Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News,” anchored by Major Garrett. Source
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At least 9,000 anti-Asian incidents reported since start of COVID pandemic
There have been 4,548 anti-Asian hate incidents reported in 2020 and another 4,533 reported in 2021 so far. Source
Pentagon sending troops to Kabul to evacuate U.S. Embassy as Taliban gains more territory
As CBS News’ Roxanna Saberi and David Martin report, the Pentagon is sending troops to Kabul to help drawdown personnel at the U.S. Embassy there as the Taliban continues its offensive in Afghanistan. Then, Dr. Mike Martin, a former British army officer, joins CBSN’s Michael George with his analysis. Source
Pentagon sending 3,000 troops to Kabul to help evacuate U.S. embassy
The Pentagon is sending 3,000 troops to Karzai International Airport in Kabul to help secure a partial evacuation of the U.S. embassy, and the State Department is warning all U.S. citizens to leave Afghanistan immediately as the Taliban gains ground. Former Deputy NATO Senior Civilian Representative for Afghanistan Mark Jacobson joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments. Source
Testimony reveals how Trump and allies tried to push voter fraud claims
Newly released testimony from former acting attorney general Jeffrey Rosen says that then-President Trump tried to pressure him to discredit the results of the 2020 election. Politico national political correspondent Meridith McGraw and Axios politics reporter Sarah Mucha join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with the latest political news. Source
2020 census shows population is diversifying
A new and detailed look at the 2020 Census shows America is more diverse than at any point in the country’s history. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe take a look at the numbers and joins CBSN’s Michael George to discuss what it means for the country’s political landscape heading into the 2022 midterms. Source
2020 U.S. census data reveals country is more diverse than ever before
The U.S. Census Bureau released more information collected over the past decade. The data shows the country is more racially and ethnically diverse than ever before. Tara Bahrampour, a reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with her analysis. Source
“Rugrats” executive producer on show’s legacy 30 years later
It’s been 30 years since “Rugrats” first debuted on Nickelodeon. To celebrate the anniversary, a reboot of the hit children’s show is streaming on the Paramount+ streaming service. Eryk Casemiro, an executive producer for “Rugrats,” joins CBSN’s Michael George to discuss the cartoon’s transformation for a new generation of viewers. (Disclaimer: CBS News, Nickelodeon and Paramount+ are divisions of ViacomCBS) Source
Census shows population is diversifying
Census data released on Thursday reveals an America more diverse than ever before, with big increases in those identifying as Hispanic, Asian, or multi-racial. Ed O’Keefe has more on the numbers. Source
Details emerge in “limited” military operation to evacuate U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan
The first U.S. troops sent to help evacuate the embassy in Afghanistan are expected to arrive in the country within 24 to 48 hours. David Martin has more on the operation. Source