 2 at landfall. But forecasters always recommend that residents be prepared for one category above the forecast intensity. Source
Biden vows revenge for Kabul attack that killed 13 U.S. service members
The attack outside the airport in Kabul was the deadliest day for U.S. troops in Afghanistan in years. Source
Time’s Up CEO Tina Tchen resigns amid fallout over Cuomo controversy
Tina Tchen allegedly told staffers at the organization to “stand down” from releasing a statement in support of Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to publicly accuse former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment. Source
7.5 million Americans will lose unemployment benefits after Labor Day
Jobless Americans who have been relying on pandemic unemployment benefits are about to lose access to those funds. The federal aid programs are set to expire September 6. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain. Source
Tropical Storm Ida expected to strengthen into hurricane ahead of landfall in U.S.
As Tropical Storm Ida approaches the Gulf Coast, CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli warns New Orleans residents they should be preparing for a Category 3 hurricane. He joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain. Source
Biden vows retaliation for attack that killed dozens in Afghanistan
President Biden is vowing to retaliate after bomb attacks killed at least 13 U.S. troops outside the Kabul airport. ISIS-K, an affiliate of the Islamic State, has claimed responsibility for the blasts. The attack comes as the U.S. races to evacuate U.S. citizens and afghans out of the country, just weeks after the Taliban’s rapid takeover. CBS News Charlie D’Agata and Nancy Cordes report. Then Sean Sullivan, CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments. Source
Supreme Court blocks Biden administration’s latest ban on evictions
The court’s three liberal justices dissented. Source