Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul as the U.S. evacuated Americans from the country. Source
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Haitian chef speaks out on devastation following 7.2 magnitude earthquake
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, killing at least 700 people. Chef Mi-Sol Chevallier, the director of World Central Kitchen École des Chefs in Haiti, joined CBSN’S Michael George to discuss the powerful quake’s devastation and how it is hitting a personal note for her family. Source
08/15: Fauci, Scalise, Hochul
This week on “Face the Nation,” COVID-19 pushes hospitals in some states to the brink, and overseas, the Taliban offensive in Afghanistan enters a perilous new phase. Source
Afghanistan: Good Cop, Bad Cop
The Afghan National Police force is more important to the security of the country than the army, but despite improvements, there are still big problems within its ranks. Anderson Cooper reports. Source
Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on August 15, 2021
On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Representative Steve Scalise talk to Nancy Cordes. Source
Afghan government negotiation transfer of power to Taliban as U.S. withdrawal comes to a close
CBS News’ foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan that is one step closer to falling under Taliban rule. Source
Taliban fighters reported at the gates of Afghan capital
There are numerous reports this morning that Taliban insurgents are near the capital of Afghanistan – the government’s last stand. According to a Taliban statement, fighters have been ordered not to advance further as negotiations with the government continue. Correspondent Roxana Saberi reports the latest from Kabul. Source
Death toll in Haiti earthquake climbs to 724
Haiti’s Office of Civil Protection said at least 2,800 were injured. Source
Goose love, in sickness and in health
The New England Wildlife Center in Massachusetts has treated thousands of injured animals, but one recent case stands out: A Canada goose named Arnold with a badly-damaged foot, who was visited each day during his convalescence by his mate, dubbed Amelia. Steve Hartman reports on an inspiring avian couple. Source
Taliban faced little resistance in rout of Afghan forces
CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata reports on the Taliban’s rapid advance toward Kabul after capturing Afghanistan’s provincial capitals. Source