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.
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A fire in Fritch, Texas, has burned more than 100 structures in what’s expected to be a difficult fire season for the state. With precipitation levels 50 percent below normal, the Texas Panhandle is the driest it’s been since modern record keeping began
A fire in Fritch, Texas, has burned more than 100 structures in what’s expected to be a difficult fire season for the state. With precipitation levels 50 percent below normal, the Texas Panhandle is the driest it’s been since modern record keeping began. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
A wildfire burned dozens of homes in Texas and caused thousands of people to be told to evacuate
A wildfire burned dozens of homes in Texas and caused thousands of people to be told to evacuate. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
A police officer in Hearne, Tex. was fired four days after he shot and killed a 93-year-old woman in her home
A police officer in Hearne, Tex. was fired four days after he shot and killed a 93-year-old woman in her home. Police say the elderly woman was brandishing a gun when the officer arrived. Anna Werner reports.
A line of severe weather is moving across the center of the country, a day after powerful storms swept through the area
A line of severe weather is moving across the center of the country, a day after powerful storms swept through the area. In Texas, 70 mph winds blew bricks off buildings as the storms extended all the way to the Northern Plains. Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of CBS Boston station WBZ-TV reports on the forecast.
First responders acted quickly to pull five boys from a creek's rushing waters in Dallas, Texas
First responders acted quickly to pull five boys from a creek's rushing waters in Dallas, Texas. KTVT-TV's Ken Molestina reports.
Five million gallons a days of treated sewage water will be pumped to the city taps
With North Texas in the midst of its worst drought since record keeping began, Wichita Falls city manager Darron Leiker turned to the only viable quick option he had – turning the city’s sewage water into drinking water. Five million gallons a days of treated water will be pumped to the city taps. Anna Werner reports.
Neighbors in tight-knit Houston, Texas, community place chairs on their lawns so leukemia patient has place to rest during walks
Neighbors in a tight-knit Houston, Texas, community are banding together to help a friend living with leukemia. KHOU 11's Jacqueline Crea explains why they're setting out "Chairs for Charlie."
The two sides of Greg Williams
Steve McSwain, a friend of Greg and Michele Williams, talks to "48 Hours" about the two very different sides of Greg. If you were his friend "he would do anything for you." But if you crossed him, "he would berate you."
A professional shopper in Texas says he’s cracked the code to saving money at major stores
A professional shopper in Texas says he’s cracked the code to saving money at major stores. Kyle James claims that the price tag shows if a product is the best deal ever or if it’ll be cheaper the next day. KHOU-TV’s Drew Karedes reports.
Police say three men, two with guns, bumped into each other while trying to rob a store in Houston
Police say three men, two with guns, bumped into each other while trying to rob a store in Houston. The suspects were spooked, opened fire and ran out of the store empty handed. KHOU-TV's Andrew Horansky reports.
Saturday at 10: Was a brilliant businessman with a taste for bondage killed by an intruder, someone he loved or his own hand? Peter Van Sant reports.
All new: Was a brilliant businessman with a taste for bondage killed by an intruder, someone he loved or his own hand? "48 Hours"' Peter Van Sant investigates Saturday, May 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Saturday at 10: Sex, bondage, affairs and murder - who killed a brilliant-but-feared businessman? Peter Van Sant reports.
All new: Sex, bondage, affairs and murder - who killed a brilliant-but-feared businessman? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, May 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
The bluebonnet is the official flower of Texas, and right now it's blooming at its peak. But as Brandon Scott reports, bluebonnets face a growing threat -- from a foreign enemy
The bluebonnet is the official flower of Texas, and right now it's blooming at its peak. But as Brandon Scott reports, bluebonnets face a growing threat -- from a foreign enemy.
An overturned cattle truck stalled traffic on a busy Fort Worth, Texas, roadway Wed. It took authorities several hours to herd nearly 100 cows into a makeshift holding pen, before transferring them into another trailer
An overturned cattle truck stalled traffic on a busy Fort Worth, Texas, roadway Wed. It took authorities several hours to herd nearly 100 cows into a makeshift holding pen, before transferring them into another trailer. Nearly a dozen cows were killed in the accident; several more had to be euthanized. KTVT-TV's Arezow Doost reports.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been the longest-serving governor in the state's history, and his time in that role is coming to an end
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been the longest-serving governor in the state's history, and his time in that role is coming to an end. Perry joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the state's job growth, immigration reform and what's next for the governor.
Hector Montoya, 8, had been saving money for a PlayStation 4, but used the money to purchase smoke detectors for his neighborhood instead
A fatal fire took the lives of a mother and son earlier this year in Fort Worth, Texas. Hector Montoya, 8, had been saving money for a PlayStation 4, but after the news of the deadly fire, he used the money to purchase smoke detectors for his neighborhood. KTVT-TV's Brian New reports.
9-month-old twin brothers are out of the hospital for the first time in their lives
In Dallas, 9-month-old twin brothers - born conjoined - are out of the hospital for the first time in their lives, after separation surgery. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Two 9-month-old twins who were conjoined are now leaving a Dallas, Texas. hospital
Two 9-month-old twins who were conjoined are now leaving a Dallas, Texas. hospital. The twins were joined at the abdomen but were successfully separated after surgery. Omar Villafranca reports.
Suspect is seen on surveillance video walking through the victims' home and staring at their infant while they slept
Caught on Tape: In Texas, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Safe Home Task Force is seeking the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect who is seen on surveillance video walking through the victims' home and staring at their infant while they slept.
A strong storm system bringing severe thunderstorms and the threat of tornadoes is barreling across the nation's midsection from Texas to Michigan
A strong storm system bringing severe thunderstorms and the threat of tornadoes is barreling across the nation's midsection from Texas to Michigan. Severe winds knocked down trees and power lines, leaving more than 170,000 homes and businesses without power. Meteorologist Eric Fisher of Boston station WBZ reports.
The new entrance to the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at TCU features memorabilia from the veteran reporter's decades-long career
Veteran CBS News journalist Bob Schieffer's decades-long career is showcased at the new entrance of the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at Texas Christian University. Items on display include some of his first reports for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and a typewriter he used during his early days. Jason Allen of KTVT-TV reports.
Former president George W. Bush jokes about how past presidents measure their worth during a speech at former President Lyndon Johnson's presidential library
Former president George W. Bush jokes about how past presidents measure their worth during a speech at former President Lyndon Johnson's presidential library.
50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act is commemorated by President Obama at the library named for the president who signed it
The 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act was commemorated at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library, honoring the president who signed it into law. President Barack Obama delivered the keynote address and called on Americans not to take that progress for granted. Danielle Nottingham reports.
President Obama praises former President Lyndon Baines Johnson's efforts to expand civil rights
President Obama praises former President Lyndon Baines Johnson's efforts to expand civil rights.
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Swiss bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, amid efforts to ID victims
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
FBI says potential New Year's Eve terror attack was thwarted in North Carolina
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
A woman was killed in what appears to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado in nearly 30 years.
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FBI says potential New Year's Eve terror attack was thwarted in North Carolina
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
After Swiss Alps bar fire, a look at America's past nightclub and bar fires
A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.
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Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
What's open on New Year's Day 2026? See which stores are operating.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
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Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
White House aiming to get final approval for Trump-backed ballroom by March
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
4 takeaways from NYC Mayor Mamdani's inauguration speech
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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Angelina Jolie meets Palestinian refugees, aid workers at Rafah crossing
The Rafah border crossing was set to reopen under the ceasefire in effect in Gaza since October, but has so far remained closed.
Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
Swiss bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, amid efforts to ID victims
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
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Rosé talks rise in music industry and doubts
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
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Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
Fallout grows over freezing of child care funds
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
Epstein survivors decry delay in releasing files
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Day care in Minneapolis vandalized after viral video purporting fraud
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
New Orleans marks 1 year since terror attack
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Maduro says he's open to U.S. talks
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now saying he's open to talks with the U.S. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
Global stocks kick off 2026 on a high
The stock market is seeing boosts attributed to artificial intelligence. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has more.
Mamdani becomes mayor, signs executive orders
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signed several executive orders as he begins his term. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.
Trump on his health as questions linger
President Trump's doctor released a new statement on the tests Mr. Trump underwent in October at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This comes as questions linger about the president's health. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Trump reacts to huge protests in Iran
President Trump is reacting to news of violence in Iran as protesters take to the streets in the Islamic Republic. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.