Report finds evidence of extensive corrosion in Surfside condo building
"If there's that amount of corrosion, this should have been fixed," Dawn Lehman, a professor of structural engineering at the University of Washington, said.
"If there's that amount of corrosion, this should have been fixed," Dawn Lehman, a professor of structural engineering at the University of Washington, said.
The Pentagon says at least 12 U.S. service members were killed and 15 wounded when suicide bombers, believed to be ISIS fighters, attacked outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report with the latest from the Pentagon, joined by foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata in Doha, chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, and CBS News military and homeland security analyst, retired Admiral James Winnefeld.
The U.S. is in the grip of a fourth wave of infection this summer, powered by the highly contagious Delta variant, which has sent cases, hospitalizations and deaths soaring again.
"I don't want to sit an office for eight hours a day with someone who is not vaccinated," one employee said.
The state will also require all healthcare workers and educators in schools and universities to be vaccinated or face strict testing requirements.
In a Pentagon briefing Thursday afternoon, General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. of U.S. Central Command said at least 12 American service members were killed and 15 wounded when suicide bombers, believed to be ISIS fighters, attacked outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Watch his statement.
Looking for work? Many employers are now making vaccination a condition for getting hired.
College football season begins this weekend as COVID-19 case numbers are surging in parts of the U.S. Colleges across the country hope this year will be different after the pandemic led to a series of cancellations and postponements last year. CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd joined CBSN to discuss the upcoming season amid the pandemic.
The Pentagon confirms "a number of U.S. and civilian casualties" after a bombing at the Abbey Gate of the Kabul airport and another at a nearby hotel. It comes a day after the State Department warned of a terrorist threat as Americans and Afghan allies evacuate. "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King anchors this CBS News Special Report with national security correspondent David Martin at the Pentagon, foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata in Doha, Qatar, and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe in Washington.
An Afghan interpreter says he was waiting to enter the airport in Kabul when an explosion struck. "A lot of people got hurt, and people were laying on the ground," he told CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers. He told CBSN he tried to rescue a young girl who had been injured in the blast, but "she died on my hands" as he drove her to the hospital.
Blue Origin followed Jeff Bezos' spaceflight with a successful research-only mission.
"I took her to the hospital, but she died on my hands," the man said. "I tried. I did my best to help her."
Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña, director of global health at Northwell Health, joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic including the rise in infections among children and new research on a potential drug treatment by scientists at Texas A&M.
"I think there is a lot in this strategy for everyone to like," said the bill's author, state Senator Scott Wiener.
There will be no Williams sisters playing at the US Open next week. Venus Williams said Wednesday she's withdrawing from the Grand Slam tennis classic due to a leg injury. She made the announcement after her sister, Serena, revealed on Instagram that a torn hamstring will keep her out of action. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal announced last week they will miss the tournament, also due to injuries.
Two other similar cases have been filed in recent months by Democratic members of Congress.
Hundreds of thousands of bikers descended on the small town. Vaccines were not required.
"Our team members are exhausted and there is no relief for them," said one Chick-fil-A outpost in Alabama.
Japan suspends the use of millions of Moderna vaccine doses. Australia deals with its worst COVID outbreak since the beginning of the pandemic. Researchers find a new hope in the fight against malaria. And a Norwegian company creates a zero-emission, crewless cargo ship. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" from London with a roundup.
Taliban warns of "consequences" if U.S. delays withdrawal from Afghanistan; Trial of R. Kelly continues today
Oregon is among the states in the West dealing with a surge in COVID cases, fueled by the Delta variant. “CBS This Morning” was invited inside a Medford ICU for a first-hand look at how medical staff is coping with the crisis. Janet Shamlian reports.
The White House said President Biden has been briefed on the blast.
CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula and Lisa Damour, psychologist and CBS News contributor, discuss how parents can talk to their kids about the pandemic and offer guidance on the best practices for children going back to school.
With the deadline for the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan quickly approaching, officials are racing to get the remaining Americans and Afghan allies out of the country. But a new warning from the U.S. Embassy tells citizens to stay away from Kabul airport due to "security threats." CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins "CBSN AM" from Doha, Qatar, with the latest.
Some people in Louisiana are fighting for new trials after being convicted under so-called "Jim Crow juries." Up until just a few years ago, people accused of a crime in the state could be convicted without a unanimous jury decision. Wesley Lowery joined "CBSN AM" with a preview of his new 60 Minutes+ report on the issue.
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