DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
Immigration
Court says detained migrant children must get soap
Federal judges dismissed the government's argument that providing "safe and sanitary" conditions for detained children doesn't require soap or toothpaste
Truck tries to drive into group of anti-ICE protesters
Harrowing video shows a pickup truck drive straight towards a group of protesters sitting on the ground
Advocates say "Remain in Mexico" turns migrants into "marketable commodity"
The U.S. is keeping most asylum seekers on the other side of the border in Mexico — where advocates say they can't help them
ICE raids in Mississippi leave family shaken
One mother was left to take care of nine kids alone after her sister-in-law and husband were swept up in immigration raids
Trump's top immigration official reworks Statue of Liberty poem
"Give me your tired and your poor who can stand on their own two feet and who will not become a public charge," said Ken Cuccinelli
California counties sue to block Trump immigration rule
The rule would make it easier for the government to reject green cards and temporary visas for legal immigrants who use public benefits
Asylum seekers forced to wait in Mexico face danger and desperation
Her husband was murdered in Honduras, and her 4-year-old son was almost kidnapped in Mexico. The U.S. still forced her to wait in one of Mexico's most dangerous cities
New White House rule cracks down on legal immigrant welfare
The rule affects most aspects of life for immigrants — from medical care and English language proficiency, to food stamps and other welfare programs
Ken Cuccinelli briefs reporters on immigration rule changes
Acting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director Ken Cuccinelli told reporters immigrants need to be able to stand on their "own two feet"
The desperate pleas of asylum seekers who "Remain in Mexico"
The U.S. government has forced thousands of asylum-seeking families to wait in dangerous Mexican cities for their court dates. During their hearings in the U.S., most of their pleas are futile
Border crossings dips below 100K for first time in months
The number of migrants crossing the southern border has dropped below 100,000 for the first time in five months
Hundreds of workers released after massive Mississippi raids
Nearly 700 undocumented workers were rounded up at work places in Mississippi on Wednesday. Some have been released — but communities are still reeling from the massive operation
ICE rounds up hundreds in immigration sweeps in Mississippi
In a series of workplace raids in southern Mississippi, authorities apprehended approximately 680 undocumented workers
For many, it's clear why El Paso was targeted in the shooting
El Paso has fed and sheltered tens of thousands of migrant families this year alone, and advocates say the massacre was an attack on the border city's compassion and diversity
32-year-old man who recently crossed border dies at facility
A Salvadoran consulate official said the man was traveling with his 11-year-old daughter, who is alive and at a New Mexico shelter
Doctors call for investigation after 3 migrant children die of flu
The doctors say migrant detention centers "may not be following best practices with respect to screening, treatment, isolation, and prevention of influenza"
Biden comes under fire for Obama-era deportations at Detroit debate
"It looks like one of us has learned the lessons of the past and one of us hasn't," Julián Castro, who also served in the Obama administration, told former Vice President Joe Biden
900 migrant kids separated from parents despite court order, ACLU says
According to the ACLU, the Trump administration has accused mothers who were victims of gang violence of being gang members themselves
Castro: Migrants may "end up dead" because of asylum deal
"You're going to now ensure that more of those people who are desperate, who are fleeing desperate circumstances, end up dead," Castro said
Democratic senators decry Trump's asylum deal with Guatemala
"Our country cannot continue to impose the cost of what's happening on other countries, mainly Mexico and now apparently, we're trying to do it to Guatemala," Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii told CBS News
U.S. citizen says detention was so bad he almost self-deported
Francisco Erwin Galicia said he didn't shower for 23 days and was not provided with enough food while detained
Dramatic photo captures migrant mom pleading with border guard
"The woman begged and pleaded with the National Guard to let them cross," photographer says
Lawmakers: Migrant kids "falling through the bureaucratic cracks"
"We cannot accept this," tweeted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about a CBS News report that "well over 4,000" migrant children can be detained indefinitely
Judge blocks Trump's near-total asylum ban
The judge in San Francisco who blocked the rule said it could result in the U.S. government delivering asylum seekers into "the hands of their persecutors"
U.S.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks silence after fiery plane crash
The ex-NASCAR driver praised the "quick response of my pilots, local law enforcement, emergency personnel and hospital staff"
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fired the officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man
Man who allegedly threatened 100 victim mass shooting arrested
Tristan Wix texted about his desire to set world record for "longest confirmed kill ever" and slay at least 100 people, authorities said
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
Maddy Freking wows fans at 2019 Little League World Series
Freking is only the 19th girl to play in the Little League World Series
Elizabeth Warren publicly apologizes for DNA test
The 2020 Democratic candidate came under fire after seeking a DNA test to back up her claims of having Native American heritage
Proud Boys members convicted for NYC brawl with Antifa
A jury deliberated for less than two days before convicting two members of the far-right group
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
CEOs say running a company isn't only about the stock price
In a shift, leading chief executives say companies also must invest in workers and protect the environment
Ohio boy donates $15,000 earned at county fair to St. Jude
Diesel Pippert earned thousands selling livestock — and wise beyond his years, he gave it to kids who need it more
Texas school district sued for coloring in student's haircut
"J.T. felt extremely degraded and suffered at least great embarrassment, shame, anxiety and depression," the complaint reads
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
World
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Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia, Italy
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
U.S.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks silence after fiery plane crash
The ex-NASCAR driver praised the "quick response of my pilots, local law enforcement, emergency personnel and hospital staff"
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fired the officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man
Man who allegedly threatened 100 victim mass shooting arrested
Tristan Wix texted about his desire to set world record for "longest confirmed kill ever" and slay at least 100 people, authorities said
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Politics
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Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Elizabeth Warren publicly apologizes for DNA test
The 2020 Democratic candidate came under fire after seeking a DNA test to back up her claims of having Native American heritage
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Entertainment
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Elton John blasts press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan
He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
"The Rock" and Lauren Hashian tie the knot
Johnson's former brother-in-law snapped photos of the happy couple during the seaside wedding
George R.R. Martin: "Game Of Thrones" TV show ending is "freeing"
"I don't think it was very good for me because the very thing that should have speeded me up actually slowed me down," Martin said
Technology
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Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Overstock shares sink after CEO comments about "Deep State"
Investors are fleeing retailer Overstock after its CEO issued a bizarre statement about the "deep state" and "men in black"
U.S. lawmaker joins international Facebook investigation
Rep. David Cicilline joins the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and "Fake News," as lawmakers from a dozen countries seek answers on election influencing
Science
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500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Health
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Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
Thousands of veterans fear "burn pits" have exposed them to lethal disease
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
MoneyWatch
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Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
34% of economists expect a recession in 2021
The good news for Americans? Fewer forecasters think a serious downturn is likely to hit next year
CEOs say running a company isn't only about the stock price
In a shift, leading chief executives say companies also must invest in workers and protect the environment
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Crime
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Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia, Italy
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fired the officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man
Man who allegedly threatened 100 victim mass shooting arrested
Tristan Wix texted about his desire to set world record for "longest confirmed kill ever" and slay at least 100 people, authorities said
Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
Space
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Space
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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Warren apologizes for ancestry controversy
At a Native American forum in Iowa Monday, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren apologized for controversy caused by her previous claims of Native American heritage. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Zak Hudak reports.
Trump 2020 press secretary talks economics
Donald Trump is dismissing what could be warnings of a possible looming recession. Kayleigh McEnany, the national press secretary for the Trump 2020 campaign, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss their economic strategy.
Planned Parenthood rejects "gag order"
Planned Parenthood announced it's giving up its federal funding from Title X, a program dedicated to providing birth control to low-income women. The decision was made after the Trump administration issued a new rule that would prohibit clinics from referring women for abortions. Jan Crawford and Kate Smith join CBSN with more on how this could impact the organization.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Warren apologizes at Native American forum
Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren apologized Monday for her past claims of Native American heritage. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe was at the forum in Sioux City, Iowa. He spoke with CBSN's Elaine Quijano about what he heard.
