President biden rejected the premise that a Taliban Takeover Of Afghanistan is inevitable as a thai group makes rapid advances amid the u. S. And now also british withdrawal. I will not send another generation of americans to War In Afghanistan with no reasonable expectation of achieving a different outcome. The u. S. Mission in afghanistan will end august 31st, 12 days sooner than the 20th anniversary of 9 11. President bidens first deadline. Biden says he trusts the Afghan Military can defend itself from the threat of a taliban takeover and at this stage its the responsibility of the afghan people, not the u. S. , to nationbuild. They have the capacity. They have the forces. They have the equipment. The question is will they do it . The president highlighted the strengths of 300,000 afghan troops versus some 75,000 taliban. But brittled at this question. You trust the taliban, sir . Is that a serious question . Followed by a fuller answer. Do i trust the taliban . No. But i trust the
Pandemic with a party. And former president undergoes colon surgery. Later its a 4th Of July favorite. We go to cooneney Island Fofor E hotdog history. Once the depressioN Rolled around thats when the business started taking off. This is the Cbs Weekend News. From new york, here is Jericka Duncan. Good evening, thanks for joining us. From Coast To coast, america seems to be making up for what was lost on this Holiday Weekend last year. With more signs every day that life is getting back to normal. Vaccines have crushed the worst Of Covid but amid the r reivelly therref el,before a tropical sts in. 24 people are confirmed dead, 121 still u unaccounted for. Cbss Omar Villafranca is there tonight. Omar, good evening. Reporter good evening, jericka. Demolition crews have been working for hours in extremely dangerous conditions, trying to get those explosive in place so they can take down the remainder of the building behind me before Mother Nature knocks it down. Making way for Demolition
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Garrett mass shooting manhunt. The search intensifies for three masked gunmen who opened fire overnight at an event in miami, killing two and wounding more than twenty, all in a matters of seconds. What were learning tonight. New variant found. Scientists say theyve discovered a new and potentially more contagious strain of the coronavirus overseas, just as parents here in the u. S. Tryry o Make Sensese of new guguideliner keeping Kids Safe at Summer Camps. Lawmakers last stand, texas democrats stage an overnight walkout in the state legislature, blocking a new law that would put strict limits on when and where people can vote, but will their victory last . Backing out, one of the biggest stars in Tennis Stun fans by pulling out of the French Open, why she says shes walking away. And portraits of valor a lone marine armed with a Paint Brush on a mission to honor those who served so bravely. This is the Cbs Evening News with norah odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Garrett go
Acts of racial violence in american history. I want to shed light on what was hidden for so long. Duncan and later taps across America Our Steve our Steve Hartmans call to honor fallen on Memorial Day. Reporter i was not surprised. I was blown away. This is the Cbs Weekend News. From new york, here is Jericka Duncan. Duncan good evening, another weekend in america has been marred by a mass shooting. Tonight, police near miami, florida, are searching for gunmen who used Assault Weapons and handguns to fire a hail of bullets into a crowd. The Countys Police Director calls them coldblooded murderers. At least two people were killed, more than 20 others wounded in the attack. The community is being asked for help and a Cash Reward has been offered for clues. Cbs Manuel Bojorquez is there. Manny, good evening. Reporter jericka, the shots rang out after midnight at a Banquet Hall behind me just as a Rap Concert was ending. As people filed out, police say three men opened fire. We need additi