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i'm tom hanson in for anne-marie green. this morning, the biden administration is facing pressure to get americans out of afghanistan after the taliban seized control of the country. around 11,000 americans are still there. and national security leaders aren't sure how long it will take to safely evacuate everyone. bradley blackburn is in new york tracking the latest information. bradley, good morning to you. >> reporter: tom, good morning. american military leaders say they're picking up the pace of those evacuation flights. they could transport up to 9,000 evacuees per day. and they're negotiating directly with the taliban to allow for safe passage. the taliban is taking steps to form a new government after reclaiming control of afghanistan. yesterday, a spokesman for the group announced an amnesty program for officials of the country's previous administration and anyone who worked with the u.s. he also said the taliban would allow women and girls to work and go to school. he said females will have rights as defined by is

i'm tom hanson, cbs news, new york. ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> it's friday, august 13th, 2021. this is the "cbs morning news." breaking overnight, third dose approved. the fda says some americans can get an extra covid vaccine shot. why the recommendation does not apply to everyone. >>> back to afghanistan. thousands of u.s. troops are returning to the war-torn country. their mission as taliban fighters close in on the capital. >>> big league drama. the "field of dreams" game between the yankees and white sox ends in hollywood fashion. ♪ >>> good morning, good to be with you i'm anne-marie green. we begin with breaking

i'm tom hanson in new york. first to northern california where the dixie fire has destroyed roughly 900 structures, 16,000 still under threat. the fire is about 25% contained. it's the second largest wildfire in california history. >>> neither snow nor rain will stop the u.s. postal service, but now it might cost you more ththis holiday. the agency is proposing new fees, up to $5 october through december, to stay competitive. >>> and check the freezer. serenade foods recalled nearly 60,000 pounds of chicken for possible salmonella contamination. brands include dutch farms, milford valley, and kirkwood shipped to distributors nationwide. >>> and for more, download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm tom hanson, cbs news, new york. >>> it's wednesday, august 11th, 2021. this is the cbs morning news. >> the best way i can help now is if i step aside. >> sudden resignation. governor andrew cuomo is leaving office in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal. why he could still be impeached and the

i'm tom hanson in new york. major news on covid vaccinations. u.s. experts tell the associated press booster shots will be recommended for all americans eight months after their second dose. the announcement is expected as soon as this week as the delta variant pushes parts of the country into a fourth surge. >>> on the gridiron, the atlanta falcons are the first national football team to reach full vaccination. that means all of the players can practice and eat together without masks. >>> and the federal government has declared a water shortage for lake mead due to drought, triggering water conservation for states along the colorado river. the nation's largest reservoir is a lifeline for some 25 million people. for more news download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm tom hanson, cbs news, new york. >>> it' >>> it's tuesday, august 17th, 2021. this is the "cbs morning news." >>> breaking overnight. booster shots for the vaccinated. how soon all-americans could need a third shot to fight off the coronavirus. >>> i'm clear on my

i'm tom hanson in new york. growing death toll in haiti now approaching 2200 after a powerful earthquake saturday. rescue and recovery complicated by hurricane grace. the u.s. is deploying more forces to the island, including 600 military personnel set to arrive tomorrow. >>> t-mobile says some customers should changee their pin after a datah for what what could be up to 40 million current and past users. some social security numbers are also compromised. >>> and garth brooks is about to have a lot of friends in low places. the country star canceled his remaining tour due to the latest covid-19 surge brought on by the delta variant. >>> for more news, download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm tom hanson, cbs news, new york. >>> it's thursday, august 19th, 2021. this is the "cbs morning news." third vaccine dose. the cdc wants eligible americans to get a booster shot against covid, but the decision is getting pushback from world health leaders. >>> airport standoff. taliban fighters shoot

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i'm tom hanson in new york. we begin northern california, pg&e shutting off power to people to prevent wildfires as the fires are continuing to take hold on, the region is battling several devastating fires, including the dixie fire and calder fire that has exploded in size. >>> opening statements in the highly anticipated trial of r. kelly begins today. the singer could face dozens of decades in prison. >>> and transportation secretary is over joyed. congrats to them. download the app to your cell phone or con cted >>> it's wednesday, august 18th, 2021. this is the "cbs morning news." a race to evacuate. thousands of americans remain in afghanistan after the taliban takes control. how militant fighters are reportedly blocking the departure of some people. >>> town decimated. a new wildfire largely destroys a small community in california. how firefighters saved a photojournalist from the raging flames. >>> breakthrough infections. texas governor greg abbott, who's fully vaccinated, tests positive for covid. the

i'm tom hanson in new york. the supreme court says president biden cannot end the remain in mexico policy for migrants. the trump era program requires asylum seekers at the southern border to await approval in mexico. >>> heisman winner herschel walker will join the hud huddle republican hopefuls running for senate in georgia. the 59-year-old former nfl player filed paper to enter the race against raphael warnock in 2022. >>> after a wave of voting restrictions in republican states, the house has passed the john lewis voting rights act which gives the federal government more power to challenge discrimination at the ballot box. the bill now heads to an evenly divided senate. download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. hanson, cbs news, new yo . >>> it's wednesday, aug >>> it's wednesday, august 25th, 2021. this is the "cbs morning news." secret trip. as the u.s. races to evacuate americans from afghanistan, why two lawmakers decided to fly to kabul. >>> breaking overnight, remain in mexico reins

i'm tom hanson in new york. america is diversifying faster than ever. new data shows in the past decade, the latin american grew by 10.5 million. seven men, five women have been set. kelly was charged with abusing women and girls for two decades. the trial goes forward next week. and this iconic game show has two new hosts? what is "jeopardy!"? mark richards and mayim bialik will split duties. for more news, >>> it's thursday, august 12th, 2021. this is the cbs morning news. covid in the classroom. outbreaks are forcing students back home once again, as the fight continues over mask mandates. >>> brutal heat, extreme weather is baking both coasts of the u.s. how long the scorching temperatures will last. >>> culture change. the next governor of new york is promising reform. how she is already distancing herself from the embattled governor andrew cuomo. >>> good morning. good to be with you. i'm ann marie green. new protection is on the way for

i'm tom hanson in new york. the u.s. embassy in conform abul is advising u.s. citizens to avoid going to the capitol city airport citing threats outside the gate. more than 80,000 people have been evacuated. >>> president biden has has beet to meet with israel's new prime minister today. that could serve as a reset for the u.s./israel relationship which has been strained after escalations in the region. >>> delta airlines will be charging $200 a month to unvaccinated employees. the nation's second largest airline will refuse covid paid sick leave for those without the shot. for no cbs news, new york. >>> it's thursday, august 26th, 2021. this is the "cbs morning news." security threat. the u.s. embassy tells americans in afghanistan to avoid traveling to the kabul airport as the deadline for troop withdrawal gets closer. >>> a shot of confidence. when people may need to roll up their sleeves again if they got the single-dose johnson & johnson vaccine. >>> thrills, chills, and injuries. one of the world's fastest roller coasters is forced to shut down. how fast

i'm tom hanson, cbs news, new york. >>> it's tuesday, august 10th, 2021. this is the "cbs morning news." kids and covid. the dramatic surge of new infections among children as they head back to school. >>> impeachment investigation. new york state lawmakers are weighing governor cuomo's future. how soon they could recommend if he should be removed from office. >>> summer twisters. suspected tornadoes hit the chicago area damaging homes, uprooting trees and leaving people in the dark. >>> good morning. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. we begin with a troubling surge in covid cases aos

i'm tom hanson, cbs news, new york. >>> it's tuesday, august 10th, 2021. this is the "cbs morning news." kids and covid. the dramatic surge of new infections among children as they head back to school. >>> impeachment investigation. new york state lawmakers are weighing governor cuomo's future. how soon they could recommend if he should be removed from office. >>> summer twisters. suspected tornadoes hit the chicago area damaging homes, uprooting trees and leaving people in the dark. >>> good morning. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. we begin with a troubling surge in covid cases across the nation, especially among children just as the new school year gets underway. according to the american academy of pediatrics, almost 94,000 covid cases were reported just last week and the number of cases has steadily increased since the beginning of july. >>> meantime, students and teachers in dallas will be required to wear facemasks starting today defying an order banning mask mandates. they say it's necessary to fight off the highly contagious delta varian

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i'm tom hanson, cbs news, new york. ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> it's friday, august 13th, 2021. this is the "cbs morning news." breaking overnight, third dose approved. the fda says some americans can get an extra covid vaccine shot. why the recommendation does not apply to everyone. >>> back to afghanistan. thousands of u.s. troops are returning to the war-torn country. their mission as taliban fighters close in on the capital. >>> big league drama. the "field of dreams" game between the yankees and white sox ends in hollywood fashion. ♪ >>> good morning, good to be with you i'm anne-marie green. we begin with breaking developments regarding the coronavirus vaccine. overnight, the fda approved a booster shot for people with severely weakened immune systems. the announcement applies to millions of americans including organ transplant donors and cancer patients, but it does not include healthy individuals. bradley blackburn has the very latest from new york. bradley, what's happening next? >> reporter: anne-marie, goes to the cdc which is expected to sign off on a booster today

i'm tom hanson, cbs news, new york. >>> it's wednesday, august 11th, 2021. this is the cbs morning news. >> the best way i can help now is if i step aside. >> sudden resignation. governor andrew cuomo is leaving office in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal. why he could still be impeached and the woman who will be replacing him. >>> breaking overnight, taliban takeover. the militant group seizes more territory in afghanistan as fears grow about the possible collapse of kabul. >>> trillion dollar deal, the senate passes a massive infrastructure deal, but the house may hold it up. the sticking point that could doom the measure. >>> good morning. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. we begin this morning with the stunning resignation of governor andrew cuouomo. the leader of the state for ten years announced he's stepping down. it comes after a scathing report found that he sexually harassed 11 women. cuomo says he does not believe he behaved rather inappropriately with anyone, but he'll leave office in two weeks. he'll be replaced by new york lieute

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