Thousands of U.S. citizens and Afghans are desperately trying to flee Afghanistan. Flights are resuming out of Kabul airport as the Biden Administration ramps up its evacuation efforts. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi is in Doha, Qatar, where thousands of Afghan evacuees are currently being sheltered with more on the evacuation efforts.
President Biden is defending his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban taking control of the country. Ben Anderson is a journalist and author of the book “No Worse Enemy.” He joins CBSN to discuss why the Taliban’s rapid rise shouldn’t be a surprise, and why U.S. intervention was needed to keep the Taliban at bay.
The university is requiring all students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated before returning to its Charlottesville campus unless they have a medical or religious exemption.
A nearly 50-mile stretch of highway between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe remained shut down Saturday amid fears of the fire spreading.
The death toll from last week's Haiti earthquake has topped 2,100 people, with thousands more injured. Getting aid to those affected has been hampered by roads left damaged and impassable because of the earthquake. Christy Delafield, managing director of communications for the humanitarian aid organization Mercy Corps, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest on recovery efforts.
Fire officials in California are preparing for the Caldor fire to grow with high winds expected this weekend. KOVR reporter Laura Haefeli gives an update on the evacuation efforts. Freelance journalist Daliah Singer spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about growing concerns about firefighter fatigue.
Henri has strengthened into a hurricane as it moves closer to land. Ken Graham, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center, joins CBSN with more on the storm's path.
New Englanders brace for Henri, expected to become hurricane; Chef Olia Hercules on changing perception of Ukrainian food
The 6-year-old female orca named Amaya died Thursday and the cause of death will not be known until results of a post-mortem examination are complete, SeaWorld said.
The nation saw a 14% jump in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the highly contagious strain.
A wheelchair hasn't slowed the famed portrait painter
Those Afghan evacuees flown to Ramstein Air Force Base can stay for several weeks, according to U.S. military officials.
Mike Duncan's new book "Hero of Two Worlds” desscribes the famed Marquis de Lafayette, the man who played key roles in both the American and French revolutions. CBS News’ Jeff Glor heads to Mount Vernon in Virginia to hear all about it.
Aidy Bryant, the longest-running cast member on "Saturday Night Live" and the co-writer, co-producer and star of the Hulu series "Shrill," received Emmy nominations for both this year. Jamie Wax met up with her to talk about her journey through life and show business.
The Kremlin sees the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan as a chance to increase its power in the region. But as Russia's own history shows, that carries risks.
The U.S. government has opened a formal investigation into Tesla's Autopilot system after a series of collisions with parked emergency vehicles. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Tropical Storm Henri is gaining strength and is expected to reach hurricane status Saturday — bringing with it potentially damaging winds, torrential rain and widespread coastal flooding. Henri's track targets New York's Long Island and Southern New England tomorrow. Henri could become the first hurricane to hit New England since Hurricane Bob came ashore 30 years ago this week. CBS News meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has more.
Coronavirus cases continue to spike across the country as the Delta variant fuels new infections. The nation saw a 14% jump in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the highly contagious strain. Michael George joins with the latest.
Massive evacuations continue in Afghanistan. Evacuees who were lucky enough to get out were flown Friday to Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany, where the U.S. military said they can stay at Ramstein for several weeks. Other evacuees are being taken 1,200 miles in a different direction from Kabul to Doha, Qatar, on the Persian Gulf. Roxana Saberi reports from Doha.
Chef Olia Hercules is a Ukrainian chef and writer who is working to change the perception of Ukrainian food by tirelessly documenting the recipes and food of her homeland and its neighboring regions. Imtiaz Tyab has her story.
The waning days of summer have crowds packing the beaches. But for some, a simple trip to the shore was a daunting challenge until a woman with a vision of inclusion stepped in to help. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Miami Beach.
Rooftop solar panels are a common sight in American suburbs, helping the solar industry grow exponentially over the last couple of decades. A new energy model could bring the same solar energy to renters and small businesses who lack the resources and access to this form of clean energy. CBS News Michelle Miller has more.
The sudden collapse of the U.S.-backed Afghan government in just 11 days shocked many observers. Catherine Herridge spoke exclusively with General Raymond Thomas, who led the U.S. elite special operations command and was on the ground from the very beginning.
Hiss Golden Messenger returns to Saturday Sessions. Lead singer MC Taylor founded the band in North Carolina back in 2007. Since then, they've earned legions of fans, toured the world, and released ten previous studio albums. Their latest album, "Quietly Blowing It," came out earlier this summer. Hiss Golden Messenger performs "Glory Strums" from Chapel Hill.
Hiss Golden Messenger returns to Saturday Sessions. Lead singer MC Taylor founded the band in North Carolina back in 2007. Since then, they've earned legions of fans, toured the world, and released ten previous studio albums. Their latest album, "Quietly Blowing It," came out earlier this summer. Hiss Golden Messenger performs "Hardly Town" from Chapel Hill.
