Thousands of Afghans stormed the Kabul airport, trying to flee Afghanistan after the capital fell to the Taliban. James Cunningham, a former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan and a nonresident senior fellow at Atlantic Council, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with more on the situation in Afghanistan. Source
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Chaos at Kabul airport as Afghans try to flee from Taliban takeover
The airport in Kabul descended into chaos as thousands tried to flee Afghanistan now that the Taliban has taken over. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Kabul, and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN with more. Source
Live Updates: Biden to address Americans amid chaos at Kabul airport as Afghans flee Taliban
haos at the airport earlier Monday led to at least two deaths and gunfire rang out as Afghans flooded the tarmac in hopes of fleeing the country in the wake of the Taliban’s lightning-fast takeover. Source
Biden administration debates next steps for American evacuation from Kabul
President Joe Biden will make his first public address about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan on Monday afternoon. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini discusses what’s happening in the country and the administration’s latest efforts to ensure the safety of all Americans in Afghanistan. Source
Cat helps save 83-year-old who fell into ravine
The woman fell 70 feet, and her persistent cat stayed above the ravine until help arrived. Source
Is it time for a new coffee maker?
From all-in-one grinder-brewer-frothers to smart machines controllable via app and Alexa, these coffee makers are fan favorites Source
New York lawmakers to publish report on Cuomo’s conduct
Material from an investigation that ranged from sexual misconduct allegations to COVID-19 in nursing homes may see the light of day, lawmakers said Monday. Source
Recovery operations underway after massive earthquake in Haiti
A tropical storm is threatening further devastation after Saturday’s 7.2 earthquake in Haiti. CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers joined CBSN from the capital, Port-au-Prince, with a look at the damage and the emergency response from Team Rubicon. Source
Children’s hospital sees spike in COVID-19 patients as cases rise in Louisiana
The number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 continues to surge as parents prepare to send their kids back to school. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief of Children’s Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN to discuss what he is seeing in new patients and how parents can keep their little ones safe during the school year. Source
Eye Opener: Taliban takes control of Afghanistan
The Taliban has taken control of Afghanistan, a month before the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Also, the death toll is soaring in Haiti after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source