Texas gov. says he wants to pardon man who killed protester; victim's mother "sick to my stomach"
Daniel Perry was just convicted in the death of Garrett Foster, who was among those demonstrating in Austin during the Black Lives Matter protests.
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Texas will take over Houston's public school district
Houston ISD is the eighth-largest public school district in the United States.
Texas bill would ban nearly all gender-affirming care, including for trans adults
Senate Bill 1029 would make it illegal for nearly all trans people in the state to receive both surgical and nonsurgical treatments.
FAA proposes $1M fine for United Airlines
The FAA is proposing a fine of more than $1 million on United Airlines over preflight safety checks. New York City is lifting its COVID vaccine mandate for public workers this week. And as concerns grow over China's ability to gather information on the U.S., Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says state agencies must ban TikTok on government devices by next week.
Biden visits U.S.-Mexico border
Ahead of a North American leaders summit in Mexico City, President Biden made his first visit as president to the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas. There, he met with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who handed Mr. Biden a letter asking him to more strictly enforce immigration laws. Weijia Jiang reports from Mexico City.
Court battle leaves many migrants in limbo
Volunteers are stepping in to help migrants in El Paso, Texas, as the government struggles to keep up. City and county leaders are working on more housing for the migrants, but nonprofits and churches are doing most of the work now. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Legal ramifications of upholding Title 42
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to uphold a pandemic-era immigration policy that allows officials to rapidly expel migrants attempting to enter the country. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke with Jeff Pegues about the legal implications of the decision, and the next steps for the Biden administration.
Buses of migrants arrive near Harris' home in D.C.
The Biden administration slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after he ordered three buses of migrants to be dropped off near Vice President Kamala Harris' home in Washington, D.C., on a bitterly cold Christmas Eve. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Jehovah’s Witness hall murder-suicide: police
A man shot and killed his wife and then himself at a Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, Thornton, Colo. police say. Buses from Texas dropped off more than 100 migrants outside Vice President Harris' home in Washington on Christmas Eve -- the latest incident of migrants being bussed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to escalate tensions with the Biden administration. And it’s the start of the seven day celebration of Kwanzaa for African Americans' families, friends and communities.
"Completely dehydrated" girl among migrants bussed from Texas to Philly
One Philadelphia City Council member called the sick 10-year-old's transport "one of the more inhumane aspects" of the Texas governor's policy.
El Paso stops bussing migrants to other cities
Officials in El Paso, Texas, said they are stopping migrant transportation programs after a new Homeland Security policy drastically reduced the number of arrivals. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains the reasoning behind the change and how it will impact asylum seekers.
Texas governor's race: Greg Abbott projected winner over Beto O'Rourke
Although he faced a tight race in the summer and early fall, recent polls showed Abbott opening up a double-digit lead.
Abbott defeats O'Rourke, CBS News projects
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will win reelection over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke, CBS News projects. Uvalde, Texas, the site of an elementary school shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead, voted overwhelmingly for Abbott.
Governor's update on Uvalde school shooting
Governor Greg Abbott and other officials held a press conference Wednesday with updates on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 students and two teachers. Watch his remarks in this CBS News Special Report anchored by Tony Dokoupil.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke takes his shot with Texas voters again
O'Rouke has been driving throughout the state, trying to build a coalition similar to the one he had in 2018, when he narrowly lost to Ted Cruz. But this is 2022.
GOP governors moving migrants to blue states
Martha's Vineyard, known for its beaches and affluent residents, is suddenly at the center of a debate on immigration after several dozen asylum seekers arrived this week on flights from Texas that were organized by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports on their journey. Then we speak with CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the challenges facing the U.S. immigration system.
NYC declares emergency over migrant busing
New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency over thousands of asylum seekers who have been bused to the city from the southern border. Tanya Rivero reports.
O'Rourke, Abbott spar on guns, abortion and immigration
While recent polls have shown O'Rourke trailing Abbott by around 7 points, this still could be the closest Texas governor's race in years.
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Inside processing center handling influx of migrants
CBS News was given rare access to a new mobile processing center in El Paso, Texas, that's seeing an average of 1,500 migrants a day. About half of them fled from Venezuela's authoritarian regime. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The facts behind GOP governors sending migrants to Democratic cities
The transport of migrants by Republican officials has raised questions about border policies, who the migrants are and whether the states' actions are legal.
Group helps migrants taken to Dem-led areas
Republican governors are defending efforts to transport migrants from the southern border to Democrat-led cities in northern parts of the country. Tatiana Laborde, managing director at SAMU First Response, discussed the experience of these migrants as they arrive in places like Washington, D.C., or New York City.
GOP governors continue sending migrants to Democratic states
Governors of Republican border states such as Florida and Texas are continuing to bus and fly migrants to Democrat-led cities and states in protest of the Biden administration’s immigration policies. Michael George has the latest.
DeSantis, Abbott strand migrants in Martha's Vineyard and VP's residence
As of Friday, Republican officials in Texas and Arizona had sent 295 buses with approximately 13,000 migrants to Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago, all cities with Democratic mayors.
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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.
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.
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
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.
Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed face off in primary debate for Michigan Senate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
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Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
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.
Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
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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. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
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.
Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
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.
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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?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
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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U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
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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.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
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.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
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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
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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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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U.S. strikes in Iran, military says
U.S. Central Command says U.S. forces conducted a series of new strikes in Iran on Tuesday in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacking multiple ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Breaking down USMNT's World Cup elimination
Belgium handily beat the U.S. Men's Soccer Team 4-1 on Monday night, ending their run at the 2026 World Cup. CBS Sports Golazo host and MLS commentator Chris Wittyngham joins with analysis.
Senate Republicans say they talked to McConnell
Questions are growing about the health of Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has not been seen since he was hospitalized in mid-June. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Trump considering sales of F-35 jets to Turkey
President Trump spent his first day at the NATO summit in Turkey by touting his relationship with the host country's president, Tayyip Erdoğan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest. Then, former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield joins with analysis.
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.