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.
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Civil rights groups file lawsuit against new Texas immigration law
The lawsuit on behalf of El Paso County comes one day after Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 4 into law
Nusrat Chowdhury confirmed as first U.S. Muslim female federal judge
Nusrat Chowdhury has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history.
TikTok users file lawsuit challenging Montana ban
Montana's Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill banning TikTok into law on Wednesday, but it's already being challenged in court.
Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids
Oklahoma is the latest state to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors.
What is Section 230, the rule that shaped the modern internet?
Legal phrase tucked into 1996 law protects companies Facebook, Twitter and Google from being sued into oblivion for libel.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Judge rules Missouri 19-year-old can't see father's execution
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on behalf of Khorry Ramey asking a federal court to allow her to attend the execution.
Doctor who gave ivermectin to inmates commended for "job well done"
The doctor has also been sued dozens of times for allegedly providing inadequate medical care to detainees, including for mistreating broken bones.
Oklahoma ACLU files lawsuit against ban on critical race theory
The lawsuit claims the bill imposes on the free speech and academic freedom of Oklahoma students and teachers.
ACLU arm publishes database tracking fatal encounters with CBP
The database by the ACLU of Texas identified fatalities going back to 2010.
Britney Spears allowed to choose own attorney
A Los Angeles judge awarded Britney Spears the right to choose her own attorney to represent her in her conservatorship case. The 39-year-old pop singer continues to fight to regain control of her personal life and $60 million estate from her father, Jamie Spears. Carolyn Reinach Wolf, an executive partner and director of mental health law for the firm of Abrams Fensterman, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss where Spears' case now stands.
Britney Spears' conservatorship back in court
Britney Spears 's conservatorship case is going back before a judge weeks after her testimony describing her situation as "abusive." The American Civil Liberties Union has filed an amicus brief in support of the singer's right to choose her own attorney. Zoe Brennan-Krohn, a staff attorney for the ACLU Disability Rights Project, joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN to discuss the issues at stake.
Judge rejects most claims over clearing of protesters from D.C. park
She tossed allegations that Trump, Barr and other federal officials violated demonstrators' civil rights when they were forced from Lafayette Square, near the White House.
U.S. to admit 250 asylum-seekers per day
The Biden administration has agreed to allow up to 7,750 vulnerable migrants stranded in Mexico to enter the U.S. each month as part of negotiations in an ongoing lawsuit brought by American Civil Liberties Union. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest with the new agreement.
U.S. commits to admitting 250 asylum-seekers per day
The Biden administration has been negotiating with the American Civil Liberties Union, which sued the government over the expulsions of migrant families.
U.S. stops flying migrant families across southern border states
The Biden administration has continued a Trump-era public health order to expel migrants and asylum-seekers, but the policy is being challenged in federal court.
ACLU lawyer on family reunification efforts
The Department of Homeland Security is working with the American Civil Liberties Union to reunify migrant families separated under the Trump administration, as the Biden administration continues to use a public health policy to justify deportations. Lee Gelernt of the ACLU spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about why he says the rule is unfair, and how's working to bring families back together.
ACLU calls on Biden administration to close dozens of ICE facilities
During the presidential campaign, President Biden pledged to discontinue for-profit immigration detention, but no announcements have been forthcoming.
Biden speech expected to focus on proposals
President Biden will deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night. Mr. Biden is expected to highlight a proposal to provide free preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds among other priorities. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta reports on what else to expect from the speech, and CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson join CBSN AM to discuss the president's first 100 days in office.
Colorado mother files lawsuit over arrest of son with autism
The boy was reportedly "aggressively handcuffed" and then left alone for two hours.
Female McDonald's employees accuse fast-food chain of abuse, harassment in workplace
Dozens of women have filed complaints alleging workplace abuse, discrimination and harassment by male co-workers at one of America's largest, most iconic fast-food restaurant chains.
New ACLU president on fight for equality
The American Civil Liberties Union has elected Deborah Archer to lead its national board. She's making history as the first Black president in the history of the organization. Archer joined CBSN to discuss how the ACLU is fighting for systemic equality.
Alabama sheriff's office slammed for "thugshot" Christmas tree decor
The Mobile NAACP strongly condemned the tree, calling it "inappropriate, shameful, disrespectful, despicable, disgusting and embarrassing."
Migrant children still separated from parents
New information on the Trump administration's impact on families trying to cross the U.S. southern border has come to light. Lawyers say they cannot find the parents of 545 children after they were separated at the border. The children are in U.S. custody, and some of them haven't seen their parents in more than three years. Mireya Villarreal reports on the effort to track them down.
Full jury seated at Trump trial on third day of selection process
Twelve people have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, filling out the panel on the third day of proceedings.
Top Cuban official says country open to more U.S. deportations
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.
Supreme Court to weigh bans targeting homeless encampments
The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
Kenya defense chief among 10 officers killed in helicopter crash
Two officers survived the plane crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 250 miles northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.
Trader Joe's pulls fresh basil in 29 states after salmonella outbreak
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Man convicted of murdering 2 Dartmouth professors in 2001 granted parole
A man who spent more than 20 years in prison for murdering two married Darthmouth College professors back in 2001 has been granted parole.
Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was suspended from college after pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.
Mother falls to her death from 140-foot Arizona cliff
A woman fell 140 feet to her death while hiking on Bear Mountain in Sedona, a scenic Arizona mountain town and popular tourist destination.
Italy is offering "digital nomad" visas. Here's how to apply.
Italy joins a long list of countries offering foreigners the opportunity to relocate, laptops in tow.
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Americans lose millions to wire transfer fraud. Could banks do more to stop it?
"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"
Wayfair set to open its first physical store. Here's where.
Online furniture and home furnishings seller says it is opening a brick-and-mortar location in May.
House speaker won't back change to rule allowing single member to call for ouster
House Rules allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker. Conservatives want to keep it that way.
As EV sales slump, Tesla shares relinquish a year's worth of gains
Tesla's stock price has tumbled 39% this year amid concerns about the electric vehicle maker's slowing growth.
Taylor Swift reveals first single from "The Tortured Poets Department"
Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
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Americans lose millions to wire transfer fraud. Could banks do more to stop it?
"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"
Wayfair set to open its first physical store. Here's where.
Online furniture and home furnishings seller says it is opening a brick-and-mortar location in May.
As EV sales slump, Tesla shares relinquish a year's worth of gains
Tesla's stock price has tumbled 39% this year amid concerns about the electric vehicle maker's slowing growth.
Italy is offering "digital nomad" visas. Here's how to apply.
Italy joins a long list of countries offering foreigners the opportunity to relocate, laptops in tow.
Latest version of House TikTok bill gets crucial support in Senate
Sen. Maria Cantwell is backing an amended bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S.
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Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was suspended from college after pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.
House speaker won't back change to rule allowing single member to call for ouster
House Rules allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker. Conservatives want to keep it that way.
Top Cuban official says country open to more U.S. deportations
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.
Over 100 arrests at Columbia University pro-Palestinian encampment
The intensity at Columbia University has been building for hours after police started making arrests and removing protesters from encampments.
Latest version of House TikTok bill gets crucial support in Senate
Sen. Maria Cantwell is backing an amended bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S.
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Trader Joe's pulls fresh basil in 29 states after salmonella outbreak
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Scotland halts prescription of puberty blocking hormones for minors
A landmark review for Britain's National Health Service found young people have been let down by "remarkably weak" evidence backing medical interventions in gender care.
Pesticides pose significant risk in 20% of fruits and veggies, report says
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
U.K. takes a big step closer to a phased-in ban on all tobacco sales
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
Is trendy "all-body" deodorant necessary? Dermatologists weigh in.
A new generation of deodorant products promise whole-body odor protection. Should you try one? Dermatologists share what to know.
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Top Cuban official says country open to more U.S. deportations
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.
Kenya military chief among 10 officers killed in helicopter crash
Two officers survived the plane crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 250 miles northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.
What to know ahead of India's 2024 elections
Elections are set to kick off in India, the world's biggest democracy, but there's concern that democratic values are being eroded.
U.N. official says Israel systematically impeding Gaza aid distribution
After Israel accused the U.N. of failing to "do its job," the head of a U.N. aid agency says it's Israel delaying the flow of food to those in need.
Over 100 arrests at Columbia University pro-Palestinian encampment
The intensity at Columbia University has been building for hours after police started making arrests and removing protesters from encampments.
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Taylor Swift reveals first single from "The Tortured Poets Department"
Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
Dickey Betts, co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Brittney Spencer celebrates Beyoncé collaboration with "Blackbird" tattoo
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Ashanti and Nelly engaged and expecting a baby
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
Chris O'Dowd talks "The Big Door Prize"
In the second season of "The Big Door Prize," Chris O'Dowd's character, Dusty, navigates new challenges as the mysterious Morpho Machine continues to transform his small town by revealing residents' potential lives.
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Latest version of House TikTok bill gets crucial support in Senate
Sen. Maria Cantwell is backing an amended bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S.
Wire fraud victims lose millions
U.S. Senators are pressing banks to take more actions to help victims of wire fraud. CBS News national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner has more on how Americans are being scammed.
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.
Report: AI beats humans at some basic tasks
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
Trump Media says it's starting a Truth Social streaming TV service
The former president's media company announced plans to air news, religious channels and other content.
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Scientists trying to protect wildlife from extinction as climate raises risk
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
Jawbone of Marine killed in 1951 found in boy's rock collection
A human jawbone containing several teeth was linked to a former U.S. Marine who died almost 75 years ago during a military exercise in California.
2 endangered ferrets cloned from animal frozen in 1980s
The recent births of Noreen and Antonia are boosting hopes of diversifying the endangered species.
Endangered Puerto Rican parrot threatened by fiercer hurricanes
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
Flights ramp back up at Dubai airport after historic rains inundate UAE
Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but the major hub expects to be fully running again soon as the UAE bails out from a deluge.
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Police solve mystery of cocaine bricks washing up on beaches
The man faces seven charges related to drug importation and dealing and 12 other charges. He faces life in prison, officials said.
Full jury seated at Trump trial on third day of selection process
Twelve people have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, filling out the panel on the third day of proceedings.
Tip leads to arrest in cold case killing of off-duty D.C. cop
Sgt. Tony Anthony Mason Jr. was shot to death while sitting in a car with a woman he had been dating, according to police.
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers say cellphone data shows he wasn't near murder scene
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
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Object that crashed through Florida home's roof was from space station
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.
NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
Final Delta 4 Heavy puts NRO spy satellite into space
It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.
Space station captures image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Solar eclipse captivates millions
Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
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.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
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?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Arizona GOP split on abortion ban repeal
Arizona House Republicans blocked an effort to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion ban for a second time on Wednesday. But some Republicans in the state Senate are now siding with Democrats. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details.
Trump meets with Poland's Duda: What to know
On Wednesday night, Poland's President Duda became the latest world leader to meet with former President Donald Trump. CBS News "Face the Nation" moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan explains what came out of the meeting.
Why the Kennedys endorsed Biden over RFK Jr.
More than a dozen members of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s family endorsed President Biden in Philadelphia on Thursday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Full jury seated in Trump "hush money" trial
The full jury and one alternate have been selected for former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Kevin Hart I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Anderson Cooper profiles Kevin Hart, the highest-grossing comedian today and a bankable movie star, who has added a new title to his resume – entertainment and business mogul. 60 Minutes, Sunday.