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Central Americans are migrating to the U.S. in record numbers, but it’s part of a vicious cycle decades in the making. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi travels to El Salvador to meet a single father, deported from the U.S. in 2009, and his young son, caught in a revolving door of deportation and remigration, to explore an intractable problem with no clear end in sight.
Tropical Storm Cristobal is growing stronger as it churns towards the Gulf Coast, already causing massive mudslides in Mexico and Central America. Louisiana's governor has declared a state of emergency as the system threatens to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday. Jeff Berardelli explains the forecast.
The Biden administration says it has reunited 24 separated migrant families over the past week, bringing the total number of reunifications to 37. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest happening at the border.
Vice President Harris addressed the crisis at the U.S. southern border while in Guatemala on Monday as part of her first foreign trip. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on Vice President Harris' trip to Central America, her first overseas trip since taking office.
As part of negotiations from a lawsuit filed by the ACLU, the Biden administration has agreed to allow up to 250 asylum-seekers who meet certain criteria into the country per day. Meanwhile, ProPublica reports the administration is fighting misinformation that's driving more people to the U.S.-Mexico border. Lomi Kriel, a reporter for the ProPublica-Texas Tribune Investigative Initiative, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what she learned from her investigation.
As the U.S. grapples with thousands of unaccompanied migrant children at the border, CBS News is learning more about the stories of those making the dangerous journey. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN with more on one young migrant's story as he fled his home country to escape gang violence and sought asylum in the United States.
The White House will mark Earth Day this week by hosting international leaders for a virtual climate summit. But three countries that experts say are fueling the immigration crisis at the southern border aren't on the list. CBS News climate and energy reporter Cara Korte joins "CBSN AM" with more.
The Biden administration will continue using a Trump-era immigration policy to expel migrants from the U.S. Title 42 allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection to deny migrants entry into the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
The number of Americans infected with the Zika virus is growing. At least 31 cases are now reported in 11 states and Washington D.C. Scientists say the virus is spreading at an explosive rate in Central and South America. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
The Obama administration is moving ahead with a new crackdown on illegal immigration. CBS News has confirmed the Department of Homeland Security is planning to round up and deport hundreds of families who crossed the border since last year. Many were fleeing violence in Central America. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington with new information on the raids.
A three-month operation off the coast of Central and South America resulted in the seizure of 25 tons of cocaine, which is worth more than three-quarters of a billion dollars. Carter Evans reports.
Over 172,000 migrants crossed the U.S. border in March, 71% more than in February. 60 Minutes correspondent Enrique Acevedo spoke with Central American families staying at a hotel in Mexico waiting to cross into the U.S. He joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Manuel Bojorquez traveled to Central America to speak with Guatemalans about why they are risking their lives to travel to the U.S. border.
Many undocumented migrant children who fail to reach the U.S. are sent home to Central America. Manuel Bojorquez recently traveled to El Salvador to find what is waiting for them when they arrive home.
Federal officials are regrouping after the town of Lawrenceville, Virginia, balked at a plan to house up to 500 unaccompanied children from Central and South America. Tens of thousands of them are streaming across the southern border of the United States. Anna Werner reports.
The White House is blaming a campaign of deliberate misinformation on the part of Central American smugglers for the recent rush of illegal immigrants to American borders. Intelligence sources say that people are being told that "if you make it to the U.S., you can stay." U.S. officials hope that increasing the number of immigration judges will speed up processing issues. Anna Werner reports.
As Vice President Joe Biden attempted to dispel rumors of amnesty in the U.S. for illegal immigrants, a flood of women and children - mostly from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala - continued to trek north. Fleeing from violence, in search of a better future, and hearing rumors of amnesty, they have set their sights on the American border. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Coffee lovers are bracing for a jump in prices as the worst fungus outbreak ever recorded is devastating crops on Central American coffee farms. Elaine Quijano reports.
CBSN Originals presents a documentary special about the cottage industry that's built up across Central America to get migrants to the U.S. border.
We are following the latest efforts to rescue trapped gold miners in China; Uganda's presidential election results; a migrant caravan heading towards the U.S. from Central America; and COVID-19 news out of Brazil. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with the roundup.
As its devastation emerged, forecasters said the dissipated storm, once a fierce hurricane, could still bring "life-threatening" conditions
Hurricane Iota unleashed catastrophic winds and flooding on Nicaragua, just two weeks after Hurricane Eta devastated the same area.
Hurricane Iota came ashore just 15 miles south of where Hurricane Eta made landfall November 3, also as a Category 4 storm.
A fast-strengthening Hurricane Iota intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it swept over the western Caribbean. The storm was approaching the same part of Central America battered by Hurricane Eta just over a week ago. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest.
Two people who survived a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Eleven exclusive 2026 Golden Globes categories will be revealed Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET, only on "CBS Mornings."
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
The man suspected of placing pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, had his first court appearance on Friday after he was arrested Thursday following a five-year manhunt. A judge ordered the suspect to remain in jail pending future hearings.
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Officials in Louisiana say one of two inmates accused of violent crimes was recaptured after an audacious escape.
A judge ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in 2021 remain behind bars. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A panel of vaccine advisors approved by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to drop the Hepatitis B shot from newborn vaccine schedules on Friday. President Trump applauded the move on social media, but many medical experts and organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, oppose the change.
The man suspected of placing pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, had his first court appearance on Friday after he was arrested Thursday following a five-year manhunt. A judge ordered the suspect to remain in jail pending future hearings.
President Trump, along with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in the FIFA Men's World Cup draw on Friday in Washington, D.C. The world soccer organization also awarded Mr. Trump with its inaugural peace prize.
Millions of Americans are dealing with record-low temperatures this weekend, and more than 12,000 residents in the Pacific Northwest are without power after high winds.
President Trump and other world leaders participated in the FIFA Men's World Cup draw on Friday. Meanwhile, Catherine, Princess of Wales, hosted her annual Christmas concert. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.