We will not forget. We will hunt you down, and make you pay. Odonnell deltas summer surge. No room in the i. C. U. , as medical Staff Battle to save lives at an oregon hospital. Us i. C. U. Nurses, were used to winning, and were not winning. Odonnell in our backto school series, a focus on Mental Health. The groundbreaking program to help students as they return to the classroom. Travel slowdown. Why are americans suddenly canceling their flights . Plus, will europe soon ban american tourists . Dangerous storm forming. The latest on what could become a major hurricane. And, mission of hope. U. S. Service members in afghanistan show the best of humanity, risking their lives to save others. This is the Cbs Evening News with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening, to our viewers in the west and Thank You for joining us. We are going to begin tonight with Breaking News on one of the darkest days for the u. S. Military in more than a decade. As troops were overseeing the evacuation from afghanistan, twin Suicide Attacks near the Kabul Airport killed at least 13 u. S. Service members. 15 others were wounded. At least 90 afghans were killed, 150 wounded. It was exactly the type of attack that the State Department had just warned about. The first bomb went off just outside the airports abbey gate, where crowds of afghans had gathered hoping to get inside for a flight to freedom. The second not far away, at the baron hotel, a Staging Point for americans hoping to evacuate. Now, a short time ago, an emotional President Biden paid tribute to the troops who were lost, and he had a warning for isisk, the Terrorist Group that claimed responsibility. We will not be deterred by terrorists. We will not let them stop our mission. We will continue the evacuation. Odonnell the president also vowing to press on with the evacuation, promising to Rescue Americans and afghan allies, with just five days until his deadline for withdrawing u. S. Forces. Well, we have a team of correspondents covering every angle. Cbss Charlie Dagata is going to lead off our coverage from the region in doha, qatar. Good evening, charlie. Reporter good evening to you, norah. Tonight, afghanistan is on a state of high alert. Kabul hospital is dealing with all the wounded, while many are wondering whether Todays Attacks are just the start of a campaign of violence. Chaos and carnage, as Backto Back Bomb blasts tore through packed crowds at the airport. First at abbey gate, the entrance guarded by u. S. Marines. A Gun Battle broke out, followed by a second blast at the nearby baron hotel, a Gathering Point for american evacuees and others trying to get out. The number of people known to have been killed is still climbing, but graphic images from the Scene Show countless bodies of victims lying in a sewage drainage ditch. People raced to save survivors using any means they could find. Witnesses say a Suicide Bomber walked straight to the Entrance Gate before blowing himself up. There was a very strong and powerful Suicide Attack, he says, in the middle of the people. Many were killed, including americans. The pentagon said tonight, u. S. Troops were vulnerable, as they were in close contact with the crowd, trying to escortthey were in clo people into the airport. This is closeup war. The breathe of the person you are searching is upon you. While we have overwatch in place, we still have to touch the clothes of the person that is coming in. Reporter tonight, isis claimed responsibility, posting a picture of the alleged Suicide Bomber. The taliban, responsible for the security around the airport, condemned the bombings, yet despite specific warnings from western intelligence agencies that an attack was imminent, afghanistans new rulers were incapable of doing anything to stop it. The bombings have not only complicated the Evacuation Plan for remaining u. S. Citizens and thousands of Service Members; for afghans, it confirms the darkest fears of what is to come once american forces pull out for good. Odonnell and charlie, i understand there were more explosions at the airport. What can you tell us . Reporter yeah, well, thats right, norah. And you can imagine that has sent jitters throughout the capitol. But we understand from the u. S. Military that they are actually blowing up ammunition stores, rather than transporting them back home. Odonnell all right, Charlie Dagata, Thank You. We want to go now to the white house. While it is a dark day for america, it may also be considered the worst day for joe bidens presidency. He says he takes responsibility fundamentally for everything thats happened in afghanistan. Cbss Nancy Cordes joins us now from the white house. Nancy, good evening. Reporter good evening, norah. We just heard from the commander in chief. He said, despite these deaths, his Military Leaders want to continue with this risky Evacuation Mission for a few more days, and he does, too. A tough day. Reporter a somber President Biden called the fallen troops heroes, who died in the service of an historic airlift. We have some sense, like many of you do, what the families of these brave heroes are feeling today. Get this feeling like you are being sucked into a Black Hole in the middle of your chest, and there is no way out. Reporter the president said he has ordered the pentagon to draw up plans to strike back at the Isis Offshoot that claimed responsibility for the bombing. To those who carried out this attack, as well as anyone who wishes america harm, know this we will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down, and make you pay. Reporter the attack came just five days before the troops were set to pull out entirely. The president and his top aides had been warning for days that an attack like this might happen. Republicans who were already critical of the white House Withdrawal Plan blamed the casualties on the commander in chief, calling the crisis an inexcusable mess. Biden is the only one who really followed through with the stupidest possible option, and now we are paying in blood for it. Reporter republican leader Mitch Mcconnell wrote, this murderous attack offers the clearest possible reminder that terrorists will not stop fighting the united states just because our politicians grow tired of fighting them. Some republicans even called on President Biden to resign. But this evening, he argued that his predecessor, President Trump, left him with few options by cutting a deal with the taliban to pull all troops out this year. Norah . Odonnell Nancy Cordes at the white house, Thank You. And tonight, the u. S. Military remains on high alert in kabul even as it moves ahead with the evacuation. Cbss David Martin reports, the threat of more attacks is very real. Reporter as deadly as Todays Attack was, general Frank Mckenzie says isis is likely to try again before this evacuation is over. The threat from isis is extremely real, and we expect those attacks to continue. And we are doing everything we can to be prepared for those attacks. Reporter Todays Attack was carried out by a bomber on foot. But mckenzie, the general in overall command of the evacuation, says isis has bigger bombs in mind. We also know, they aim to get a suicide a vehicleborn Suicide Attack in, if they can. From a small vehicle to a large vehicle, theyre working all those options. Reporter the 5,000 Combat Troops at the airport have strike aircraft, drones, helicopters and gunships watching over them from the air. But mckenzie acknowledges that he has to rely on taliban checkpoints to keeic bombers away from the airport. Weve reached out to the taliban. We have told them we need to continue to push out the security perimeter. Weve identified some roads that we would like for them to close, theyve identified that they will be willing to close those roads. Because we assess the threat of a Suicideborne Vehicle Threat is high right now. Reporter mckenzie said the only way to screen people trying to get on evacuation flights is to come in close contact with them. Thats increased risk for theh. Troops doing the screening, but allowing a Suicide Bomber onto an aircraft would be an even greater disaster. Norah. Odonnell its chilling to hear the general say that today. David martin, Thank You. And turning now to the covid pandemic. Tonight, all 50 states are seeing high levels of covid transmission, and the u. S. Is averaging almost 150,000 new cases per day. Thats actually the most since january. Staggering. Well, outside the south, oregon has become one of the worst hot spots in the country, and Cbss Janet Shamlian is there. Reporter this is the allout battle to save lives in a medford, oregon intensive care unit. All beds are full. Most are unvaccinated and dying. I saw almost everyone in your i. C. U. On a ventilator. How many of them will come out of this . We just withdrew care for two patients, so they will die within the next hour. I think we will lose another couple by tonight. Reporter turnaround time after a patient dies, to get another in the room, is only a few hours. Its its the worst weve ever seen. Reporter Nurse Clarissa Carson is traumatized by the unprecedented number of deaths. The grief is tremendous. We are used to winning. Us i. C. U. Nurses, we are used to winning, and we are not winning. Were losing. Reporter oregons covid hospitalizations are at their highest level since the pandemic started. The state has reimposed mask mandates, as a patchwork of rules on masks and vaccinations are being ordered elsewhere across the country. It is extraordinarily important that we keep our kids safe. Reporter Illinois Today ordered teachers, kindergarten through college, to get vaccinated or tested weekly. This is not about a vaccine. This is about fundamental rights. Reporter but there is anger in the streets of new York City over a Vaccine Mandate for all public employees. A similar mandate in oregon, which reported one of the highest increases in new cases last week, sparked hundreds to protest outside the hospital. honking and cheering inside, the i. C. U. Was eerily quiet. Dr. Ghosh says he wishes they could see the depth of suffering. I wish things were not so polarized and so political. Were just trying to save lives over here. Odonnell and Janet Shamlian joins us now from medford. So interesting to hear from the caregivers there, and what is the current situation now . Reporter so, out of the 15 beds in the i. C. U. Unit that we were in, two of the patients died yesterday, and so far, two have died today. The hospital says the current crisis is finding beds for people who do not have covid, but who are critically ill. Norah. Odonnell Janet Shamlian, Thank You so much. Well, back here in washington, seven Capitol Police Officers Today sued former President Trump and several Farright Extremist groups over the January 6 insurrection. The suit claims they conspired to provoke the deadly attack on the capitol by repeating lies that the 2020 election had been stolen. There has been no immediate comment from the former president or his lawyer. Well, tonight, authorities in illinois are investigating a deadly shooting in kankakee county courthouse. Two people were killed, and another was wounded. Two suspects are in custody. The motive for the attack is not yet known. All right, tonight, in our special backtoschool series, we look into the growing mental Health Crisis among american students returning to school in some cases, for the first time in a year and a half. Heres cbss meg oliver. If youre not feeling okay, then you should speak up and say something. Reporter this summer at new jerseys montclair state university, 16yearold Katherine Chiqui zumba learned techniques to reduce stress and how to focus on mental wellness. Theres a lot of kids, they dont want to address it or are scared to address it. Reporter on top of remote High School classes, she worked at her familys daycare center, but as Pressure And Isolation took a toll, zumba kept quiet. Id always, like, fake a smile. Reporter were you depressed . Not really depressed, but like, mostly sad all the time. Reporter a recent survey by mental Health America found 54 of 11 to 17yearolds reported frequent suicidal thoughts or selfharm in the previous two weeks, the highest rate since it began screening in 2014. If kids dont have their Mental Health in check, those academics are going to whistles its going to be like a toilet bowl. Reporter psychologist jaclyn friedmanlombardo. Whats your advice to parents and students that are struggling with their Mental Health right now . Mental Health Isnt always about seeing a therapist or a psychiatrist. Sometimes its about being involved in your community. Its about making those connections, feeling that you belong. This happened to you, it happens to us. Reporter even before starting her junior year in High School, zumba already learned a lifelong lesson. There is going to be issues in life. The real thing that youve got to focus on is just, you know, how you handle it. Reporter this school year, the lesson is, healing childrens minds is as important as their academic recovery. Meg oliver, cbs news, new jersey. Odonnell i know that is how many parents feel. And there is still much more news ahead on tonights Cbs Evening News. A Potential Hurricane targets the u. S. Gulf coast. The latest forecast just in. Plus, why a lot of americans are suddenly canceling their flights. Ir flights. 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But with covid deaths spiking due to the highlytransmissible delta varient, plans changed. When you are 70, lifesis one. The t. S. A. Reported its lowest Air Travel numbers of the summer on tuesday and wednesday, after hitting its highest traffic of the year at the beginning of the month. And a new survey from cars. Com found that rising concerns forced a fifth of those planning to fly to cancel their tickets and drive instead. There is a lot more anxiety with airlines, with hotels, with cruise lines, and all members of the Travel Industry right now, compared to just a couple of months ago. Reporter Travel Analyst Henry Harteveldt had inperson meetings cancelled today, and says business travel, too, is taking a hit. Were going to see more and more of these meetings getting moved online as companies try to figure out how to keep their employees safe. Reporter meanwhile, in or. The Enot Ad time Totro Land governor says cases are so high there, he is discouraging incoming travel. Our hospitals are at capacity. Our i. C. U. s are full. Reporter and the European Union is reconsidering allowing americans into the region. And theres more. American airlines said this week it is already tracking bookings declining. Cancellations are creeping up. Plus, the Reservation Rental Website airbnb said it is expecting fewer reservations this fall, norah. All of it because of the latest delta surge. Odonnell errol barnett, at reagan national, Thank You. And when we come back, a look at how u. S. Service members show the best of humanity, even in the worst conditions. Ditions. Odonnell ending a war can be as dangerous as starting one. And, as we end our longest war, a war that has already taken nearly 2,500 lives, 13 more Service Members were killed today, in the deadliest attack on u. S. Troops in ten years. This is what american troops were doing before terror struck today feeding children, playing with kids, lending an arm to the elderly. The american military is the greatest in the world, not only because of its superior force, but because of its humanity. Soldiers providing a helping hand, pulling afghan infants to safety. This child kept warm by the uniform of a u. S. Soldieduring heevacuaon. This mother delivered her baby in the Cargo Bay of a c17, naming the newborn reach after the Call Sign of the aircraft that rescued her. For the last two decades, our mission has been about keeping us Safe At Home and improving the lives of afghans. The 13 u. S. Service members who made the ultimate Sacrifice Today did not die in vain. 100,000 people have been evacuated because of their heroic actions. They answered the call, and did what they were trained to do. A reminder of the high price of freedom. And god bless our u. S. Troops. Well be right back. K. Ills for all day Pain Relief. Aleve it, and see whats possible. Zerocommission trades for online u. S. Stocks and etfs. 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Odonnell tomorrow, an important story what happens to women in a Talibanrun Afghanistan . And some of the desperate measures being taken to get as many to safety as possible. And a Reminder Cant watch us live . Well, set your dvr so you can watch us later in the day. And thats Tonights Edition of the Cbs Evening News. Im Norah Odonnell in the nations capitol. And we want to leave you tonight with the flag at the capitol, now at halfstaff in honor of the u. S. Service members and the other lives lost in kabul. Good night. Captioning sponsored by cbs captioned by Media Access Group at wgbh acce. Wgbh. Org right now at 7 00. The motions are extraordinary in terms of what is going on in afghanistan. Held the area Afghan Community is mobilizing to hope refugees they hope will be arriving. Sheriffs office. Evacuation order. As the Caldor Fire Creep scripture to tahoe, crews are trying to contain it with what they call a catchers mitt. Temperatures warmed up today. Im tricky Wildfire Smoke. 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