As Afghan forces lose ground to the Taliban amid the U.S. withdrawal, Charlie D’Agata got a first-hand look at the fighting inside Afghanistan. Source
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South Carolina man transforms lives with repaired clunkers
Eliot Middleton is giving used cars new life and giving them away. In rural South Carolina, it’s helping change residents’ lives. Mark Strassmann shares more. Source
1st cruise since start of COVID-19 pandemic departs from U.S. port
More than 1,000 passengers are cruising the Gulf of Mexico aboard the Celebrity Edge as the cruise ship industry rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic. Janet Shamlian is on board. Source
Judge dismisses federal antitrust lawsuits against Facebook
A federal judge on Monday dismissed antitrust lawsuits brought against Facebook by the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general, dealing a significant blow to attempts by regulators to rein in tech giants. Source
Sydney, Australia, begins 2-week COVID lockdown
Sydney, Australia, on Saturday night began a two-week lockdown amid a surge in cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant. BBC News’ Phil Mercer reports. Source
NCAA council recommends interim name, image and likeness policy
If adopted, the policy would be put in place less than 24 hours before new NIL laws go into effect in seven different states. Source
Search and rescue efforts continue at site of Florida building collapse
Search and rescue efforts continue in South Florida following last week’s collapse of a residential building. At least nine people are confirmed dead and 150 are still unaccounted for. CBS Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest. Source
Bipartisan infrastructure deal moving ahead after White House eases Republicans’ concerns
A bipartisan compromise on infrastructure legislation appears to be back on track after the White House clarified remarks from President Biden that some Republicans found concerning. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join CBSN AM with the latest. Source
U.S. troops in Syria come under attack after strikes on militias
There were no injuries and damage is being assessed, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Colonel Wayne Marotto said. Source
Many DACA applicants waiting for approval as court ruling looms
A looming federal court decision threatens the Obama-era program, which offers deportation relief to undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. Source