Supreme Court keeps Title 42 border expulsions in place indefinitely
For nearly three years, the Title 42 public health law has allowed the U.S. to quickly expel hundreds of thousands of migrants to Mexico.
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Migrants brace to face frigid temperatures on El Paso's streets
For the past two weeks, hundreds of migrants have been forced to sleep on the streets of El Paso because space in the city's shelters and churches has been depleted by a sharp increase in migrant arrivals.
A welcoming Texas border city is tested by an unprecedented migration crisis
A sharp increase in arrivals of migrants fleeing economic and political instability in Latin America has overwhelmed El Paso's shelter capacity, stranding some migrants on the street.
Biden administration asks Supreme Court to allow it to halt border expulsions
Title 42, a pandemic-era public health order first invoked by the Trump administration, has allowed U.S. border officials to quickly expel migrants without asylum screenings.
Chief justice temporarily pauses end of Title 42 border restrictions
In a one-page order on Monday, Roberts agreed to place on hold a lower court ruling that declared Title 42 illegal, pending further action from the full court.
Gonzales says it's a "dire situation" in El Paso as city preps for Title 42's end
The Biden administration has asked Congress for an additional $3.4 billion to respond to the end of Title 42.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," Dec. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Rep. Henry Cuellar on "Face the Nation," Dec. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Rep. Henry Cuellar on "Face the Nation," Dec. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Henry Cuellar that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation," Dec. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Court rejects GOP states' bid to delay end of Title 42 border rule
Title 42, a public health law first invoked by the Trump administration, allows U.S. border officials to expel migrants without allowing them to request asylum.
Judge suspends termination of "Remain in Mexico" border policy
The immediate implications of the order were not clear, as any U.S. effort to return migrants to Mexico under a formal policy has to be greenlit by the Mexican government.
DOJ sues Arizona over shipping containers installed along southern border
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order in August directing the state to fill gaps in the border wall.
Last-minute push to pass bipartisan immigration deal fails
Negotiations in the Senate failed to gain enough traction to pass before the end of this session of Congress.
Legal immigration to the U.S. rebounds after pandemic decline
The State Department issued 493,000 visas to immigrants overseas who had applied to move to the U.S. permanently, a 73% jump from fiscal year 2021.
19 GOP-led states ask court to delay end of Title 42 border restrictions
Title 42, which has allowed U.S. border officials to swiftly expel hundreds of thousands of migrants on public health grounds, is set to end on Dec. 21.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey stacks containers at border
Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs said last week she was "looking at all the options" and hasn't decided what to do about the containers after her Jan. 5. inauguration.
U.S. to appeal ruling invalidating Title 42 border restriction
Expulsions of migrants under a public health authority known as Title 42 are set to end on Dec. 21 because of a court order.
Nearly 1 million immigrants became U.S. citizens in past year
The number of adult immigrants who became U.S. citizens was only greater in 1996 and 2008, when 1,040,991 and 1,046,539 adults were naturalized.
U.S. broadens immigration program for Haitian migrants, citing humanitarian crisis
The Biden administration cited the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the destitute Caribbean nation, which has been beset by an outbreak of violence.
U.S. weighs asylum limits as it braces for end of Title 42 border restrictions
Title 42, a policy that allows U.S. border officials to expel some migrants on public health grounds, is set to end on Dec. 21 because of a court order.
After dangerous trek to the U.S., migrant amputee finds solace in soccer
A Venezuelan amputee braved a 23-day journey across seven countries, including a deadly jungle, to reach the U.S., where he has since joined a soccer league for amputees.
Supreme Court hears challenge to rules narrowing ICE arrests
The rules instruct ICE agents to prioritize the arrest of immigrants with serious criminal records, those deemed to pose a national security risk and migrants who recently entered the U.S. illegally.
GOP-led states seek to stop U.S. from ending border expulsions
A court has given U.S. border officials until Dec. 21 to stop expelling migrants under the Title 42 pandemic-era order.
Top CDC scientist said data did not support border expulsions
The government's top public health expert on migration told Congress the health policy being used to quickly expel migrants along the southern border did not originate from the CDC.
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Pope Leo attracts 700,000 worshipers to Paris Mass in historic France visit
The Vatican estimated that 700,000 people came out for the Mass.
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The story behind the first CIA officers in Afghanistan after 9/11
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war.
4 American tourists dead after building explosion in Greece
The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.
Transcript: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Iranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, who is also a physician, says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.
A U.S. doctor survived a deadly strike in Gaza. Why he plans to go back.
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa was working at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis when an Israeli strike hit the surgical unit he was in.
Ukrainian kids learn to fly drones for a future shaped by Russia's invasion
A Ukrainian nonprofit group is teaching kids to make, service and fly simple drones, to help them be "useful in the future in their country."
Cheetah cubs survive powerful storms, mother's illness at zoo
It might take a year before it's clear the cubs will survive the crucial period after their birth, the zoo's curator said.
Was Netanyahu's fiery U.N. speech aimed at his own political survival?
Israel's embattled leader lashed out at New York's mayor in a heated U.N. address, but a veteran analyst says his real targets were Israeli voters and President Trump.
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OpenAI agent accessed government website data after going rogue, company reveals
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Twin doctors who grew up in poverty returned to their hometown to co-run an ER
Drs. Travan and Travis Jasper, identical twins, are co-directors of the emergency department at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, the city where they grew up in poverty.
Nor'easter brings powerful winds, severe flooding to the East Coast
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has canceled flights, concerts and sporting events.
Supreme Court again blocks Missouri's new House map that favored GOP
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned decision that ordering Missouri to restore its 2025 map "would usher in electoral chaos."
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TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing fast-food menus
Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers
Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.
Facebook found liable for deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case
The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.
Soaring U.S. diesel prices slam local communities as fuel costs surge
The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
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The story behind the first CIA officers in Afghanistan after 9/11
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war.
Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending, a move some lawmakers called illegal
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
Transcript: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Iranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, who is also a physician, says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.
Supreme Court again blocks Missouri's new House map that favored GOP
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned decision that ordering Missouri to restore its 2025 map "would usher in electoral chaos."
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Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
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Pope Leo attracts 700,000 worshipers to Paris Mass in historic France visit
The Vatican estimated that 700,000 people came out for the Mass.
Exclusive
The story behind the first CIA officers in Afghanistan after 9/11
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war.
4 American tourists dead after building explosion in Greece
The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.
Transcript: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Iranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, who is also a physician, says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.
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Karina Rykman plays "Shoegaze Summer"
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Shoegaze Summer."
Karina Rykman plays "Easy, Rider"
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Easy, Rider."
Karina Rykman plays "Late Checkout"
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with title track "Late Checkout."
Stavros Halkias is "kind of a comedy nerd"
Comedian Stavros Halkias speaks with Nate Burleson about his latest standup special, his hit show "Tires," his role in the Anthony Bourdain biopic, "Tony," and more.
Highlights magazine celebrates 80 years
For decades, children have sent Highlights magazine their drawings, poems, questions and concerns. Now Highlights is turning 80. We took a look back at the beloved magazine's history.
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FAA rolls out new AI flight software
The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out new air traffic control software that uses artificial intelligence as a prediction tool. This comes as more than half of Americans worry that AI models could act on their own to cause harm, accord to a CBS News survey. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
Pope Leo visits France
Pope Leo XIV traveled to France, the first papal visit in nearly 20 years. Chris Livesay reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Court sides with Pentagon in Anthropic case
The growing concerns over the safety of artificial intelligence and the speed of its development have many calling for government regulation. Recently, President Trump said he plans to appoint an adviser and create an AI force. J.B. Branch, director of federal AI governance and technology policy at Public Citizen, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Science
Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Tasia Fortune's hanging was "staged" after her death, police say
Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.
Latest in trial of "American Idol" contestant
Former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor Caleb Flynn stands accused of murdering his wife. His former mistress, Alleigha Botner, testified in the trial. CBS News' Ian Lee has more details.
Minnesota sailor returns from USS Lincoln duty to find apartment ransacked
A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.
Pittsburgh doctor killed while he slept remembered as "a true angel on Earth"
Dr. Idris Evans, the Pittsburgh doctor killed in a violent home invasion, is being remembered for his kindness and compassion.
"American Idol" alum's ex-mistress testifies
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn is on trial for allegedly killing his wife and staging an elaborate crime scene. Flynn's former mistress testified at the trial. Ian Lee has the latest details.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Karina Rykman plays "Shoegaze Summer"
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Shoegaze Summer."
Karina Rykman plays "Easy, Rider"
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Easy, Rider."
Karina Rykman plays "Late Checkout"
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with title track "Late Checkout."
The Dish: Fabio Trabocchi
Chef Fabio Trabocchi has won a James Beard Award for his culinary prowess. His flagship restaurant Fiola holds a Michelin star. Ed O'Keefe joins Trabocchi for lunch.