Former U.S. ambassador accused of spying for Cuba
Manuel Rocha, a former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, was arrested in Florida and is accused of spending decades spying for Cuba. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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Former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia accused of spying for Cuba for decades
Rocha allegedly spied on behalf of Cuba's intelligence agency, referred to the U.S. as "the enemy" and supported Cuba's clandestine intelligence-gathering mission, according to prosecutors.
Ex-U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as agent of Cuba
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Latin American leaders hold migration summit
Mexico hosted a summit on migration over the weekend with leaders of Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia and Haiti among the attendees. The countries addressed the root causes of the migrant crisis and the spike of unlawful crossings into the U.S. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more.
Russian "trafficking" ring allegedly sought Cubans to fight in Ukraine
Cuba says it has identified a human "trafficking network" aimed at sending Cuban nationals to fight for Russia in the Ukraine war.
Lawyer awaiting sentencing for killing girlfriend dies in custody
James Ray III faced 30 years to life after being convicted last month of shooting and killing Angela Bledsoe in their home in Montclair, New Jersey, in 2018.
U.S. confirms reports of Chinese spy base
The Biden administration confirmed Saturday that China has been operating a spy base in Cuba -- just one hundred miles from the shores of Florida. This comes after the Wall Street Journal reported that China tentatively agreed to pay Cuba billions of dollars to set up an electronic eavesdropping facility. Gordon Lubold, White House and national security reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss what we know about the base.
Prospect of Chinese spy base in Cuba unsettles Washington
Cuba may allow China to establish a facility on its territory capable of conducting electronic surveillance on the United States, CBS News has confirmed.
Bipartisan Senate bill targets TikTok, other foreign technology companies
The White House said it supports the legislation, the first time it has formally endorsed a plan that could lead to a ban on TikTok.
Florida flight returns to Cuba after bird strike, cabin fills with smoke
The Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing at its departure airport on Sunday. No injuries were reported.
Intel review says "very unlikely" foreign adversary behind "Havana Syndrome"
The mysterious neurological illness known as "Havana Syndrome" that has been reported by more than a thousand American officials since 2016.
U.S. releases Guantanamo prisoner once tortured at CIA sites
A onetime al Qaeda courier has been released after serving more than 16 years at the Guantanamo Bay detention center and enduring torture at clandestine overseas CIA sites.
Humanitarian crisis unfolds off Florida amid "substantial uptick" in migration
More than 4,400 migrants have made their way by boat to the U.S. since August, officials say.
Florida coping with boats full of migrants
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are seeing an increase in boats full of migrants from Cuba and Haiti attempting to reach Florida. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins "CBS News Mornings" with new details.
Florida sees surge in migrants
CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez joined law enforcement agents in the Florida Keys for a first-hand look at how they're dealing with migrants from Haiti and Cuba who are seeking to reach the U.S. by boat.
U.S. Coast Guard intercepts hundreds fleeing Cuba and Haiti by sea
Good Samaritans were among island beachgoers who helped some of the migrants ashore with small boats and jet skis, officials said.
Ana Montes, "one of the most damaging spies," released from prison
Ana Montes, the Defense Intelligence Agency's top Cuba analyst, spied for Cuba until her arrest in 2001.
Florida sees spike in migrants coming from Cuba and Haiti by boat
The recent rise in crossings by sea comes as President Biden announced a revamped migration management strategy.
Border crossings spike in Florida
Another humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Florida, where more migrants from Cuba and Haiti are arriving by boat. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Biden's new border and immigration policies
President Biden unveiled new policies that would cap the number of migrants accepted at the southern border. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Elaine Quijano to discuss the implications of the administration's plan.
Hundreds of migrants arrive in Florida Keys
Hundreds of Cuban migrants have arrived at the Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys over the last few days, prompting the park to temporarily close. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what's driving this latest influx of migrants.
UPS driver whose reaction to first paycheck went viral says he feels "grateful"
Yoel Diaz made about $12 a month as a teacher in Cuba and could barely fill his fridge. Now, he's living his "American dream."
UPS driver from Cuba seen opening first check in the U.S. says he feels "grateful"
This UPS worker shared the emotional moment he opened his first paycheck in America – and why he feels thankful to be here.
Gay couples in Cuba get married under new law
Cuba became the ninth country in Latin America to legalize gay marriage in recent years.
U.S. sees surge in migrants from Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua
Record numbers of Cubans, Venezuelans and Nicaraguans have fled countries plagued by political turmoil and economic instability.
How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
GOP-led House panel says Biden administration misled public on Afghanistan exit
The House Foreign Affairs Committee details the panel's two-year investigation into the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal in a forthcoming report.
Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
Nikki Haley says she doesn't "agree with Trump 100% of the time"
Nikki Haley says she's supporting former President Donald Trump because she supports his policies, but she doesn't agree with him on everything.
Georgia suspect's grandmother visited school one day before shooting
The suspect's grandfather also told CBS News that the boy texted his mother on the morning of the shooting, "I'm sorry."
Manhunt underway after 5 people wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
Shooting at West Bank border crossing with Jordan kills 3 Israelis
Meanwhile, in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike early Sunday killed five people, including two women, two children and a senior official in the Hamas-run Civil Defense.
Dolphins Tyreek Hill briefly detained by police near Hard Rock Stadium
Tyreek Hill was stopped by police for a traffic violation, according to the team.
Line Fire doubles in size overnight in San Bernardino County, with evacuations expanding
The massive Line Fire exploded to 17,459 acres Sunday in Southern California's San Bernardino County, threatening thousands of structures and bringing expanded mandatory evacuation orders.
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Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
Jannik Sinner wins U.S. Open men's final with win over Taylor Fritz
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How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, "she is the next president"
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 8, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley and Rep. Michael McCaul join Margaret Brennan.
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Boeing reaches tentative deal to avoid strike by more than 30,000 machinists
Boeing said 33,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would get pay raises of 25% over the four-year contract.
Reality check: What's up with the economy?
The economy is the #1 issue for voters, and polls say most Americans, when asked about the economy, are pessimistic. But according to many indicators, the economy is actually doing quite well. So, why the disparity?
Stellantis recalls 1.2 million Ram trucks to fix software bug
The recall covers certain Ram pickup trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years, mostly in North America.
Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
More than 90 business leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Mark Cuban, Barry Diller and James Murdoch among the prominent business world figures backing Kamala Harris' bid for the White House.
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Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, "she is the next president"
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 8, 2024
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Nikki Haley says she doesn't "agree with Trump 100% of the time"
Nikki Haley says she's supporting former President Donald Trump because she supports his policies, but she doesn't agree with him on everything.
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Polio vaccination effort continues in Gaza
The United Nations' polio vaccination campaign continued this weekend in Gaza, even as Israel continued striking other parts of the strip. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
State trooper donates kidney, liver to strangers
About 12 people a day die waiting for a transplant. Kristie Sue Hathaway has saved two.
The loophole that allows food companies to decide what's safe to eat
Ultra-processed foods now make up over half of an average American adult's diet and two-thirds of an American child's.
Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
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NATO members Romania, Latvia say Russian drones violated their airspace
Two NATO members, Romania and Latvia, say Russian drones have violated their airspace.
Filipino pastor wanted by U.S. for trafficking arrested, officials say
A Filipino pastor on the FBI's most wanted list for his alleged role in a trafficking scheme was arrested, officials in the Philippines said Sunday.
Pope Francis visits Papua New Guinea with humanitarian aid
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of the Catholic Church reaching marginalized groups while in Papua New Guinea, a nation stricken by poverty.
Shooting at West Bank border crossing with Jordan kills 3 Israelis
Meanwhile, in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike early Sunday killed five people, including two women, two children and a senior official in the Hamas-run Civil Defense.
Venezuela says presidential opposition leader has left country
Numerous nations, including the United States, have refused to recognize Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the presidential election.
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Will Jennings, Oscar-winning co-writer of "My Heart Will Go On," dies at 80
Throughout his career, Will Jennings wrote for artists like Steve Winwood, Whitney Houston, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Mariah Carey, among others.
Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Has Hollywood abandoned the political movie?
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The power of politics on screen
As Americans have become more polarized, has Hollywood shied away from telling overtly political stories? Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor Martin Sheen, who famously played a president on the long-running TV series "The West Wing"; with film professor Annette Insdorf and critic Michael Schulman, about Hollywood's long tradition of political films; and former studio head Michael Lynton, on the thinking behind risk-averse film studios.
A political playlist: The fight over campaign songs
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Fake news, social media, and "The Death of Truth"
As disinformation and conspiracy theories proliferate online in algorithm-fueled chaos, artificial intelligence is making it even harder for us to tell fact from fiction, spelling trouble for our impending election.
Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth without crew
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Apple set to unveil new iPhone 16 on Monday. Here's what to expect.
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FBI reports record surge in online scams
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Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
Where plastic pollution ends up
The world is struggling to manage growing piles of plastic waste, and a new report is bringing to light the problem of burning plastics. Annually, the world produces 440 million tons of plastic each year, but the majority of plastic is often tossed in the trash. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Climate Watch: Overheated
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Warm September expected, NOAA predicts
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Researchers find evidence that large sharks may be hunting each other
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5 wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities are searching for a suspect who wounded five people in a shooting on a highway in Kentucky on Saturday night. All five victims were stable on Sunday but some had "serious" injuries, authorities said. Cristian Benavides reports.
Filipino pastor wanted by U.S. for trafficking arrested, officials say
A Filipino pastor on the FBI's most wanted list for his alleged role in a trafficking scheme was arrested, officials in the Philippines said Sunday.
What led a former ballerina to fatally shoot her husband?
Ashley Benefield, dubbed the "Black Swan," took the stand in her own defense during her trial for the murder of her estranged husband. Prosecutors say she killed Doug Benefield so she would have sole custody of their daughter.
Manhunt underway after 5 people wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
Teen faces multiple charges after fatal Harford County school shooting
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, that took place Friday inside Joppatowne High School.
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Boeing Starliner departs ISS without crew
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time.
After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth
The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
Starliner returning to Earth with no crew
NASA has decided to fly Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back from the International Space Station without astronauts due to safety concerns. The spacecraft is expected to land in New Mexico just after midnight, weather permitting, marking another setback in the troubled multi-billion-dollar program.
Boeing Starliner preps for unpiloted return to Earth
Leaving its crew behind, the Starliner is expected to undock and head for landing in New Mexico to wrap up a disappointing test flight.
2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
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