Mexico sues U.S. gunmakers, arguing they have fueled bloodshed
Among those being sued are some of the biggest names in guns.
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Water scarcity plagues small Mexico community
The Mexican town of San Cristobal De Las Casas is suffering from water scarcity and local activists say the local Coca-Cola bottling plant is to blame. The plant consumes most of the community drinking water and while the soda giant says they replenish the water used, local municipal water tanks reveal another story. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Biden faces challenges on immigration policy
A new article in the Washington Post looks at President Biden's struggle to develop clear plans on immigration. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss his reporting.
Economic impact of border restrictions
For more than a year, nonessential travel has been restricted across the U.S.-Mexico border in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Local business owners in El Paso, Texas, say their bottom line has taken a hit. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
U.S. and Mexico target cross-border crime
Authorities from the U.S. and Mexico met Monday to kick off the Se Busca initiative, taking aim at transnational criminals. Meanwhile, migrant rescues at the border have been on the rise. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden mulls lifting pandemic asylum policy
The White House could lift an immigration policy implemented by former President Trump that allows immigration and border officials to send migrants back to Mexico to stop the spread of COVID-19. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers from the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas, about what this policy change would mean for migrants and how could affect border crossings.
Southern border crossings skyrocket
Last month, more than 180,000 migrants were stopped along the Southwest border, that's more than any other month in the last four years. In order to truly understand the numbers, Mireya Villarreal went for a ride along the border. In just a few hours, she saw more than 200 people cross into the U.S.
WorldView: Ethiopia's cease-fire in Tigray
We are following several international headlines, including Ethiopia declaring an immediate cease-fire in Tigray; a new report on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Poland; Mexico decriminalizing recreational marijuana; and former South African president Jacob Zuma's sentencing. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN AM with the roundup.
International rescue teams join Florida search
Rescue teams from Israel and Mexico have come in to assist search efforts following Thursday's building collapse in Surfside, Florida. At least nine people are confirmed dead and more than 150 are unaccounted for as teams continue to search through the rubble. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Nature: Great white sharks
"Sunday Morning" takes us to a sighting of sharks – great whites near Guadalupe Island off the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Videographer: Mauricio Handler.
Harris visits U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris made her first visit to the southern border on Friday since taking office. She toured immigration facilities and said the Biden administration is making what she described as "extreme progress" in addressing the surge in migrants from Central America. Republicans criticized her for not visiting sooner and for the timing of her trip. Christina Ruffini reports.
VP Harris heads to U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time in her role leading the Biden administration's immigration response. Abby Livingston, the Washington bureau chief for the Texas Tribune, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Harris to head to the U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the Biden administration's response to the rise in migrants seeking to enter the U.S.but so far, she has not been to the border to see the situation firsthand. Nancy Cordes reports.
Texas Gov. plans new border wall with Mexico
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he wants to continue building a border wall with Mexico in his state. However, critics say the plan is short on details and could be political posturing as the governor contemplates a run for the presidency in 2024. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Texas outlines plan to build its own border wall
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the first stage of a plan to build a wall along the state's border with Mexico. During a news conference Wednesday, the Republican governor approved $250 million as a down payment for the project. CBS News' Mireya Villarreal joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the plan.
DHS report on separated migrant families
Up to 2,100 children who were split up from their families near the U.S.-Mexico border during the Trump administration may still be separated from their parents, according to a Department of Homeland Security report prepared for President Biden. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look.
Vice President Harris wraps first trip abroad
Vice President Kamala Harris is back in Washington Wednesday after wrapping up her first foreign trip in office, traveling to Mexico and Guatemala to address the growing number of migrants crossing the U.S. border. But she's received criticism for not stopping at the U.S.-Mexico border during her journey. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Harris defends not visiting southern border
Vice President Harris is facing questions about why she hasn't visited the U.S.-Mexico border as she seeks solutions on immigration. Weijia Jiang reports.
Harris visits Mexico to meet its president
After a stop in Guatemala, Vice President Kamala Harris is in Mexico on Tuesday to meet with the country's president. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest from her trip focusing on the root causes of migration.
Harris discourages would-be migrants in Guatemala
Vice President Harris addressed the crisis at the U.S. southern border while in Guatemala on Monday as part of her first foreign trip. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Harris travels to Guatemala
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Guatemala on her first overseas trip since taking office. She is spearheading the Biden administration's diplomatic efforts to address the root causes of migration from Central America. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM live from Guatemala City.
WorldView: Train crash kills dozens in Pakistan
Two trains crashed in Pakistan on Monday, killing dozens. Elections in Mexico and Peru could shake up those countries' governments. And protesters toppled a statue of Egerton Ryerson, an architect of country's system of residential schools where many indigenous children were abused, at the university in Toronto named for him. Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" from London with these and other top headlines from around the world.
Harris in Guatemala for first foreign trip as VP
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Guatemala for her first overseas trip since taking office where she is expected to discuss the root causes of migration like corruption, violence and poverty with the country's president. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN from Guatemala City with the latest.
Migrant sisters recount trek to U.S.
As the Biden administration grapples with a record increase in unaccompanied migrant children crossing the southern border, CBS News is learning more about the stories of the families being torn apart. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to two migrant sisters separated from their mother, and he joined CBSN with more on their journey.
Latin America surpasses 1 million COVID-19 deaths
The region accounts for approximately 29% of global fatalities.
DOJ faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited nature of the disclosures.
Watch Live: Trump announces new "Golden Fleet" of Navy battleships from Mar-a-Lago
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump Class" of battleships.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain free until at least next week
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
Everytown for Gun Safety stirs controversy with move into firearms training
When the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety announced it would introduce a new array of firearms training classes, it caught some longtime supporters off guard.
Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
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Everytown for Gun Safety stirs controversy with move into firearms training
When the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety announced it would introduce a new array of firearms training classes, it caught some longtime supporters off guard.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Watch Live: Trump announces new "Golden Fleet" of Navy battleships from Mar-a-Lago
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump Class" of battleships.
What's behind the surge in gold and silver prices?
Analysts point to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as driving the year-end surge.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
What's behind the surge in gold and silver prices?
Analysts point to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as driving the year-end surge.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Jim Beam to pause production at its main distillery on Jan. 1
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
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Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain free until at least next week
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Watch Live: Trump announces new "Golden Fleet" of Navy battleships from Mar-a-Lago
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump Class" of battleships.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to be sworn in by Letitia James, Bernie Sanders
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
DOJ faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
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Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
Flu cases surging nationwide
Flu cases are on the rise across the country with CDC data showing more than 4 million illnesses this season resulting in roughly 2,000 deaths, including two children. Dr. Benjamin Abella, chair of emergency medicine at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, joined CBS News to discuss.
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British man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his now ex-wife
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
Banksy unveils new art in London
The elusive street artist posted two photos of an artwork on his official Instagram account amid speculation that he was behind it. An identical image appeared elsewhere.
Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.
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Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Young People's Chorus of NYC: "Jolly Toyland"
To mark the Christmas season, "Sunday Morning" presents a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, of "Jolly Toyland," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez.
Young People's Chorus of NYC: "Deck the Halls"
"Sunday Morning" gifts to its viewers a Christmas tradition: a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City. They present "Deck the Halls," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez and Jim Papoulis.
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Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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.
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New details about suspected Bondi Beach gunmen
Australian police released new documents Monday showing the father and son who are accused of killing 15 people at Bondi Beach undergoing firearms training just weeks before the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
DOJ's Epstein files redactions draw criticism
The Justice Department is under scrutiny for heavily redacting the initial batches of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
British man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his now ex-wife
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
Former classmate on Brown shooting suspect
More details are emerging about Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University before allegedly targeting an MIT professor. CBS News Boston has more.
Lates on Epstein files released
At least a dozen files initially released by the Justice Department by the Dec. 19 deadline were removed from the website, CBS News has found. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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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
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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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2025 in pictures
The 2025 edition of The New York Times' Year in Pictures highlights shifting regulations during the first year of President Trump's second term, as well as several deadly natural disasters in the U.S. and abroad, among other notable events. Jeffrey Henson Scales, photography co-editor of The New York Times' Year in Pictures, joins CBS News to unpack the choices for 2025.
Kremlin investigating deadly car bombing
The Kremlin says a Russian general was killed in Moscow on Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
DHS triples "exit bonus" for self-deportations
The Department of Homeland Security is increasing the financial incentive for undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the U.S. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Poll: Americans sour on state of economy
According to new CBS News polling, more Americans attribute the state of the economy to President Trump rather than to former President Joe Biden. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.
New details about suspected Bondi Beach gunmen
Australian police released new documents Monday showing the father and son who are accused of killing 15 people at Bondi Beach undergoing firearms training just weeks before the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.