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.
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Five migrants found dead in train near U.S. border
Railway security personnel found the bodies after seeing a foot sticking out of a moving railroad car, the National Institute of Migration said.
Mayorkas decries "repugnant" GOP attacks over baby formula at border facilities
There's no indication the national baby formula shortage is connected to the distribution of formula to migrant babies in U.S. border custody.
Authorities find massive drug-smuggling tunnel between Tijuana and San Diego
The secret passage from Tijuana to San Diego featured rail and ventilation systems, electricity and reinforced walls, authorities said.
DHS Secretary defends border policies under intense grilling from GOP lawmakers
One GOP lawmaker vowed to impeach Mayorkas if Republicans retake the House in November.
Search continues for missing Texas National Guard soldier
Texas Army National Guard Specialist Bishop E. Evans went missing in Eagle Pass, Texas, while assigned to the U.S.-Mexico border.
"Face the Nation" explores food insecurity, border crisis
For Easter, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" explores the global food crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and how a Catholic charity is helping migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Migrant arrivals at U.S. border soared to 221,000 in March, highest tally since 2000
The increase in border arrivals comes as the U.S. prepares to wind down the Title 42 pandemic-era rule, which allows authorities to swiftly expel migrants.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 17, 2022
Senator Chris Coons, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Woman dies after getting entangled upside down on U.S.-Mexico border wall
The local sheriff's office said the woman was a 32-year-old who was attempting to cross the wall Monday night near Douglas, Arizona.
Abbott defies pressure over new border policy that's gridlocking trucks
To curb human and drug trafficking Abbott announced that trucks crossing southern border into Texas must undergo extra inspections.
DHS chief denies double standard at the southern border for Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian refugees have been an exception to the Trump-era policy that led to the quick deportations of hundreds of thousands of migrants from Central America during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. preparing for potential spike in arrivals at southern border
The Biden administration is building migrant holding facilities, soliciting contracts for transportation services and deploying additional immigration agents.
U.S. expands COVID vaccinations of migrants in border custody
The policy change comes as officials wait for a CDC announcement on the future of Title 42, which has allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants during the pandemic.
U.S. launches deportation operation to Colombia using Title 42 border rule
The expulsions have been carried out under Title 42, a pandemic border restriction first implemented by the Trump administration.
U.S. to start asylum overhaul plan in the late spring
The administration hopes the changes will drastically reduce the amount of time asylum-seekers wait for their claims to be decided while cutting down the backlog of cases.
CDC revokes U.S. authority to expel migrant children
A federal court last week had ruled that the administration could not exempt unaccompanied children from a Trump-era border restriction.
Biden faces intensifying Democratic pressure to end border expulsions
A Ukrainian mother and her children fleeing the Russian invasion were turned back at the U.S. border by officials who cited a Trump-era restriction, according to the family's lawyer.
U.S. can't exempt migrant children from border deportation policy, judge rules
It's unclear if the administration will start to expel unaccompanied minors in light of Friday's court order.
Court curbs U.S. authority to expel migrant families to some countries
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have said the Title 42 border policy is necessary to control the spread of COVID-19 inside migrant holding facilities.
Supreme Court agrees to weigh in on "Remain in Mexico" border policy
President Biden has denounced the Trump-era border policy as draconian and inhumane.
Rare Texas plant vital to bees and butterflies could be endangered
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed moving the prostrate milkweed to endangered status.
5 journalists now murdered in Mexico in the first 6 weeks of the year
The latest victim, Heber López, director of the online news site NoticiasWeb, was fatally shot in the state of Oaxaca.
U.S. increases border deportations, prosecutions amid migrant surge
The efforts mark a new, more stringent chapter in the Biden administration's border policy.
U.S. to continue migrant expulsion policy indefinitely
By citing a public health law, U.S. officials at the southern border have been able to expel migrants to Mexico or their home countries without allowing them to apply for humanitarian refuge.
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What's ahead for travelers during July 4 "airmageddon"
The Department of Transportation is considering new rules that would hold airlines accountable for their flight schedules and make them better compensate passengers.
Brittney Griner "keeping the faith" as Russian court sets next trial date
The latest hearing yielded no real information on the strategy adopted by the WNBA star's legal team, but a U.S. diplomat says she's doing "as well as can be expected."
Girl loses her leg in shark attack at Florida beach: "It's a tragedy"
One of the girl's family members jumped in the water and beat the shark off of her until she was free, officials said.
U.S. expands eligibility for Afghans, others seeking entry on humanitarian grounds
The U.S. has received tens of thousands of humanitarian parole applications from Afghans seeking refuge from the Taliban.
Feds offering $10M reward for foreign election interference tips
Examples of that could include tampering with database or running bot farm campaigns.
Cheney spars with GOP challengers over 2020 election, Jan. 6 in first debate
Rep. Liz Cheney found herself aligned with her four challengers on a few points but disagreed with them on issues like the legitimacy of the Jan. 6 committee and of the 2020 presidential election.
Xi visits to affirm China's "comprehensive jurisdiction" over Hong Kong
The Chinese leader marked the 25th anniversary of Britain handing the former colony back to Beijing by stressing that nobody would ever "seize power" over it.
Murder conviction overturned for man who shot and killed wife in SUV
During his trial in 2018, no one disputed that McIver shot his wife. The question for jurors was whether they believed he meant to do it.
Cruise ship that hit iceberg in Alaska arrives in Seattle for repairs
One passenger said when the Norwegian Sun hit the iceberg, "Boom, the whole ship shakes. And I'm like, 'Well, what's going on?'"
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Californians set for up to $1,050 in "inflation relief" checks
Californians are grappling with the the highest fuel costs in the U.S., with an average price of $6.27 a gallon.
Feds offering $10M reward for foreign election interference tips
Examples of that could include tampering with database or running bot farm campaigns.
CBS News Poll: Texans think their state is better than most, but some think it's changing for the worse
Texans like their state's food and the diversity of the people, but not the cost of living, politics or the weather.
Girl loses her leg in shark attack at Florida beach: "It's a tragedy"
One of the girl's family members jumped in the water and beat the shark off of her until she was free, officials said.
U.S. expands eligibility for Afghans, others seeking entry on humanitarian grounds
The U.S. has received tens of thousands of humanitarian parole applications from Afghans seeking refuge from the Taliban.
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Californians set for up to $1,050 in "inflation relief" checks
Californians are grappling with the the highest fuel costs in the U.S., with an average price of $6.27 a gallon.
New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
California sets nation's toughest plastics reduction rules
Lawmakers say they hope other states follow suit, but environmentalists say the measure doesn't go far enough and business groups have concerns, as well.
California proposes using fossil fuels to avoid blackouts
Proposed energy bill would allow state to tap into gas-powered plants and diesel generators when hot weather strains grid.
Ben & Jerry's objects to sale of its ice cream in West Bank
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
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Feds offering $10M reward for foreign election interference tips
Examples of that could include tampering with database or running bot farm campaigns.
CBS News Poll: Texans think their state is better than most, but some think it's changing for the worse
Texans like their state's food and the diversity of the people, but not the cost of living, politics or the weather.
U.S. expands eligibility for Afghans, others seeking entry on humanitarian grounds
The U.S. has received tens of thousands of humanitarian parole applications from Afghans seeking refuge from the Taliban.
Progressive Rep. Rep. Sara Jacobs on Pelosi, Biden and overturning of Roe
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, the second youngest woman in Congress, Rep. Sara Jacobs discusses Democratic leadership, abortion and privacy.
Cheney spars with GOP challengers over 2020 election, Jan. 6 in first debate
Rep. Liz Cheney found herself aligned with her four challengers on a few points but disagreed with them on issues like the legitimacy of the Jan. 6 committee and of the 2020 presidential election.
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Juvenile arthritis or growing pains?
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
Arkansas governor on near-total abortion ban
Nearly all abortions were immediately banned in Arkansas last week immediately after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Governor Asa Hutchinson joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the state’s legislation.
California to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants
The new program, which will take until 2024 to fully implement, will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people.
1 dead, nearly two dozen sickened in listeria outbreak linked to Florida
One patient has died, and another suffered a pregnancy loss.
Dr. Celine Gounder on Omicron booster vaccine
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Celine Gounder joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the FDA panel's recommendation to update the COVID booster vaccine to target a form of Omicron. Plus, Dr. Gounder talks about the U.S. response to contain monkeypox.
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Brittney Griner "keeping the faith" as Russian court sets next trial date
The latest hearing yielded no real information on the strategy adopted by the WNBA star's legal team, but a U.S. diplomat says she's doing "as well as can be expected."
U.S. expands eligibility for Afghans, others seeking entry on humanitarian grounds
The U.S. has received tens of thousands of humanitarian parole applications from Afghans seeking refuge from the Taliban.
Widow charged 27 years after husband found beheaded in France
The move comes after Christophe Doire's body was exhumed in April in order to carry out new tests.
Xi visits to affirm China's "comprehensive jurisdiction" over Hong Kong
The Chinese leader marked the 25th anniversary of Britain handing the former colony back to Beijing by stressing that nobody would ever "seize power" over it.
Slain reporter was asked to remove critical tweets: "Very exposed"
Antonio De la Cruz was shot dead and his daughter was critically wounded in the attack.
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David Harbour on “Stranger Things 4” finale
Emmy and Tony-nominated actor David Harbour speaks with Anthony Mason about filming volume 2 of "Stranger Things" season four, his marriage to singer Lily Allen and his new starring role in the West End production "Mad House," which is partly based on his experiences with mental illness.
Radio station plays Rage Against the Machine song for more than a day
The 1992 track, "Killing in the Name," was played on loop until at least Wednesday – but it is unclear who is behind the mysterious music marathon.
Malcolm Gladwell on podcast’s new season
Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell joins “CBS Mornings'' to discuss the seventh season of his podcast "Revisionist History." He talks about uncovering his family history and how his latest book is being adapted into a documentary series.
Queer artists are reclaiming religion for the kids they used to be
As movements like #exvangelicals continue to grow, CBS News spoke to three queer artists who have reclaimed elements of their religion in their art.
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.
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Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
Summer gadgets to help you stay cool
CNET Editorial Director Dan Ackerman joins “CBS Mornings” to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
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.
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New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
2022 wildfire season sparks to life
Dozens of wildfires were burning across the nation this week. Climate change is making these fires more frequent and intense, and the crews that fight them are feeling the toll. CBS News’ Ben Tracy sat down with Kelly Martin, president of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Association, to talk about what these brave firefighters go through.
Another giant African snail sighting forces Florida county into quarantine
Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.
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.
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Murder conviction overturned for man who shot and killed wife in SUV
During his trial in 2018, no one disputed that McIver shot his wife. The question for jurors was whether they believed he meant to do it.
Baltimore task force trying to solve the crisis of unsolved murder
Officials from more than 20 agencies are working together in a nondescript warehouse, investigating Baltimore's most brazen drug syndicates.
Widow charged 27 years after husband found beheaded in France
The move comes after Christophe Doire's body was exhumed in April in order to carry out new tests.
Slain reporter was asked to remove critical tweets: "Very exposed"
Antonio De la Cruz was shot dead and his daughter was critically wounded in the attack.
Crime Without Punishment | CBS Reports
In this CBS Reports documentary, Jim Axelrod peels back the curtain on a sobering reality of a justice system in crisis: For roughly half of the people murdered in America, no one is arrested for the crime.
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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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The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
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The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
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David Harbour on “Stranger Things 4” finale
Emmy and Tony-nominated actor David Harbour speaks with Anthony Mason about filming volume 2 of "Stranger Things" season four, his marriage to singer Lily Allen and his new starring role in the West End production "Mad House," which is partly based on his experiences with mental illness.
Man surprises strangers with acts of kindness
In today’s “Uplift at 8,” a former prankster changes things up by surprising strangers with random acts of kindness, from food to flowers.
Racecar driver Hailie Deegan on SRX series
Professional racecar driver Hailie Deegan, who is the only woman competing in this year’s SRX series, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her career and the competition, which airs on CBS and Paramount+.
Arkansas governor on near-total abortion ban
Nearly all abortions were immediately banned in Arkansas last week immediately after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Governor Asa Hutchinson joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the state’s legislation.
Fourth of July weekend travel chaos
Nearly 48 million Americans are expected to travel during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. While drivers brace for major traffic, fliers are preparing for delays and cancellations. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to share his advice for getting through the busy weekend.