Dozens of people missing after packed migrant boat sinks
"According to the statements of 29 rescued people, there were 80 people on the boat, so up to 50 people are missing," according to the Greek Coast Guard.
Immigration
6,500 Afghan evacuees stuck in limbo awaiting U.S. resettlement
Afghans hoping to come to the U.S. have spent months or close to a year in the United Arab Emirates. But U.S. officials say that not everyone will qualify.
Biden suspends Remain-in-Mexico border policy following court order
The Supreme Court in June cleared the way for officials to once again terminate the Remain-in-Mexico policy, which President Biden and advocates have called inhumane.
U.S. admits 100,000 Ukrainians, fulfilling Biden pledge
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. on visas, under a private sponsorship program and even through the U.S.-Mexico border.
GOP states' lawsuits derail Biden's immigration agenda
Trump-appointed federal judges have blocked several of the Biden administration's changes to immigration policy.
Supreme Court prevents Biden from reinstating ICE arrest policy
The high court rejected a request by the administration to pause a ruling by a federal judge in Texas that forced the administration to stop enforcing the arrest guidelines.
2 men indicted over deaths of 53 migrants found in back of trailer
Conviction on certain counts could result in life sentences, but the Attorney General's Office could authorize prosecutors to seek death penalties.
Ukrainian teen goes through monthslong ordeal to make it to U.S.
Originally refused a visa, a teenager from Odesa gained entry to the U.S. through the southern border, where he was detained in a shelter: "It was, like, in a jail … but for kids."
U.S.-Mexico border arrests set a record for June, despite drop
U.S. Border Patrol reported processing migrants 191,898 times along the southern border in June, a 14% drop from May.
ICE issues policy to protect parental rights of immigrant detainees
The policy creates a mechanism for certain deported parents to return to the U.S. to attend child custody hearings.
Bodies of migrants who died in Texas tractor-trailer arrive in Mexico
Similar scenes of solemn preparation played out across Mexico as the bodies of 16 of those lost in the tragedy were brought to Mexico.
Probe finds U.S. border agents used "unnecessary" force against migrants
Investigators found Haitian migrants were seeking to deliver food and supplies to their families and not threatening U.S border agents.
Texas officials authorized to arrest migrants, return them to the border
The move could face legal challenges, since immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility under U.S. law.
Biden administration urges appeals court to uphold DACA program
Republican-led states are asking a federal appellate court to declare the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
U.S. expands eligibility for Afghans, others seeking entry on humanitarian grounds
The U.S. has received tens of thousands of humanitarian parole applications from Afghans seeking refuge from the Taliban.
California to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants
The new program, which will take until 2024 to fully implement, will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face the death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
Migrants' deaths a "crime against humanity," San Antonio police chief says
Fifty-one perished in a tractor-trailer in sweltering heat in what's believed to be the deadliest smuggling episode on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Death toll rises to 53 after bodies of migrants found in Texas tractor-trailer
More than a dozen others were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries.
Biden's nominee to lead ICE pulls nomination
ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director for over five years, since the end of the Obama administration.
Biden administration halts limits on ICE arrests following court ruling
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
Over 90% of Afghans seeking to enter U.S. on humanitarian grounds rejected
The U.S. last year resettled tens of thousands of Afghans following the Taliban takeover. But it left behind many at-risk Afghans, including family members of U.S. military translators.
U.S. Border Patrol migrant apprehensions reached record levels in May
May's tally of migrant arrests surpassed the previous monthly record U.S. Border Patrol set in March 2000, when the agency recorded 220,000 apprehensions.
10 years later, DACA program for "Dreamers" remains in legal peril
A federal court later this year could shut down the DACA program, which provides deportation relief to unauthorized immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.
World
Lin-Manuel Miranda and "Hamilton" launch abortion access fundraiser
"We can stand up for every person's right to make decisions about their own body and their own lives," say the people behind the global musical hit.
Polio vaccine to be offered to London kids after more virus found
Britain's Health Security Agency said it had detected polio viruses derived from the oral polio vaccine in sewage water from eight boroughs of London.
Russian journalist who's protested Ukraine war faces criminal charge
Former state TV producer Marina Ovsyannikova's home was raided and she's facing a criminal case under a law forbidding "false information" on Russia's military.
Dozens of people missing after packed migrant boat sinks
"According to the statements of 29 rescued people, there were 80 people on the boat, so up to 50 people are missing," according to the Greek Coast Guard.
Star jockey dies after falling from his horse during a race
Yanagida, who was nicknamed "Tiger" in the racing industry, reportedly rode 162 winners in New Zealand
Study finds spiders likely sleep and dream a lot like people
Researchers in Germany monitored jumping spiders as they snoozed, and saw characteristic traits of REM sleep never observed before in invertebrates.
Beluga whale lifted from French river dies during rescue attempt
While the sea mammal was successfully lifted out of the river, experts knew he was in poor condition to make the rest of the trip back to sea.
Federal judge denies LIV golfers bid for PGA Tour postseason
A federal judge in California has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour's postseason.
Italy says "arrivederci" to Domino's Pizza
Restaurant chain hoped to export American-style slices to pizza's culinary birthplace, but Italians weren't buying it.
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2 soldiers dead, 3 injured in "weather-related" incident in Georgia
This is the second deadly incident involving soldiers stationed in Georgia in the past month
Watch Live: Biden to sign burn pit legislation into law
The bill is the largest expansion of health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxins in more than 30 years.
Civilians hit with "exorbitant" medical bills at military facilities
Only 32 civilian medical debt cases out of 27,000 reviewed between a five-year period were reduced, according to a GAO report.
Woman rescued moments before car swallowed by sinkhole
Within moments of the woman being rescued, only the tail end of the car could be seen above the water on the road.
Inflation slowed in July, showing Fed's rate hikes are working
Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.
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Civilians hit with "exorbitant" medical bills at military facilities
Only 32 civilian medical debt cases out of 27,000 reviewed between a five-year period were reduced, according to a GAO report.
Inflation slowed in July, showing Fed's rate hikes are working
Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.
Elon Musk sells $7 billion in Tesla shares amid Twitter fight
Court likely to force Tesla CEO to complete his $44 billion purchase of social media company, Wall Street analyst says.
Federal judge denies LIV golfers bid for PGA Tour postseason
A federal judge in California has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour's postseason.
Italy says "arrivederci" to Domino's Pizza
Restaurant chain hoped to export American-style slices to pizza's culinary birthplace, but Italians weren't buying it.
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Watch Live: Biden to sign burn pit legislation into law
The bill is the largest expansion of health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxins in more than 30 years.
Trump says he took the Fifth in questioning in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Hal Brands on potential of future conflict with China
Host Michael Morell talks with Johns Hopkins China scholar Hal Brands about China and the risk of conflict between the U.S. and China in the coming years.
Nebraska woman charged with helping teen daughter have abortion
Investigators uncovered Facebook messages in which the two discussed using medication to induce an abortion and plans to burn the fetus afterward.
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Connecticut primary results
Trump and Pence have backed different candidates in the Wisconsin Republican primary for governor.
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Polio vaccine to be offered to London kids after more virus found
Britain's Health Security Agency said it had detected polio viruses derived from the oral polio vaccine in sewage water from eight boroughs of London.
Impact of intermittent fasting on weight loss
A new study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine found eating only between the hours of 7am and 3pm could help people lose weight and treat hypertension. Good Housekeeping's deputy nutrition director and registered dietician Stefani Sassos joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the study's findings and limitations.
Trial for rectal cancer offers hope
A small immunotherapy trial for a certain type of rectal cancer reports a 100% success rate. Dr. Jon LaPook explains how it's designed to work, and how it could be used as a model to treat other cancers.
Military medical centers sending huge bills
Only on "CBS Mornings," members of Congress are calling on the Department of Defense to do more to help civilians who have gotten huge medical bills for emergency treatment at U.S. military facilities. A non-partisan government report says even though many of those bills could be waived or reduced, the DOD almost never does. Anna Werner reports.
U.S. moves to stretch out monkeypox vaccine supply
The Food and Drug Administration has greenlit the Biden administration's plan to stretch out its limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by allowing shots that use only one-fifth of the usual dose.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda and "Hamilton" launch abortion access fundraiser
"We can stand up for every person's right to make decisions about their own body and their own lives," say the people behind the global musical hit.
Polio vaccine to be offered to London kids after more virus found
Britain's Health Security Agency said it had detected polio viruses derived from the oral polio vaccine in sewage water from eight boroughs of London.
Russian journalist who's protested Ukraine war faces criminal charge
Former state TV producer Marina Ovsyannikova's home was raided and she's facing a criminal case under a law forbidding "false information" on Russia's military.
Dozens of people missing after packed migrant boat sinks
"According to the statements of 29 rescued people, there were 80 people on the boat, so up to 50 people are missing," according to the Greek Coast Guard.
Star jockey dies after falling from his horse during a race
Yanagida, who was nicknamed "Tiger" in the racing industry, reportedly rode 162 winners in New Zealand
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Lamont Dozier, Motown legend, dies at 81
Motown hitmaker Lamont Dozier has died. The Detroit native was part of the legendary songwriting team behind dozens of classics, including "You Can't Hurry Love," "Stop in the Name of Love," "Reach Out, I'll Be There," and more.
Marshawn Lynch arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas
"Through the course of the investigation, officers determined that Lynch was impaired and conducted an arrest," Las Vegas police said.
What is vasculitis? Ashton Kutcher says he battled rare disease
"I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium," Kutcher said.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
Stars and friends pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John
"Hopelessly Devoted to YOU, Olivia Newton John": Stars share their memories with the singer and actress, who died at age 73 after a long battle with cancer.
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Snapchat's new features will let parents see who their kids are talking to
The new in-app tool will let parents keep a closer eye on their kids – without letting them read private conversations.
Cool summer energy bills with smart home systems
NerdWallet personal finance expert Sara Rathner explains how to use smart home tech to save on energy costs.
Biden signs bill to boost U.S. chip production
President Biden has signed the bipartisan Chips and Science Act, designed to help boost manufacturing of computer chips in the U.S. and decrease reliance on overseas manufacturing of the components that power nearly all facets of modern technology. Meg Oliver reports.
Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
Bankrupt company drops plan to rehire ex-CFO at $93K a month
Investors had panned the proposal while pleading for release of frozen funds: "I'm begging you," wrote one 72-year-old woman.
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Study finds spiders likely sleep and dream a lot like people
Researchers in Germany monitored jumping spiders as they snoozed, and saw characteristic traits of REM sleep never observed before in invertebrates.
Evidence of "bone-crushing" dog found at Tennessee fossil site
The university says this is the first evidence of a dog at the site that was a densely forested habitat with plants and tree-dwelling animals.
"Terrifying" study links climate hazards to hundreds of infectious diseases
"There is no speculation here whatsoever," the study's lead author said. "These are things that have already happened."
Due to climate change, Nevada says goodbye to grass
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada, just one step being taken to address rising temperatures and shriveling reservoirs.
Experts call for more public urgency on climate change
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with climate and water experts about the steps being taken (or not) to address rising temperatures; and with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the lack of urgency he says is hampering humanity's ability to counter this existential threat to our planet.
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7 murder convictions tied to disgraced Chicago cop vacated
Reynaldo Guevara - a former member of a police department dogged by decades of scandal, cover-ups and brutality - has never been charged with a crime.
Truck driver acquitted in deaths of 7 motorcyclists in horrific 2019 crash
The bikers were members of the Jarheads Motorcycle Club, a Marine group. The driver was still being held pending court action on an ICE claim against him.
Arrest made in killings of Muslim men
Police in New Mexico have made an arrest in the killing of four Muslim men in Albuquerque. 51-year-old Muhammad Syed been charged for two of those killings and identified as the primary suspect in two others. Omar Villafranca has more on this development.
Grandpa, grandkids among 4 dead in golf cart crash: "A bad dream"
The driver of the SUV, Miguel Espinoza, has been charged with four counts of intoxication manslaughter.
DNA leads to arrest 40 years after girl abducted from bus stop, killed
A detective said he arrested Ramirez, who appeared so shocked he could say little more than, "Oh my gosh."
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How to watch the Sturgeon moon – the last supermoon of the year
The Sturgeon moon will be the last supermoon until August of 2023.
Scientist apologizes after posting image of star that was actually sausage
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
SpaceX launches Korean moon probe
South Korea's first moon mission will search for ice in permanently shadowed polar craters.
Blue Origin launches 6 passengers on sub-orbital trip to space
It was the sixth crewed flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard sub-orbital spacecraft.
Space Force early warning satellite launched into orbit
The $1.2 billion SBIRS satellite is the sixth and final member of a space-based fleet of infrared early warning stations.
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
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Deadliest states for drug overdoses
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
The disappearance of Carole Baskin's then-husband Don Lewis
An inside look at the puzzling disappearance of the Florida millionaire
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Inflation rate down from 40-year high
The Consumer Price Index rose to 8.5% in the month of July, bringing inflation down from its 40-year high. Gas prices are falling, but the cost of food and rent are still increasing. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and the former director of the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program, joined CBS News to discuss what this data means for the economy.
Trump-backed candidates dominate GOP primaries
Candidates backed by former President Trump had good outcomes in Tuesday's primary elections. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
N.Y. official urge polio vaccinations
One person has become severely ill after contracting polio in New York state, and health experts have found traces of the virus in wastewater in two counties. Denis Nash, distinguished professor of epidemiology at the City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Inflation impacting back-to-school shopping
Families getting ready to send kids back to school are facing higher prices for school supplies, clothes and other items. Axios senior reporter Kelly Tyko joins "CBS News Mornings" with advice on how to save money when back-to-school shopping.
Woman rescued before sinkhole swallows car
A woman in El Paso was rescued from her car on Tuesday moments before it was swallowed up by a sinkhole.