Veterans of the war in Afghanistan watched in horror as the country fell to the Taliban. Norah O’Donnell spoke to three veterans who are worried about their fellow service members and the Afghans who helped the U.S. during the war. Source
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TSA to extend mask mandate through January 2022
“The purpose of TSA’s mask directive is to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on public transportation,” the agency said Tuesday. Source
U.N. World Food Programme helping survivors of massive Haiti earthquake
The United Nations World Food Programme is helping with the rescue efforts in Haiti in the aftermath of a deadly and massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked the country. CBSN anchor Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Pierre Honnorat, the organization’s country director and representative in Haiti. Source
Recommendation for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots expected soon
The Biden administration is expected to recommend that people get booster shots for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines eight months after their second dose. CBSN’s Laura Podesta has more. Source
COVID boosters to be advised for many Americans amid surge of Delta variant
Many Americans could soon be lining up for coronavirus booster shots. As CBS News’ David Begnaud reports, the Biden administration is expected to recommend a third dose for people who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Then, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with her analysis. Source
Federal agents seize thousands of fake COVID vaccine cards
As more businesses and universities require COVID vaccinations, federal investigators are cracking down on fake vaccine cards. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
U.S. to advise on COVID vaccine booster shots
U.S. health officials will soon recommend booster shots for most Americans 8 months after receiving their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna coronavirus vaccines. CBS News’ Michael George reports on the latest, and Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and member of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to explain why boosters will be needed. Source
Biden faces fallout from Afghanistan withdrawal
President Biden addressed the nation Monday for the first time since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. He defended withdrawing U.S. troops after 20 years of war, but admitted that Afghanistan’s collapse happened “more quickly” than anticipated. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss. Source
“People are worried about their lives”: Afghan social worker on fears about Taliban takeover
Many Afghans are fearful that the harsh rule of the Taliban may be coming back. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports on the ongoing situation from London. Then Sharifullah Sharafat, an Afghan social worker in the Washington, D.C. area, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the concerns. Source
8/16: Red and Blue
Fallout from Taliban takeover of Afghanistan; Biden administration boosting food stamp benefits Source