Newark Mayor Ras Baraka appears in court after ICE arrest
Federal prosecutors say they will take Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to trial after his arrest outside an ICE facility last week.
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U.S. accuses Russian researcher of smuggling frog embryos from France
Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova, already facing possible deportation back to Russia, has now been charged with smuggling undeclared biological material into the U.S.
Arrests by masked federal agents face criticism
The practice of federal agents wearing masks to shield their identity during arrests is becoming more common. But some critics say it undermines legal protections. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Teen arrested by ICE faces deportation despite dismissed traffic charges
In her first interview since being detained by ICE, Ximena Arias Cristobal told CBS News said her biggest worry is not being able to stay in Georgia.
Officials drop traffic charges that led ICE to arrest 19-year-old in Georgia
Ximena Arias Cristobal, who is in the country without authorization, was taken into ICE custody earlier this month after a traffic stop in Dalton, Georgia, where she lives with her family.
Judge rules for Trump's deportation law use
A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled in favor of the Trump administration on Tuesday over its use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport some Venezuelan migrants. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
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Rare look inside ICE's new detention center in Newark
CBS News gets a tour of a controversial ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey, just days after the city's mayor was arrested there.
Why a new ICE facility is nearly empty
The first ICE detention center to open under the Trump administration holds just 152 people, despite being built to hold 1,000. Nicole Sganga reports.
Inside Newark's new ICE detention center
CBS News got a first look inside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center where the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, Ras Baraka, was arrested and charged with trespassing. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga went on the tour and spoke with the acting ICE director and Baraka.
Tufts student back in Massachusetts after 6 weeks in ICE detention
Rumeysa Ozturk, the Tufts University who was detained by ICE for 6 weeks in Louisiana, is back in Massachusetts.
Body cam video shows arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at ICE facility
The Department of Homeland Security released body cam video Saturday showing the moments federal officers arrested the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, at an ICE facility.
Tufts student released after she was detained by ICE
Rumeysa Ozturk was taken into custody on March 25 after her student visa was revoked by the Trump administration.
Newark mayor arrested at ICE facility
Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Friday during a visit with members of the state's congressional delegation. CBS News New York reporter Alecia Reid has more.
Crowd tries to stop ICE agents from detaining woman in Worcester
A woman and a girl were arrested after a large crowd tried to stop ICE agents from taking a woman into custody in Worcester.
Columbia student freed from prison will help launch immigrant aid initiative
Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student who was arrested during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship, is helping launch an initiative to help other immigrants facing deportation.
Trump plans for migrant deportations to Libya
The Trump administration may begin deporting migrants to Libya as soon as this week. Two U.S. officials said that these deportations would be operated by the U.S. military. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Tufts student detained in Louisiana is denied bond, lawyers say
Lawyers for Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University graduate student, said she was denied bond by an immigration judge.
Second judge blocks Alien Enemies Act usage
A second judge blocked the Trump administration from removing some noncitizens under the Alien Enemies Act. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
U.S. seeking deportation deals with countries
The Trump administration is mounting a diplomatic campaign to convince several nations to receive deportees from the U.S., according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi speaks out after release: "You will not silence me"
Mohsen Mahdawi, who was detained when he went for a citizenship interview last month, called his detention a "red flag for everybody" in a CBS News interview.
DOJ asks judge to move researcher's case
A federal judge in Virginia wants the Trump administration to provide more information about a Georgetown University researcher who was detained by immigration authorities in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has more.
ICE operation in Florida sparks fears
Video provided by Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows what it calls "Operation Tidal Wave," giving state and local law enforcement in Florida the power to arrest those suspected of being in the country illegally. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Judge says Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act
A federal judge said on Thursday that the Trump administration cannot use a centuries-old wartime authority to deport Venezuelan migrants being held at a facility in Southern Texas. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
The document tying Abrego Garcia to MS-13
President Trump claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia's tattoos suggest he is a member of MS-13, but the only actual court document tying Abrego Garcia to the gang is a now-defunct local police registry that was questioned for racial profiling. Vanessa Cárdenas, executive director of "America's Voice," joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi released from ICE detention
Mohsen Mahdawi was taken into custody on April 14 when he went to his U.S. citizenship interview in Vermont.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Patel defends lowering hiring standards related to prostitution, bestiality
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
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White House backs Hegseth as new details come out about Iran war's cost
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
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Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of defying Congress with the Iran war, suppressing free speech and other offenses.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
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Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers in Africa
The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation in a rural region in the northeast of the country, Eswatini's government said.
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Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
Remembering Bob Mackie's most iconic looks
Bob Mackie, who bedazzled stars like Cher, Carol Burnett and Marilyn Monroe, died at 87. "CBS Mornings" looks back at some of his legendary looks.
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OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
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.
Speaker Johnson on Trump's AI comments
President Trump took aim at criticism of AI development, calling the warnings a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on Mr. Trump's comments.
Trump lauds AI amid dire warnings
President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during an industry summit, saying that data centers "make people wealthy" and dismissing AI development concerns as a "hoax." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you should know.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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Investigators believe fireworks triggered wildfire
In Washington state, investigators said they believe illegal fireworks, shot from the back of a pickup truck, sparked a nearly 10,000-acre deadly wildfire earlier this summer. Jason Allen reports.
Stolen Tesla barrels down boardwalk
A man racing a stolen Tesla down a crowded boardwalk hit a woman, setting off a wild chase involving lots of witnesses, including one recording it all on a pair of smart glasses. Jonah Kaplan reports.
FBI foils ISIS-inspired plot in Pennsylvania
The FBI said it thwarted a "mass casualty attack," inspired by ISIS, allegedly by a 21-year-old man in Pennsylvania. Agents allegedly tracked the young man to a hotel where they arrested him. It's the second ISIS-related plot to surface since August. Nicole Sganga reports.
FBI: Pennsylvania man was planning ISIS attack
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man planned to carry out an ISIS-inspired "mass casualty attack" before being thwarted by the FBI, federal law enforcement officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Trump lashes out at judges
After a federal judge ruled once again that the Kennedy Center could not also bear the name of President Trump, unless Congress directed it, the president's hand-picked board voted to shut the whole thing down. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
Senate fails to advance major crypto bill
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill called the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. Nikhilesh De, managing editor for global policy and regulations at CoinDesk, joins CBS News to discuss.
Russia sanctions bill advances in House
A bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, championed by the late Sen. Graham and designed to pressure the country into ending its war with Ukraine, has been approved by the House Rules Committee. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad joins to discuss her support for the bill.
Major Garrett: Steely Dan isn't "Yacht Rock"
Major Garrett has a hostile issue with Merrian-Webster's new definition of "Yacht Rock," which noted Steely Dan as an example of the genre. "Including Steely Dan is a travesty of justice and an affont to its musical, lyrical and stylistic originality," Major says.
Father-daughter pilots cross paths
Just before taking off for Munich, Germany, United Airlines pilot Kent Katnik, checked in with the tower and heard his daughter, Kenny Katnick, herself a pilot, about to take off for Syracuse. Tony Dokoupil has the story.