Hispanic Americans reflect on immigration and identity
"The reason why we are where we are and who we are in this country is connected to being a Latina"
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Castro's campaign manager says fundraising email not "a threat to quit"
The former Housing and Urban Development secretary will not be shutting down his campaign if he doesn't qualify for the fifth Democratic primary debate, according to Maya Rupert
Week in review: Dem debate & foreign policy
Presidential candidate Julián Castro defended his attack on former Vice President Joe Biden in the third Democratic primary debate. Meanwhile, the Trump administration must respond to air strikes on Saudi oil fields with an incomplete National Security team. The Washington Post's political reporter Sean Sullivan joinS CBSN for a recap in political news.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden reflects on Thursday's debate
Former Vice President Joe Biden says he thinks Thursday's third Democratic debate was a "good night" but also says he could have done better. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN to discuss Biden's response to the debate.
Biden defends health care stance after debate
Former Vice President Joe Biden defended his health care plan in Houston after the third Democratic presidential primary debate. Biden wants a public option to the Affordable Care Act. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Houston to break down Biden's debate performance and campaign strategy.
Deval Patrick calls Castro's attack on Biden "unnecessary"
"There are differences in how the candidates view their policy choices and their policy proposals and that is all fare game, but it doesn't have to be trivialized," said Patrick
Democrats clash over policies at debate
The Democratic presidential candidates went back on the campaign trail after debating in Houston. The top contenders clashed over major issues like health care, immigration and foreign policy. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the night's most memorable moments, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN from Houston to discuss.
Highlights from Democrats' 3rd debate
Health care and gun control dominated the third Democratic presidential debate Thursday night. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBSN AM" from Houston with more on the first time all the front-runners were on the same stage.
Third Democratic debate's top takeaways
Julián Castro took on Joe Biden, Beto O'Rourke received loud cheers when he said he would take away assault weapons and all the candidates shared personal stories of resiliency. Elaine Quijano hosts CBSN's post-debate panel of Antjuan Seawright, Molly Hooper and Leslie Sanchez while Caitlin Huey-Burns, Ed O'Keefe and Lynda Tran joined from Houston.
Castro defends debate attack on Biden: "I proved my point"
"Are you forgetting what you said two minutes ago?" Castro said to Biden at the debate
Castro defends debate attack on Biden
Julián Castro made a direct jab at frontrunner Joe Biden at the third debate, suggesting "are you forgetting something you said two minutes ago?" In the spin room post-debate, CBS News' Ed O'Keefe pressed Castro on his harsh line of attack against Biden.
Dems draw stark contrasts with Trump on immigration in debate
Asked about the high number of deportations during President Obama's tenure, Biden demurred and instead vowed to roll back Trump's hardline immigration polices
Analyzing the third Democratic debate
Julián Castro took on Joe Biden and Beto O'Rourke doubled down on his vow to take assault rifles while health care, immigration and gun control took center stage at the third Democratic debate. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN political analyst Lynda Tran offer their takes on the debate.
Austin mayor on why he supports Pete Buttigieg
Austin Mayor Steve Adler says he's supporting South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg for president — not the two Democratic candidates from Texas, Julian Castro and Beto O'Rourke. He told CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about why he's backing Buttigieg.
Julián Castro qualifies for next debate
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro is the latest Democratic candidate to qualify for September's debates, thanks to a new national poll putting him at 2%. But how well do national polls reflect what's happening on the campaign trail? CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain.
Julian Castro describes plan to combat white nationalism
The Democratic presidential candidate says gun reforms are key, but the country also needs to invest in changing hearts and minds
Impact of Biden's "poor kids" gaffe
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss Joe Biden's comment that "poor kids" are as smart as "white kids." Democratic presidential rival Julian Castro was asked about it and said he thinks Biden simply "got tripped up."
Julián Castro on fighting white nationalism
Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro speaks to CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe on his plans to combat white nationalism and gun violence following the mass shooting tragedies in El Paso and Dayton.
2020 candidates in Iowa for state fair
2020 presidential candidates are trying to win over voters in Iowa this weekend. Former Vice President Joe Biden leads the pack in a new poll from Monmouth University with 28% support from likely caucus-goers in Iowa. CBS News political reporter Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN from the Iowa State Fair.
Joaquin Castro shares top San Antonio Trump donors in tweet
"Targeting and harassing Americans because of their political beliefs is shameful and dangerous," tweeted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
Beto O'Rourke gives emotional statement on El Paso shooting
O'Rourke canceled scheduled campaign events in Nevada and California to return to El Paso
Biden comes under fire for Obama-era deportations at Detroit debate
"It looks like one of us has learned the lessons of the past and one of us hasn't," Julián Castro, who also served in the Obama administration, told former Vice President Joe Biden
Democrats spar on immigration policy
At the second Democratic debate, Julián Castro repeated his proposal to decriminalize border crossings, but the other Democrats on stage weren't ready to join him. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Once a rising star, Julián Castro looks to stand out at Detroit debate
The former HUD secretary says he has the experience necessary to be an effective president
Castro: Migrants may "end up dead" because of asylum deal
"You're going to now ensure that more of those people who are desperate, who are fleeing desperate circumstances, end up dead," Castro said
What scientists fear most about bird flu spread in the U.S.
Bird flu infections have been rare among people, but the pathogen is evolving, which has scientists worried about a possible pandemic.
Van Hollen: El Salvador didn't want him to see Abrego Garcia
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of breaking Easter ceasefire
According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.
Israel probe into deaths of Palestinian medics finds "professional failures"
The Israeli military investigation said the Palestinians were killed due to an "operational misunderstanding" by Israeli forces.
Trump takes aim at Biden, "Radical Left Lunatics," courts in Easter message
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
FSU community healing together on Easter weekend following deadly shooting
Students and staff at Florida State University came together for a peaceful vigil to remember the victims of a shooting and to exalt their strong sense of community.
Flooding kills 2 in Oklahoma as severe storms threaten millions across U.S.
Two people died Saturday night in an Oklahoma City suburb after floodwaters swept their truck into a creek, police said. One of the deceased was 12 years old.
Zeldin says says Trump deregulation actions won't have adverse effects
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he can "absolutely" guarantee the deregulatory actions announced last month won't have an adverse impact on people and the environment.
Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask SCOTUS to allow anonymity in records
Current and former Seattle Police officers who attended President Trump's Jan. 6 rally are seeking to keep their identities out of public records related to the insurrection.
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Salvadoran Catholic leader urges Bukele not to turn country into U.S. prison
El Salvador's top Catholic leader on Sunday urged President Nayib Bukele not to turn the country into a Guantanamo-style U.S. prison.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 20, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Chris Van Hollen and EPA administrator Lee Zeldin join Weijia Jiang.
Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask SCOTUS to allow anonymity in records
Current and former Seattle Police officers who attended President Trump's Jan. 6 rally are seeking to keep their identities out of public records related to the insurrection.
Trump takes aim at Biden, "Radical Left Lunatics," courts in Easter message
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
Zeldin says says Trump deregulation actions won't have adverse effects
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he can "absolutely" guarantee the deregulatory actions announced last month won't have an adverse impact on people and the environment.
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What's open and closed on Easter 2025?
Check out the list of the supermarkets, retailers, and fast food chains that are open on Easter and which are closed.
Trump is studying how to remove Fed Chair Powell, adviser says
Trump administration economist Kevin Hassett said Powell's removal is being studied by the president and his team.
Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
Ford says it could raise prices this summer if tariffs remain in effect
Ford's vehicle prices could rise this summer if 25% auto tariffs remain in place, the company said in a memo to dealers.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 20, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Chris Van Hollen and EPA administrator Lee Zeldin join Weijia Jiang.
Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask SCOTUS to allow anonymity in records
Current and former Seattle Police officers who attended President Trump's Jan. 6 rally are seeking to keep their identities out of public records related to the insurrection.
Trump takes aim at Biden, "Radical Left Lunatics," courts in Easter message
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
Zeldin says says Trump deregulation actions won't have adverse effects
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he can "absolutely" guarantee the deregulatory actions announced last month won't have an adverse impact on people and the environment.
Van Hollen: El Salvador didn't want him to see Abrego Garcia
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
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Her sore throat turned into a month-long ICU stay. Doctors were stumped.
Vanessa Abraham thought her symptoms were a bad flu — until she collapsed to the floor struggling to breathe.
Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
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Salvadoran Catholic leader urges Bukele not to turn country into U.S. prison
El Salvador's top Catholic leader on Sunday urged President Nayib Bukele not to turn the country into a Guantanamo-style U.S. prison.
German police hunt for a suspect who fatally shot 2 Turkish men
German police in a spa town north of Frankfurt were expanding a manhunt for one or more suspects still on the loose after two Turkish men were fatally shot a day earlier.
Israel probe into deaths of Palestinian medics finds "professional failures"
The Israeli military investigation said the Palestinians were killed due to an "operational misunderstanding" by Israeli forces.
Lion kills 14-year-old girl in front of another teen in Kenya
Rangers "traced bloodstains leading to the Mbagathi River, where the girl's body was recovered." wildlife officials said.
Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of breaking Easter ceasefire
According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.
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Extended interview: David Hyde Pierce
In this web exclusive, "Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce, now appearing on Broadway in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about playing physical comedy; tweaking Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" for today's audience; his early television roles that led to the part of Dr. Niles Crane on "Frasier"; and his relationship with his husband, Brian.
David Hyde Pierce, the very model of a modern Major-General, in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
The "Frasier" star is back on the Broadway stage in a jazzy re-working of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, transplanted to New Orleans.
David Hyde Pierce in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
"Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce is back on the Broadway stage in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," a jazzy re-working of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, transplanted to New Orleans. The former aspiring concert pianist talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the thread that Gilbert & Sullivan has run throughout his life. He also talks about his comedy influences, and what it means to him to make people laugh.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including veteran TV game show host Wink Martindale.
Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino: Curtain up on "Étoile"
The Emmy-winning couple behind "Gilmore Girls" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" are now debuting "Étoile," a new comic-drama about two struggling ballet companies.
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Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
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.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
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Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
FSU president reacts to the campus' mass shooting
Classes resume Monday at Florida State University, the scene of the nation's latest mass shooting. Two people were killed when a gunman opened fire near the student union on Thursday. Kati Weis spoke with the university's president on the tragedy.
Judge to allow "bushy eyebrows" testimony in Bryan Kohberger trial
Kohberger, 30, is charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home in Idaho near campus.
Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 spectators at cockfight
Footage of the shooting, circulated on social media, showed spectators flinging themselves to the ground and taking cover under their seats.
FSU shooting victim speaks out from hospital
Tallahassee police said there was no connection between the Florida State University shooting suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, and the victims. CBS News' Kati Weis and Anna Schecter have more details.
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NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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Lawmakers face rising anger from constituents
With Congress on break, many lawmakers are seeing increased anger from their constituents, as townhalls have become contentious affairs. Mark Strassmann reports.
Tension over conservation efforts in California
The Channel Islands of California are teeming with life and rich biodiversity, but a loophole allowing the use of gill nets to trap ocean wildlife is rankling conservationists. Itay Hod reports.
Pastor on state of religion in America
Jericka Duncan reports on a new Pew Research study about how Americans view religion and spirituality and speaks with a New York City pastor about the young people he's seeing in his congregation.
Supreme Court, Trump at odds over deportations
The Supreme Court temporarily halted the deporation of a group of Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act. Willie James Inman has the latest.
At least 2 killed in Oklahoma flooding
At least two people were killed as flooding hit Oklahoma amid a string a severe weather impacting the U.S. over Easter weekend. Shanelle Kaul reports.