Aug 09 Watch 9:02 Afghan security forces teeter on the brink of collapse amid Taliban onslaught Ever since the Biden administration announced it was withdrawing military forces from Afghanistan by September, the security situation has deteriorated as the Taliban have stepped up their attacks. The insurgent group's rapid assault captured two more provincial capitals Monday, and… Continue watching
Aug 09 Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew, citing sexual assault when she was 17 By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre filed the lawsuit Monday in Manhattan federal court. According to the lawsuit, the prince abused Giuffre on multiple occasions when she was under the age of 18. Continue reading
Aug 09 Watch 4:54 Rep. Billy Long on Missouri’s COVID-19 surge: ‘It’s a pretty dire situation right now’ The delta variant continues to surge in the U.S.. The country is now experiencing more than 100,000 new infections a day. One of the places hit particularly hard is Missouri, where only 42 percent of eligible people are fully vaccinated,… Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch 7:03 How the Biden administration is addressing mounting housing insecurity Millions of renters and landlords across the country are living in limbo amid a flurry of legal challenges to the Biden administration’s new federal eviction ban. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge joins Yamiche Alcindor to… Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch 2:46 U.S. Senate nears passage of $1 trillion infrastructure plan A major bill that could steer billions in federal dollars toward American roads, railways, water systems and broadband networks is inching closer to a final Senate vote. But at the same time, the Democrats who control the Senate's agenda are… Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch 5:29 As Tokyo Olympics come to a close, a look back at the highs and lows The Tokyo Olympics have come to a close and Team U.S.A. came away the big winner with 113 medals, 39 of them gold. USA Today's Christine Brennan joins William Brangham to review some of the highlights and discuss how these… Continue watching
Aug 09 Canada reopens its border for vaccinated U.S. visitors By Lisa Baumann, Wilson Ring, Associated Press Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians. Continue reading
Aug 09 Pentagon to require COVID vaccine for all troops by Sept. 15 By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press That deadline could be pushed up if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise. Continue reading
Aug 09 Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards worry college officials By Roselyn Romero, Associated Press A growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students to attend in-person classes. Continue reading
Aug 09 Senate Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion budget for social, climate efforts By Alan Fram, Associated Press The measure lays the groundwork for legislation later this year that over a decade would pour mountains of federal resources into health care, education, family services and environmental programs, as well as tax breaks for families. Continue reading