Afghans fear for their lives as Taliban takes control; Los Angeles hospital struggles under strain of COVID surge Source

The military moved more than 700 people out of Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, Pentagon officials said. Source

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 joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source

Californians will decide in next month’s recall election whether Governor Gavin Newsom stays in office. Polls show he has support but it may be close. Sophia Bollag, a California politics reporter with the Sacramento Bee, and Tom Wait, a reporter for KCBS, join Elaine Quijano on “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source

Flights have resumed taking evacuees out of Kabul, Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s takeover. More U.S. troops are heading to the country to continue the evacuation effort. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source

It’s part of a growing trend among businesses nationwide. Fans will then be able to attend games without wearing masks – the first policy of its kind in the NFL. Source

At Baton Rouge General, they’re treating 180 COVID patients — 78 of which are in the ICU. Source

At least seven people have died as Afghans desperate to leave the country have tried overrunning the airport. The U.S. military is working to maintain order as they help evacuate diplomats and embassy staff. Roxana Saberi reports. Source

Consumers spent less on clothing, furniture and sporting goods, a sign the pandemic is again hurting the economy. Source

Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the state of America’s national security after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. Source