The civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Sr. and his wife, Jacqueline, are hospitalized in Chicago after testing positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. Their son, Jonathan Jackson, said the couple, both in their late 70s, “are resting comfortably and are responding positively to their treatments.” Source
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Doctor on FDA’s approval of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine: “We need this now”
The FDA has granted full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and over. Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi, as associate professor of medicine in the infectious diseases department at University of Florida, joined CBSN to talk about the impact this could have. Source
“We let our guard down,” says mom of unvaccinated, pregnant woman who remains on a ventilator
“CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud goes inside a Louisiana hospital ICU to see how health care workers are tackling misinformation and the pandemic. Source
Clashes turn deadly at Kabul airport
One member of the Afghan security forces was killed in a firefight at the Kabul airport Monday morning, as the U.S. continues efforts to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies ahead of the August 31 deadline. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Qatar. Source
Capitol Police finds officer who fatally shot January 6 rioter acted lawfully
The Capitol Police said the officer will not face internal discipline. Source
Igor Vovkovinskiy, tallest man in U.S., dies at 38 in Minnesota
Vovkovinskiy appeared on “The Dr. Oz Show” and got called out by President Barack Obama during a campaign rally in 2009. Source
CBS News poll: Biden’s approval rating declines amid Afghanistan withdrawal
CBS News polling reveals how Americans are reacting to the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Biden administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as kids head back to school. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN to break down the findings. Source
Education secretary says “we can keep our children safe” in schools
Cardona said he supports vaccine mandates for teachers and students. Source
Afghan women face uncertain future following Taliban takeover
The Taliban pledged to respect women’s rights, but their history of brutality and oppression leaves Afghan women facing an uncertain future. Lynsey Addario, a photojournalist covering Afghanistan for 20 years, joined CBSN to discuss why she calls the Taliban’s return “catastrophic for women.” Source
Video shows Mt. Shasta “poking its head” through wildfire smoke
The Caldor Fire, which had grown to over 106,500 acres, has destroyed more than 400 homes. Source