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The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan; how likely is the reestablishment of terror training camps that threaten the US? Haiti suffers a tropical deluge on the heels of another devastating quake. And, what a federal probe of Tesla could mean for assisted driving technology.

The Taliban encircles, then quickly takes over, the last major Afghan city remaining under government control. Hospitals become more crowded as COVID infections quickly escalate among young people. And wildfires as far north as Siberia continue to ignite concerns over climate change.

In a stunning turn, the Taliban appears to capture Afghanistan's second largest city. The CDC prepares to recommend third-dose booster shots of Pfizer and Moderna to immunocompromised people. And new census data show the US becoming more urbanized, and less white -- all of which could have a big impact on congressional districting.

The FDA is expected to authorize a third dose of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for immunocompromised Americans. The Taliban takes over more land, more quickly, than the White House thought possible. And the NCAA disciplines Baylor University for recruitment violations...but nothing for a slew of sexual assault allegations.

Embattled New York governor Andrew Cuomo resigns. A Florida school board defies governor Ron DeSantis over mask mandates. And experts beg the EPA to examine a potentially dangerous chemical that's showing up in water pipes nationwide.

The bipartisan infrastructure bill finally gets its big vote in the Senate. The FDA nears full approval of some Covid vaccines. And massive wildfires in Greece leave residents alarmed.

The Delta variant is hospitalizing younger, unvaccinated Americans and threatening school reopenings. A new UN report gives a sobering warning about climate change as wildfires rage. And the Biden administration extends the freeze on students loan payments.

The Pentagon prepares to require vaccinations for active duty servicemembers. Health insurance companies have stopped waiving costs involved with COVID hospital stays -- could premiums rise for the unvaccinated? And a coal mine strike in Alabama enters its fourth month.

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy answers questions about vaccines, masks and mandates. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo loses key allies. And a Senate panel decides to ditch key war powers authorizations in Iraq.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces growing calls for his resignation, after an investigation concludes he sexually harassed several women in recent years. New York City tells unvaccinated residents they're no longer allowed to attend indoor events. And several airlines are forced to cancel hundreds of flights.