The president hosted a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the White House
President Obama hosted a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the White House.
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At a Cinco de Mayo event, the vice president says it’s time for House Speaker John Boehner to stand up to his caucus
At a Cinco de Mayo event, the vice president says it’s time for House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to stand up to his caucus.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., suggests Republicans are hyping Benghazi to avoid discussing the economy, immigration reform, or other issues.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., suggests Republicans are hyping Benghazi to avoid discussing the economy, immigration reform, or other issues.
The House speaker explains remarks he made teasing congressional Republicans for their qualms about passing immigration reform
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, explains remarks he made recently teasing congressional Republicans for their qualms about passing immigration reform.
President Obama pushes Congress to reform the nation's immigration laws during a naturalization ceremony in South Korea on Friday
President Obama pushes Congress to reform the nation's immigration laws during a naturalization ceremony in South Korea on Friday.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, sat down with CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell for a taped interview for Sunday’s "Face the Nation"
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, sat down with CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell for a taped interview for Sunday’s "Face the Nation"
President Obama describes his recent conversation about immigration reform with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va.
President Obama describes his recent conversation about immigration reform with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va.
Major Garrett spoke to the president about his goals on the issue
President Obama is criticizing House Republicans for not acting to change immigration laws. Major Garrett spoke to the president about his goals on the issue.
President Obama hosted a meeting at the White House with faith leaders from around the country
President Obama hosted a meeting at the White House with faith leaders from around the country.
CBS News political director John Dickerson talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the uproar
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is getting some heat from other Republicans over a comment he made about illegal immigrants. CBS News political director John Dickerson talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the uproar.
Immigration bills passed in House face uncertain fate in Senate
The House passed two immigration bills on Thursday with bipartisan support, but their prospects in the Senate are uncertain.
House passes bills with path to citizenship for "Dreamers" and farmworkers
The bills may represent Democrats' best chance of getting immigration legislation through the evenly divided Senate
House paves way for Dreamers to achieve citizenship
The House on Thursday passed two proposals that would legalize subsets of the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission, as Democrats gauge the chances of approving immigration legislation and sending it to President Biden's desk. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
President Barack Obama met with Pope Francis for nearly an hour at the Vatican, where their conversation focused on the global responsibility to care for the poor, as well as immigration reform
President Barack Obama met with Pope Francis for nearly an hour at the Vatican, where their conversation focused on the global responsibility to care for the poor, as well as immigration reform. The two leaders did not, however, discuss Obamacare's requirement that employee-sponsored health care plans cover contraception. Scott Pelley reports from Rome.
Bush calls for path for citizenship for undocumented immigrants
The former president spoke at SXSW as the Democrat-controlled House passed two bills that would legalize subsets of the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Praising the legacy of Cesar Chavez, President Obama says an overhaul of the nation's immigration laws is "not a matter of if, just a matter of when"
Praising the legacy of Cesar Chavez, President Obama says an overhaul of the nation's immigration laws is "not a matter of if, just a matter of when."
With 13,000 migrant children in custody, Biden faces first border test
Biden is facing a daunting challenge with acute humanitarian implications that could overshadow successes in other areas.
White House spokesman Jay Carney says potential executive action on deportations is no substitute for comprehensive immigration reform
White House spokesman Jay Carney says potential executive action on deportations is no substitute for comprehensive immigration reform.
Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., says the Congressional Hispanic Caucus "will take the president up" on his administration's offer to consult with them on revising deportation policy
Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., says the Congressional Hispanic Caucus "will take the president up" on his administration's offer to consult with them on revising deportation policy
D.C. focuses on COVID relief, immigration
As President Biden highlights the sweeping impact of the coronavirus relief package, Republican lawmakers pitched an alternative to the president's immigration reform plan in the Senate. Washington Post White House reporter and CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joins CBSN to discuss the response to the recent surge of migrants at the border.
Government opens new facilities for migrants
The government is opening new facilities to house unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S.-Mexico border as more than 13,000 are in custody. Mireya Villarreal joins CBSN AM from McAllen, Texas, to discuss what's happening at the border.
"The Republican Party can keep telling the country what they're against," President Obama says, "But Democrats, we're going to keep telling America what we're for"
"The Republican Party can keep telling the country what they're against," President Obama says during remarks before the Democratic National Committee. "But Democrats, we're going to keep telling America what we're for."
More than 13,000 migrant children in U.S. custody, sources say
The U.S. is on pace to receive more migrants crossing the border than in the last 20 years, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.
House to take up immigration reform
House Democrats are preparing to vote on two immigration reform bills that would help create a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants. It comes as the Biden administration struggles to accommodate a surge of migrant children at the border. Molly O'Toole, Los Angeles Times immigration and security reporter, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details on what the legislation would do, and how the U.S. asylum process has changed over the years.
Backlog of migrant children in Border Patrol custody soars to 4,200
Some migrant children in U.S. Border Patrol custody have told lawyers they are being held in overcrowded conditions.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
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Iran declares it has won the war as U.S. turns to economic warfare
Iran's president said Friday the world had "approved" the country's victory, as Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have."
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain in Hawaii
Hawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands.
Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms
Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000. The storms brought record rainfall that flooded several communities.
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 10 after deadly mall drone strike
The attacks come a day after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people.
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver mourning death of 2-year-old son
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
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Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms
Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000. The storms brought record rainfall that flooded several communities.
Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain in Hawaii
Hawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands.
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver mourning death of 2-year-old son
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the U.S. Open
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
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Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff
Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.
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Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
How a teen found "a sense of control" as she fought cancer
Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma the summer before her senior year of high school.
Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
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European wildfires expose, detonate buried explosives from past wars
The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have revealed World War I and II ordnance lurking beneath the blackened landscape.
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 10 after deadly mall drone strike
The attacks come a day after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Sword attack at school in Sweden kills 17-year-old girl, officials say
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school on Friday in central Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring at least two others.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
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U.S.-Canada tariff deal falls through, NYC cracks down on wage theft, plus Grace Potter is back. All this and more on "CBS Saturday Morning."
Grace Potter performs "Run Baby Run"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Run Baby Run."
Grace Potter sings "Main Street USA"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Main Street USA."
Grace Potter sings "Love Me Not"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Love Me Not."
Iconic props up for grabs at movie auction
Iconic film props and other movie memorabilia from classic Hollywood flicks are up for auction. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
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.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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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."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Judge denies Karmelo Anthony a new trial
Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence are staying in place after a Texas judge denied his request for a new trial.
Child social media addiction trial underway
A landmark trial which accuses tech giant Meta of harming children through addictive social media products is underway in Oakland. Kenny Choi has the details.
Fighting wage theft in New York City
The Economic Policy Institute estimates that workers lose more than $50 billion a year to wage theft. New York City is cracking down on the crime and other abuses of low-income workers.
Latest Lindsay Clancy trial testimonies
Several medical experts testified in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children but claims she was experiencing postpartum psychosis. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Psychiatrist testifies in Clancy trial
Dr. Phillip Resnick, whose testimony contributed to an acquittal in another high-profile child-killing case in 2001, testified in Lindsay Clancy's defense on Friday. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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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.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Judge denies Karmelo Anthony a new trial
Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence are staying in place after a Texas judge denied his request for a new trial.
Child social media addiction trial underway
A landmark trial which accuses tech giant Meta of harming children through addictive social media products is underway in Oakland. Kenny Choi has the details.
Laptop causes fire on American Airlines flight
One passenger received medical attention after a laptop battery caught fire aboard an American Airlines flight on Friday.
Millions of Americans facing extreme weather
Another weekend of severe weather is unfolding as millions face storms and extreme high temperatures across the U.S.. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Thousands in Gary, Indiana, still without power
Residents of Gary Indiana, where many live in poverty, are still dealing with power outages 11 days after deadly storms brought record rainfall and major flooding throughout the region. Ash-Har Quraishi reports.