Pile of puppies brings toddler joy
A Texas mom named Brianna Sullivan filmed a viral video of her son with six sleeping puppies on him. Three-year-old Anakin told her that he wants to "stay in here forever."
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on border situation
Tens of thousands of migrants are waiting at the southern border as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to rule on Title 42, the pandemic-era policy which allows border officials to expel asylum-seekers on public health grounds. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat from Texas, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the situation and what solutions might look like.
Migrants brace to face frigid temperatures on El Paso's streets
For the past two weeks, hundreds of migrants have been forced to sleep on the streets of El Paso because space in the city's shelters and churches has been depleted by a sharp increase in migrant arrivals.
Border agents to slow flow of migrants
Omar Villafranca speaks with border agents in El Paso, Texas, where thousands of migrants face bitter cold and an uncertain fate.
Biden navigates questions on border policy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the National Guard to block border crossings as the fate of Title 42 is still unclear. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins us from El Paso to discuss the situation the city is facing amid the rise in migrant arrivals.
Ex-cop sentenced for killing Atatiana Jefferson
Aaron Dean, the former Texas police officer who was convicted of manslaughter in the 2019 shooting that killed Atatiana Jefferson in her home, has been sentenced to 11 years and 10 months in prison. CBS News' John Dickerson has more.
Intruder able to enter Uvalde school during safety audit, superintendent says
The gunman who killed 19 students and two teachers at an Uvalde elementary school in May gained access to the building through an unlocked side door.
Migrant numbers grow amid dispute on Title 42
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Biden administration from ending Title 42, a COVID-era border restriction that was due to be lifted this week. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from a migrant shelter in El Paso, Texas, and chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lana Zak to discuss the administration's response.
Social media helps teen after bullying
A Texas teen broke his wrist in a run-in with bullies. David Begnaud reached out to the family and a social media community came together to create a surprise for the 13-year-old.
El Paso prepares for end of Title 42
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts granted a request by more than a dozen Republican-controlled states to temporarily pause a lower court ruling that had ordered the end of a COVID-19 border restriction known as Title 42. Omar Villafrana report from El Paso, Texas, where many more migrants are expected if Title 42 is lifted.
El Paso bracing for end of Title 42 at border
Local officials are bracing for an even greater influx of migrants along the southern border states once the restrictions known as Title 42 end this week. El Paso City Council member Alexsandra Annello joins CBS News to discuss her concerns.
Vatican defrocks American priest
An American priest has been defrocked by the Vatican. Father Frank Pavone had been investigated by his then-diocese of Amarillo, Texas, for placing an aborted fetus on an altar and posting a video of it on social media. He posts frequently about U.S. politics and abortion. Thirty-six people were injured -- about a dozen seriously -- when their Hawaiian Airlines flight was rocked by turbulence. And the “Yellowstone” prequel is here. It's available on Paramount+.
12/18: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a Texas border city has declared a state of emergency as officials brace for the end of a pandemic-era rule allowing the expulsion of migrants. We'll talk to two members of Congress from Texas. Plus, Sen. Joe Manchin and Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 18
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a Texas border city has declared a state of emergency as officials brace for the end of a pandemic-era rule allowing the expulsion of migrants. We'll talk to two members of Congress from Texas. Plus, Sen. Joe Manchin and Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
Influx of migrants expected as Title 42 ends
A D.C. appeals court declined to delay the end of the Title 42 border policy, which will end on Dec. 21 if the Supreme Court does not step in. Ruben Garcia, director of Annunciation House, discusses how his organization helps migrants as they cross into the U.S.
Migrant arrivals overwhelm border facilities
Thousands of migrants a day are expected to attempt to cross into El Paso, Texas, from Mexico after Title 42 expires next week. Lilia Luciano spoke with some of the people crossing the border.
Impact of migrant arrivals on El Paso, Texas
Thousands more migrants are expected to arrive in El Paso, Texas, as the Title 42 border restriction is set to expire. But, as shelters fill, many are being left to wander the streets and sleep in the cold. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge from El Paso with more.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 18, 2022
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, and more, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
El Paso sees 2,500 migrant arrivals daily
Border officials in El Paso, Texas say they're seeing roughly 2,500 migrants, many of them from Nicaragua, arrive at the border each day ahead of Title 42's expiration next week. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins Michelle Miller and Elaine Quijano from El Paso with more on the journey and experiences of those migrants.
Aaron Dean found guilty of manslaughter
Aaron Dean, the White former Texas police officer accused of shooting and killing Atatiana Jefferson, a Black woman, in her own home, has been found guilty of manslaughter. Dean will be sentenced at a later date and faces up to 20 years in prison. Omar Villafranca reports.
Uvalde victims' families, friends testify
Family and friends of victims of the Uvalde mass shooting testified at a congressional hearing on tougher gun laws. The House passed a bill making it possible for Puerto Rico to become a state but it has little chance of getting Senate approval. And Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" hit the top of Billboard's charts for the fourth year in a row.
Number of migrants at U.S. border could skyrocket with end of Title 42
The pandemic-era rule made it easier for U.S. authorities to turn back migrants, many who are fleeing poverty and persecution.
Pilot ejects from fighter jet
Dramatic video shows a pilot ejecting from a fighter jet during a failed vertical landing at a military base in Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday.
Video captures moment pilot ejects from fighter jet in Texas crash landing
The pilot was unhurt. The plane appeared to be attempting a vertical landing before pitching forward.
Pilot ejects from fighter jet after crash landing: Watch
The dramatic crash landing of a military fighter jet was caught on camera in Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday. The pilot safely ejected from the F-35B.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Gas prices are up 26 cents since last week, GasBuddy finds
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in Southern California
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released at 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
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Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Gas prices are up 26 cents since last week, GasBuddy finds
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
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Gas prices are up 26 cents since last week, GasBuddy finds
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
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Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Tech investors sue Trump administration, accusing it of violating TikTok ban
A pair of tech investors have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to either separate from its China-based owner or face a U.S. ban.
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Obama calls on voters to help Democrats' Virginia redistricting ahead of midterms
A special election is being held on April 21 on whether to amend Virginia's constitution to enable redistricting that could help Democrats in the midterm elections.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
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Savannah Louie on "Survivor 50" elimination
Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, 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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
Officers who killed Austin gunman "undoubtedly saved lives," DA says
Travis County DA Jose Garza said suggestions that he would seek charges were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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U.S.-Israeli strikes ramp up in Iran on Day 6
U.S. and Israeli strikes across Iran are increasing as the war in the Middle East stretches into Day 6. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Willie James Inman and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
NATO fends off Iranian strikes near Turkey
North Atlantic Treaty Organization air defenses thwarted apparent Iranian strikes that entered Turkish airspace. Jeanna Smialek, the Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.
Latest news on historic U.S. meeting in Venezuela
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum travelled to Venezuela to meet with interim President Delcy Rodríguez. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports from Caracas.
Will Trump team up with Kurdish forces?
Kurdish forces are reportedly preparing for a ground offensive in Iran as the U.S. explores all methods to fight Tehran. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.
Veteran finds new purpose after diagnosis
During a routine physical before his deployment to Afghanistan, doctors found a tumor in Michael Collins' leg. With advice from doctors, the then 26-year-old had his leg amputated to stop the cancer from spreading and save his life. In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Omar Villafranca shows how the Army veteran found new purpose in life.