How the migrant community of Springfield got caught in a political firestorm
During the debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump poured fuel on local grievances with a baseless conspiracy theory.
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During the debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump poured fuel on local grievances with a baseless conspiracy theory.
Since 2020, about 15,000 Haitians have settled in Springfield, Ohio. And while Ohio's governor says most of them are hardworking people escaping violence, that's not how former President Donald Trump described them during Tuesday night's debate. Lilia Luciano has more.
The baseless rumors have been amplified in recent days by former President Donald Trump and his allies.
The viral claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, has garnered millions of views on X, and former President Donald Trump repeated it in the debate.
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed Haitian immigrants are "eating the dogs" and pets in Springfield, Ohio, during the presidential debate Tuesday night. A city spokesperson told CBS News there have been "no credible reports or specific claims" of pets being harmed by immigrants. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the details.
Sen. JD Vance, the running mate of former President Donald Trump, wrote on social media that there are reports of undocumented Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, abducting and eating people's pets. The CBS News Confirmed team has verified this is false, and there are no credible reports of this happening. Rhona Tarrant, executive editor of CBS News Confirmed, joins with the details.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump's running mate, has amplified a claim apparently made online alleging Haitian immigrants in his state are abducting and eating pets. The CBS News Confirmed team reached out to local officials to corroborate the claims.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Haiti on Thursday, meeting with the prime minister and other leaders amid corruption and violence in the country. Journalist Marsha Biggs joins to discuss.
Married missionaries Natalie and Davy Lloyd and nonprofit chief Jude Montis were killed amid intense gang violence in Haiti.
The boat, carrying more than 80 people, was en route to the Turks and Caicos Islands, officials said.
Hurricane Beryl left some roads unpassable, Grenada's prime minister said, as rescue crews fanned out to determine the extent of the damage.
A U.N. mission of foreign law enforcement led by Kenya is arriving in Haiti to try to curb the ongoing surge in gang violence there. Once all personnel arrive, there will be 2,500 police and soldiers from multiple countries including the Bahamas, Bangladesh and Jamaica. Eyder Peralta, an international correspondent for NPR, joined CBS News to discuss the situation in Haiti.
Federal authorities said 118 Haitian migrants were taken into custody after arriving on a large sailboat.
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille, who was sworn in just last week, was hospitalized for an undisclosed condition.
Garry Conille was chosen as prime minister late last month after a convoluted selection process.
Garry Conille, a U.N. development specialist tasked with restoring order to Haiti, has arrived to the Caribbean nation to take up his new post as prime minister.
Garry Conille has been named Haiti's new prime minister nearly a month after a coalition within a fractured transitional council had chosen someone else for the position.
Americans are honoring fallen troops this Memorial Day as the U.S. continues to advocate for democracy in different parts of the world. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré joins CBS News to discuss the impact of America's service members for the national holiday.
Missouri House of Representatives member Ben Baker said his daughter and son-in-law were killed in Haiti on Thursday.
A young American couple doing missionary work in Haiti was killed in a gang ambush, according to their family. Now the White House is raising the pressure for an international force to take control of Haiti's security. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Two American missionaries were among three people killed in Haiti in an apparent gang attack. Two of the victims were the daughter and son-in-law of Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker. Jacqueline Charles, Haiti and Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald, joins CBS News with more.
Gang violence has exploded in Haiti. On Thursday, three people were fatally shot, including two missionaries, a married couple, from an Oklahoma-based group. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Two Americans were among a group of missionaries killed in Haiti in an apparent gang attack. Davy and Natalie Lloyd were killed, according to her father, Missouri lawmaker Ben Baker. Vania André, the chairperson of The Haitian Times, joins CBS News with more details.
May is Haitian Heritage Month and this Saturday is Haitian Flag Day
Haiti's transitional council moved Tuesday to select a new prime minister. The council is tasked with helping form a new government before a February 2026 deadline. Garry Pierre-Pierre, a journalist and founder of the Haitian Times, joins CBS News with more.
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A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
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Alabama is seeking to execute a man with lethal injection hours after his nitrogen execution was prevented from going forward.
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The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
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The FBI executed a search warrant at the office of an Ohio-based group known for its voter registration work as part of an ongoing fraud-related investigation, sources told CBS News.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee, owns 6,500 company shares. On the first day of public trading, his wealth ballooned by $1,046,175.
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The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
The FBI executed a search warrant at the office of an Ohio-based group known for its voter registration work as part of an ongoing fraud-related investigation, sources told CBS News.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
Military planners have discussed contingencies that would involve U.S. forces helping secure Iran's nuclear materials if a deal is reached, according to U.S. officials familiar with knowledge of the ongoing planning.
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
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Military planners have discussed contingencies that would involve U.S. forces helping secure Iran's nuclear materials if a deal is reached, according to U.S. officials familiar with knowledge of the ongoing planning.
A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect linked to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after an officer was fatally shot.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
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The Justice Department has given the merger between CBS News' parent company, Paramount Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery the green light. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Actor Shawn Hatosy went from guest star to Emmy Award-winning fan favorite as Dr. Jack Abbot on the hit medical drama "The Pitt." Dr. Abbot "is very calm in the face of chaos and he can handle anything, but he's struggling, as is Robby, and they have to come together," Hatosy tells "CBS Mornings."
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
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SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
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At least one person is dead, and 10 others are injured after a gunman opened fire in Midland, Texas, on Friday. The shooter died after a standoff with police. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.
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Officials provided an update after a mass shooting in Midland, Texas, where at least one person was killed. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
The suspect in a deadly mass shooting in Midland, Texas, is dead, officials say. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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SpaceX's market debut made Elon Musk a trillionaire on Friday. The company has also minted thousands of new millionaires. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Both the U.S. and Iran said they are closing in on a final agreement that could be signed as soon as Sunday or Monday. It could launch further talks to wind down Iran's nuclear ambitions, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end months of military hostilities. Ed O'Keefe has more.
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