New Guatemala president says country has dodged "authoritarian setback"
As Guatemala's new President Bernardo Arevalo takes office after a delay forced by opponents, he predicts "difficulties" in rooting out "political-criminal elites."
Immigration
Biden admin. demands Texas allow Border Patrol agents access to border area
The Biden administration said it would refer the case to the Justice Department if Texas state soldiers do not stop blocking Border Patrol agents from a park in Eagle Pass.
3 migrants drowned near area Texas blocked federal agents from entering
Last week, Texas National Guard soldiers abruptly seized control of a public park in Eagle Pass that Border Patrol had been using to hold migrants
New York City schools feeling strain of migrant surge
An estimated 168,000 migrants have arrived in New York City in the past 18 months, according to city data, about one-third of whom are school-age children.
Texas blocks federal border agents from processing migrants in public park
After seizing control of Shelby Park, Texas National Guard units deployed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott have prevented Border Patrol agents from entering the area.
DeSantis and Haley call each other liars in last debate before Iowa caucuses
A look at exchanges between the two candidates on abortion, immigration and the war in Ukraine.
How Texas officials stymied nonprofits' efforts to help migrants bused north
Operation Lone Star was initiated two years ago to draw attention to the failure of the federal government to come up with policies to stem the flow of migrants across the southern border.
Border Patrol, Mexican authorities ramp up efforts to curb illegal crossings
Mexico's National Guard has been on high alert since American officials recently pressured their Mexican counterparts to help tamp down illegal crossings.
White House weighs tough concession in border talks with Congress
The White House and a bipartisan Senate group could soon strike a deal to enact stricter asylum and border laws.
U.S. reopening 4 entry points at southern border after migrant crossings drop
All 4 were closed recently due to record levels of migrant crossings but those levels have dropped dramatically in recent days.
Chicago mayor says Texas governor causing "chaos" with migrant transport
Two Democratic mayors said there's been a lack of coordination from the governor of Texas.
U.S. border officials on track to process over 300,000 migrants in December, the highest monthly tally on record
Never before has U.S. Border Patrol processed that many migrants in one month, according to monthly tallies going back to fiscal year 2000.
Migrant crossings at U.S. southern border reach record monthly high
U.S. Border Patrol agents processed more than 225,000 migrants in the first 27 days of December, a tally that eclipses the previous monthly record.
Biden admin. threatens lawsuit if Texas enforces state immigration law
SB4 would allow Texas officials to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants on state criminal charges if they are suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
U.S. officials meet with Mexican president amid record migrant crossings
The visit came as migrants are crossing the border in record numbers and Congress has been unable to reach a consensus on funding border security.
Migrants cross U.S. border in record numbers
In the past week, migrant crossings surpassed or neared 10,000 each day, overwhelming U.S. border agents in Arizona and Texas.
Texas sheriff on enforcing SB4 immigration law: "It's going to be impossible"
If SB4 goes into effect next year, Texas state troopers and even sheriff's deputies would be able to charge and arrest migrants for illegally crossing the border.
Texas governor signs new immigration law allowing state to arrest migrants
The law, known as SB4, gives Texas law enforcement authorities the power to stop, arrest and jail migrants on new state charges.
Trump blasted for saying immigrants are "poisoning the blood of our country"
"They're poisoning the blood of our country," former President Trump said of undocumented migrants at a rally in Durham, New Hampshire.
Senators eye border deal framework as early as Sunday
The bipartisan group of senators is attempting to agree to the framework of a landmark deal as early as Sunday.
Border restrictions considered by Biden reflect seismic immigration shift
The president's willingness to support strict border policies reflects a seismic shift in the politics of immigration over the past several years.
White House lays out offer on immigration changes in talks with Congress
The White House informed Senate Democrats that it could back sweeping hardline immigration policy changes as part of the negotiations over President Biden's emergency funding request.
Judge approves settlement barring revival of family separation policy
While on the 2024 campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out reinstating his infamous border separation policy.
Migrants from around the world converge on remote Arizona desert
A remote desert region along the southern border has become a makeshift international arrivals area for thousands of migrants.
Biden to send immigration officials to Panama to help screen migrants
Nearly 500,000 migrants, half of them women and children, have crossed into Panama this year through the notorious Darién jungle. Many of them have sought to reach the U.S.
World
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, Irish civil jury says
The Dublin jury awarded the woman nearly $257,000 for her lawsuit that claimed Conor McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her on Dec. 9, 2018
Frenchman jailed for teen daughter's rape, inviting others to join abuse
A 38-year-old man has been jailed in France for raping his teenage daughter for years and inviting other men, many of them much older, to join in the abuse.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
4 U.N. peacekeepers wounded as Israel, Hezbollah clash in Lebanon
Four Italian soldiers were lightly wounded amid clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
2024 is deadliest year for humanitarian aid workers, U.N. says
Bloodshed in the Middle East has been the single biggest cause of the 281 deaths among humanitarians globally this year, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Iran says it will boost uranium enrichment after IAEA rebuke
A rebuke of Iran led by the U.S. and its close allies at the global nuclear watchdog agency has drawn a vow by the Islamic republic to further ramp up uranium enrichment.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
Former cyber czar urges vigilance: "It's not the attackers… it's us"
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.
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Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Women leaders face 30 types of bias in the workforce, research finds
Women report encountering a wide range of biases unrelated to performance or experience that can stunt their careers, new research finds.
Politics
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Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
Former cyber czar urges vigilance: "It's not the attackers… it's us"
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.
Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress? He says he won't.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Judge postpones Trump's New York "hush money" sentencing
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Supreme Court tosses Facebook appeal in shareholder lawsuit
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
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E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Anti-fraud efforts meet real-world test during ACA enrollment period
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"
Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.
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AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, Irish civil jury says
The Dublin jury awarded the woman nearly $257,000 for her lawsuit that claimed Conor McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her on Dec. 9, 2018
Frenchman jailed for teen daughter's rape, inviting others to join abuse
A 38-year-old man has been jailed in France for raping his teenage daughter for years and inviting other men, many of them much older, to join in the abuse.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
4 U.N. peacekeepers wounded as Israel, Hezbollah clash in Lebanon
Four Italian soldiers were lightly wounded amid clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
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"Sunday Morning" 2024 "Food Issue" recipe index
Delicious menu suggestions from top chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, restaurateurs, and the editors of Food & Wine magazine.
Ridley Scott on returning for "Gladiator II": "I kept thinking about it"
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Ridley Scott on his vision for "Gladiator II"
Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out Nov. 22. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision back to life.
Melissa Etheridge to perform at NWSL Championship
Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will sing the national anthem at the 2024 NWSL Championship in Kansas City. Known for her hit "Come to My Window," Etheridge shares her excitement about the honor and the big game.
Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
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AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Australia could ban social media for kids
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
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.
DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
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U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
84-year-old Texas man accused of killing roommate and her dog
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
Georgia woman convicted of killing her toddler gets life in prison
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Space
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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NATO emergency meeting on Russia Missile
A new missile launched by Russia toward Ukraine is alarming NATO, which will now hold an emergency meeting with Ukraine to discuss the developments. CBS News' Charlie DAgata has the latest news.
Breaking down the Trump sentencing delay
President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing scheduled for the end of November has been delayed in the "hush money" trial. CBS News' Graham Kates and Caroline Pelosi break down the legal reasons behind the court's decision.
What to know about the NWSL finals
The National Women's Soccer League Championship will occur between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell reports.
Humans in the Loop I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Lesley Stahl reports on the growing market of “humans in the loop” — workers around the world who help train AI for big American tech companies. They say they face poor working conditions, low pay, and under treated psychological trauma. Sunday.
Texas approves Bible-based curriculum
The Texas State Board of Education voted to incorporate Bible teachings in certain grades of public grade schools. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest on the controversial decision.