2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face the death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
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Supreme Court to rule on "Remain in Mexico"
The Supreme Court is set to rule on whether President Biden can end the "Remain in Mexico" policy. The program, which started under the Trump administration, sends some asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their case is decided. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the case, as well as the investigation after dozen of migrants were found dead in a tractor-trailer in Texas.
What's ahead for the U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court released two of its final opinions of the term on Wednesday. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke to legal contributor Jessica Levinson about the implications of the court's latest decisions, which rulings have yet to be announced, and the impending replacement of Justice Stephen Breyer with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Many unidentified after Texas truck tragedy
Authorities are still working to identify dozens of migrants found dead in the back of a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday. Immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discusses the ongoing police investigation on CBS News.
Migrants' deaths a "crime against humanity," San Antonio police chief says
Fifty-one perished in a tractor-trailer in sweltering heat in what's believed to be the deadliest smuggling episode on the U.S.-Mexico border.
46 migrants found dead in back of truck
Forty-six migrants were found dead in the back of a tractor trailer in San Antonio on Monday, officials said. Sixteen others were taken to the hospital to be treated for heat-related illnesses. Watch officials give an update on the situation.
Biden administration halts limits on ICE arrests following court ruling
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
Afghan requests to come to U.S. being denied
New data shows the overwhelming majority of Afghans trying to come into the U.S. on humanitarian grounds have been rejected. Statistics from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services show that more than 4,200 so-called parole requests submitted to the agency since July 2021 have been denied and less than 300 have been approved, a denial rate of around 90%. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Over 90% of Afghans seeking to enter U.S. on humanitarian grounds rejected
The U.S. last year resettled tens of thousands of Afghans following the Taliban takeover. But it left behind many at-risk Afghans, including family members of U.S. military translators.
Texas Democrat Vallejo wins congressional primary after recount
A recount in Texas affirmed Democrat Michelle Vallejo as her party's nominee for a new congressional district along the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Border Patrol migrant apprehensions reached record levels in May
May's tally of migrant arrests surpassed the previous monthly record U.S. Border Patrol set in March 2000, when the agency recorded 220,000 apprehensions.
Future of DACA in jeopardy
It has been 10 years since former President Barack Obama implemented the DACA program, which protects immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as minors from being deported. Last year, however, a federal judge in Texas ruled the policy is illegal. Natalia Aristizabal, deputy director of Make the Road New York, joined CBS News' Matt Pieper to discuss.
Supreme Court rules on immigration policy
The Supreme Court issued a decision Wednesday that dismissed several states' bids to defend a Trump-era immigration policy. Judge Vanessa Gilmore, a retired federal court judge, spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what the decision means for people seeking permanent legal status in the U.S., and when we could see a ruling from the court on Roe v. Wade.
U.K.'s 1st asylum seeker deportation flight grounded by European court
The U.K. plans to deport asylum seekers who enter the country using "irregular" routes, such as on small boats or in the backs of trucks, to Rwanda.
U.K. to start controversial program flying asylum-seekers to Rwanda
One of the U.K.'s most senior religious leaders has called the program, which is still under legal review, an "immoral policy that shames Britain."
Inflation soars to 40-year high
President Biden addressed the inflation crisis in a briefing at the Port of Los Angeles Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden seeks help of Latin American nations to curb unlawful migration
Under an accord President Biden will unveil at the Summit of the Americas, several countries commit to taking in more asylum-seekers, among other steps.
Reps. Jim Himes and Bryan Steil on high energy prices - "The Takeout"
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Himes and Steil also discuss gun control and immigration with host Major Garrett.
Biden hosts Day 2 of Summit of the Americas
President Biden is in Los Angeles to host leaders for the Summit of the Americas. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with a look at what we can expect.
What would change U.S. response to shootings?
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, now a partner with the Paul, Weiss law firm, joined CBS News to discuss a controversial proposal to share graphic images of victims of AR-15 shootings in order to "awaken" the public and push lawmakers to enact gun law reforms.
Biden kicking off Summit of the Americas
The ninth Summit of the Americas is happening in Los Angeles, but leaders of several countries will not attend to protest the exclusion of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red and Blue" from Los Angeles with more on what those boycotts mean, and what is on the agenda for the summit.
Mexico's president isn't attending the Summit
The Summit of the Americas is underway in Los Angeles, but a key member won't be there. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he's not attending. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and current Counsel to White and Case in Mexico, Antonio Garza, about how this could impact the summit.
How the U.S. asylum system works
Asylum has become a focal point of the debate over U.S. immigration policy. Here's how it works.
U.S. to interview asylum-seekers at 2 Texas detention sites under new policy
President Biden's appointees have said the rule will allow the U.S. to more quickly grant asylum to those fleeing persecution, while rapidly deporting migrants who don't qualify.
Biden backs Taiwan
President Biden pledged military intervention if Taiwan were attacked by China. The administration insists this is not a policy change. CBS News correspondent Steve Dorsey and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and more of the day's top political stories.
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Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
It happened the day after an aide to ex-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told the panel Cipollone pushed back on Trump's efforts to go to the Capitol on January 6.
Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice today
Jackson will be sworn in on Thursday at noon, when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
Rep. Jamie Raskin defends Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony
An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson, who gave blockbuster testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, said she "stands by all of the testimony she provided yesterday."
Arrest warrant for woman who accused Emmett Till found nearly 70 years later in basement
Emmett Till's relatives say they want Carolyn Bryant Donham brought to justice.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R&B star R. Kelly was facing 25 years in prison when he was sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
Convicted leaker Reality Winner asks Biden for pardon
Winner spent four years in prison for leaking a top-secret document in 2017.
Woman shot and killed while pushing baby stroller in NYC
The suspect remains at large. The child wasn't hurt. No motive was known.
Judge clears Trump of contempt in New York fraud investigation
The judge had demanded affidavits from dozens of Trump Organization employees and attorneys, and Trump himself is scheduled to be deposed next month.
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Manhunt on for gunman who shot and wounded 2 deputies in Alabama
One of the wounded deputies is in critical condition.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face the death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
Former Jan. 6 panel investigator launches run for Missouri Senate seat
John F. Wood will need to collect 10,000 signatures by Aug. 1 to get on the ballot.
Florida may be "last oasis" for abortion in the South — but a 15-week ban looms
The 15-week ban is slated to go into effect on Friday — but several groups are challenging the law.
Woman shot and killed while pushing baby stroller in NYC
The suspect remains at large. The child wasn't hurt. No motive was known.
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Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Why data privacy is a concern in the wake of Roe reversal
With abortion now illegal or severely restricted in half of U.S. states, Big Tech companies face calls to limit tracking.
Ben & Jerry's to return to West Bank as Unilever sells Israeli assets
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Delta offers free rebooking ahead of busy July 4 weekend
Airline says it expects "some operational challenges" as the ranks of travelers surge over the holiday weekend.
FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
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Former Jan. 6 panel investigator launches run for Missouri Senate seat
John F. Wood will need to collect 10,000 signatures by Aug. 1 to get on the ballot.
Florida may be "last oasis" for abortion in the South — but a 15-week ban looms
The 15-week ban is slated to go into effect on Friday — but several groups are challenging the law.
Convicted leaker Reality Winner asks Biden for a pardon
Winner spent four years in prison for leaking a top-secret document in 2017.
Rep. Jamie Raskin defends Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony
An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson, who gave blockbuster testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, said she "stands by all of the testimony she provided yesterday."
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
The news comes a day after an aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told the committee that Cipollone pushed back on Trump's efforts to go to the Capitol on January 6.
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State abortion bans face legal challenges
Last week's Supreme Court decision which struck down Roe v. Wade has left a patchwork of state laws, and created confusion about where women can go for an abortion. As Omar Villafranca reports, many are going to Florida.
Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
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Ben & Jerry's to return to West Bank as Unilever sells Israeli assets
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Journalist killed, daughter wounded while leaving house in Mexico
He is the 12th journalist killed this year in the country.
Lone surviving attacker from 2015 Paris attacks sentenced to life in prison
The court found that his explosives vest malfunctioned, dismissing his argument that he ditched the vest because he decided not to follow through with his attack.
Pride Month in Arab states brings warnings and rainbow hunts
As Lebanon orders security forces to quash events "promoting homosexuality," 2 other nations work to root out rainbows that violate "public morals."
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett won't run in upcoming election
Bennett he led a broad but fragile coalition government that came unraveled barely a year after taking office.
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Mira Sorvino reflects on her career
Actress Mira Sorvino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her movie, "Most Guys Are Losers," her career and why "Romy" from “Romy and Michele's High School Reunion” is one of her favorite roles.
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
James Corden brings "The Late Late Show" to London for the last time
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
James Corden on leaving "The Late Late Show"
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," James Corden talks about personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Manhunt on for gunman who shot and wounded 2 deputies in Alabama
One of the wounded deputies is in critical condition.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face the death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
U.S. homicide clearance rate at all-time low
CBS News is launching a new investigative series that looks at the disturbing rise in unsolved murder cases nationwide. CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports, and CBS News investigative data journalist Christopher Hacker joins Lana Zak to discuss more on the findings.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R&B star R. Kelly was facing 25 years in prison when he was sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
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SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
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Best shows to watch on Netflix right now
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
Inside the life of a teenage girl and how her disappearance inspired a movement.
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U.S. to boost military presence in Europe
At the 2022 NATO summit in Madrid, President Joe Biden announced the U.S. will expand its military presence in Europe, this in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This comes as NATO invited Finland and Sweden to join the alliance. CBS News’ Lana Zak spoke with Kathleen McInnis, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about these developments.
Privacy concerns surround period tracking apps post-Roe
The online community is warning that data from period tracking apps could potentially be used by law enforcement to investigate abortions. Alexandra Reeve Givens, president and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology, joins CBS News’ Lana Zak to discuss whether women's private medical information can be shared to authorities.
U.S. homicide clearance rate at all-time low
CBS News is launching a new investigative series that looks at the disturbing rise in unsolved murder cases nationwide. CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports, and CBS News investigative data journalist Christopher Hacker joins Lana Zak to discuss more on the findings.
"League of Their Own" player shares her story
Former baseball player Maybelle Blair once saved America's pastime, as depicted in the 1992 film "A League of Their Own." Now she's telling her story, publicly coming out at the age of 95. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Last Medal of Honor recipient from WWII dies
U.S. Marine Hershel Woodrow Williams died Wednesday. The 98-year-old was the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.