George W. Bush says U.S. must help Afghan refugees
Mr. Bush said the U.S. government "has the legal authority to cut the red tape for refugees during urgent humanitarian crises."
Mr. Bush said the U.S. government "has the legal authority to cut the red tape for refugees during urgent humanitarian crises."
A Utah reptile center employee was saved by a visitor after an alligator yanked her into its enclosure during a presentation at a 5-year-old's birthday party. The dramatic scene was captured on video.
The military moved more than 700 people out of Afghanistan in the last 24 hours, Pentagon officials said.
The Biden administration is expected to recommend that people get booster shots for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines 8 months after their second dose. CBSN's Laura Podesta has more.
As the Taliban tightens its grip on Afghanistan, it has promised "general amnesty" for government officials. But many Afghans are skeptical and are scrambling to leave the country as Americans pull out. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
European leaders are reacting to the Taliban gaining control of Afghanistan. Members of a Myanmar separatist group are accused of killing 25 people. New Zealand's prime minister announces a lockdown after one COVID-19 case. And the "Godfather of Sudoku" Maki Kaji dies at age 69. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with headlines from around the world.
CBS News has learned the Biden administration will recommend Americans who received the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine get booster shots 8 months after their second dose. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joined "CBSN AM" with more on the plan why they are not yet recommending boosters for the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
Afghans fear for their lives as Taliban takes control; Los Angeles hospital struggles under strain of COVID surge
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.
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.
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.
Consumers spent less on clothing, furniture and sporting goods, a sign the pandemic is again hurting the economy.
Death toll from weekend temblor tops 1,400 as the tiny Caribbean nation reels from the latest in a seemingly endless litany of natural, and manmade calamities.
"Sometimes there are just no words for a broken heart," Rachel Lakoduk said on Facebook.
Thousands of Afghan nationals are searching for a way out of the country as the security situation on the ground quickly unravels. In the U.S., many organizations are ready to help welcome refugees. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service president and CEO Kris O'Mara Vignarajah joins "CBSN AM" with more.
LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher discusses how to find the right job for you and stand out when you apply.
At Baton Rouge General, they're treating 180 COVID patients — 78 of which are in the ICU.
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.
The man made his comments on the social media site Parler, posting under the name "LoneWolfWar."
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.
With coronavirus cases rising across the country due to the Delta variant, more people are reconsidering their decision to travel. Errol Barnett speaks with two women who booked trips and now have decided it's better to postpone.
The Islamic extremists say they'll let all Afghans go about their work, but with a history of tyranny and reports of kidnappings, one nervous Afghan says, "none of us believe them."
Retired General H.R. McMaster served as former President Trump's National Security Advisor from 2017-2018. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the collapse of Afghanistan's government and the Taliban's rapid takeover of the country.
In Louisiana, where COVID hospitalizations are at an all-time high, patients say they're sorry they did not get vaccinated. Meanwhile, a doctor tells CBS News’ David Begnaud he's facing two pandemics, COVID-19 and misinformation.
President Biden is staunchly defending his decision to withdraw the remaining U.S. service members from Afghanistan. He also blamed the Afghan president and the country's military for failing to fight the Taliban. Ed O'Keefe reports.