Migrant crossings dip in March, with U.S. officials crediting Mexico's crackdown
Border Patrol agents apprehended over 137,000 migrants who crossed the U.S. southern border unlawfully in March, down from nearly 141,000 in February.
Immigration
Judge says U.S. must relocate migrant kids from open-air sites in California
A federal judge in Los Angeles ordered U.S. border officials to quickly process and relocate migrant children from makeshift open-air sites in Southern California.
Guatemala's president says U.S. should invest more to deter migration
"Cooperation is not sending money. Cooperation can be by creating conditions in which we can invite you to invest in Guatemala and establish factories," Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo told CBS News.
Appeals court keeps hold on Texas' SB4 immigration law
Passed by the Texas legislature last year, SB4 would create state crimes for entering or reentering the state from Mexico outside an official port of entry.
U.S. Border Patrol chief calls southern border a "national security threat"
For the third consecutive year, Border Patrol is on track to record two million apprehensions at the U.S. southern border.
Border Patrol chief says tougher policies needed to deter migrants crossings
Border Patrol chief Jason Owens said the U.S. government needs to implement tougher immigration policies, including by jailing migrants, to deter unlawful crossings.
Supreme Court lets Texas immigration law take effect as legal battle continues
Texas' SB4 law, which would allow the state to detain and jail migrants, is allowed to take effect while the Biden administration challenges it in court.
Haiti turmoil hasn't yet led to spike in migrants trying to reach U.S. shores
The U.S. has not yet seen a spike in maritime migration in the Caribbean that would trigger longstanding contingency plans that include housing migrants at Guantanamo Bay, two U.S. officials say.
Alito extends order pausing new Texas immigration law for now
Justice Samuel Alito extended an order barring Texas officials from detaining and jailing migrants under a new state law as a court fight plays out.
Alito extends pause of Texas immigration law that allows state to arrest migrants
SB4 would allow Texas law enforcement at the state and local levels to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants suspected of entering the U.S. without authorization.
Judge rejects Texas lawsuit against Biden immigration policy
The dispute centered on a program that allows up to 30,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to enter the U.S. each month.
Biden urges GOP to back immigration compromise in State of the Union
President Biden used his State of the Union remarks on Thursday to forcefully call on Republican lawmakers in Congress to pass a bipartisan immigration compromise that stalled last month.
Biden administration asks Supreme Court to block Texas immigration law
The state law known as SB4 would empower Texas officials to stop, jail and prosecute migrants on state criminal charges of illegal entry or reentry.
Biden, Trump deliver dueling messages in person at southern border
Both President Biden and former President Trump are visiting the southern border Thursday as immigration becomes a defining issue in the 2024 election.
Judge blocks Texas immigration law that would criminalize migrant crossings
A federal judge in Austin on Thursday blocked Texas state officials from implementing a sweeping immigration law.
Biden and Trump plan dueling visits to U.S.-Mexico border
The dueling visits to the U.S.-Mexico border set up a showdown over immigration, a central issue of the 2024 election.
Arizona sector becomes No. 1 hotspot for migrant crossings
Undeterred by miles of border wall, violent Mexican cartels and treacherous terrain with extreme temperatures, migrants have been crossing into the Tucson sector by the hundreds, and sometimes by the thousands, each day.
Biden weighs invoking executive authority to stage border crackdown
President Biden is weighing citing a law dating back to 1952 to severely restrict access to the U.S. asylum system, three people familiar with the plans told CBS News.
Pilot of packed boat that sank in English Channel convicted of manslaughter
A man who allegedly told a small boat overloaded with migrants that he'd get them to the U.K. "or kill you all" has been convicted of manslaughter.
ICE could release thousands of migrants without more funding from Congress
ICE is considering downsizing its detention capacity and releasing thousands of migrants due to a budget shortfall, a senior agency official told CBS News.
Biden protects Palestinian immigrants in the U.S. from deportation
The move, which Democratic lawmakers in Congress had demanded last year, is expected to shield several thousand Palestinians living in the U.S. from deportation.
Denver motel owner housing and feeding migrants for free as long as she can
Yong Prince has been housing and feeding hundreds of migrants for free at her motel in Denver, but time may be running out now that she sold the property.
Migrants have used CBP One app 64 million times to request entry into U.S.
The Biden administration has sought to use an app-based appointment system to discourage migrants from crossing the southern border illegally.
Migrant crossings fall sharply in Texas, shifting to Arizona and California
The flow of migrants crossing into the U.S. illegally has largely shifted away from Texas in recent weeks, concentrating instead in Arizona and California.
Alejandro Mayorkas survives House impeachment vote as GOP lawmakers defect
Republicans targeted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
World
Russia says huge meteorite chunk discovered before being smuggled to U.K.
Russia's customs service says a 2.8-ton chunk of the Aletai meteorite was found in a shipping container, labeled as a garden ornament.
Ukraine and Russia carry out first prisoner exchange in 5 months
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff calls Ukraine and Russia's exchange of 314 prisoners "tangible progress," but acknowledges a lot of work left to end the war.
France seizes 4 tons of cocaine in Pacific, intercepts drug boat in Caribbean
France's navy seized 4.24 tons of cocaine from a ship in the south Pacific and also intercepted a boat trafficking cocaine in the Caribbean, officials said.
Dutch queen joins army as a reservist citing national security concerns
The Netherlands' Queen Maxima wants to contribute to her country's safety, the royal family says, as Europe's defense anxieties deepen.
2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers
The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.
Comedian gets 6 years in Russian prison over joke about war veteran
"I hope no one ever finds themselves in the same situation of brutal legal abuse that I did," Artemy Ostaninsaid in his final statement in court.
Poland probing whether Epstein's "satanic circle" trafficked Polish girls
Polish leader Donald Tusk says his country will pore over the files for any evidence that Epstein's network trafficked women or girls from the country.
U.K. police investigating former ambassador to U.S. over Epstein ties
The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.
Cold and doubt in Ukraine as 2nd round of talks with Russia kick off
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism.
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Bio lab found in Las Vegas is similar to California scene, officials say
Officials in Reedley, California said they had tried to warn federal authorities about the possibility of similar labs after one was found there in 2023.
Why now is a good time to start house-hunting
Housing affordability is improving as more homeowners list their properties, according to data from Zillow.
States and hometowns with the most 2026 Winter Olympic athletes
Explore which states have the highest number of athletes competing for the U.S. Olympic team at the 2026 Winter Games, and search for your own hometown.
Criminals plot to sack Super Bowl fans for a loss with these online scams
Lawmakers are warning Americans to beware the many financial scams linked to Super Bowl LX, from fake betting sites to counterfeit tickets.
Trump "deploying all resources" to get Savannah Guthrie's mom home
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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Why now is a good time to start house-hunting
Housing affordability is improving as more homeowners list their properties, according to data from Zillow.
Criminals plot to sack Super Bowl fans for a loss with these online scams
Lawmakers are warning Americans to beware the many financial scams linked to Super Bowl LX, from fake betting sites to counterfeit tickets.
Chrysler recalls more than 450,000 vehicles whose brakes could fail
Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer brakes that could fail, officials say.
Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates won't be made anymore
Minute Maid's parent company, Coca-Cola, says it's ending production of its frozen juice concentrates, including orange juice.
EEOC investigating Nike over alleged discrimination against White workers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Nike may have engaged in "a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees."
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Trump "deploying all resources" to get Savannah Guthrie's mom home
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Trump to give Medal of Honor to pilot who secretly faced off with Soviet jets
President Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to a pilot whose faceoff with Soviet fighter jets remained secret for a half-century and a soldier who died in Afghanistan while shielding somebody from a suicide bomber.
ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules
A judge says U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless they are likely to escape.
Colorado Dems demand answers on ICE "death cards," alleged fake traffic stops
Some Democratic Colorado lawmakers are demanding answers after reports that "death cards" were left in the vehicles of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and over claims that immigration agents used fake traffic stops to detain them.
With latest Minnesota fraud case looming, lead prosecutors have quit
The four prosecutors who spearheaded a $250 million Minnesota fraud case have all left the U.S. Attorney's Office in a growing wave of resignations.
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Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
Extended Interview: Mel Robbins
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
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Russia says huge meteorite chunk discovered before being smuggled to U.K.
Russia's customs service says a 2.8-ton chunk of the Aletai meteorite was found in a shipping container, labeled as a garden ornament.
Ukraine and Russia carry out first prisoner exchange in 5 months
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff calls Ukraine and Russia's exchange of 314 prisoners "tangible progress," but acknowledges a lot of work left to end the war.
France seizes 4 tons of cocaine in Pacific, intercepts drug boat in Caribbean
France's navy seized 4.24 tons of cocaine from a ship in the south Pacific and also intercepted a boat trafficking cocaine in the Caribbean, officials said.
Dutch queen joins army as a reservist citing national security concerns
The Netherlands' Queen Maxima wants to contribute to her country's safety, the royal family says, as Europe's defense anxieties deepen.
2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers
The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.
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LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
Ron Funches opens up about autism diagnosis
Actor and comedian Ron Funches talks to "CBS Mornings" about appearing on the reality show "The Traitors," how it led to his autism diagnosis and opening up to others about it.
2026 Super Bowl ads to look out for
Super Bowl advertisements are already making waves as companies seek a big win during the NFL's final football game of the season. Jeanine Poggi, the editor-in-chief at Ad Age, joins CBS News with more.
Susan Lucci on life after soap opera stardome
For decades, Susan Lucci starred in "All My Children." She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her second memoir, which dives into her life after the soap opera series, the death of her husband and the resilience she found along the way.
Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
iPhone flip to reportedly launch
Apple is reportedly getting ready to launch its first foldable phone. Plus, OpenAI announced it is retiring its older ChatGPT-4o. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Tesla, Waymo execs defend self-driving cars before Senate committee
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal layoff tracker
Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of layoffs.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Bio lab found in Las Vegas is similar to California scene, officials say
Officials in Reedley, California said they had tried to warn federal authorities about the possibility of similar labs after one was found there in 2023.
France seizes 4 tons of cocaine in Pacific, intercepts drug boat in Caribbean
France's navy seized 4.24 tons of cocaine from a ship in the south Pacific and also intercepted a boat trafficking cocaine in the Caribbean, officials said.
2 killed in police helicopter crash at active shooting scene in Arizona
A police helicopter crashed near the scene of what authorities in Flagstaff, Arizona called "an active officer-involved shooting investigation," according to police in Page, Arizona.
Nancy Guthrie's children tell possible abductor: "Please, reach out to us"
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
No suspect in Guthrie disappearance: police
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday that investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Evolution of Clintons' influence in politics
Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. This came before the committee held a vote to hold them in criminal contempt of Congress. Patrick Maney, retired history professor at Boston College and author of "Bill Clinton: New Gilded Age President," joins to discuss.
Trump addresses Minneapolis shootings
President Trump told NBC News that he learned his administration could have a "softer touch" on immigration enforcement after the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more on the interview.
Beware of counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise
Officials are warning fans to watch out for counterfeit Super Bowl LX merchandise ahead of Sunday's big game and offering tips on how to spot authentic gear.
Road to equality in the U.S.
In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson looks at equality in America. A once segregated bowling alley in a small South Carolina city became the site of peaceful protests in the 1960s until tensions erupted into what's now known as the Orangeburg massacre. Today, the site is being reclaimed and redefined.
Noem claims U.S. now has "most secure border"
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem praised the Trump administration's immigration policies, claiming that it has delivered the "most secure border" in U.S. history. Her visit comes amid heightened scrutiny on the agency in wake of two fatal Minneapolis shootings. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.