Dog sniffs out 354 pounds of meth hidden in truck at U.S. border
The drugs were found and collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Paso Del Norte international crossing.
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Illegal border crossings drop in October
Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border fell in October for the first time in three months -- but arrests still sit at historically high levels. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains what's behind the decrease, and what's keeping apprehension numbers up.
Trump outlines radical immigration policy
Former President Donald Trump has outlined a radical shift in U.S. immigration policy if he's elected president again in 2024, vowing to implement a slew of unprecedented measures targeting both legal and unauthorized immigrants, including a massive deportation blitz. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Biden administration scraps border program
A Biden administration plan to require some migrant families to remain in Texas while immigration authorities determined their eligibility for asylum collapsed due to local opposition in the Democratic-led border city of El Paso, according to two U.S. officials and government documents obtained by CBS News. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Unlawful crossings along southern U.S. border reach yearly high
For only the second time in U.S. history, migrant apprehensions along the southern border surpassed 2 million in a single fiscal year, federal data obtained by CBS News shows.
Lawmakers: Shutdown may hinder border efforts
Several officials are warning that a government shutdown could significantly hinder efforts to improve conditions for border patrol agents, overwhelmed towns and migrants themselves. Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Venezuelan migrants flee economic strife
More than 250,000 Venezuelan migrants have come to the U.S. in the last year. In 2021, Customs and Border Protection encountered 50,000 Venezuelan migrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines what's pushing people to make the journey.
Migrant surge overwhelms Texas border towns
Migrant crossings at the southern border have nearly doubled from a few months ago. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more from El Paso.
Migrant crossings soar to near-record levels
The Biden administration is sending 800 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as migrant apprehensions near record levels. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Mexican drug cartels get Americans to smuggle weapons across border
"We have allowed the cartels to amass an army," a former ATF senior special agent told CBS News.
Inside a secret bunker for seized fentanyl
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seized thousands of pounds of fentanyl and its chemical precursors. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga was given a rare, up-close look at the fight against synthetic opioids.
Judge orders Texas to remove floating barriers
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Texas must remove the floating barriers that were placed in the Rio Grande along the U.S.-Mexico border in an effort to deter migrants from crossing.
Traveler stopped at Dulles airport with 77 dry seahorses, 5 dead snakes
Two travelers were stopped recently with prohibited products, including on person who had dead snakes and dried seahorses.
Border crossings jump despite record heat and asylum limits
Border Patrol agents in the Tucson, Arizona, sector have seen the number of migrants arriving daily soar to as many as 1,900, an increase of 134% from June.
Parents of migrant girl begged for ambulance
Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection are admitting the agency failed to protect an 8-year-old girl who died in CBP custody in May. On Tuesday, an independent federal court monitor called Anadith Danay Reyes Alvarez's death "preventable." The girl's parents told CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano about their struggle to get help before the child's death.
Child evacuated from Afghanistan in 2021 dies in federal U.S. custody
The boy was one of hundreds of Afghan children who arrived to the U.S. in 2021 without their parents after being evacuated from Afghanistan.
Nurse denied ambulance requests before migrant child died, officials say
Anadith Danay Reyes Alvarez, who suffered from sickle cell anemia and heart disease, died after she and her family spent over a week in Border Patrol custody.
U.S. plans to admit nearly 40,000 asylum-seekers per month through app
U.S. officials are preparing to distribute 1,250 appointments each day to migrants in Mexico so they can present themselves at ports of entry for an opportunity to be allowed to seek asylum.
Migrant mother requested aid 3 times the day 8-year-old daughter died in U.S. custody
Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, 8, died on May 17 after spending more than a week in Border Patrol custody alongside her parents and siblings.
8-year-old migrant girl dies in U.S. Border Patrol custody, officials say
The girl's death marks the first known death of a migrant child in Border Patrol custody since the Trump administration, when several minors died.
Pandemic-era immigration rules expire
Tens of thousands of migrants are waiting at the U.S.-Mexico border following the end of pandemic-era immigration restrictions, known as Title 42. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the situation from El Paso, Texas.
Crackdown on illegal migrants to begin
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it will begin a crackdown on illegal border crossings in El Paso, Texas, starting Tuesday ahead of the pandemic-era program Title 42, which expires later this week. That expiration has state officials worried about a possible surge of migrants. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Texas shooting sparks immigration debate
A suspect has been arrested in the deaths of five people, including a child, in a mass shooting in Texas. CBS News has learned the suspect was deported to Mexico in 2009 and was removed several times over the next several years. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, the chief communications officer for MoveOn, and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez, a Republican strategist, joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss Republican efforts to link the shooting to the Biden administration's immigration policies.
U.S. sending 1,500 troops to southern border
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday he will send 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border to provide operational support to U.S. immigration authorities amid an expected increase in migrant crossings ahead of the end of pandemic-era migration restrictions. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on what is expected over the next few weeks.
$21.1 million worth of fentanyl found in green beans
More than 300 packages of the pills were found hidden within the green bean shipment in California, officials said.
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5 more Osprey crew reportedly found in wreckage after crash in Japan
Japanese media say a large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside.
Israel expands ground offensive to southern Gaza
Israel's military says it has expanded its ground operations to every part of Gaza in pursuit of Hamas.
U.S. warship intercepts drones as Iran-backed Houthis target ships in Red Sea
U.S. officials said drones and missiles were fired at 3 commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday.
Tensions on college campuses over Israel-Hamas war
Tensions over the Israel-Hamas war are boiling over at colleges, leaving students and faculty angry, fearful and rattled. Some are working to bridge the divide and find a way toward understanding.
COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber draws fire over fossil fuel remarks
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and the CEO of a major oil company, reportedly said there's "no science out there" to say phasing out of fossil fuel will
Grassroots college networks distribute emergency contraceptives on campus
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
Ex-U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as agent of Cuba
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Derek Chauvin returned to prison following stabbing, lawyer says
Derek Chauvin was allegedly stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in late November.
"Barbie" filmmaker Greta Gerwig on pressure of making blockbuster
Directing "Barbie" was a dream job for Greta Gerwig, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind "Little Women" and "Lady Bird." Now she's putting her own stamp on two "Chronicles of Narnia" movies.
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Grassroots college networks distribute emergency contraceptives on campus
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
5 more Osprey crew reportedly found in wreckage after crash in Japan
Japanese media say a large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside.
Derek Chauvin returned to prison following stabbing, lawyer says
Derek Chauvin was allegedly stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in late November.
Ex-U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as agent of Cuba
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Biden hosts Kennedy Center honorees at White House
This year's Kennedy Center honorees are Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick.
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Auto industry eyes subscription fees as multi-billion-dollar revenue stream
General Motors projects subscription fees to bring in as much as $25 billion a year by 2030.
Walmart says it has stopped advertising on Elon Musk's X platform
Retail giant joins other big advertisers that are distancing themselves from X following Musk's support for an antisemitic post.
2023 was brutal for homebuyers. Here's what to expect in 2024.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
Here's what to know about the deadly cantaloupe salmonella outbreak
Cantaloupes contaminated with the bacteria have been linked to more than 100 illnesses and two deaths, health officials said.
Some retailers are telling customers to just keep unwanted goods
Ordered something online you want to return? Some retailers say, "Keep it," and they'll still give you your money back.
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Ex-U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as agent of Cuba
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Biden hosts Kennedy Center honorees at White House
This year's Kennedy Center honorees are Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick.
U.S. assisting Israel to find intelligence "gaps," Turner says
Israel dismissed warnings leading up to the terrorist attack, Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Dec. 3, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby and House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," Dec. 3, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, that aired on Dec. 3, 2023.
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Grassroots college networks distribute emergency contraceptives on campus
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
Gottlieb: likely a "typical winter pathogen season" ahead
Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. is looking at a "more typical winter pathogen season" despite a cluster of unusual pneumonia in Ohio. Gottlieb says the CDC has looked into the cluster and found "it's a known bacteria that is epidemic every three to five years so we've seen epidemics of this in the past."
Eliminating the stigma surrounding suicide
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day. Experts say addressing this major public health crisis requires ending the shame that can be attached to talking about mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding help.
Eliminating the stigma surrounding suicide
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day, with every demographic at risk of suicidal ideation. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with experts about this major public health crisis and the need to eliminate the shame that can be attached to mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding the help that could save their lives. Spencer also talks with a professor who undertook about 10 suicide attempts, from as young as age six, but who - after defying the stigma by writing about it - today believes he will never do so again. [If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You can also chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org/chat/]
COVID-19 increasing again, especially in Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, CDC says
Cases of other respiratory illnesses, including flu and RSV, are also on the rise.
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COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber draws fire over fossil fuel remarks
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and CEO of a major oil company, reportedly said there's "no science out there" to suggest phasing out of fossil fuel will limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celcius.
5 more Osprey crew reportedly found in wreckage after crash in Japan
Japanese media say a large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside.
U.S. warship, commercial ships face attacks in Red Sea, officials say
U.S. officials said drones and missiles were fired at 3 commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday.
Israel expands ground offensive to southern Gaza
Israel's military says it has expanded its ground operations to every part of Gaza in pursuit of Hamas.
U.S. assisting Israel to find intelligence "gaps," Turner says
Israel dismissed warnings leading up to the terrorist attack, Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said.
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Actor Mark Sheppard says he had "six massive heart attacks"
Mark Sheppard said he's suffered six major heart attacks. The "Supernatural" actor says he collapsed in his kitchen before being brought to the hospital.
Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the band's next chapter
With Neil Peart they became Canada's most legendary rock group. Lifeson and Lee (author of a new memoir, "My Effin' Life") talk about their particular blend of musicianship; how tragedy upended the band; and what might constitute Rush's next chapter.
What's next for Rush?
The progressive rock group Rush, formed decades ago in the Toronto suburbs by guitarist Alex Lifeson, bass player Geddy Lee and drummer Neil Peart, became Canada's most legendary rock band ever, with more than 40 million albums sold. Lifeson and Lee (author of a new memoir, "My Effin' Life") talk with correspondent Jim Axelrod about their particular blend of musicianship, stagecraft and goofiness; how tragedy upended the band with the death of Peart; and what might constitute Rush's next chapter.
"Archie," the man who played Cary Grant
Born in England, Archibald Leach grew up impoverished and neglected before finding his way to the U.S. and transforming himself into the debonair movie star. The BritBox series "Archie" explores the actor's complicated, hidden past.
Cary Grant: The man we thought we knew
Cary Grant was considered one of the world's best-known movie stars, but it turns out there was plenty that audiences did not know about the debonair actor. In fact, he was born in England as Archibald Leach, and grew up impoverished and neglected, before finding his way to the U.S. and transforming into the silver screen star we know as Cary Grant. The BritBox series "Archie" explores the actor's complicated past. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with actor Jason Isaacs, who plays Grant, as well as Grant's fourth wife, actress Dyan Cannon, who is a producer of the series.
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Automakers turn to subscription fees
Automakers, including General Motors, Ford and BMW, are charging drivers subscription fees to use certain state-of-the-art features, such as remote locking and hands-free cruise control. Carter Evans has details.
Amazon unveils new AI chatbot for companies
Amazon has introduced a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, called Amazon Q. The AI assistant is focused on assisting businesses, not consumers. Jason Hinder, editor-in-chief for ZDNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new chatbot.
Sports Illustrated, AI and the future of news
What happens when a legacy media outlet turns to artificial intelligence? Seth Lewis, professor and director of journalism at the University of Oregon, joins CBS News to dig into the recent reporting about Sports Illustrated and AI — and what it reveals about the future of news.
Cyberattack on hospital chain causes chaos
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
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COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber draws fire over fossil fuel remarks
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and CEO of a major oil company, reportedly said there's "no science out there" to suggest phasing out of fossil fuel will limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celcius.
Fossil fuel debate takes center stage at COP28
Phasing out fossil fuels has been a heated debate at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, in Dubai, and many climate activists fear the process has been compromised by being held in the oil rich United Arab Emirates. The Biden administration has touted record levels of federal funding for clean energy projects, but the U.S. is also producing record amounts of crude oil. Ben Tracy reports.
U.S. commits to promote sustainable farming
The U.S. will participate in the United Arab Emirates' declaration to promote sustainable agriculture, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to unpack the overarching goals of the conference.
Nature conservation and the climate crisis
The Wildlife Conservation Society believes preserving nature can help solve the problems associated with climate change. Monica Medina, president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, joined CBS News to talk about her organization's goals at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
Breaking down day one of COP28 in Dubai
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
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Derek Chauvin returned to prison following stabbing, lawyer says
Derek Chauvin was allegedly stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in late November.
Ex-U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as agent of Cuba
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
5 dead after stabbing at burning home in Queens
Investigators believe the suspect started a fire inside the house before he tried to leave and was shot by police.
Heidi Firkus' fatal shooting captured on her 911 call to report an intruder
Heidi Firkus called 911 to report a burglar breaking into her home. Her husband later told police his gun fired while he struggled with the intruder, but something in Nick Firkus' story struck police as odd.
L.A. suspect in murders of 3 homeless men in custody
A man identified as a suspect in the killings of three Los Angeles homeless men as they slept this week was already in custody in connection with another murder that occurred in nearby San Dimas, police said Saturday.
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Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists discover "in-sync" solar system
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Robot gives aquarium tour for hospitalized kids
At Tampa's Florida Aquarium, an innovative robot is giving chronically ill children the chance to tour the aquarium without having to leave the hospital. Mark Strassmann reports.
Law school offering course focused on Taylor Swift
The University of Miami School of Law is offering a course focused on pop superstar Taylor Swift. The course covers her efforts to regain copyright control of her music as well as the times she has been sued for alleged intellectual property theft. Cristian Benavides has the story.
New Notre Dame spire being installed
After nearly being destroyed in a fire over four years ago, Notre Dame's new spire is being installed after the original collapsed in the 2019 blaze. Elaine Cobbe reports.
Israel criticized for detention practices
The release of Palestinian prisoners during the weeklong cease-fire has brought renewed criticism over Israel's detention policies. According to the U.N., between 500 and 1,000 Palestinian children in the West Bank are held in Israeli military detention despite not being charged with any crimes. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
U.S. tells Israel to minimize civilian casualties
As the war between Israel and Hamas resumes, U.S. officials are urging Israel to try to minimize civilian casualties. Thousands of Palestinians have already been killed in the conflict. Nicole Sganga reports.