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.
Texas
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.
Aaron Dean found guilty of manslaughter in 2019 killing of Atatiana Jefferson
The maximum penalty for manslaughter in Texas is 20 years in prison.
Oysters recalled after norovirus outbreak sickens at least 211 people
No hospitalizations or deaths related to the outbreak have been reported.
Border officials brace for end of Title 42
Border officials and local authorities in El Paso, Texas, are preparing for a further increase in migrant arrivals as Title 42 is set to expire next week. CBS News' Lilia Luciano joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett from El Paso.
El Paso resources strained by migrant arrivals
Many migrants who crossed into El Paso, Texas, this week say they were part of a group kidnapped in Mexico, only to experience dire conditions on their route as temperatures drop below freezing and shelters exceed capacity. Lilia Luciano spoke to families about what they said was a harrowing journey to the border.
Migrant woman recounts kidnapping in Mexico
More than 2,000 people a day are arriving in El Paso, Texas, as Title 42, a major immigration law, is about to expire. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano spoke with some of the migrants about the dangers they faced getting to the U.S.
El Paso strained by rise in migrant arrivals
The border city of El Paso, Texas, is struggling to deal with a swelling number of migrant arrivals. U.S. officials expect the numbers to increase as the pandemic-era restriction known as Title 42 is set to expire on December 21. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joined CBS News' John Dickerson from El Paso with more.
Migrants cross U.S. border in large numbers
A long line of asylum seekers is seen at the U.S.-Mexico border as Title 42's future remains unclear. The city of El Paso, Texas, has been overwhelmed by the increase in migrants in recent days. Lilia Luciano reports.
Skeletal remains found in Texas identified as woman missing since 2019
Lauren Thompson went missing in January of 2019. Her remains were discovered in July.
Trial of officer who fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson goes to jury
Jurors can also consider a charge of manslaughter, the judge presiding over the case said on Wednesday.
Tornadoes tear through Texas and Oklahoma
At least nine tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma on Tuesday, causing major damage and bringing down power lines. Elise Preston reports.
Migrant influx at border as Title 42 nears end
The U.S.-Mexico border is seeing a big increase in migrants attempting to cross into the U.S. Even before the recent influx, apprehensions at the southern border were breaking records this year. The numbers are expected to spike when Title 42 expires. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Border sees migrant influx ahead of Title 42 expiration
Thousands of migrants have been arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas, a large majority of them coming from Nicaragua. The influx comes as Title 42, the policy used to expel migrants during the pandemic, is set to expire. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Judge: Jewish death row inmate should get new trial due to "antisemitic bias"
Randy Halprin was part of the "Texas 7," who escaped from a prison in 2000 and then committed numerous robberies, including one in which they fatally shot a police officer.
Military families increasingly relying on food banks
A food pantry near Fort Hood is seeing triple the number of military families come through its doors compared to five years ago.
Ex-cop describes the night he fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson in her home
The former Texas police officer repeatedly acknowledged his actions were "bad police work" on the fourth day of his trial in the killing the 28-year-old woman.
University of Texas basketball coach arrested on assault charge
Police responded to a home in Austin just after midnight.
Delivery driver confessed to strangling Texas girl, warrant says
The suspect told detectives he killed the girl because "she was going to tell her father about being hit by the FedEx truck," the warrant states.
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Stocks plunge and oil prices soar as war rages with no end in sight
Trump's assurances that a rising U.S. death toll and soaring energy prices will be temporary and worth the pain are failing to assuage jittery investors.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Hegseth says Iran will eventually have no choice but to surrender
Secretary Pete Hegseth says it's President Trump who will set the terms of Iran's surrender, noting the U.S. is confident it will come, even as Iran's president said the U.S. demand for "unconditional surrender" is "a dream that they should take to their grave."
Anthropic sues Pentagon over "supply chain risk" designation
Anthropic sued the Defense Department on Monday over the Pentagon's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
FBI launches terrorism probe into IED attack outside Mamdani's residence
Videos, verified by the CBS News Confirmed team, show a man apparently yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester throws an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration
Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil tops $100
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
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Wes Moore to give commencement addresses in 2028 battleground states
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
JFK's grandson criticizes "Love Story" as Daryl Hannah slams her portrayal
The series "Love Story," which follows the relationship between JFK Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, has received pushback over its portrayals.
LAPD identifies woman arrested for allegedly firing shots at Rihanna's home
The Los Angeles Police Department identified the woman as 35-year-old Ivanna Ortiz. She has been booked for attempted murder.
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Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Stocks slump as Iran war sends oil prices above $100 a barrel
Stocks in the U.S. renewed their slide on Monday after global oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
New 3D images show wreck of iconic Civil War ship that sank in 1862
Three-dimensional images and digital illustrations offer a detailed new look at the USS Monitor, an important Civil War ship that sank more than 160 years ago and has since become a reef.
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Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Stocks slump as Iran war sends oil prices above $100 a barrel
Stocks in the U.S. renewed their slide on Monday after global oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers in U.S. antitrust deal
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers in U.S. antitrust deal
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
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Wes Moore to give commencement addresses in 2028 battleground states
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 6 in Eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
The U.S. military says it has killed six men in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers.
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More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
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.
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23 soccer players sent off after huge brawl in Brazilian Cup final
Former Brazil forward Hulk was among the players sent off following the violence that lasted more than a minute.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Police warn of "crocs absolutely everywhere" after Australia floods
Police in Australia warned of crocodiles "absolutely everywhere" and said they had moved more than 1,000 people across the state into shelter after massive floods.
5 Iranian soccer players seek asylum in Australia, says exiled prince
Iran's women's soccer team were branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they return home.
U.S., Ecuador carry out joint anti-drug strikes, video shows
U.S. and Ecuadoran forces conducted "lethal kinetic operations" inside Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in the South American country, SOUTHCOM said.
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Matthew Fox on starring in "The Madison"
Matthew Fox, who starred in the hit series "Lost," talks about being part of the cast for the new Paramount+ show "The Madison." He describes how he relates to his character, why he decided to return to Hollywood and working with Kurt Russell again.
Controversy over new series "Love Story"
Daryl Hannah, who dated John F. Kennedy Jr. in the 1990s, criticized the series "Love Story" and its portrayal of her. The FX series is about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, focusing on their courtship and marriage, which began after Kennedy's relationship with Hannah. In The New York Times, Hannah said the portrayal of her is "not even remotely accurate."
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire; suspect arrested, LAPD says
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
2 Chainz on fatherhood and success
Grammy-winning rapper 2 Chainz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his memoir, "The Voice in my Head is God."
Viola Davis and her latest co-star, author James Patterson
The Oscar-winning actress often writes book-length biographies for the characters she portrays on screen. And now she's written an actual book: "Judge Stone," a courtroom thriller co-authored with bestselling writer James Patterson.
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Technology
The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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.
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
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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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Latest on explosive devices at Gracie Mansion
TATP, or triacetone triperoxide, was found inside undetonated explosive devices near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday. She also said the incident is being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Latest on devices at NYC mayor mansion
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch provided updates on the explosive devices outside of the Gracie Mansion on Sunday after tensions escalated between two different protest groups. Tisch said the devices are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Explosive devices thrown at NYC mayor's home
The FBI launched a terrorism investigation after confirming that explosive devices were thrown at the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during protests nearby. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Explosive devices thrown outside Mamdani home
The FBI's terrorism unit is investigating after improvised explosive devices were thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor. It started as an anti-Islam protest, but a group of counter-protesters also gathered. Two men have been arrested, police say. Jericka Duncan reports.
U.S., Ecuador carry out joint anti-drug strikes, video shows
U.S. and Ecuadoran forces conducted "lethal kinetic operations" inside Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in the South American country, SOUTHCOM said.
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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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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Trump "not happy" over Iran's new leader
President Trump told Fox News that he's "not happy" with Iran's choice of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Latest on explosive devices at Gracie Mansion
TATP, or triacetone triperoxide, was found inside undetonated explosive devices near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday. She also said the incident is being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Money's impact on choice for new Iran leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was chosen as Iran's new supreme leader following his father's death in U.S.-Israeli strikes, state media claims. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more on how the decision was made.
Trump reacts to concerns over oil prices
Oil prices have skyrocketed as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran entered its 10th day on Monday. President Trump reacted on social media, saying prices "will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over." CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more details.
Oil prices hit four-year high
Oil prices have soared as the war against Iran continues on its 10th day, hitting $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022. Kristin Myers, the ETF editor-in-chief for Asset TV, breaks down the economic impact. Salvatore R. Mercogliano, an adjunct professor at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, breaks down where things stand with the Strait of Hormuz.