Man tried to sneak 52 reptiles into U.S. in his clothes: U.S. Customs
He had 52 lizards and snakes on him – some considered endangered -- while driving a truck when he got to the San Ysidro border crossing with Mexico, authorities say.
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U.S. can't exempt migrant children from border deportation policy, judge rules
It's unclear if the administration will start to expel unaccompanied minors in light of Friday's court order.
$2.9 million worth of meth seized at California border
Authorities said the "level of detail in the concealment" of the drugs was "unusual."
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" border policy
The U.S. government is expanding its enforcement of the Trump-era policy that requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while U.S. immigration courts review their claims. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the controversial decision.
Woman dies trying to swim across U.S. border in San Diego
Border Patrol said agents took 36 Mexican nationals into custody, including 13 people who were pulled from the water by the U.S. Coast Guard.
U.S. uses "Title 42" to expel Haitians
Nearly 4,000 Haitian migrants have been expelled from the U.S. in the last nine days. The speed of the deportations is a result of a Trump-era policy known as "Title 42," which was instituted at the start of the pandemic to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN to explain.
U.S. expelling migrants from Texas town
The U.S. has begun deporting Haitian migrants who have gathered at the southern border by the Texas town of Del Rio. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports on efforts to fly them back to Haiti. Then Congressman Tony Gonzales, a Republican who represents Del Rio, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss his experience visiting the camp and what he believes the White House needs to do about the situation.
Officials seize 15 giant land snails at Houston airport
The snails, roughly the size of an adult fist, were discovered in plastic zip-closed bags inside an airline passenger's luggage. Fresh leaves and a quarter-pound of beef were also found.
U.S., Mexico team up to catch border criminals
U.S. and Mexican authorities have announced an initiative to find and arrest their top 10 most wanted criminals along the border. CBS News Homeland Security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga spoke exclusively with the U.S. Border Patrol sector chief for El Paso about what this partnership means, how the pandemic has affected law enforcement's job and what they're doing to keep American teens from working with cartels to smuggle migrants across the border.
Fentanyl seizures skyrocket along U.S.-Mexico border
In a year, fentanyl seizures have jumped 800% in Texas.
Thousands of migrant children at border
Thousands of migrant children are being held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the southern U.S. border. As of Monday, 3,200 children were in custody, with nearly half being held longer than the legal limit of 72 hours. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more about how the Biden administration is handling the situation.
Ex-Border Patrol agent advocating for migrant rights
Jenn Budd, an immigration activist who used to work as a Border Patrol agent, is speaking out against the agency and its alleged abuses. She began working for the U.S Border Patrol, which operates under U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in the 1990s. Budd joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss why she ultimately decided to leave the agency after six years in her post.
Dog sniffs out corn flakes "frosted" with 44 pounds of cocaine
Officials said a narcotics detection dog named Bico was checking out incoming freight when he alerted officers to the package.
Border arrests rise for fifth consecutive month
Citing a little-known public health law, the Trump administration has carried out more than 204,000 expulsions of unauthorized migrants during the pandemic.
Officials seize 3,100 pounds of meth — the second-largest bust ever
Officials found methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl powder and fentanyl pills — worth an estimated $7.2 million.
Doctors: Deaths of migrant kids in 2018 could've been prevented
"I want justice, I want to know why my son didn't receive medical care in time," the father of one of the children said in a letter obtained by CBS News.
U.S. expels 6,300 migrants from border under coronavirus order
The U.S. is also rapidly expelling unaccompanied migrant children. Top border official Mark Morgan said they could also pose an "absolute public health risk" to the U.S.
Pregnant teen falls to her death from U.S. border wall
The U.S. said Mirian Stephany Girón Luna.was eight months pregnant and blamed her death on human smugglers.
Border Patrol waited to call EMS for U.S. man who later died
The agency told Congress that agents called an ambulance "immediately," but call logs reviewed by CBS News show a lengthy delay.
Greyhound to stop allowing immigration checks on buses
Greyhound had previously insisted that even though it didn't like the immigration checks, it had no choice under federal law but to allow them.
Migrant boy was in distress before death in Border Patrol custody
The new video suggests that U.S. border officials failed to recognize and address the visible distress of Carlos Gregorio Hernández Vásquez in the hours before his body was found without a pulse
U.S. arrested nearly 1 million migrants at border in past 12 months
In fiscal year 2019, which ended last week, U.S. immigration authorities apprehended or turned away more than 977,000 migrants along the southern border
Father separated from his 3-year-old son for 6 months
Yujany Paz-Rosa fled Honduras with his 3-year-old son Maikol after he was shot and refused to join a gang
Doctors in Congress urge officials to offer migrants flu shots
Three physicians serving in Congress called the current policy of not providing flu shots to migrant families and children in Border Patrol custody "dangerous" and "shortsighted"
CBP chief says Mexico contributed to big drop in migrant arrests
Customs and Border Protection chief Mark Morgan said the controversial "Remain in Mexico" policy has been a "game changer" in deterring migrant families considering journeying to the U.S.-Mexico border
George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Hurricane Ernesto inches away from Bermuda after bringing heavy winds, rain
Ernesto was forecast to to remain near or at hurricane strength over the next couple of days, but could weaken when it passes near southeastern Newfoundland late Monday.
Supreme Court maintains block on entirety of Biden's new Title IX rule
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
Suspect, security guard exchange fire outside Air Force base
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Canada's two largest railroads could strike next week, disrupt U.S. supplies
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
Lawsuit: Kansas school employee locked teen with Down syndrome in closet
The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.
John Lewis statue replaces more than 100-year-old Confederate monument
The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.
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Canada's two largest railroads could strike next week, disrupt U.S. supplies
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
Lawsuit: Kansas school employee locked teen with Down syndrome in closet
The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.
"Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom" hat fetches $630,000 at auction
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Suspect, security guard exchange fire outside Air Force base
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
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Judge temporarily blocks launch of new Venu Sports streaming service
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Feds warn against some baby loungers, cradle swings amid 6 deaths
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
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George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump over helicopter ride story
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
Supreme Court maintains block on entirety of Biden's new Title IX rule
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
Trump says Medal of Freedom "equivalent" to and "better" than Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
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This protocol can save overheating patients. Few states require it.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
Few states use protocol for heat illness
When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.
Alternatives to the traditional pap smear are on the way. Here's what to know.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Governor announces plan to save 5 Steward hospitals in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Philadelphia singer, cancer survivor launches flexible bra line
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
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Canada's two largest railroads could strike next week, disrupt U.S. supplies
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
Turkey wildfires raging for a 3rd day, worsened by windy and dry weather
More than 130 fires have erupted across Turkey in the past week, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate.
Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Fire breaks out at home of priceless works by Van Gogh, Monet
Somerset House said staff and the public were safe and artworks were not in the area of the fire
Russian missile strike sparks blaze in Ukraine
A Russian missile strike caused a blaze in Ukraine on Saturday as forces in Ukraine pushed into Russia's Kursk border region, injuring two people.
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"Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom" hat fetches $630,000 at auction
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Travis performs "Gaslight"
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."
Travis performs "Home"
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Home."
Travis performs "Raze the Bar"
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Raze the Bar."
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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
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The rising energy demands of data centers
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big cities, study finds
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
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George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Suspect identified in 1980 cold case killing of UT nursing student
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
Woman who shot, killed neighbor convicted
A Florida jury has found a woman guilty of manslaughter in a case that drew national protest and put a new spotlight on the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. Susan Lorincz, who is White, now faces up to 30 years in prison for shooting and killing neighbor Ajike Owens, who is Black, through a closed door.
White woman guilty of killing neighbor
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Jury convicts White Florida woman in shooting death of her Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
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When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA on Boeing Starlink crew in space
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
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Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Adriana Diaz.
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Kamala Harris focuses on economy, unveils policy package in campaign speech; How an Austin restaurant brought Caribbean cuisine to the heart of Texas
Eye Opener: Hurricane Ernesto pounds Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto pounds Bermuda, and its effects are being felt up the East Coast. Meanwhile, a woman was arrested for her role in a scheme to steal Graceland and defraud Elvis Presley’s family. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
The Uplift: Pandas and puppy love
Giant pandas from China make their return to the U.S. – and we have a first look at the bears at the San Diego Zoo. Two high school sweethearts who haven't seen each other in decades reconnect and fall in love all over again. Plus, a former NFL player quits playing football to start a new career helping people.
Travis performs "Gaslight"
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."