CBS News Roundup

Many Afghans are either fleeing or hiding as the Taliban tightens its grip on the country. A close-up view of areas hit hardest by the powerful earthquake in Haiti that has killed nearly 2,000 people. Opening statements are set to begin today in the sex abuse trial of singer R. Kelly. Correspondent Steve Kathan has the CBS World News Roundup for Wednesday, August 18, 2021: To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden administration is expected to recommend that most people get booster shots eight months after receiving their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. President Biden defends the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, and blames Afghan leaders for the swift Taliban takeover. Some veterans and their families are expressing regret toward how the war in Afghanistan is ending. Correspondent Steve Kathan has the CBS World News Roundup for Tuesday, August 17, 2021: To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Taliban is in control of Afghanistan as Americans are evacuated from the country.  There's grief and frustration in Haiti, where nearly 13 hundred people are dead after an earthquake ravaged the island nation. And the Florida Panhandle prepares for Tropical Storm Fred. Steve Kathan anchors the World News Roundup, and is joined by Cami McCormick at the Pentagon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Taliban are in control of Afghanistan as Americans are evacuated from the country. Grief and frustration in Haiti, where nearly 1,300 people are dead after an earthquake ravaged the island nation. The Florida Panhandle prepares for Tropical Storm Fred. Correspondents Cami McCormick and Steve Kathan have the CBS World News Roundup for Monday, August 16, 2021: To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some US troops head back to Afghanistan as Taliban forces move closer to the capital of Kabul. The FDA OK's booster shots for immune compromised patients. Inaugurating MLB's Field of Dreams. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FDA set to OK booster shots for immune compromised patients as a Texas hospital system sounds an alarm. Another Northwest heat wave. Eye strain in kids. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COVID cases among children on the rise just as schools reopen. Andrew Cuomo's future. Tropical Storm Fred heads for Florida. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Masking debate heats up as more schools open their doors. The Senate ready to act on infrastructure. Drowning in medical debt. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More kids head back to school today as COVID cases keep climbing. Cuomo accuser speaks out. A dire warning about climate change. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dire Delta warning as cases surge across the country. Raging California wildfire. Unemployed and desperate. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices