How activists want companies to challenge Georgia voting laws
"The same way they try to convince people to have a Coke and a smile, they need to persuade people to fight voter suppression," one activist said.
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Voting rights battle hits Texas, other states
The battle over voting rights is moving from Georgia to dozens of other states. Several provisions from some state lawmakers include restricting mail-in voting and limiting dropbox ballots. Ed O'Keefe reports.
7 officers fired over death of Texas man in police custody
"Evidence I have seen confirms that these detention officers violated well-established Sheriff's Office policies and procedures," Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner said.
Family seeking answers after 26-year-old Texas man dies in custody
The county sheriff called his death a "profound tragedy."
New GOP-led voting restrictions move forward in Texas
The measure cleared the state Senate in an 18-13 party-line vote.
Human Cargo, Governor Brown, The Isle of Eigg
Scott Pelley reports on human smuggling across the southern border; then, the governor who's castigating the president on climate change; and, Steve Kroft ventures to the Isle of Eigg
Will Hurd on border crisis, causes of illegal immigration
CBS News got a look inside one of the holding facilities run by U.S. Border Patrol in Donna, Texas. Former Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd joined CBSN to discuss the conditions a rising number of unaccompanied children are facing while being held there.
Cuellar says influx of migrants still overwhelming border facilities
Congressman Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, provided photos to CBS News showing the overcrowding at a Border Patrol facility in Donna, Texas.
15 tornadoes reported across 4 states
Five tornadoes were reported in Texas, eight reported in Arkansas and one each in Mississippi and Tennessee as the storm carved a path of destruction. Nancy Chen has the latest.
COVID-19 infections rising nationwide
Forty-four states recorded spikes in coronavirus infections over the last two weeks, despite increased vaccinations nationwide. Health officials warn that reopening prematurely can undo the progress made so far. Danya Bacchus reports.
Number of unaccompanied migrant children in custody on the rise
As of Friday, 18,000 unaccompanied migrant children were in U.S. custody at the border, and the number continues to grow each day. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with Lana Zak on CBSN about why the Biden administration hasn't been able to clear the backlog. He also discussed dueling visits to the border by Republican and Democratic lawmakers, and the Biden administration's next move to preserve the DACA program.
Another major tornado outbreak takes aim at Southeast
More severe weather is on tap as a new study confirms that tornadoes are often stronger than experts thought.
First look inside migrant holding facility
For the first time, we're seeing some of the conditions unaccompanied migrant children are living in as they wait for their cases to be processed. Janet Shamlian reports on the new details near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Ted Cruz refuses to put on mask when asked
During a press conference to discuss Republican Senators' upcoming visit to the Southern border, Senator Ted Cruz refused to wear a mask after a reporter asked him to put one on. "You're welcome to step away, if you'd like," the Texas Republican told the reporter.
White House officials visit border facility
A delegation of senior White House officials and lawmakers visited a migrant housing facility in Texas on Wednesday, amid a surge in migrants crossing the southern U.S. border. President Biden has tapped Vice President Harris to lead efforts to manage migration at the border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Women's NCAA Tournament underway
The Women's NCAA Tournament is underway in San Antonio after the coronavirus pandemic canceled last year's tournament. CBS Sports writer Chip Patterson joins CBSN's Nikki Battiste with more.
Surge in migrant children entering the U.S.
The Biden administration is facing a surge of migrants entering the country, some illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Mireya Villarreal reports from the border town of McAllen, Texas.
GOP lawmaker stands by lynching comments at House hearing
"Apparently some folks are freaking out that I used an old expression about finding all the rope in Texas and a tall oak tree about carrying out justice against bad guys. I meant it," Roy said.
Jack in the Box manager stabbed after telling man to wear mask
Police say the suspect "belligerently refused" to cooperate with a store policy that requires face masks inside the establishment, before stabbing the manager three times.
Dangerous storm system moves east
A violent storm system left a path of destruction across parts of the South from Texas to Alabama. Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Beradelli about where this system is heading next.
Man arrested near VP residence with weapons
Washington, D.C. police arrested Paul Murray of San Antonio outside Vice President Kamala Harris' official residence Wednesday afternoon. According to a police report, Murray, 31, was in possession of an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, 113 rounds of unregistered ammunition, and five 30-round magazines. Jeff Pegues reports.
Man arrested near Harris' official residence
A Texas man who had recently bought an assault rifle has been arrested near Vice President Harris' official residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. Harris is residing at a different location during repair work.
Texas Attorney General says $29 million in electric bills will be forgiven
Amid the winter storm last month, one woman was billed $9,546 between February 1 to19 — 40 times more than her typical bill of $200 to $250.
Record number of children held at the border
More than 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children and teens are being detained at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Biden administration is working to find additional housing for them as detention centers become overcrowded. Many of these minors currently do not have proper access to food, beds, or showers. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the crisis.
Another Texas power company goes bankrupt after blackout
Some Griddy customers were charged more than $9,500 even as last month's blackout caused residents to lose power.
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