Texas threatens nonprofit group over Syrian refugees
The International Rescue Committee has plans to defy Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is threatening to sue the group, despite White House warnings
The International Rescue Committee has plans to defy Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is threatening to sue the group, despite White House warnings
A round-up of the news made on the November 29th edition of Face the Nation, including interviews with Republican candidate Jeb Bush where he slammed Republican front-runner Donald Trump and called him "uninformed," fellow Republican candidate Dr. Ben Carson on Syrian refugees and Planned Parenthood attacks and Senators Lindsey Graham and John McCain on ISIS.
Lord George Weidenfeld, who fled Austria at age 19, plans to evacuate and resettle as many as 2,000 Syrian and Iraqi Christians who are being forced to convert to Islam
Peggy Noonan of the Wall Street Journal, David Ignatius of the Washington Post, Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, and Michael Gerson of the Washington Post break down prospects for a newfound sense of urgency in defeating terrorism abroad after the attacks on Paris. As time marches on, experts worry about the next generation of Middle Eastern refugees “marinating in the outrage of their parents.”
GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson believes bringing Syrian refugees to the United States will not solve the growing crisis. The neurosurgeon says the entire international community could easily fund the $3 billion necessary to aid refugees fleeing war-torn Syria.
Carson's mastery of foreign policy has been questioned, more so after the terrorist attacks in Paris earlier this month
Following the Paris attacks, two dozen governors, mostly Republicans, have vowed to block efforts to resettle Syrian refugees in their states
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had previously wanted to resettle 25,000 refugees in the country by the end of December
New pilgrims in the U.S. adjusting to a new life in U.S., despite a backlash against Syrian migrants
Governors all over the country are refusing to accept Syrian refugees following the Paris attacks. Adriana Diaz spoke with recently settled refugees in Kentucky who are trying to adjust to a new life amid the backlash.
Tensions are at a level reminiscent of the Cold War after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet, killing at least one of the two pilots; governors all over the country are refusing to accept Syrian refugees following the Paris attacks
After treating migrants, Hasan said, "It is so sad to hear the rhetoric that I'm hearing now in the media and amongst Americans"
Gov. Mike Pence violated the Constitution by singling out one country's refugees, activists say in federal lawsuit
CBS News surveyed Americans on their views on terrorism, ISIS and the Syrian refugees
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is doubling down on his stance against accepting Syrian refugees after the Paris terror attacks, but the state has already taken in nearly 200 Syrian refugees this year. Manuel Bojorquez met one of those families who are trying to adjust to a new life in the U.S.
CBS News surveyed Americans on their views on terrorism, ISIS and the Syrian refugees
Texas recently ordered volunteer organizations that help resettle refugees from Syria to "discontinue those plans immediately"
DHS says a family and two other men from Syria identified themselves to border agents in Laredo, Texas, similar to another recent incident
Republican Presidential Candidate Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, talks with “Face the Nation” about the Syrian refugee amendment he introduced, the efforts against ISIS, and surveillance in the wake of growing terror threats.
Former National Security Advisor Thomas Donilon talks about the Syrian refugee crisis, and ISIS’ ability to infiltrate into the country as refugees.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Birmingham, Alabama, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called for increased scrutiny over mosques, along with a database tracking Syrian refugees that enter the country
Rep. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, called for the president to sign a new national defense bill and for the administration to step up its fight against ISIS in the weekly Republican address.
In the weekly White House address, Vice President Joe Biden says that the extremist group ISIS wants to "manufacture a clash between civilizations" and would like the U.S. to "turn our backs on Muslims victimized by terrorism."
The terror attacks have made security a top issue in the race for the White House. And with one of the Paris attackers believed to have entered France as a supposed refugee, candidates are raising concerns about President Obama's plan to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees into the United States. CBS News’ Julianna Goldman reports.
GOP candidate says U.S. should have a "database" of every person entering the country, suggests mosques should have increased scrutiny
If you live in France or are traveling there for vacation, you can now send your friends overseas an authentic French fragrance in the mail.
Despite suffering broken bones and lacerations during the attack, the man was able to defend himself with his gun and the bear ran off.
Pope Francis tells Norah O'Donnell about the role of communication media and its lasting impact on young people in a historic interview airing on CBS.
A door to a French Revolution-era watchtower in England is engraved with more than 50 drawings, including gruesome depictions of people being hanged.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, but his death is unlikely to spark any political crisis. Here's what happens next.
The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, defense minister and 3 top Hamas leaders.
If extradited to the U.S., Julian Assange faces a potential 175 years in prison for publishing classified information about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
"The families of the bereaved fishermen have been informed that the search has been called off," an official said.
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
People planning a road trip or catching a flight for the 2024 Memorial Day weekend may be joined by almost 44 million other travelers.
The Delta County clerk who administered the election said there were no voting irregularities in the election, in which 4,550 voted.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
In the 1980s, Ivan Boesky helped prosecutors expose a massive insider trading scandal and bust "junk bond king" Michael Milken.
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.
In the 1980s, Ivan Boesky helped prosecutors expose a massive insider trading scandal and bust "junk bond king" Michael Milken.
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
New York prosecutors allege that bankrupt crypto lender Genesis hid more than $1 billion in losses.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
The Delta County clerk who administered the election said there were no voting irregularities in the election, in which 4,550 voted.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
While it may seem like everyone is taking Ozempic, not everyone can afford to. The high price of popular diabetes drugs prevents many people from getting them.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
If you live in France or are traveling there for vacation, you can now send your friends overseas an authentic French fragrance in the mail.
Despite suffering broken bones and lacerations during the attack, the man was able to defend himself with his gun and the bear ran off.
Pope Francis tells Norah O'Donnell about the role of communication media and its lasting impact on young people in a historic interview airing on CBS.
A door to a French Revolution-era watchtower in England is engraved with more than 50 drawings, including gruesome depictions of people being hanged.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, but his death is unlikely to spark any political crisis. Here's what happens next.
"CBS Mornings" celebrates Tony Dokoupil as he marks five years as an anchor on the show.
"CBS Mornings"celebrates the 5-year anniversary of Vlad Duthiers hosting "What to Watch" by taking a look back at some favorite moments.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is apologizing after a disturbing video surfaced over the weekend. The video appears to show the hip-hop mogul assaulting his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016. Warning: This video contains content that is graphic and disturbing.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Monopoly is the top-selling modern board game of all time, available today in 114 countries and 47 languages, and a myriad of variations. Hasbro's senior VP of board games Brian Baker explains to correspondent Susan Spencer the most important design element to a game's success.
Pope Francis tells Norah O'Donnell about the role of communication media and its lasting impact on young people in a historic interview airing on CBS.
The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car. And yes, you can drive it on the street, for the cool price of $3 million. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes inside the design of a machine that shuns the mundane.
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.
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.
Camrah Trotter, was killed as she called 911 after her boyfriend, 23-year-old Dominique Ray, was fatally shot.
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more on Dwight's legacy.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket lifted off Sunday, carrying the oldest man ever to go into space. Ed Dwight, 90, trained to become NASA's first Black astronaut candidate 60 years ago, but he didn't get to fly then.
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
More than 200,000 residents in the Houston area remain without power as severe weather threats persist. Claire Hao, an energy reporter at the Houston Chronicle, joins CBS News with more on the impact of an expected heat wave.
Michael Cohen's cross-examination in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal trial has concluded. Now the defense has the chance to call its own witnesses to the stand. CBS News' Errol Barnett has the latest.
Canada is battling several wildfires that are prompting air quality concerns in the U.S. Dr. Alice Chen, a primary care physician, joins CBS News with more details on the health risks that come with raging wildfires.
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more on Dwight's legacy.
Iranian regime supporters are mourning the death of President Ebrahim Raisi after a deadly helicopter crash that is shaking up Iran's leadership. Dr. Eric Lob, an associate professor at Florida International University, joins CBS News with more on the political implications.