Apprehensions of migrant families surge along the border
"The system is well beyond capacity and remains at the breaking point," Customs and Border Protection commissioner Kevin McAleenan told reporters
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Abandoned in Mexico during medical emergency?
A New Jersey couple accuses a cruise company of abandoning them in Mexico during a medical emergency. Carol and Bertram Palk claim they were told to get off Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas because the medical staff couldn’t treat Carol’s internal bleeding. They paid thousands of dollars to return to the U.S. on their own. DeMarco Morgan reports.
"Remain in Mexico" to be "exponentially" expanded, officials say
Homeland Security officials didn't say which border towns "Remain in Mexico" would be expanded to, but said "everything is on the table"
Couple says cruise ship abandoned them in Mexico during emergency
Carol and Bertram Palk say they were told to get off because the ship's medical staff couldn't treat Carol's internal bleeding. They paid thousands to get home.
Defense requesting new trial for "El Chapo"
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's defense is seeking a new trial after Vice News reported several jury members followed coverage of the trial in the media, despite being told it was against court rules. CBSN legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN with more on the issue and what could happen next..
GOP rep deployed to border defends Trump's emergency declaration
The GOP Congressman from Illinois was deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border earlier this month with his Air National Guard unit
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Bernie Sanders joins growing Democratic field of 2020 candidates; Hiker survives after being trapped in quicksand for hours
Millions face storm warnings
Two powerful storms are merging in the central U.S. One storm caused cars to spin out in New Mexico, while the other is causing floods in Atlanta. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.
16 states sue over Trump's national emergency
Sixteen states have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to get funds for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Niall Stanage, White House columnist at The Hill, joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump to divert $6B from military for wall
President Trump is planning to divert $6 billion from the Department of Defense to help pay for construction of the border wall. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN to discuss the impact.
DHS sued for "Remain in Mexico" policy
The American Civil Liberties Union and Southern Poverty Law Center filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging the agency's "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers is a violation of the 1980 Refugee Act. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the complaint.
Democratic attorneys general threaten legal action over border
The president is expected to declare a national emergency and pull funds from other sources for his border wall
Immigration advocates sue DHS and others over "Remain in Mexico" policy
The initiative is possibly the biggest change to immigration policy implemented by the Trump administration
Alfonso Cuarón on the personal trauma he channeled into "Roma"
The black and white foreign film with a largely unknown cast has become an unlikely Oscar front-runner.
"El Chapo" faces life in U.S. prison
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was found guilty on all 10 counts, including international drug trafficking, and now faces life in a maximum security prison with no option for parole. But Guzman's lawyer told "CBS This Morning" his client did not get a fair trial. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss these claims.
The craziest details from the "El Chapo" trial
Shooting bazookas, burying a rival alive, a naked escape — just to name a few of the twisted revelations
El Chapo found guilty on all counts
Notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been convicted on all counts in a federal trial in New York. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan joins CBSN from the courthouse with the breaking news.
Verdict in El Chapo trial expected soon
The jury in the trial of accused drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has reached a verdict. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman joins CBSN with the latest.
El Chapo jury deliberations continue
Jury deliberations in the trail of accused Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman will continue next week after jurors were unable to reach a verdict Thursday. Prosecutors say he's responsible for smuggling at least 200 tons of cocaine into the U.S. He faces criminal conspiracy and drug trafficking counts. If convicted, he faces a life sentence.
City officials want to remove "lethal" wire from border wall
The mayor of Nogales is giving an ultimatum to the U.S. government if the wiring remains, or else there will be lawsuit
Mexico presents plan to find thousands missing amid drug war
"Our territory has become a huge clandestine grave," government official says as he announces multi-million dollar investment
Jurors review more evidence in El Chapo
Jurors of the El Chapo trial asked to review all eight days of testimony of the Cifuentes brothers, who supplied Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman with cocaine from Colombia. CBS legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss where the case stands.
Trump makes his case for a border wall
While discussing immigration during the State of the Union, President Trump once again called for his border wall. He said a "smart, strategic see-through steel barrier" will be built in areas identified by border agents as having the greatest need, adding that "walls save lives."
Trump calls for action on "crisis" at border
President Trump renewed his call for Congress to secure the southern border, saying leaders need to confront a "national crisis." Mr. Trump also said more U.S. troops have been deployed to the border, saying we have a "moral duty" to create a system that protects American citizens.
Jury continues deliberations in El Chapo trial
Jurors in the El Chapo trial continued their deliberations for a second day Tuesday. They asked the judge to provide pieces of evidence to review, and asked the judge to clarify what a drug war is. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN to break down what the jury is facing and what happens once the verdict is given.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than 1,000 pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what's likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
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Trump to meet Netanyahu as his threat to resume strikes looms over Iran
Trump will meet Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu as the U.S. and Iran hold their fire amid work toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
Trump to eulogize Lindsey Graham at funeral in Washington today
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and later, his close ally.
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Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
Trump asks Supreme Court to step into dispute over mail-in ballot executive order
A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan
The powerful quake disrupted transport but caused no major damage.
Bryan Kohberger challenges conviction in Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, filed a petition for post-conviction relief Monday.
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Trump to eulogize Lindsey Graham at funeral in Washington today
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and later, his close ally.
In Michigan Senate Democratic debate, Stevens and El-Sayed spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
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Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
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Trump to eulogize Lindsey Graham at funeral in Washington today
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and later, his close ally.
In Michigan Senate Democratic debate, Stevens and El-Sayed spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
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Widow of murdered mayor arrested in extortion case in Mexico
Valentin Lavin, who was allied with President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, was shot and killed during a town hall.
Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan, disrupting transport but causing no major damage.
Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
Knife attack in Paris thwarted by quick-thinking bystander, witness says
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
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"The Odyssey" movie sparking interest in book
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paul de Gelder talks high-risk shark mission
Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul de Gelder talks to "CBS Mornings" about his high-risk mission to search for one of the largest sharks in the North Atlantic as part of this year's "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. He also addresses how he overcame his fear of sharks.
The adventurous life of supermodel Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Widow of murdered mayor arrested in extortion case in Mexico
Valentin Lavin, who was allied with President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, was shot and killed during a town hall.
Kohberger says he was misled into guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger is claiming he was misled when he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four Idaho college students. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest development in the case.
Ex-husband testifies in Lindsay Clancy trial
The trial for Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three small children, began Monday with her ex-husband taking the stand. Shanelle Kaul reports.
New details on Berlin Pride attack suspect
CBS News has learned that the 21-year-old man accused of plowing his vehicle through Berlin's Pride celebration on Saturday night had previously received a suspended sentence for charges related to his attempt to join ISIS. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest from Berlin.
A look at Germany's deradicalization programs
Bill Braniff, executive director of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab at American University, joins "The Daily Report" to break down the attack that took place at an LGBTQ+ pride event in Berlin, Germany and new details on the suspect's time in a deradicalization program.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Extended interview: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, tells CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez that President Trump is making a mistake with his plan to ramp up arrests and deportations of Haitian migrants. "Haiti is hell today," DeWine says, "So you'd be sending people … back to hell."
Trump's "Freedom 250" funding scrutiny
An attempt by House Republicans to crack down on hard-to-trace fundraising methods used by left-leaning organizations could force President Trump's "Freedoom 250" project to disclose more information about its finances. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky reports.
Joe Biden tapes released after legal battle
Audio recordings of former President Joe Biden's interviews with his ghostwriter, which Biden fought to keep sealed, were released Monday. CBS News investigative reporter Josh Boswell reports on what they reveal.
Trump downplays defense stockpile concerns
President Trump is downplaying concerns about dwindling defense stockpiles after months of on-and-off fighting with Iran. Bradley Bowman, senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Center on Military and Political Power, joins with analysis.
Kohberger says he was misled into guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger is claiming he was misled when he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four Idaho college students. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest development in the case.