2/25/2024: 142 Days in Gaza; An American in China
First, a report on Gaza’s catastrophic humanitarian situation. Then, a look at the state of the U.S.-China relationship.
Migrants
The impact of self-deportations on families
Many migrants aren't waiting for immigrant agents to detain them at work sites or in court rooms. Adam Yamaguchi highlights the impact felt by families when a parent decides to "self-deport."
Multiple bodies found with hands, feet tied in Mediterranean Sea
The discovery shows "the cruelest side" of the migration route, regional president Marga Prohens told local media.
Undocumented workers by the numbers
Julia Ingram, a data journalist for CBS News Confirmed, takes a look at how many undocumented immigrants are in the U.S. workforce.
Migrant farm workers express ICE raid fears
The Trump administration has reversed course, again, on immigration roundups, saying they're back on at hotels, restaurants and farms, just days after they were suspended. Adam Yamaguchi spoke with workers in California about the raids.
Migrant farm workers concerned about raids
President Trump has directed ICE agents to pause arrests at farms, hotels and restaurants. Despite the pause, many migrant farm workers say they are afraid to go to work. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Migrant parents reunite with their children
A group of nine migrant parents who were deported after being separated from their children, have finally returned to the U.S. One father waited nearly two years to hug his son again. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
U.S. collecting DNA from some migrants
The federal government is now forcing some migrants in custody to give DNA samples. The controversial pilot program promoted by the Trump administration kicked off Monday. Border Patrol agents have been instructed to collect DNA through cheek swabs at two entry points on the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico. In some cases, that includes migrants as young as 14.
The journeys of four migrant families
The ACLU claims the Trump Administration’s zero tolerance immigration policy has led to approximately 5,500 separations of migrant families at the U.S. border since July 2017. Manuel Bojorquez followed the heart-wrenching journeys of four migrant families in a CBSN Originals documentary, "The Faces of Family Separation." Bojorquez joins "CBS This Morning" to share what he learned.
Trump ending Biden-era migrant parole program
The Trump administration is telling more than 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela that their legal status is being revoked. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: Bill Whitaker reports on how the Russians hacked the 2016 election, a widow tells Sharyn Alfonsi the story behind a heartbreaking photo, and Lesley Stahl shows how scientists are using brain imaging to try to read minds
Widow of drowned migrant family tells story
A widely seen photograph of a father and his 23-month-old daughter who drowned trying to reach the U.S. was seared into memory this summer. Now, Tania Avalos, the wife and mother of the drowned migrants, is telling her story to "60 Minutes." Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
Police condemn "hate-fueled acts and mob rule" in Northern Ireland unrest
Northern Ireland police say violence in the town of Ballymena, reportedly fueled by racial tension, have left 32 officers injured.
O'Rourke: Migrant families "pose no threat or danger"
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke joins Margaret Brennan in his hometown of El Paso, Texas, to discuss his campaign and current immigration policies.
Ron Johnson: Border facilities "grossly overcrowded"
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss recent migrant deaths in the U.S. and talk of impeachment in the House.
Acting CBP head: ICE raids "maintain integrity in the system"
Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan joins Margaret Brennan to discuss expected ICE raids targeting thousands of undocumented migrant families across the country.
Former DHS chief: Obama admin "did not separate families"
Former Department of Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins Margaret Brennan to discuss deportations of undocumented migrants.
May 5: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET
The Trump administration is offering some migrants free airline tickets, $1,000 stipends to self-deport; New parents face higher prices for baby products following Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods.
54 migrants rescued from oil platform, where one woman gave birth
The group was trapped on the platform for three days, Open Arms said. One of the migrants gave birth to a boy, while another woman had given birth days before.
2/4/2024: Chairman Powell; A Hole in the System; The Mismatch
First, Fed Chair Jerome Powell: The 2024 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report on the growing number of Chinese migrants crossing into the U.S. at the southern border. And, a look at how a sports betting boom is fueling concerns over problem gambling.
60 Minutes on the border
Reporting on migrants from the Texas border, the 60 Minutes team witnessed the detention, smuggling attempts-- and even death-- that occur daily
Survivor describes deadly smuggling journey
One of the more than 100 migrants found in an overheated 18-wheeler in San Antonio tells 60 Minutes about the conditions he and others faced before being discovered
The situation at the southern border
Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is facing the largest wave of illegal crossings of families at the U.S.-Mexico border in a decade. "60 Minutes" traveled to the border to see the situation and asked McAleenan how he'll deal with it. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
Apr 28: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
White House displays posters of arrested migrants; Power outage in Spain and Portugal knocks out subway networks, traffic lights and ATMs.
Judge orders U.S. to return deported migrant
A judge ordered the Trump administration to return a Guatemalan migrant to the U.S. after finding that the man was deported without proper due process proceedings. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest AI companies signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
Exclusive
Transcript shows campus police's interview with Jane Doe in Cornell rape case
We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.
Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
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Iran says it expects response to ceasefire plan already rejected by Trump
President Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his handling of his investigations into President Trump during a Senate hearing that grew contentious at several points.
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Transcript shows campus police's interview with Jane Doe in Cornell rape case
We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.
Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
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Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
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Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as GOP defends Senate majority
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
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Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn, a pastor and former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted by a jury Tuesday of murdering his wife. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Author John Grisham on "The French Illusion"
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Blu DeTiger is excited for her new album
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
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Trump says AI leaders can police themselves
President Trump said he sees no need for the government to rein in or slow down artificial intelligence development. After meeting with a group of major tech leaders on Tuesday, he stuck with that position. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump and tech leaders sign AI "constitution"
President Trump met with key AI leaders at the White House on Tuesday, with the group signing what Mr. Trump called an AI "constitution" aimed at self-policing and safety. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Crime
New details in alleged Cornell gang rape
The accuser in the alleged Cornell University gang rape told campus authorities she was "100%" sure she was raped just days after the incident, an interview transcript reviewed by CBS News New York shows. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
"American Idol" contestant found guilty of murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor, was found guilty of murdering his wife. Ian Lee has details from the court.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney questions killings
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down why Lindsay Clancy's attorney might have decided now to question whether she committed the killings of her three children during a hearing on the timing of a potential new trial.
U.K. police defend letting terror suspects go
British authorities defended their decision to let a group of young men go free, even as investigators look into a suspected terror plot near an air base there that was used by the U.S. military in its war against Iran. Ramy Inocencio reports from London.
Details on latest Lindsay Clancy hearing
Lindsay Clancy was back in court on Tuesday, her first appearance since a mistrial was declared earlier this month. Clancy's attorney argued for the first time that there is no evidence that Clancy killed her three small children, something he did not dispute in her first trial. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
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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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
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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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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Iranian photojournalist facing prison speaks
Yalda Moaiery, an Iranian photojournalist who has spent her career documenting life in her home country, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with her work. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the details.
New details in alleged Cornell gang rape
The accuser in the alleged Cornell University gang rape told campus authorities she was "100%" sure she was raped just days after the incident, an interview transcript reviewed by CBS News New York shows. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Ethics expert on Trump's new TV ads
Christopher Swartz, former acting chief of ethics law at the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the controversy over a series of new White House television ads paid for by taxpayers.
"American Idol" contestant found guilty of murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor, was found guilty of murdering his wife. Ian Lee has details from the court.