The U.S. Capitol Police said the investigation is ongoing and urged people to stay away from the area. Source
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Evacuations lag as Taliban gunmen control access to Kabul airport
With as many as 80,000 people still needing evacuation, U.S. urges residents to come to Kabul airport, but warns it “cannot ensure safe passage” to get there. Source
President Biden denies U.S. intelligence predicted rapid collapse of Afghanistan
President Biden says U.S. forces will remain in Afghanistan until every American citizen is out, and in an interview with ABC News he also pushed back on the notion that U.S. intelligence warned of the rapid fall of Kabul. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jang joined Laura Podesta on CBSN to discuss that plus the administration’s latest steps on COVID-19 vaccines and mask mandates. Source
Federal officials recommend boosters for Pfizer & Moderna vaccines; J&J decision to follow
The Delta variant is fueling the need for COVID-19 booster shots and more regular testing. Dr. Tara Narula explains the data behind the new policy. Source
Under new California law, vicious teen killer could be freed next year
The vicious killer of an elderly California couple could soon be freed if a state appellate court rules in his favor. Daniel Marsh killed the couple in 2013 when he was 15 years old. A new California law prohibits anyone under 16 from being tried as an adult. At a hearing Wednesday, his attorney argued the law should retroactively apply to his client. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty looks back on the case she’s been following for years. Source
More than a dozen major wildfires burn in California, threatening thousands of homes
The Caldor Fire tore through the town of Grizzly Flats, destroying a school, post office and dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti sees how people in the small town were able to escape the flames. Source
Evacuations lag as Taliban gunman control access to Kabul airport
Biden says as many as 80,000 people may still need evacuation as doubts mount over Taliban promises not to seek revenge. Source
Mindy Kaling discusses new project supporting women and hit show “Never Have I Ever”
Actress, producer, and best-selling author Mindy Kaling joins CBS This Morning to reveal a new project empowers women to support each other. She also discusses her Netflix show “Never Have I Ever” and being a role model for women in Hollywood and around the country. Source
States struggle to distribute federal rent aid as deadline approaches
As many tenants and landlords continue to struggle from the pandemic’s economic fallout, states need to use 65% of their allocated federal rent aid funds by September 30 or risk losing billions of dollars. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Classical pianist reimagines concert hall by taking music to the great outdoors
Pianist Hunter Noack is transforming the classical concert experience with bringing his music into the wild. Since we first introduced you to the Oregon native, his concerts have expanded across the northwest and even to New York. As part of our “A More Perfect Union” series, Jan Crawford shows us how music in the great outdoors is even more timely in the era of COVID Source