Reports of dozens trapped on a hardhit barrier island. And the stunning video from a Hurricane Hunter flying into the eye of the storm, 17 miles across. Tonight, hospitals already overwhelmed with patients with covid now sheltering in place. My interview with the doctor in chief of Childrens Hospital of New Orleans. Hurricane ida now carving a Path Of Destruction as it tracks north. Chief meteorologist Ginger Zee, Victor Oquendo, and Matt Gutman all reporting from the Storm Zone tonight. The other major story this sunday night. News on afghanistan. The new u. S. Drone Strike Targeting Isisk just outside the airport. The timing critical. Two days until that August 31st deadline. U. S. Officials now confirming they took out a vehicle Carrying A, quote, substantial amount of explosive material. Smoke billowing from the scene. The second u. S. Military strike after President Biden promised retaliation for the Suicide Blast that killed 13 american Service Members. The historic airlift still
Siege from the Delta Variant. Our team on the ground along the Gulf Coast. And Rob Marciano tracking the storms path. Also developing late tonight, the Kabul Airport under threat. President Biden Warning another attack is highly likely in the next 24 to 36 hours. And overnight, the deadly u. S. Drone strike against isisk In Afghanistan. The pentagon announcing two highprofile targets killed, another wounded. Retaliation for that deadly Suicide Attack in kabul that killed 13 Brave American Service Members. Tonight, u. S. Officials releasing the names of The Fallen, including this marine seen cradling a baby at the airport days before. Plus, the Daring Rescue Mission in kabul. One of the largest Airlift Operations in history. Thousands of afghan refugees arriving at Ramstein Air Force base in germany. Leaving their lives behind. Our Will Reeve is there. News on the pandemic. Pediatric hospitalizations skyrocketing. The new alarming record from the deadly Summer Covid surge. More than 300
Suing the government. The family of a woman who took her own life after her benefits were cut. The search continues to locate an injured whale in the River Thames, after it escaped a first rescue attempt. Down Memory Lane. The queen recollects becoming the first young person in the commonwealth to receive a Life Saving Award. Good afternoon, and welcome to Bbc News. The uks Covid Alert Level has been lowered from 4 to 3, which means the virus is no longer spreading exponentially. This afternoon, the Prime Minister is expected to announce a major easing of restrictions in england, so that, from next monday, six people or two households can meet indoors, while groups of up to 30 can meet outdoors. Pubs and restaurants would be able to reopen indoors, and at last, people could Hug Friends And Family outside their households. Our Health Correspondent Catherine burns reports. You have got to do two verses, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you since the pandemic began, weve had to le
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