Why are so many gray whales dying?
At least 167 gray whales have washed ashore from Mexico to Alaska since January. Experts say that's probably just a fraction that have actually died. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
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Frida the rescue dog retires from service
A yellow Labrador retriever has retired from rescue work nearly two years after gaining international fame for searching for survivors in the rubble of a deadly 2017 earthquake in Mexico City. Mexico's navy presented Frida the dog with a toy at a ceremony Monday to wish her joy in retirement. She is 10.
House passes border bill
The House passed a hotly debated border funding bill that provides around $4.6 billion to ease the crisis at the border. But it does not include guarantees of higher standards of care for detained migrant families. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Freak hailstorm drops five feet of ice
Nearly 200 homes and businesses reported damage from a hailstorm north of Mexico City on Sunday. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Last VW Beetle rolls off the assembly line
It's the end of an era. Production stopped on one of the world's most iconic cars. Longtime Volkswagen owner Don Dahler takes a look back at the history of the Beetle.
Pence visits Texas migrant facility
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to the U.S.-Mexico border Friday to tour a migrant detention facility. He says migrants are receiving care that Americans would be "proud" of, despite a government watchdog report of turmoil. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Local leaders push back against ICE raids
Beginning Sunday, federal agents will begin a nationwide effort to arrest immigrants who have been issued final deportation orders. The raids will target ten major cities, and will focus mainly on Central American families that crossed the U.S. border with Mexico. President Trump says the crackdown is meant to remove criminals from the country -- but the leaders in some of these cities, like New York City and San Francisco, are pushing back against the effort. Laura Podesta reports.
Families worried about ICE raids
The promise of a nationwide crackdown on illegal immigrants is sparking fear in some communities. One father came to the U.S. from Mexico 20 years ago, and now fears being separated from his family. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Asylum seekers wait months in Mexico
Many migrants come to America illegally because entering as a legal asylum-seeker is getting more difficult. In Mexico, just across the bridge from Brownsville, Mexico, the wait to request asylum seems endless. Mireya Villarreall reports.
Investigation leads to arrest of Marines
An investigation into Marines accused of helping smuggle migrants into the United States led to the arrest of 16 of their fellow Marines at California's Camp Pendleton, just north of the U.S.-Mexico border.. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined CBSN with the latest.
Trump signs asylum agreement with Guatemala
President Trump announced the signing of a "safe third country" agreement with Guatemala, in which asylum-seekers will wait in Guatemala as their claims are processed. The president had threatened to take some sort of action against Guatemala after it recently declined to sign such an agreement.
Peter Chadwick captured in Mexico
A millionaire accused of killing his wife in 2012 has been on the run for more than four years but was found in Mexico on Monday. Footage shows 55-year-old Peter Chadwick being escorted from Los Angeles International Airport after returning to the U.S.
Investigators probe El Paso & Dayton shootings
The El Paso and Dayton mass shootings have sparked renewed calls for tougher gun laws and a crackdown on white nationalism. The death toll in Texas has risen to 22 as President Trump plans to visit both cities. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN from El Paso with the latest.
Millionaire murder suspect caught in Mexico
A millionaire accused of killing his wife is expected in court in California Wednesday after more than four years on the run. Peter Chadwick vanished after he was accused of murder, but was caught in Mexico on Sunday. Prosecutors will ask a judge to deny bail. Tracy Smith reports.
Latino community fearful after mass shooting
Hispanic-Americans have said they are fearful after the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas. In a racist manifesto the suspected gunman allegedly wrote, he denounced the increasing Hispanic population in Texas. New CBS News contributor Maria Elena Salinas joins CBSN to discuss how Latinos are responding to the shooting and what it means to be Latino in the U.S.
Millionaire fugitive's secret life in Mexico
We are learning new details about California millionaire Peter Chadwick and his life on the run after he was charged with killing his wife. He was captured in Mexico on Sunday after more than four years as a fugitive. Chadwick is accused of strangling his wife to death in their Newport Beach mansion in 2012. Tracy Smith has a preview of her report airing on "48 Hours" this Saturday.
Courts speed up "Remain in Mexico" hearings
Immigration courts along the U.S.-Mexico border are working to speed up cases for those impacted by the "Remain in Mexico" policy. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to talk about his reporting.
Does "Remain in Mexico" policy violate law?
Since April, asylum seekers have been turned away by the thousands under a Trump administration policy that requires them to wait in Mexico for their cases to be considered. Los Angeles Times immigration reporter Molly O'Toole explains the ins and outs of the policy and why detractors say it may be illegal.
Trump diverting billions to border wall
The Trump administration is diverting $3.6 billion in military funding to pay for the border wall. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with more on where the money is coming from, plus the latest political wrangling over gun control proposals.
Pentagon to divert funding toward border wall
The Trump administration will shift $3.6 billion in funding away from the Defense Department and move it toward construction of a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. Kevin Cirilli of Bloomberg joined CBSN to break down the latest on immigration, China and the rest of the day's political news.
Asylum seekers in Mexico to attend "tent court"
Asylum seekers, waiting in Mexico, get their first day in court Monday. This marks the official opening of the Trump administration "tent courts" intended to ease the strain on immigration courts will handle cases by video conference; a judge and lawyers won't be present. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Legendary singer José José dead at 71
Legendary Mexican singer José José, who was known as "El Principe de la Cancion," or "The Prince of Song," has died, Mexico's Ministry of Culture said Saturday. He was 71.
Government expands "Remain in Mexico" policy
The Trump administration is expanding its "Remain in Mexico" policy by allowing authorities to send most asylum-seekers to Mexico regardless of where they crossed the border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports it is the latest attempt to end a system President Trump and others have criticized as "catch and release."
Feds plan to collect DNA samples from migrants
The Trump administration is planning to expand the collection of DNA samples from detained migrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain the policy and why critics say the government is breaching civil liberties.
Trump plan would deny visas over health costs
The Trump administration has announced a plan to deny visas to immigrants who don't have health insurance or are unable to prove that they can afford medical care. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains how the executive order was pushed through and how it will affect migrants.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Hungary's Orbán to attend inaugural meeting of Trump's "Board of Peace"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attended the launch of the initiative last month in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Hungary's Orbán to attend inaugural meeting of Trump's "Board of Peace"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attended the launch of the initiative last month in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Olympics
Gu qualified for the women's slopestyle final wearing an outfit with details inspired by her Chinese heritage and her personal quirks.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen wins first gold medal of Milano Cortina Games
The second gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games was awarded to Frida Karlsson of Sweden in the women's 10km+10km skiathlon.
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Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
The Barr Brothers perform "Another Tangerine"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Another Tangerine."
The Barr Brothers perform "Naturally"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Naturally."
The Barr Brothers perform "Run Right Into It"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Run Right Into It."
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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 will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Three sisters chase Olympic dream
Sam, Lauren and Alli Macuga are competitive skiers across different disciplines who were hoping to represent Team USA at Milano Cortina. Lauren, who was a top contender in alpine, suffered an ACL injury in November that ended her season -- but she explains why the world hasn't seen the last of the Macuga sisters.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
The Dish: Noor Murad
Noor Murad's latest cookbook is a love letter to the Middle Eastern flavors she is known for using in her dishes.
Key storylines of Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks are set to face off against the New England Patriots on Sunday in Super Bowl LX, and "CBS Saturday Morning" goes inside key storylines to be aware of ahead of the big game.