Trump says Mexico will pay for wall; Mexican president says he didn't talk wall funding with Trump
Trump and Obrador spoke on the phone Wednesday about immigration
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Witness: El Chapo paid off Ecuadorian army
Jorge Cifuentes took the stand for a second day in the El Chapo trial, and said the Ecuadorian army charged El Chapo $100 per kilo of cocaine they transported in army vehicles. Criminal defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese explained what the consequences of this testimony could be.
Jury hears directly from "El Chapo"
Jurors in the El Chapo trial heard directly from the defendant. In a video originally co-produced by actor Sean Penn, El Chapo is seen explaining who he thinks is responsible for the drug cartel. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN with analysis.
Trump spars with Dems over border wall
President Trump had a heated meeting with Democratic leaders Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi in the White House Tuesday, arguing over funding for the proposed border wall. The president said he would be willing to shut down the government to get funding. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Thousands of troops deployed to border to return home for the holidays
Some three thousand troops will be heading home as active duty troops are pulled back from the border
El Chapo: Drugs smuggled to N.J. by train
A former cartel member, Tirso Martinez, testified that Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman shipped cocaine along a train route from Mexico to New Jersey hidden under cooking oil. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN with the latest on the case.
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President Trump's chief of staff short list; "Fearless girl" finds new home in front of NYSE
Troops begin to draw down from Trump border assignment
President Trump had pushed for the troops to protect the southern border as migrant caravans approached
El Chapo witnesses testify on drugs, money
The El Chapo trial has passed its one-month mark with several witnesses revealing in-depth details about cartel operations. Criminal defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN to recap the highlights and give his take on the jury's surprising response so far.
Migrant family apprehensions along the border continue to rise
More than 25,000 migrant families were detained in November near the southern border for crossing into the U.S. illegally, according to government data
Woman in migrant caravan gives birth in U.S. after entering illegally
Scores of pregnant women have traveled with the caravan through Mexico before reaching the U.S. border
Hunting for hidden graves in Mexico
Escalating cartel violence is putting Mexico on track to see both its highest murder rate and highest rate of disappearances since record-keeping began
Hunting for hidden graves in Mexico
The murder rate in Mexico is on track to be the highest since record-keeping began. CBS News' Haley Ott reports from Mexico with more on the story.
El Chapo: Key witness finishes testimony
At the El Chapo trial, the jury got a look inside Juan Carlos Ramirez's ledger, which showed payments for drug shipping boats and cartel-related murders. Former Colombian public defender German Rosero is the fourth witness. Public defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN to discuss the case.
More families have crossed illegally to San Diego since caravan arrived, CBP says
Frustrated with a long wait to apply for asylum, some migrants are trying to cross clandestinely
Asylum denials hit record-high in 2018 as Trump administration tightens immigration policy
Immigration judges rejected 65 percent of immigrants seeking refugee status, according to data from Syracuse University
Former cocaine supplier testifies on El Chapo
Juan Carlos Ramirez took the stand for a second day of testimony in the El Chapo trial. He told the jury he was Joaquin Guzman's No. 1 cocaine supplier, and went into detail about the operations. Attorney Paul Batista joins CBSN to discuss who's been missing from the prosecution's line of questioning: El Chapo himself.
Week 4 of testimony begins in El Chapo trial
The trial of alleged drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman continues after three weeks of testimony from two of the prosecution's star witnesses. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN with a recap, and what's been missing from their statements.
Trump exchanges "pleasantries" with Saudi crown prince at G-20 — live updates
President Trump is at the G-20 summit in Argentina amid troubled international relationships and legal concerns back home
Jared Kushner receives "Aztec Eagle" award from Mexican government
Trump's son-in-law and adviser was awarded Mexico's highest civilian honor by Mexican president
New president vows to transform Mexico
Mexico's new president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, will face a long list of challenges after he's sworn in tomorrow. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Willis Sparks, takes us through the details.
Refugee recalls journey to asylum
Out of about 1,500 people in a migrant caravan that moved through Mexico last spring, only a small handful were granted asylum. One is 19-year-old Edgar Reyes, who had hundreds of pages of evidence. CBS News national correspondent Adriana Diaz reports.
Refugee survived kidnapping attempt, months-long detention before getting asylum
Edgar Reyes said he survived a kidnapping attempt and three days on a Mexican freight train so dangerous it's known as "The Beast"
Immigrant rights groups find Trump is their best fundraiser
The president's hardline anti-immigration policies appear to be inspiring more donations to groups that oppose them
Key witness testifies in El Chapo trial
Cross-examination began for the prosecution's second star witness, Miguel Martinez, in week 3 of the El Chapo trial. Martinez told the jury Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman ordered four hits on him in prison. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Trudeau to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago after speaking against tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with President-elect Donald Trump Friday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
LGBTQ Americans and the 2024 election: "I don't feel welcome here"
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
L.A., a city of immigrants, braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.
S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Police officer killed in shooting in Chicago suburb; suspect in custody
Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938.
Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.
Medrick Burnett Jr., Alabama A&M football player, dies after head injury
Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State and had been hospitalized ever since.
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L.A., a city of immigrants, braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.
S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (December 1)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
Remains of WWII airman identified 80 years after plane shot down
U.S. Army Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanford G. Roy was one of several airmen aboard a plane shot down over Germany in April 1944.
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S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
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L.A., a city of immigrants, braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.
Trudeau to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago after speaking against tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with President-elect Donald Trump Friday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
LGBTQ Americans and the 2024 election: "I don't feel welcome here."
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with criminal convictions
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
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Are there really risks to fluoride in water?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
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Trudeau to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago after speaking against tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with President-elect Donald Trump Friday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Book excerpt: "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021" by Angela Merkel
The former Chancellor of Germany writes about two lives: her early years growing up under a Communist-controlled police state in East Germany, and her years as leader of a nation reunited following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Book excerpt: "The Barn" by Wright Thompson
The author's New York Times bestseller explores the culture of silence that enveloped the Mississippi Delta over the 1955 murder of Emmett Till.
Woman, 2 girls crushed to death outside Gaza bakery amid food shortage
The bodies of two girls and a 50-year-old woman were taken to a hospital where a doctor confirmed that they died from suffocation.
Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
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Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
Birthday surprise for Adriana Diaz
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
"Mornings Memory": Watching TV on your phone
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
Tyler Carson, the "Fiddler on the Rock"
Violinist Tyler Carson is known professionally as the "Fiddler on the Rock," for his performances from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Natalie Morales spoke with Carson about how an unexpected turn in his life drew him to the inspiring and spiritual landscape of beauty, hope and healing.
Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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Police officer killed in shooting in Oak Park; suspect in custody
Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938.
Firefighter had visited woman found dead in house fire
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
Teen escapes 12 years after abduction; school bus driver arrested
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
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.
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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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Hiker missing for more than 5 weeks is found
A 20-year-old hiker who went missing for almost six weeks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains was found alive this week and is recovering in a hospital. He was found on a service road Tuesday, frostbitten and using walking sticks for support. Tom Hanson has the extraordinary story.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Nov. 29, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Nancy Cordes.
L.A. braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan. But post-election fears are running high in the city. Andres Gutierrez has more.
Shaky Israel-Hezbollah truce holds
Israel and the militant group Hezbollah continued Friday to accuse each other of violating the fragile ceasefire that went into effect earlier this week. In Gaza, however, nothing has changed as Palestinians still face relentless Israeli bombardment. Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.
The first look inside Notre Dame after the fire
The world is getting its first look inside Paris' iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, nearly six years after it was ravaged by a fire. French President Emmanuel Macron took a televised tour Friday of the stunning new interior, eight days ahead of its official reopening.