Granger Smith announces son's tragic death
The 3-year-old son of country music star Granger Smith drowned in the family pool in Texas. Drownings are the leading cause of unintentional deaths of children, ages 1 to 4. Dana Jacobson has more.
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Varsity barbecue contests take off in Texas
"From sports teams to theater productions, high schools are full of extra-curricular activities for students to pursue. But one after-school program you may not know about is growing in popularity.It involves varsity teams competing not on the gridiron, but over the grill iron. At Burnet High School, students cook in a state-of-art kitchen, worth a quarter of a million dollars, to create what some would consider the holy grail of Texas grilling. They’re the Under-dawgs, a high school varsity barbecue team that won the regional championship last year. Maria Villareal reports. "
Several injured in Dallas crane collapse
A powerful storm blew through north Texas today. It did a lot of damage, including sending this construction crane crashing into a Dallas apartment building. At least one person was killed. Several others are injured. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Crane slices through Texas apartment building
Investigators in Dallas are on the scene of a deadly crane accident that triggered frantic rescue efforts. At least one person was killed after the massive crane slammed into buildings during a powerful storm Sunday. Mireya Villarreal reports.
3 bodies found in Texas storm drain
U.S. officials have recovered three bodies from a storm drain in El Paso, Texas, near the Mexican border. The El Paso Fire Department said it was called to help remove the bodies. Anne-Marie Green has more.
Severe weather bringing heavy rain to the East
Severe storms are expected Sunday from Texas to the East Coast. On Saturday, several tornadoes cut a path of destruction through Indiana and Oklahoma. Another twister ripped the roof off a high school near Indianapolis. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has the latest.
Investigators probing Dallas shooting
Investigators want to know why a masked gunman fired a burst of shots at the federal courthouse in Dallas. Federal officers shot and killed the 22-year-old Army veteran on Monday. Jericka Duncan reports
Police investigate Dallas courthouse gunman
Officials are investigating why a masked gunman opened fire at a federal courthouse in Dallas on Monday morning. Federal officers shot and killed the shooter after he approached the entrance of the building. "CBS This Morning" national correspondent Jericka Duncan joined CBSN from Dallas with the latest.
"Inhumane" conditions at Texas border center
Doctors and attorneys say hundreds of young people are living under inhumane conditions at a Texas border control station. They say they found about 250 babies, children and teenagers without adequate food, water and sanitation. Some of the children said they've been detained there for weeks. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Couple touched by note about Pride flag
A couple in Round Rock, Texas, displays rainbow flags for LGBTQ pride at their home – but they weren't expecting the letter they received about it from a neighbor who says it changed their life. Christian Flores reports for CBS affiliate KEYE-TV.
Four bodies found near Mexico border
Vice President Mike Pence is blaming Congress for what's described as unsafe and unsanitary conditions at some Border Patrol detention facilities. We're also learning Border Patrol agents found four bodies Sunday near the Rio Grande in south Texas. They're identified as a 20-year-old woman, two infants and a toddler. The FBI is investigating.
Child migrants found living in squalor
The U.S. government has removed roughly 300 child migrants from a Clint, Texas, border protection facility. It comes after a visit from lawyers revealed they were living in squalid conditions. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest from the U.S.-Mexico border.
Hundreds of migrant kids relocated
The Trump administration is moving hundreds of migrant children from a Texas border patrol facility where they were held in conditions described as squalid and unsanitary. Omar Villafranca reports.
Migrant kids moved from unsanitary facility
Hundreds of migrant children are being moved from a Border Patrol facility in Texas where the conditions have been described as unsanitary. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN from Mission, Texas, with more on where the kids are going.
Acting ICE head tapped to run CBP
Mark Morgan, the acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, will take over the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. The move comes after the acting head of CBP, John Sanders, resigned amid criticism over conditions at a Texas border facility where migrant children were being held. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues speaks to Morgan about conditions at ICE facilities.
Tragic photo underscores plight of migrants
A tragic image from the southern border reveals the grim reality facing many Central American migrants who make the dangerous journey. It shows a young father and his daughter who died trying to cross the Rio Grande in south Texas. They were found in shallow water a few hundred yards from where they tried to cross. Omar Villafranca reports.
Border officials downplay conditions at migrant facilities
A heart-wrenching photo of a father and his young daughter who drowned in the Rio Grande is showing how dangerous the journey across the southern border can be. It went viral as the conditions at migrant facilities continues to garner public attention. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from the border.
Castro and O'Rourke spar over immigration policy
The two Texans on the debate stage, former Obama Housing Secretary Julián Castro and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, had a heated debate about part of the immigration law. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the significance of the debate.
Inside border facility called "inhumane"
Customs and Border Patrol says about 1,900 unaccompanied minors in its care are awaiting longer term placement. Another facility that we've been covering in Clint, Texas, now faces a new lawsuit alleging unsanitary conditions. Omar Villafranca reports.
Small plane crash burns Texas airport hanger
Federal accident investigators are responding to a plane crash at an airport in Addison, Texas, north of Dallas. The twin-engine beechcraft collided with a hangar at takeoff early Sunday, setting it ablaze. Officials believe there were several people on board the plane, which was destroyed.
Deadly Texas plane crash still a mystery
The cause of a plane crash that killed ten people near Dallas is still a mystery, one day after the accident. The private aircraft, which was supposed to go to Florida, crashed into a hangar and burst into flames shortly after takeoff yesterday. Two crew members and eight passengers were killed. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Lawmakers call border facilities "horrifying"
Democrats Joaquin Castro and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were among about a dozen members of Congress who toured southern border facilities Monday. They described deplorable conditions inside the two facilities. Customs and Border Protection is also under fire over a secret Facebook group that includes thousands of current and former agents. Some users mocked migrant deaths and posted sexist and racist jokes about lawmakers, including Ocasio-Cortez. Jeff Pegues reports
Texas plane crash: NTSB finds cockpit recorder
There is new information about the final moments before a plane crashed near Dallas killing everyone on board. The names of seven of the 10 victims have been revealed. The small plane dove into a hangar shortly after takeoff on Sunday. Kris Van Cleave reports.
CBP investigates secret Facebook group
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched an investigation into a Facebook group where agents posted sexist memes and joked about migrant deaths. The posts are raising questions about migrant care. CBS News' Jeff Pegues joined CBSN with the latest.
CBP faces renewed outrage
Some lawmakers are raising new concerns after they say they witnessed deplorable conditions at border patrol facilities in El Paso and Clint, Texas on Monday. The renewed outrage comes as Customs and Border Protection launches an investigation into a secret Facebook group including thousands of current and former agents. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN with more on how the agency is responding.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense accord, criticized by Iran
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
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From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Idaho shooting video shows gunman start deadly rampage in In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
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Helicopter fighting massive Utah wildfire crashes, no word on 2 people aboard
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the helicopter crashed in Richfield, which is about 160 miles south of Salt Lake City.
U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions
This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year.
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DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Idaho shooting video shows gunman start deadly rampage in In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
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A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
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U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions
American intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials told CBS News.
U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions
This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year.
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From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
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DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
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"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis
The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers.
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions
American intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials told CBS News.
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From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.
Plans for another mass migrant crossing into Ceuta spreading online
CBS News reviewed dozens of posts on social media that suggest a renewed push for migrants to cross the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
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Top music exec chooses his song of the summer
Music lovers are weighing in on the 2026 song of the summer contenders. Jem Aswad, Variety's executive music editor, shares what he thinks makes a hit the standout of the season.
What's the song of the summer?
While many songs generate acclaim as soon as they hit the airwaves, there can only be one song of the summer. SiriusXM radio host Lamar Dawson makes his pick.
Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham on "Ted Lasso"
Emmy Award-winning actors Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham share their thoughts on returning to "Ted Lasso" for a fourth season after a three-year hiatus. Temple returns as publicist Keeley Jones while Waddingham is back as club owner Rebecca Welton.
Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
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Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
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.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Police release footage of In-N-Out shooting
Police have released surveillance and body camera footage revealing new details about the shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, that killed three people. Carter Evans has more.
Psychiatrists questioned in Clancy trial
Two psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy, the mother from Massachusetts who's charged with murdering her three kids, took the stand Friday. Boston.com reporter Abby Patkin joins CBS News to unpack the day's proceedings.
Inside Lindsay Clancy's Home
As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues, jurors hear testimony from the medical professionals who treated her before and after the deaths of her three children, and excerpts of her journal. They also visit key scenes from the night of the killings. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty speaks with WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex about emotional courtroom moments, graphic testimony, and the key question at the heart of this case: what was happening in Lindsay Clancy's mind on January 24, 2023?
Idaho shooting video shows gunman start deadly rampage in In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Tense exchange at Lindsey Clancy murder trial
More testimony transpired at Lindsey Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts, and the judge presiding had a tense exchange with the defense. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
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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.
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Police release footage of In-N-Out shooting
Police have released surveillance and body camera footage revealing new details about the shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, that killed three people. Carter Evans has more.
Psychiatrists questioned in Clancy trial
Two psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy, the mother from Massachusetts who's charged with murdering her three kids, took the stand Friday. Boston.com reporter Abby Patkin joins CBS News to unpack the day's proceedings.
Iran, Oman continue to negotiate Hormuz deal
The Trump administration says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is imminent, but it still has not been announced. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand is at the White House with more.
Cassidy endorses Blanche for attorney general
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy on Friday endorsed Todd Blanche for attorney general, putting President Trump's former personal lawyer one step closer to the nation's top law enforcement role. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Student athletes on future of college sports
President Trump is urging Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act, which would establish new guidelines and protections for name, image and likeness payments and regulate things like the transfer portal. Student athletes Ella Brooks, Henry Gibbs, Temple Landry and Ruben Rojas Betanzos join "The Takeout" to discuss.