Haitian gangs launch coordinated attack, vow to oust prime minister
Haitian gang leader Jimmy "Barbeque" Cherisier has announced a coordinated attack to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
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Widow, former officials charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
A judge investigating the July 2021 assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse has indicted his widow, Martine Moïse, and several top officials.
U.S. arrests 4 more suspects in probe into assassination of Haitian president
The Justice Department has arrested four people in the slaying of Jovenel Moïse, including the owner of a Miami-area security company that hired former soldiers from Colombia for the mission.
Haiti's humanitarian and political crisis
Haiti finds itself without a single elected government official after the terms of the last 10 remaining senators expired earlier this week. Award-winning journalist Garry Pierre-Pierre and Dr. Bertrhude Albert spoke to CBS News about the crisis unfolding in the Caribbean nation.
At least 12 killed as gangs battle for control around Haiti's capital
Amid soaring violence, the community recently appointed local residents as guards, but the mayor said they were overpowered by gangs with machine guns.
Suspect in killing of Haitian president arrested in U.S.
Mario Antonio Palacios, 43, could face life in prison if he is convicted.
Investigating the murder of Haiti's president
According a New York Times investigation, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was compiling a list of officials and businessmen linked to the drug trade before he was murdered in July, and he had planned to give those names to the U.S. government. Maria Abi-Habib — the New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean — authored that report and joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what she found.
South Africa president positive for COVID-19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19, amid the spread of the Omicron variant in the country. The 69-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and is fully vaccinated. CBS foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins "CBSN AM" from Tokyo with more on this story and other international headlines.
Haitian gang wants $17 million for abducted missionaries
The "400 Mawozo" gang in Haiti is demanding $1 million for each of the 17 missionaries it has abducted. The group was kidnapped last weekend just outside of the capital of Port-au-Prince. Gang activity has been on the rise following the assassination of the country's president in July. Robert Fatton, Jr. is the Julia A. Cooper professor of government and foreign affairs at the University of Virginia. He joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
17 missionaries, including children kidnapped by gang in Haiti
A Haitian gang has kidnapped 17 missionaries, including three children, who are associated with the Ohio-based group Christian Aid Ministries. Garry Pierre-Pierre, founder of the Haitian Times, joins Lana Zak on CBSN to explain what we know about the kidnapping.
No clear answers after Haiti assassination
The Haitian government has detained more than 40 people allegedly involved in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. However, there are still many questions surrounding the murder. Drew Hinshaw, a senior reporter with the Wall Street Journal, has been covering the issue and joins CBSN with more.
Latest on assassination of Haiti's president
Nearly a month after Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was shot and killed in his home, the investigation into his assassination could be in jeopardy. Key players in the probe are reportedly being threatened and have gone into hiding. New York Times Mexico and Central America correspondent Anatoly Kurmanaev joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the precedence being set in a nation already facing lawlessness.
U.S. delegation sent to Haiti departs shortly after arrival
The White House had announced Friday morning of a delegation led by Thomas-Greenfield that would be going to Haiti to "pay respects upon the death" of Moïse, who was shot dead in his home on July 7.
Haiti's interim leader to step down amid power struggle
Officials say a new government will be formed, and its mission "will be to organize general elections as soon as possible."
How Haiti can move forward
While the investigation into who killed Haitian President Jovenel Moïse intensifies, so too are concerns about the nation's overall stability. Author Amy Wilentz, who wrote "The Rainy Season: Haiti Since Duvalier" and "Farewell, Fred Voodoo: A Letter From Haiti," spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about why there are no simple options for stabilizing Haiti.
Haiti assassination suspect was former DEA source
One of the suspects in the assassination of Haiti’s president was an informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration, sources told CBS News. The agency denies any involvement. Mola Lenghi reports.
Haitians hope to claim asylum in U.S. after assassination of president
One of the Haitian-Americans arrested in the assassination had worked as a DEA informant, CBS News has learned.
Haiti assassination suspect accused of seeking power
A Haitian with Florida connections is the alleged mastermind behind the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, according to authorities. Christian Emmanuel Sanon is accused of wanting to assume the presidency himself. Mola Lenghi reports.
Haiti by the numbers
Jane Pauley looks at the Caribbean island nation once again in the news, with the assassination this week of its president, Jovenel Moïse.
Investigation into Haiti assassination
The United Nations is considering options to help keep Haiti from falling into more political chaos after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the latest on the investigation into the killing, and The Haitian Times founder Garry Pierre-Pierre spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the extent of potential political fallout.
Haiti's interim government asks U.S. for security assistance
The U.S. said it would send senior FBI and Homeland Security officials to help in the investigation.
Haiti in chaos after president assassinated
Haiti's police chief says officers have killed four suspects and two others are under arrest after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. Business owner and artisan advocate Magalie Noel Dresse joins CBSN from Haiti to talk more about how residents are reacting.
2 U.S. citizens arrested in Haitian president's assassination
More than a dozen suspects have been arrested in the last 24 hours. Among them are two Americans from Florida.
Fallout after Haitian president's assassination
The United Nations is considering options to help keep Haiti from falling into more political chaos after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers reports on the investigation, and freelance journalist Harold Isaac joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from Port-au-Prince with more on the potential political fallout.
Haitian president Jovenel Moïse assassinated
Haitian president Jovenel Moïse was assassinated early Wednesday in his home on the outskirts of the country's capitol city. The first lady was also wounded in the attack. CBS News' Ben Tracy reports on the latest on the attack, then Dánica Coto, a Caribbean correspondent for The Associated Press, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what the killing means for the future of Haiti.
Border czar announces Minnesota immigration operation surge is ending
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday the surge of federal immigration officers in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown set to occur over the course of next week.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's anti-trust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
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The leaders of three major immigration agencies are testifying before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Thursday.
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Voluntary departures hit record high as detained immigrants lose hope
Vilma Palacios is one of thousands who have given up their immigration cases and voluntarily left the U.S. after being detained. More detainees are opting for voluntary departure than ever before, a CBS News analysis found.
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Mystery of the missing minute from Epstein jail video solved
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
Civil rights attorneys predict charges against Don Lemon, others will be dismissed
Inexperienced prosecutors are testing FACE Act in their case against Don Lemon. But the law has constitutional problems that make it untenable to charge misconduct in a house of worship.
Ex-colonel sentenced for sending war plans to woman he met online
A retired United States Army colonel will serve two years in federal prison for sending classified war plans to a woman he met online, federal authorities said.
Rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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Southwest's new boarding process off to bumpy start
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
1,700-pound great white shark spotted off North Carolina coast
Contender, a 1,700-pound adult great white shark, was seen moving north after spending time in Florida waters.
Civil rights attorneys predict charges against Don Lemon, others will be dismissed
Inexperienced prosecutors are testing FACE Act in their case against Don Lemon. But the law has constitutional problems that make it untenable to charge misconduct in a house of worship.
USA's Jessie Diggins collapses after winning bronze at Winter Olympics
Team USA cross-country skier Jessie Diggins collapsed after crossing the finish line in the women's 10-kilometer interval start on Thursday. She was competing while injured.
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Southwest's new boarding process off to bumpy start
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview
"Reverse recruitment" firms promise to cut the length of job searches in half and help connect candidates with employers.
Stellantis issues "do not drive" warning for cars with unrepaired air bags
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
Dispute over Cardi B's Super Bowl cameo roils prediction markets
Cardi B appeared during Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl, but one prediction market says it's unclear whether she sang.
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Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Civil rights attorneys predict charges against Don Lemon, others will be dismissed
Inexperienced prosecutors are testing FACE Act in their case against Don Lemon. But the law has constitutional problems that make it untenable to charge misconduct in a house of worship.
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Warren, Coons introduce bill to strengthen oversight of ICE and CBP
Amid negotiations with the White House, the pair of Democrats is pitching the bill as an enforcement mechanism to go alongside the changes they're seeking.
NATO allies shrug off Hegseth no-show, adjust to slimmed-down U.S. role
America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.
Senate to vote on DHS funding, but deal on ICE reforms appears unlikely
A deal to reform the administration's immigration enforcement operation has remained elusive, making another partial government shutdown likely.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
NATO allies shrug off Hegseth no-show, adjust to slimmed-down U.S. role
America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.
Breezy Johnson crashes out of women's Super-G race, but ends up engaged
Team USA star skier Breezy Johnson was thrown off course during the Super-G event in Italy, but she arrived at the bottom of the slope to a wedding proposal.
Border czar announces Minnesota immigration operation surge is ending
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
U.S., Mexico seize tons of cocaine in "coordinated" Pacific operation
President Trump has threatened to slap additional tariffs on Mexico to pressure the country into beefing up drug raids and cartel arrests.
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Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
James Van Der Beek, the star of teen classics like "Varsity Blues" and "Dawson's Creek," has died at the age of 48. His wife posted about his death on Instagram on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
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Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
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.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Americans turn to AI for mental health advice
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. A report in JAMA found about 13% of young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice. Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, explains what to know about safety, privacy and ethical standard concerns.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Lawmakers blast Pam Bondi on Epstein files
Abuse survivors were present during a fiery House Judiciary Committee hearing where lawmakers grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi about the latest batch of files released on the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search
a pair of black gloves were found about a mile away from Nancy Guthrie's home, sources tell CBS News. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
Anger at Pam Bondi hearing over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with some lawmakers at her House Judiciary Committee hearing over the Epstein files and their release. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
More potential evidence in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators have discovered a pair of black gloves more than a mile from Nancy Guthrie's home, a source close to the investigation tells CBS News. Bradley Blackburn reports and law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison breaks down more on the investigation.
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ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
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U.S. takes silver at ice dance in Olympics
Madison Chock and Evan Bates won the silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics ice dance competition after a controversial call led to France winning gold. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady explains.
Chef José Andrés on feeding Gaza
World Central Kitchen's José Andrés is helping feed millions of meals in Gaza as dire conditions continue to impact Palestinians in the enclave. Andrés joined CBS News with more on his efforts.
Homan says Minnesota ICE operation ending
Border czar Tom Homan announced that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is ending. This comes after he took over operations following the death of two Americans involving federal officials.
Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
Vote against Trump's Canada tariffs
A vote in the House of Representatives against President Trump's Canada tariffs received support from Democrats and six Republicans. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.