Six people found dead in marsh near Canada's U.S. border
Local police noted in January that people involved in human smuggling had attempted to utilize shorelines along the St. Lawrence River in the area.
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Nigerian politician convicted in "horrific" U.K. organ harvesting case
The senior prosecutor in the case said the couple involved, along with a U.K. doctor found guilty alongside them, had shown "utter disregard for the victim's welfare."
Whole families among victims who paid $8K each for "voyage of death"
At least 64 people, including eight children, died when their overcrowded wooden boat slammed into shoals just a few hundred yards off Italy's coast.
Eye on America: High grocery costs and more
We go from the market to the farm to find out why the cost of groceries remains high. And we visit San Diego to see how law enforcement is working to stop fentanyl from being smuggled into the country. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Authorities rescue 43 migrants found packed into a van in Bulgaria
The rescue came just days after 18 people who were crammed into a lumber truck, "pressed against each other like in a tin can," were found dead.
New Hampshire man charged in Russian smuggling ring
A New Hampshire man has been indicted on federal charges for his alleged involvement in a Russian smuggling ring. Brendan McCarthy, a deputy projects editor for The Boston Globe, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Matt Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg gets 11 years for sex trafficking of minor
Greenberg's arrest led to a federal probe into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
At least 3 men shot; 9 detained in suspected human smuggling incident
Investigators are still unsure exactly where the shooting took place.
Brittney Griner appealing her case in Russia
In Russia, jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner is appealing her drug smuggling conviction. She was appearing via a video feed from a women’s detention center outside moscow. The judge's verdict is expected Tuesday as well. The high-stakes race for Senate in Pennsylvania will see Democrat John Fetterman facing off with his Republican opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz in their first and only debate. And the White House says President Biden will be speaking with Britain's new prime minister Rishi Sunak in the coming days.
Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison
A Russian court found WNBA star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately smuggling drugs into the country and sentenced her to nine years in prison. President Biden denounced the verdict. Attention now turns to the possibility of a high-stakes prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia. Nancy Cordes has the details.
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Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison; Minor league players live in retirement community during baseball season
47 Texas migrant truck victims now identified, including a 13-year-old
The tedious process of identification continues, but some families have already confirmed their losses.
Migrant semi-trailer survivor reveals what may have saved her life
Speaking by phone from her hospital bed, 20-year-old Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás said "people were yelling, some cried."
Parents pray missing teens not among 53 found dead in tractor-trailer
Parents are re-reading last messages, swiping through photos, waiting for a phone call and praying.
Crash kills 4 in suspected smuggling case
Four people died and three were critically injured after a vehicle carrying migrants across the U.S.-Mexico border crashed into a parked tractor-trailer in Encinal, Texas. It comes days after 53 migrants died from being trapped inside a hot tractor-trailer in San Antonio. Omar Villafranca reports.
Couple who died in tractor-trailer headed to U.S. for a "different life"
As families began to confirm their worst fears, a common narrative of pursuing a better life took shape from Honduras to Mexico.
Human Cargo | 60 Minutes Archive
From 2018, Scott Pelley's report on illegal immigrants, in the hands of professional smugglers, trapped in a system of cruelty, neglect, and death.
Death toll rises to 53 after bodies of migrants found in Texas tractor-trailer
More than a dozen others were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries.
Ghislaine Maxwell should spend 30 to 55 years in prison, prosecutors argue
Maxwell was found guilty of sex trafficking and convicted in December for helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse teenage girls.
Major smuggling tunnel found under U.S.-Mexico border
Six people are under arrest after U.S. authorities discovered a drug smuggling tunnel between San Diego and Tijuana. The tunnel was equipped with rail tracks, ventilation and electricity.
WNBA star detained in Russia as season tips off
The WNBA is starting its season without Brittney Griner, one of its biggest stars, who is still detained in Russia on drug charges. The U.S. said Griner has been "wrongfully detained." Nikole Killion has more details.
California man accused of smuggling 1,700 reptiles into U.S.
Baby crocodiles and Mexican beaded lizards were among the animals smuggled from Mexico and Hong Kong, feds say.
Boat in suspected smuggling incident capsizes
At least three people were killed and more than two dozen others were hospitalized after a boat capsized and broke apart just off the San Diego coast. Officials suspect it was a human smuggling operation. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV's Kerri Lane reports. Read more here.
Poll: After debate, higher numbers of voters don't think Biden should be running
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
"Historic" Hurricane Beryl barrels toward Caribbean isles
Government officials were pleading with people to take shelter from the dangerous Category 3 storm.
Boeing announces plan to buy most of subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems
Boeing announced plans to buy back the bulk of supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, and Airbus said it would purchase Spirit operations related to the European aerospace giant.
Here's how much Americans say they need to earn to live comfortably
Living comfortably means being able to pay all bills, afford a handful of wants and be able to save for the future.
Family of 13-year-old killed in police shooting demands accountability
The state attorney general is investigating the shooting of Nyah Mway, who was born in Myanmar and is a member of its Karen ethnic minority.
North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, South Korea says
South Korea says North Korea test-launched two ballistic missiles a day after vowing to take "overwhelming countermeasures" in response to new U.S. military drills.
Dutch volleyball player in Olympics 8 years after child rape conviction
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
U.S. Olympics gymnastics team set as Simone Biles secures third trip
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
At BET Awards 2024 Usher honored, Will Smith debuts song, election on minds
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
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Defense witnesses in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial to begin testimony
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
Here's how much Americans say they need to earn to live comfortably
Living comfortably means being able to pay all bills, afford a handful of wants and be able to save for the future.
U.S. Olympics gymnastics team set as Simone Biles secures third trip
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Justice Department presents plea deal to Boeing
The Justice Department has presented Boeing with a plea deal in which the company would plead guilty to a conspiracy charge, pay a fine and enter a three-year probation period.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 30, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio join Margaret Brennan.
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Boeing announces plan to buy most of subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems
Boeing announced plans to buy back the bulk of supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, and Airbus said it would purchase Spirit operations related to the European aerospace giant.
Here's how much Americans say they need to earn to live comfortably
Living comfortably means being able to pay all bills, afford a handful of wants and be able to save for the future.
Major brands scaled back Pride campaigns in 2024. Here's why that matters.
Some of the world's largest companies have toned down their Pride campaigns in the wake of last year's backlash against Target and Bud Light.
How ratings for first presidential debate of 2024 compare with past
Last night's presidential debate between Biden and Trump marked a drop in TV viewership from 2020 and 2016.
CDK cyberattack outage could lead to 100,000 fewer cars sold in June, experts say
CDK outage forecast to slow auto sales by 7.2% in June, pushing demand into July.
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Defense witnesses in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial to begin testimony
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
At BET Awards 2024 Usher honored, Will Smith debuts song, election on minds
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 30, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation," June 30, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio on "Face the Nation," June 30, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, a Republican, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
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Face mask effectiveness: What science knows now
Does wearing a face mask help to prevent COVID? Four years after the pandemic began, here's what scientists have learned.
Redefining old age
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with experts about the distinctions between normal and abnormal aging as it affects memory issues, a workforce continuing beyond traditional retirement age, and the testing of surgeons who currently work without age limits. (This story was originally broadcast on February 18, 2024.)
After she was given 24 hours to live, a rare transplant saved her life
Less than 100 intestinal transplants were done in 2023. For Danielle Perea, the surgery was her only chance.
New study shows pasteurization process kills bird flu in milk, FDA says
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Diamond Shruumz products recalled after toxin sickens 39 people in 20 states
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
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Dutch volleyball player in Olympics 8 years after child rape conviction
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
"Historic" Hurricane Beryl barrels toward Caribbean isles
As Hurricane Beryl closed in on the southeastern Caribbean, government officials were pleading with people to take shelter from the dangerous Category 3 storm.
North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, South Korea says
South Korea says North Korea test-launched two ballistic missiles a day after vowing to take "overwhelming countermeasures" in response to new U.S. military drills.
France's far right takes lead in first round of high-stakes elections
Many French voters are frustrated about inflation and other economic concerns, as well as President Emmanuel Macron's leadership.
USS Carney returns from a Middle East deployment unlike any other
For the destroyer's crew, the war between Israel and Hamas turned a routine seven-month deployment to the Middle East into a fight against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who launched drones and missiles from Yemen in support of Hamas.
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At BET Awards 2024 Usher honored, Will Smith debuts song, election on minds
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Rediscovering Paul McCartney's photos of The Beatles' 1964 invasion
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
Rediscovering the photos of Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney recently uncovered photographs he'd thought were lost – ones he took during The Beatles' first tour of America in 1964. The pictures – candid shots from the vantage point of newly-anointed superstars – are the basis of the book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently on view at the Brooklyn Museum. Correspondent Anthony Mason gets a private tour with McCartney, who talks about documenting the astonishing welcome that the "lads from Liverpool" received in the U.S. (An earlier version of this story was broadcast on June 18, 2023.)
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including comic actor Martin Mull.
The origins of breaking, the newest Olympic sport
Breaking (or breakdancing), an acrobatic dance style with its roots in New York's hip hop culture, is making its Olympic debut in this year's Summer Games in Paris. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Victor Montalvo (a.k.a. B-Boy Victor), who will be competing for breaking gold; and with founding members of the b-boy group New York City Breakers, who came up with some of the sport's original moves in the Bronx back in the late 1970s and early '80s.
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The barcode marks its 50th anniversary
This week marks 50 years since the debut of the barcode, those machine-readable black stripes that have changed many aspects of modern life. Bradley Blackburn looks back at its history.
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon confirm service outages for customers abroad
Three major mobile carriers say customers abroad can't make phone calls, send messages.
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.
Baseus power banks recalled after dozens of fires, 13 burn injuries
Recall involves about 132,000 units due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, with $20,000 in property damage reported.
Voice actors sue AI company, claiming it cloned their voices
Voice actors Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage say their voices are their livelihoods and are now being stolen by AI.
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Harmless asteroid to whiz past Earth today. Here's how to spot it
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Scientists investigate fish deaths in Florida
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
Rhino horns injected with radioactive material in bid to curb poaching
South Africa is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hot spot for poaching driven by demand from Asia.
Study: Polar bears threatened by thinning ice
New research paints a worrying picture about the state of polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay. The big furry bears could go extinct in the region as early as the 2030s due to thinning ice, longer ice-free seasons and human activity leading to climate change. Geoffrey York, one of the study's co-authors, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ailments, study finds
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
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Defense witnesses in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial to begin testimony
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
Mom: Kaylee Goncalves was "trapped" during deadly attack
Family of victim shares new details of their own investigation into what happened the night of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho college students and the case against suspect Bryan Kohberger.
Family fights for justice in murder of UFC star's stepdaughter
Alabama college student Aniah Blanchard vanished without a trace in October 2019 — and it took more than a month before her family learned what happened to her.
Teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police
Police fatally shot a 13-year-old boy late Friday night following a chase in Utica, New York, after the teen displayed what turned out to be a replica handgun, authorities said. Michael George has the latest.
Authorities say teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.
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NASA insists Boeing Starliner crew not "stranded" in space
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
Powerful weather satellite launched for hurricane-hunting duty
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
Chinese probe returns to Earth with first samples from far side of moon
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
Starliner trip home from ISS delayed
NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.
Spacewalk scrubbed; Starliner return delayed
NASA canceled a spacewalk on Monday due to a leaky spacesuit. And Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain at the International Space Station longer than planned after NASA and Boeing delayed the capsule's return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the issues the astronauts are navigating in space.
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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.
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
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6/30: The Takeout: Steven Brill
Author and journalist Steven Brill joins "The Takeout" to discuss the real-world dangers of disinformation and his work to combat it. Brill discusses the importance of distinguishing fact from opinion, and whether truth can win out in the modern media landscape.
Advocates warn about Mpox at end of Pride Month
Celebrations across the country are marking the end of Pride Month. Advocates are using the opportunity to warn about Mpox in the hopes of avoiding a breakout similar to the one in 2022. Dr. Celine Gounder reports.
Mt. Vernon caretakers make sweet discovery
Caretakers at George Washington's Mt. Vernon estate stumbled on nearly three dozen glass bottles filled with cherries and berries from the founding father's plantation. Scott MacFarlane has the story.
6/30/2024: The Heritage War; The Air We Breathe; The Mismatch
First, Ukraine accuses Russia of looting museums. Then, how air systems can curb viruses’ spread. And, a sports betting boom fuels addiction concern.
Summer travel rush picks up for July 4
The TSA has seen six of its busiest days in history just this June. Now, with Independence Day approaching, another surge of travelers is expected. Adam Yamaguchi reports.