Protesters in Cuba decry blackouts, food shortages
Small groups of protesters have taken to the streets in the eastern Cuba city of Santiago as power outages lasting up to eight hours sweep across the Caribbean nation.
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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.
Former U.S. ambassador accused of spying for Cuba pleads not guilty
Victor Manuel Rocha, the former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, is accused of spying for Cuba's intelligence agency for four decades.
Former U.S. ambassador accused of spying
A yearslong sting operation has led to charges against Manuel Rocha, the former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia. Rocha is accused of acting as a foreign agent of Cuba, according to court documents. Guy Lewis, a former U.S attorney for the Southern District of Florida, joins CBS News to discuss how Rocha's case could play out.
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-ambassador accused of spying for Cuba
Former U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia and career diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha appeared in court Friday, accused of four decades of spying for Cuba. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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.
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.
Trump changes U.S. policy In Cuba
President Trump gave a speech in Miami today detailing policy changes with respect to Cuba. Fusion TV reporter Daniel Rivero joins CBSN to break down the president's speech.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
CIA declassifies dozens of never-before-seen 9/11 documents
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
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25 years later, family meets woman who took flight attendant's historic 9/11 call
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Lindsay Clancy juror reveals more about holdout and what swayed her own decision
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Iran-backed Houthis take key Red Sea territory
The moves by the Houthis make it easier for the Iran-backed rebels to target ships transiting the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait for Saudi Arabian oil exports.
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An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its role in the Iran war
The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.
Gen. Dan Caine reflects on responding to 9/11: "No doubt" nation was at war
Now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine was a young fighter pilot mobilized in the response on Sept. 11, 2001.
Fed rate hike likelihood jumps to nearly 90% after hotter CPI report
Investors believe the Fed will raise borrowing costs as it works to tame inflation, which has risen a full percentage point since the Iran war started.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its role in the Iran war
The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.
Gen. Dan Caine reflects on responding to 9/11: "No doubt" nation was at war
Now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine was a young fighter pilot mobilized in the response on Sept. 11, 2001.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk acquitted in Los Angeles murder-for-hire plot
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
Heroes of Flight 93 remembered for their courage 25 years on from 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, the passengers and crew bravely decided to storm the cockpit of United Airlines Flight 93, preventing the terrorists who had taken control of the plane from flying it to Washington, D.C.
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Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
See how your income tax bracket could change for 2027
The adjustment could provide financial relief for taxpayers who find that more of their income is taxed at lower rates, a Bloomberg analysis suggests.
How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in years
Some workers are seeing stronger wage growth by switching jobs, while others are "job-hugging" because of AI, research shows.
Fed rate hike likelihood jumps to nearly 90% after hotter CPI report
Investors believe the Fed will raise borrowing costs as it works to tame inflation, which has risen a full percentage point since the Iran war started.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.
Gen. Dan Caine reflects on responding to 9/11: "No doubt" nation was at war
Now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine was a young fighter pilot mobilized in the response on Sept. 11, 2001.
Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars in plea deal talks
The court filing did not indicate what charges David Rush could plead to.
Michigan Senate candidates battle over their records on 9/11 at 25-year mark
The candidates in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, have exchanged criticism over their records on the 9/11 attacks.
CIA declassifies dozens of never-before-seen 9/11 documents
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
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Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
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Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right
Once shunned over its extremist roots, the Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time as voters weigh immigration, crime and Sweden's political transformation.
American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Iran-backed Houthis take key Red Sea territory
The moves by the Houthis make it easier for the Iran-backed rebels to target ships transiting the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait for Saudi Arabian oil exports.
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Nashville airport one step closer to being renamed for Dolly Parton
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Dolly Parton's sister on Dolly's marriage
Dolly Parton's younger sister sat down with Gayle King for a conversation that included Dolly's makeup routine and her decades-long love affair with her husband Carl.
Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2"
Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
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The biggest real-world risks of AI
A number of tech insiders have voiced concerns and given dire warnings in recent days about the rapid growth of AI. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Maya Blackstone have more.
Are bioweapons a looming AI threat?
Some tech insiders are sounding the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence, which could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Céline Gounder weighs in.
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.
AI could "kill us all," researcher says
Two tech insiders are sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI could "kill us all," and now former Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner warns that society is "just not prepared."
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
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First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
State of al‑Qaeda 25 years after 9/11 attacks
25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Caine describes defending U.S. skies on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, then-Maj. Dan Caine was chief of weapons and tactics for the 121st Fighter Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Caine, now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tells Norah O'Donnell about jumping into action when the second plane hit the World Trade Center.
FDNY family shares their tragic 9/11 experience
Tony Dokoupil tells the story of a New York City Fire Department family that experienced 9/11 through three generations and how they remember the loved one they lost 25 years later.
Woman reunites with baby she saved on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, Darla Stuckey went to work at the New York Stock Exchange like any other morning. Then, moments after the World Trade Center attacks, she had a chance encounter that forever changed her life -- and that of a nine-month-old baby. Lesley Stahl has the story.
What America's longest war left behind
Imtiaz Tyab returned to Afghanistan, 25 years after 9/11, to report on what life is like there today, under Taliban rule.
Members of 9/11 community share their stories
Friday marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. Survivors, responders and families of the victims spoke with CBS News about their memories of that day and its impact on their lives a quarter-century later.