Barricades and battles on the Texas border
Challenging the authority of the Biden administration, Texas has deployed state police, national guard soldiers, barriers and controversial policies to deter illegal crossings.
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Texas Gov. Abbott defends controversial effort to deter illegal border crossings
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has accused the Biden administration of creating a war zone on the border by failing to enforce federal immigration law. Abbott is defending Texas' controversial actions to deter illegal crossings.
Mexico City facing water shortage crisis
Mexico City, one of the world's most populated cities, may be mere months away from running out of water. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo joins to discuss what led to the shortage.
Response to Biden, Trump border visits
President Biden and former President Trump made separate visits to the southern border Thursday with Biden calling on Trump to work with him toward a solution to the immigration crisis. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
U.S. warns spring travelers to Mexico to "exercise increased caution"
"Crime, including violent crime, can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist destinations," the U.S. Mission to Mexico said in a news release on Thursday.
Blinken holds trilateral immigration meeting
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is holding key immigration meetings with officials from Guatemala and Mexico on Wednesday. The meetings come as the Biden administration considers cracking down on asylum seekers with a record number of migrants at the southern border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trove of ancient skulls, bones found during construction project
Researchers found seven full skulls from men of varying ages.
2 mayoral candidates killed within hours of each other in Mexico
Experts warn that Mexico's emboldened drug cartels could make this summer's elections the most violent ever.
Mexico sets up checkpoint near border gap
Over four days last month, 60 Minutes witnessed nearly 600 migrants come through a border gap between Mexico and the U.S. The Mexican government now has a new checkpoint near that gap.
James Biden testifies the president had no involvement in family's business
President Biden's brother told lawmakers that the president "never had any involvement" in the family's business dealings.
2 climbers dead, another missing on Mexico's highest mountain
Two climbers are confirmed dead and another is still missing on Mexico's Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in the country.
Cartel video shows gunmen shooting, kicking and burning bodies
Drug cartels in Mexico frequently make videos of dead or captured gang members to intimidate or threaten rivals.
5 charred bodies found in remote town in gang-plagued region of Mexico
Police responding to reports of a criminal gang clash found 5 bodies in a remote Mexican town not far from the location of a 2020 massacre.
12 alleged cartel members killed in clashes near U.S. border
The clashes happened in the same area where four U.S. citizens, two of whom later died, were kidnapped at gunpoint last year.
Mexico sets up checkpoint near border fence gap after migrants cross into U.S.
Migrants in Mexico have moved on to another border crossing after Mexico's government set up a checkpoint near a fence gap known as the San Judas Break.
DHS facing border security budget shortfall
The Department of Homeland Security says if it doesn't get more funding from Congress soon, thousands of migrants may need to be released from custody. House Republicans shot down a bipartisan agreement in the Senate that would have delivered the needed funds for immigration and customs enforcement. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
2024 set to be biggest global election year
More than half of the world's population will see an election in 2024. Michael Abramowitz, president of nonprofit democracy watchdog Freedom House, joins CBS News to look at some of the countries where the future of democracy is on the ballot.
Arrests made in Cancun after 5 dismembered bodies found in taxi
The gang was protected by a network of motorcycle taxis and minors who acted as lookouts, officials said.
Skydiving plane crash lands, killing man on the beach with his wife
Puerto Global, which posted video of the crash's aftermath, reported that the victim was taking pictures with his wife when the aircraft came down.
American woman killed in apparent drug dealer crossfire in Mexican resort
Authorities said a man believed to have been a dealer was also shot dead in the beach resort of Tulum but the two weren't a couple.
Shift in migrant patterns at southern border
As Texas is implementing more ways to block its border from illegal crossings, undocumented immigrants may be shifting their routes toward the Arizona and California borders. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez is looking at the changing migration trends at the U.S-Mexico border.
Biden speech slip adds to 2nd term questions
During a rare primetime news conference Thursday, President Biden disputed some of the findings of a special counsel report on his handling of classified material. Mr. Biden refuted the report's comments about his memory, but at one point referred to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the president of Mexico. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang is covering the fallout.
House fails to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas
The House voted 216 to 214 against impeaching Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, marking a significant setback for Speaker Mike Johnson. Meanwhile, the Senate's bipartisan immigration deal faces bleak prospects despite incorporating Republican-backed measures.
2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey
FIFA released its match schedule for the 2026 World Cup and announced the final will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. U.S. Men's National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter joins CBS News with what to expect for the global tournament set to take place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
3 shot dead on Acapulco beaches; gunmen arrive and escape by boat
Mexican police hit the beaches after the killings in Acapulco, as cartels recruit youths on social media.
Nick Reiner being charged with first-degree murder in parents' deaths
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
Brown shooting investigators release new "enhanced" footage of person of interest
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Video shows couple trying to stop Bondi attackers: "Bravery and selflessness"
Newly revealed video footage shows a couple in their 60s trying to stop the gunmen right before the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia's Bondi Beach.
Trump doubles number of countries facing travel bans or restrictions
President Trump on Tuesday more than doubled the list of countries subject to his travel ban or to heavy restrictions, bringing the total number of nations affected to 39.
Judge denies request to temporarily block construction of White House ballroom
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., put limits on what construction crews can do on the project over the next two weeks.
Epstein offered advice to billionaire facing sex abuse accusation
Recently released emails document Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in Leon Black's personal affairs.
Trump and his allies defend Susie Wiles over blunt quotes in Vanity Fair
President Trump defended White House chief of staff Susie Wiles after she was quoted offering blunt assessments of his inner circle in Vanity Fair.
Trump says he'll deliver prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
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Judge denies request to temporarily block construction of White House ballroom
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., put limits on what construction crews can do on the project over the next two weeks.
Brown University shooting survivor describes moment he was shot in the back
Two students were killed and nine others were wounded during a mass shooting on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island.
Nick Reiner being charged with first-degree murder in parents' deaths
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
Senate Republicans push for progress on next funding package this week
Senate Republicans are aiming to move forward on a new package of funding bills before leaving for the holidays, with just weeks to go before the next deadline to avoid another shutdown.
Millions of Hyundai and Kia owners can get free repairs from settlement
Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles.
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Millions of Hyundai and Kia owners can get free repairs from settlement
Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Family of late Zappos CEO alleges mysterious will is a "scam"
The family of Tony Hsieh, who died at 46, is disputing a will that emerged in 2025, allegedly from a Pakistani man with no ties to the businessman.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
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Judge denies request to temporarily block construction of White House ballroom
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., put limits on what construction crews can do on the project over the next two weeks.
Trump doubles number of countries facing travel bans or restrictions
President Trump on Tuesday more than doubled the list of countries subject to his travel ban or to heavy restrictions, bringing the total number of nations affected to 39.
At DNC meetings, Democrats see hope in 2025 wins as Newsom, Harris loom large
Democrats felt jubilant at this year's winter party meetings after decisive off-year election wins. Now, they say they are looking to build on the 2025 momentum in next year's midterms — and beyond.
Senate Republicans push for progress on next funding package this week
Senate Republicans are aiming to move forward on a new package of funding bills before leaving for the holidays, with just weeks to go before the next deadline to avoid another shutdown.
Epstein offered advice to billionaire facing sex abuse accusation
Recently released emails document Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in Leon Black's personal affairs.
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He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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Bondi suspects reportedly trained where Islamist separatists have been for years
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the terror attack on Jewish people at Bondi Beach was "motivated by ISIS ideology."
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Video shows couple trying to stop Bondi attackers: "Bravery and selflessness"
Newly revealed video footage shows a couple in their 60s trying to stop the gunmen right before the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia's Bondi Beach.
Woman's phone found over 2 years after she vanished in wilderness
A missing woman's phone has been found in Australia's Tasmanian wilderness more than two years after she disappeared, police said.
Australian leader says terror attack motivated by ISIS as new info emerges
The men suspected of attacking a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach were inspired by the ISIS terror group and spent weeks last month in the Philippines, officials say.
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Nick Reiner will not be in court today due to medical reasons, attorney says
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Matt Rife tackles holiday chaos in new show
Comedian Matt Rife is known for poking fun at everything and everyone. Now, he's taking on Santa. He joins "CBS Mornings" to preview his new Netflix special, "Matt Rife: Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special."
Storied career of "the king of country music"
George Strait, known as "the king of country music," has racked up more than 60 number one hits and the most certified platinum albums of any country artist. "CBS Mornings" takes a look back at the Kennedy Center honoree's storied career.
Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson on "Song Sung Blue"
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are starring in one of this year's most anticipated movies, "Song Sung Blue," which is based on the real-life story of Mike and Claire Sardina. They join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their upcoming roles.
Anthony Geary, "General Hospital" star, dies at age 78
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
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These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
How computers in classrooms impact students
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and director at LME Global, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Digital Delusion," where he examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in classrooms. Horvath also talks about his recent article in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
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.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
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Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
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Early details on Nick Reiner murder charges
Los Angeles officials announced Tuesday that Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports on what we know. Then, retired FBI special agent Mary Ellen O'Toole and CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi break down the charges.
Nick Reiner being charged with first-degree murder in parents' deaths
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
Brown shooting investigators release "enhanced" footage of person of interest
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Nick Reiner will not be in court today due to medical reasons, attorney says
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Washington's Indigenous cold case unit secures first murder conviction
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit was established within the Washington attorney general's office in 2023.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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Remembering Rob Reiner and Anthony Geary
"Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier joins CBS News to discuss the legacies of director Rob Reiner and "General Hospital" star Anthony Geary.
Timeline of Brown shooting person of interest
The FBI has released a video timeline showing the person of interest in the Brown University shooting investigation. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Early details on Nick Reiner murder charges
Los Angeles officials announced Tuesday that Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports on what we know. Then, retired FBI special agent Mary Ellen O'Toole and CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi break down the charges.
Officials announce Nick Reiner murder charges
Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele, Los Angeles authorities announced Tuesday. Jericka Duncan anchored CBS News' special report.
U.S. hits 3 more alleged drug boats, 8 killed
The U.S. military says it has conducted another series of deadly strikes on three alleged drug boats in the Eastern Pacific, killing eight people. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on that and more from Capitol Hill.