From 2011, Scott Pelley reports on the circumstances and strategies involved in the war in Afghanistan. Source
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From the 60 Minutes Archive: Rebuilding Afghanistan?
From 2003, Lesley Stahl reports on the situation in Afghanistan. Source
Former R. Kelly attorney on singer’s racketeering trial
Singer R. Kelly’s federal racketeering trial in New York begins with opening statements today. The artist’s former attorney in that case, Steve Greenberg, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the defense’s arguments against the charges. Source
Watch Live: Biden to tie vaccines for nursing home staff to federal funds
The announcement comes the same day federal health officials recommended a booster shot for vaccinated Americans. Source
Video shows the “explosive growth” of California wildfire
The blaze, which is zero percent contained, tripled in size over the past 24 hours and threatens more than 5,800 homes, officials said. Source
Watch Live: Milley and Austin hold news conference on Afghanistan
The U.S. is trying to evacuate Americans and at-risk Afghans from Kabul. Source
Americans to get COVID vaccine boosters, while much of world waits for first shots
The federal government is planning to roll out boosters for Americans who got the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines starting the week of September 20. The move raises some ethical concerns since many nations are still far behind on first doses. Arthur Caplan, a bioethics professor at New York University, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss. Source
Former head of OxyContin maker denies blame for opioid crisis
Richard Sackler questioned in court over whether his family bears any responsibility for drug epidemic. Source
Americans owe $6.5 trillion for recent wars — in interest alone
In a departure from previous conflicts, the U.S. funded its recent wars in the Middle East through massive borrowing. Source
Democrats say they’ll probe “worst-case scenario” in Afghanistan
Both the House and Senate will probe the decisions the Biden administration made about Afghanistan. Source