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Migrant crisis hitting big cities

Thousands of migrants who have crossed the southern border are now moving North, and some cities are struggling to manage the influx. New York City is repurposing old schools and hotels to shelter the busloads of migrants arriving. Chicago opened a new shelter for migrants over the weekend, and it's already filling up. CBS News national correspondent Adriana Diaz visited a Chicago police station where some people are sleeping -- because there are no other options.

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Migrants' dangerous journey north

Along the Pan-American Highway stretching from Argentina to Alaska is an unbuilt section covering 66 miles of remote jungle, connecting North and South America. Known as the Darién Gap, it's a treacherous crossing for thousands of migrants heading north, many of whom are misinformed about or unprepared for the arduous, potentially fatal journey. Correspondent Enrique Acevedo talks with experts about why many are risking their lives traveling through the Darién Gap, and with migrants who have made the trip.

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