CBC News: The National | Countdown in Afghanistan, Paralympic medals, Vaccine studies

August 25, 2021 | Canada’s rescue efforts in Afghanistan begin a crucial countdown, with some saying there’s less than 48 hours to get people out. Canada wins its first Paralympic medals. Plus, what new studies show about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines over time.

00:00 The National for August 25, 2021
00:59 Evacuation mission in Afghanistan nears end
04:25 Window for escape from Kabul slams shut
06:50 COVID-19 fourth wave in Canada
07:09 COVID-19 outbreak at basketball tournament
09:20 Debate about COVID-19 booster shots
11:37 Ontario says no vaccine passport coming
12:16 Air Canada makes COVID-19 vaccine mandatory
12:39 Erin O’Toole’s stance on vaccine mandates
14:51 Canada Votes: On the campaign trail
17:12 North Vancouver building partially collapses
18:34 Returning to reusable coffee cups
20:47 Nirvana baby sues band for 'child pornography'
21:43 OnlyFans reverses ban on explicit content
22:54 Canada’s 1st Paralympic medals
25:44 Serena Williams withdrawals from U.S. Open
26:04 The National Interview: Billie Jean King
37:19 Pandemic Reunion: the Alkouatli family
41:29 Patikin connects with grieving Princess Bride fan
43:21 The Moment

Correction: Leading into the story of a COVID-19 outbreak at a basketball tournament we used an image of a team that did not participate. It had now been blurred.

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