Officials say border overwhelmed by migrants
Border Patrol agents are stretched so thin that customs officers are being called to help with a spike of thousands of migrants crossing into the U.S. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more.
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Questions rise over new Texas immigration law
Civil rights groups are calling on the Justice Department to join them in challenging a new Texas law that would allow state officers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally. Illegal immigration is currently a federal crime. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Texas' new immigration crime law
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Texas Civil Rights Project are suing the state of Texas over its new law, signed this week by Governor Greg Abbott, that makes illegal immigration a state crime. CBS News Texas anchor and reporter Ken Molestina has the latest on the response to the law.
Is Texas' SB4 law unconstitutional?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed one of the toughest state immigration bills in recent American history Monday. Denise Gilman, co-director of the Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law, joins CBS News to explain how SB4 changes the way the state handles migrants.
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
Texas makes illegal immigration a state crime
While lawmakers on Capitol Hill negotiate immigration reform, Texas has passed a new law that gives local law enforcement the authority to arrest people suspected of crossing the southern border illegally. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Texas law allows arrest of suspected migrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law two new border bills as the U.S. Senate is unlikely to pass any border deal before Christmas. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House on how it sets the stage for an immigration policy showdown during the 2024 presidential campaign.
New Texas law allows state to arrest migrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed bill SB4 into law Monday, which gives state authorities the power to arrest and jail migrants who cross into Texas illegally from Mexico. On Capitol Hill, senators still have not reached an agreement on border policy. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Greg Abbott endorses Trump for 2024
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott endorsed Donald Trump for president Sunday at a rally near the southern border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trump receives endorsement from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at border
Former President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have both made hardline immigration policies essential issues to their political careers.
America's Migration Reckoning | CBS Reports
Major cities far from the southern border are struggling to deal with the arrival of record numbers of migrants. In New York City, the right to shelter is being tested — and tensions are rising. CBS Reports examines the crossroads of families fighting for a future, a city struggling to keep up, and a nation in the throes of a migration reckoning.
Family of Black student suspended for hairstyle sues Texas officials
The family of Darryl George filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on Saturday against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton over his ongoing suspension by his school district for his hairstyle.
Migrant surge overwhelms Texas border towns
Migrant crossings at the southern border have nearly doubled from a few months ago. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more from El Paso.
Migrant toddler on bus from Texas died of pneumonia, intestinal disease
Jismary Alejandra Barboza González died on a bus from Texas to Chicago in August.
Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring I.D. to view online porn
U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.
Most of Texas' floating barrier is in Mexico, survey finds
A joint U.S.-Mexico topographical survey found that 787 feet of the 995-feet-long buoy line set up by Texas are in Mexico.
Migrant girl, age 3, dies while on bus to Chicago
A 3-year-old girl died while traveling aboard a bus from Texas to Chicago with a group of asylum seekers, officials said. An investigation into the death is underway.
The court battle over the Texas border buoys
The Biden administration is suing Texas over a floating barrier in the Rio Grande. The Justice Department says the 1,000-foot string of buoys violates federal law and poses a significant drowning risk for migrants attempting to cross into the United States. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Abbott says he won't remove border buoys
A high-stakes legal fight continues over a floating barrier placed in the Rio Grande to stop migrant crossings. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the barrier, made up of buoys, is necessary to keep people out. The Justice Department is suing Texas to have the buoys removed. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports from the border in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Feds sue Texas over floating border barrier
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday against Texas for its use of floating barriers in the Rio Grande along the U.S.-Mexico border. Gov. Greg Abbott refused to remove the buoys, prompting the DOJ to make good on its threat to take him to court. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Justice Dept. could sue Texas for floating barrier
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott came under fire for approving a floating barrier along the Rio Grande to limit border crossings. While Abbott defended the measure as falling within the state’s “sovereign authority,” critics said migrants could get stuck underneath the barrier and drown. Skyler Henry has the latest.
Rep. Tony Gonzales calls border tactics "not acceptable"
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the tactics used to deter illegal entry to the U.S. are "not acceptable," but stopped short of criticizing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas installing border buoys on Rio Grande
Texas is installing buoys across the Rio Grande in an effort to slow border crossings. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Texas bans trans athletes from college sports teams aligned with identities
S.B. 15 builds on legislation passed in 2021 that banned trans athletes in K-12 schools from participating on sports teams aligned with their gender identities.
Texas shooting witnesses describe scene
A gunman killed eight people and hurt seven others at a mall outside Dallas on Saturday. The gunman was killed by police. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Allen, Texas.
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U.S. launches strikes on Iran after commercial ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz
As many as three tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continued exchanging threats, with peace talks on hold.
Trump weighs allowing Turkey to have F-35s as NATO summit begins
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect changed clothes before shooting, agent says
An investigator testified that a video shows Tyler Robinson going over a railing onto a rooftop, crouching down and running to a site overlooking where Charlie Kirk was speaking.
Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone
The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.
Unstable building in Midtown Manhattan forces multiple evacuations, street closures
The unstable building is the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan that is being converted into apartments.
Prosecutors in LA announce charges against Indian syndicate "Bishnoi"
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Evidence found behind Cracker Barrel helps solve 1985 cold case murder
Ohio police say they've solved a man's 1985 murder using old evidence, including items found soon after the killing behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia.
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Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect changed clothes before shooting, agent says
An investigator testified that a video shows Tyler Robinson going over a railing onto a rooftop, crouching down and running to a site overlooking where Charlie Kirk was speaking.
Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone
The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.
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Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Toyota, in $3.6 billion move, shifting Tacoma production to Texas from Mexico
Toyota is shifting most production of its midsize Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to the U.S. as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its Texas plant.
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U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone
The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.
Prosecutors in LA announce charges against Indian syndicate "Bishnoi"
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner and recommended that he exit the Senate race.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
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Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Rahm Emanuel expected to say Israel needs "significant changes" in speech
Rahm Emanuel is viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate and has been a longtime defender of Israel.
U.K. far-right leader Nigel Farage resigns as lawmaker in risky gamble
Populist British lawmaker Nigel Farage has resigned amid a financial scandal, but says he'll run in a snap election to reclaim his seat.
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Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Sophie Chen Keller reads "Little Wonder"
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
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Satellites search for wildfires from space
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
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.
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
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Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, is back in a Utah court for a preliminary hearing. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more details.
Ex-college hoops star accused of posing as other people in $2.2M scam
Kerr Kriisa posed as other people and falsely claimed he and his family urgently needed money to deal with an emergency, the indictment says.
Democrats tell Platner to leave Senate race
Democratic leadership is pushing Maine's Graham Platner to remove himself from the Senate race after a former partner accused Platner of sexual assault. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest details.
Prosecutors present case against Kirk suspect
Prosecutors in Utah began presenting their case on Monday against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk, during a five-day preliminary hearing. Prosecutors are aiming to prove they have enough evidence to move forward with a murder trial against Robinson, who has not yet entered a plea. Carter Evans reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Fetterman calls Platner a "total dirtbag"
Democrats are pulling their endorsements of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the claim. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Where Graham Platner's Senate campaign stands
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner's support among lawmakers is vanishing in the wake of a sexual assault allegation first reported by Politico. Platner denies the claim. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Podcast on N. Korean IT workers in U.S. firms
Award-winning podcast "To Catch a Thief" is returning with a look at how North Korean IT workers are getting hired as remote developers in U.S. companies. Nicole Perlroth, host of the podcast, joins CBS News to discuss her reporting.
U.S. conducting retaliatory strikes against Iran
The U.S. on Tuesday launched retaliatory strikes on Iran in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to discuss.
What we know about unstable Manhattan building
Hundreds of people evacuated a section of Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning after firefighters found buckling columns and sagging floor conditions in a 37-story building under construction. Officials said there were no injuries. Here's what we know so far.