
Immigration agencies drop use of "illegal alien," "assimilation"
U.S. immigration officers were instructed to use words like "noncitizen" or "migrant" as part of an effort to discard immigration terms viewed as dehumanizing.
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U.S. immigration officers were instructed to use words like "noncitizen" or "migrant" as part of an effort to discard immigration terms viewed as dehumanizing.
President Biden's decision to maintain the Trump-era ceiling of 15,000 refugee admissions for this year was met with swift backlash.
But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi swiftly said 12 hours later that she would not bring the bill to the floor for a vote.
The sanctions target more than 30 Russian entities and include the expulsion of 10 Russian officials.
The White House committed to creating the new role amid pressure from Democratic Senators Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Mazie Hirono of Hawaii.
"It's time to end the forever war," President Biden said.
All forces will be withdrawn by September 11, 2021, the 20-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Just 0.3% of more than 600,000 migrants expelled by U.S. border officials under a pandemic-era policy have been allowed to pursue U.S. refuge.
The address is not an official State of the Union because a president's first speech before Congress is not considered a State of the Union.
Christine Wormuth previously served in the National Security Council and then as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy in the Obama administration.
Absent from his list of DHS appointments is a director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
President Biden is poised to meet with a bipartisan group of lawmakers Monday to discuss his infrastructure plan.
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Brown, who represented Brady at the president's press conference Thursday, said there was "no one better in national office" than Mr. Biden to lead today's gun control effort.
The president nominated David Chipman, a former special agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, to lead the agency.
The president touted the $2 trillion American Jobs Plan and defended raising the corporate tax rate to pay for it.
Mr. Biden also touted that as of Monday, 150 million vaccinations had been administered since he took office.
The determination could be key for Democrats with a 50-50 Senate.
A flareup of violence and a bolstered Russian military presence near the border are stoking fears that a long simmering war could reignite.
The Senate parliamentarian could rule as early as Friday on whether to allow for another budget reconciliation bill this year.
President Biden announced that five cabinet secretaries would represent him in efforts to get the plan through Congress.
Haaland spoke about what it means for Native Americans to have a seat at the table as she leads the U.S. Department of the Interior.
U.S. Department of Agriculture said it is abandoning efforts to tighten work requirements for food stamps.
The White House memo cites polling showing that parts of the massive plan are broadly popular with Americans.
The Department of Health and Human Services is rolling out a campaign called "We Can Do This" featuring television and social media ads.
Press secretary Jen Psaki said the president called Floyd's family to "check in" and "share that the family was in his prayers."
Sullivan's return to Washington comes after President Biden announced sweeping sanctions against Russia for election interference and the SolarWinds hack.
The last iteration of the joint resolution was a climate protection wish list for progressives and became a prime point of attack for conservatives.
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
Americans weigh in on climate change objectives and how achievable they seem.
The congresswoman encouraged protesters in Minnesota to "get more confrontational."
Mondale died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.
Zane Michael Floyd says it would be more humane. His lawyers say it's not a delaying tactic. He shot four people to death in 1999.
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduces legislation that would put billions into restoring and maintaining forests, watersheds and rangelands in the West.
Moscow unilaterally declares parts of the Black Sea, and the airspace above it, no-go zones as EU says Putin has put 100,000 troops in Crimea and along Ukraine's border.
Firefighters were battling "extreme circumstances" for a 3rd day to put out the blaze on the slopes of the iconic South African mountain.
Death of President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the African nation for more than 3 decades, came just hours after he was granted a new 6-year term.
UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
Scientists say COVID rebound fueling 2nd sharpest spike in carbon emissions ever, as some of the most advanced nations have serious old-school fuel addictions.
Press secretary Jen Psaki said the president called Floyd's family to "check in" and "share that the family was in his prayers."
When his mother called police, worried about his behavior after purchasing a gun, Hole told them he didn't want anyone to see what was on his computer.
The Forest Green Rovers' uniforms are made out of bamboo. Next year's uniforms will be made out of used coffee grounds.
Opponents call the bill racist, saying that it seeks to fix a problem that doesn't actually exist in Florida.
The 420-pound bear was later shot and killed when it charged wildlife workers investigating the attack.
Press secretary Jen Psaki said the president called Floyd's family to "check in" and "share that the family was in his prayers."
Sullivan's return to Washington comes after President Biden announced sweeping sanctions against Russia for election interference and the SolarWinds hack.
The last iteration of the joint resolution was a climate protection wish list for progressives and became a prime point of attack for conservatives.
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
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"Our show was Rodney King, L.A. riots, rebellion — our show now, we literally had the insurrection of January 6 and we have this Derek Chauvin trial happening," Kevin Powell said Monday on CBSN.
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Gaming service popular with kids and teens has struggled to keep sexually explicit material off its platform.
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Union that led failed campaign to organize Amazon warehouse workers claims company used "blatantly illegal conduct."
Just a third of people say they'll consider one. Most would still consider a traditional gasoline-powered car.
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
Scientists say COVID rebound fueling 2nd sharpest spike in carbon emissions ever, as some of the most advanced nations have serious old-school fuel addictions.
Americans weigh in on climate change objectives and how achievable they seem.
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduces legislation that would put billions into restoring and maintaining forests, watersheds and rangelands in the West.
Discovery in Utah of third mass grave site of the ferocious creatures may lend credence to the theory, but not all researchers agree.
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
Consumer Product Safety Commission cites a fatality and 38 other cases of kids and a pet injured by exercise equipment.
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Americans are buying homes in cities like Austin, Texas and Boise, Idaho as they seek more space amid still-low interest rates.
Situation highlights pitfalls of fundraising through online services like Facebook rather than an IRS-approved charity.
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Gaming service popular with kids and teens has struggled to keep sexually explicit material off its platform.
Opponents call the bill racist, saying that it seeks to fix a problem that doesn't actually exist in Florida.
The order would have forced Brandon Scott Hole to appear before a judge to determine if he should be allowed to possess firearms.
Minneapolis and other cities across the country are increasing security as the jury deliberates.
Zane Michael Floyd says it would be more humane. His lawyers say it's not a delaying tactic. He shot four people to death in 1999.
Closing arguments were held Monday in the trial of the ex-cop charged in the death of George Floyd.
Amazon's Kuiper system of internet relay satellites will compete with OneWeb and SpaceX's Starlink program.
Ingenuity became the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
A recent scientific experiment could impact our understanding about the laws of physics. It found evidence from the behavior of an atomic particle that points to undiscovered forces in the universe that may have played a critical part in its creation and expansion. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of the new book "Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going," joins CBSN AM to talk about the discovery.
One of the most out-of-this-world travel destinations is 250 miles above the Earth, where scientific studies include the effects of long-term exposure to weightlessness, and the feasibility of extended travel into deep space.
Astronaut Kate Rubins arrived in a parachute landing southeast of the town Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
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Prince Philip, who died at age 99, was the patriarch of the British royal family.
Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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