U.S. to lift land border restrictions for vaccinated travelers
For the first time since March 2020, the U.S. will allow vaccinated travelers to enter the country by land for non-essential activities, like tourism and family visits.
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U.S. and Mexico announce security framework
U.S. and Mexican officials have announced a new security arrangement between the two nations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was among the leaders negotiating the details. The plan is designed to fight crimes like weapons and human trafficking that impact both sides of the border. It's an overhaul of the 2008 Merida Initiative, which was agreed to under the Obama administration for similar reasons. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Migrant children still separated from parents
A Biden administration task force has reunited just 52 families in seven months. Sunday, Sharyn Alfonsi speaks to the head of the task force and a family separated four years ago.
Meet the family that changed the way some Americans eat Mexican food
Siete is one of the country's fastest-growing food and beverage companies.
Democrats split over border policy
The White House's handling of thousands of migrants from Haiti at the U.S.-Mexico border is angering key members of the Democratic caucus. Politico's national political correspondent Sabrina Rodriguez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the response and why Texas Governor Greg Abbott is seeing his approval rating drop.
Many Haitian migrants at Texas border being released into U.S.: AP
One source put the number being sent from the border town of Del Rio in the thousands. The White House has said the migrants faced expulsion from the U.S.
Migrants flee to Mexico amid mass deportation effort
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating an incident where Border Patrol agents on horseback are seen intimidating Haitian migrants at the Texas border. Migrants camped out there are having to face the choice of deportation back to Haiti or fleeing to Mexico. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
U.S. ramps up deportations from Texas border
Thousands of protesters are in Washington today, calling on Congress to include a clear path for migrants to receive U.S. citizenship. The march comes as Mexico and the U.S. struggle to deal with a recent influx of migrants at the border, including many who fled Haiti. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
U.S. ramps up deportations to Haiti
The U.S. deported more than 300 Haitians back to their home country Sunday as the federal government copes with a major spike in border arrivals in the small community of Del Rio, Texas. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to discuss the scale of the situation in Del Rio and how the Department of Homeland Security is responding.
U.S. increases deportations to Haiti
The Department of Homeland Security is working to deport thousands of Haitian migrants gathered under a bridge in a small Texas town along the border with Mexico. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Border wall prototypes
The first step in President Trump's plan to build a border wall with Mexico is taking place. Border Patrol agents will begin testing eight wall prototypes to see how easy they are to climb over or dig under, but there's no guarantee that any will be chosen, or that a wall will even be built. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Earthquake early warning systems
Tuesday's deadly earthquake in Mexico killed at least 295 people, but the death toll could have been higher without the country's warning system. While other nations have implemented similar systems, so far the U.S. has not - at least not fully. Atlantic senior editor Derek Thompson joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how the early warnings work and why the U.S. has yet to adopt the technology.
Separating kids: Trump's biggest setback?
This week, President Trump issued an executive order reversing his administration's policy of separating migrant children from their parents when they attempt to enter the U.S. illegally. The decision came after a huge public outcry. Time editor-at-large Karl Vick joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what might be the strategy behind the administration’s “zero-tolerance” policy and how the immigration debate could influence the midterm elections.
Pope Francis is in Mexico beginning his pilgrimage to a nation of nearly 100 million Roman Catholics
Pope Francis is in Mexico beginning his pilgrimage to a nation of nearly 100 million Roman Catholics. The pope landed in Mexico City after a historic stop in Cuba. He will celebrate mass before hundreds of thousands on Saturday afternoon. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Mexico City.
Chef Rick Bayless is celebrate for his award winning Mexican cuisine – but it’s his interests outside the kitchen that had food publication Eater recently asking, “Is Rick Bayless the most interesting man in the world?”
Chef Rick Bayless is celebrate for his award winning Mexican cuisine – but it’s his interests outside the kitchen that had food publication Eater recently asking, “Is Rick Bayless the most interesting man in the world?” Bayless stars in a dinner theater stage production, he’s a yoga enthusiast, he cultivates $30,000 worth of produce in his backyard, and he hosts some “legendary” parties. Chef Bayless joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about all of that and his popular Chicago restaurants.
Trump fires up his base over migrant caravan
Thousands of migrants are hoping to continue their trek toward the U.S. border from Central America Saturday morning. Their caravan is at the border separating Guatemala with Mexico. At a Friday night rally in Arizona, President Trump warned that the caravan must be stopped before it reaches the United States. The presidents of Honduras and Guatemala will meet Saturday to talk about returning the migrants to Honduras. Chip Reid reports.
Tropical Storm Cristobal heads for Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Cristobal is growing stronger as it churns towards the Gulf Coast, already causing massive mudslides in Mexico and Central America. Louisiana's governor has declared a state of emergency as the system threatens to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday. Jeff Berardelli explains the forecast.
Nearly 209,000 border apprehensions in August
Top U.S. authorities said they stopped migrants trying to cross the southern border nearly 209,000 times during the month of August. According to new data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, that's a 2% drop from July, when border apprehensions reached a 21-year high following sharp increases throughout the spring. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined "CBSN AM" to break down the numbers and discuss new obstacles for Afghan refugees in the U.S.
WorldView: Powerful earthquake rocks Mexico
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's southwest. Dozens of people are dead after a prison fire in Indonesia. Hong Kong arrests prominent Tiananmen vigil organizer. And at least two people are arrested in a Paris jewel heist. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more on these world headlines.
Mayorkas says DHS resources are "stressed"
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said that the department's resources are "stressed" from a number of crises, but the DHS is "meeting every challenge." He also discussed the so-called "Remain in Mexico" border policy in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
Man indicted after allegedly killing his 2 kids over "serpent DNA"
Coleman told FBI agents "he believed his children were going to grow into monsters so he had to kill them," according to a complaint.
Strong earthquake rattles Mexico
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Acapulco, Mexico on Tuesday. At least one person died, but Mexico's president said no serious damage has been reported. CBS News Radio reporter Adrienne Bard was in Mexico City during the quake, and she joins CBSN with the latest.
Powerful earthquake kills at least 1 near Acapulco, Mexico
The mayor of Acapulco, Adela Román, said there was no major damage, but the 7.1 magnitude temblor rattled buildings hundreds of miles away in the capital.
WorldView: Mexico storm; Milan highrise fire
Tropical Storm Nora hammers Mexico's Pacific coast. A massive fire engulfs a 20-story residential building in Milan. Australia records its 1,000th COVID-19 death. And Brazil's president makes a startling prediction. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup of these headlines.
Biden administration resumes Remain-in-Mexico policy
The Biden administration reinstated the Trump-era Remain-in-Mexico policy on Wednesday, following a Supreme Court decision that ruled President Biden violated federal law when he suspended the program in January. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast in April 2024 when they were shot dead in Baja California.
Mom found guilty of abuse for letting 5-year-old walk outside alone
"We just expected that as soon as this gets in front of a prosecutor actually looking at it and a judge, this is all gonna go away," Karyann Parkinson said.
Amazon cargo plane crash victims were in vehicles that were hit, NTSB says
An Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and crashed into two vehicles before coming to a stop and bursting into flames. Five people were killed.
Drought, rising costs and beef import pressures squeeze Wyoming ranchers
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
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Drought, rising costs and beef import pressures squeeze Wyoming ranchers
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
What's open and closed on Labor Day 2026? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time record
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
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Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Far-right AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of majority
Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.
Armed man arrested for allegedly charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
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Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast in April 2024 when they were shot dead in Baja California.
Pope Leo unveils new fresco at sanctuary where he prayed after his election
Pope Leo XIV unveiled the portrait before celebrating Mass with his fellow Augustinian brothers at the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel in the medieval village of Genazzano, south of Rome.
Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
U.K. anti-migrant protests condemned as "thuggish and intimidating"
Masked British protesters snarled traffic at a busy passenger ferry port and tried to block buses carrying newly arrived migrants, drawing criticism from virtually all corners.
King says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return
Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in January 2020, and this position, the letter said, "will continue to be fully respected."
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Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, already serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors, is now also the star of a new documentary co-created by an absurdist comedian. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the story.
King Charles: Harry, Meghan won't work as royals
Prince Harry and Megan Markle have returned to the U.K., but not to any official royal duties. But just in case there is any hint of confusion, King Charles released a letter of clarification on Monday. CBS News' Holly Williams has details.
Fall television season set to begin
Labor Day weekend not only marks the traditional end of summer, but the start of the fall television season. The Hollywood Reporter senior editor Alex Weprin joins CBS News to discuss.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
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Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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.
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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.
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Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast in April 2024 when they were shot dead in Baja California.
Mom found guilty of abuse for letting 5-year-old walk outside alone
"We just expected that as soon as this gets in front of a prosecutor actually looking at it and a judge, this is all gonna go away," Karyann Parkinson said.
Mom convicted after letting son walk alone
A Virginia mother is walking the line between helping a child develop their independence and criminal child neglect, fighting charges of abuse after letting her 5-year-old son walk outside alone. CBS News' Mark Strassmann is following the story.
Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, already serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors, is now also the star of a new documentary co-created by an absurdist comedian. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the story.
Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
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State of emergency in Hawaii as Lowell nears
Hurricane Lowell is barreling toward Hawaii, bringing the potential for life-threatening floods. CBS News' Carter Evans is in Kauai with more. Then, Rob Marciano joins with the latest forecast.
The science behind making the perfect banana
There are some unusual jobs out there, but one you've probably never heard of is professional banana ripener. CBS News' Michael George explains what goes into making the perfect banana.
Second career nurses on changing professions
Hospitals are looking to hire as a nationwide nursing shortage is expected to worsen in the coming years, and that opportunity is attracting some workers considering a career change. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Mom convicted after letting son walk alone
A Virginia mother is walking the line between helping a child develop their independence and criminal child neglect, fighting charges of abuse after letting her 5-year-old son walk outside alone. CBS News' Mark Strassmann is following the story.
Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, already serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors, is now also the star of a new documentary co-created by an absurdist comedian. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the story.