Harvard freshman rejected by border officers at U.S. airport
The student told the Harvard Crimson newspaper that officials barred him from the country because his friends expressed views on social media that "oppose the U.S."
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U.S. citizen says detention was so bad he almost self-deported
Francisco Erwin Galicia said he didn't shower for 23 days and was not provided with enough food while detained
"Ongoing trauma" of family separations at border
A new report issued by the House Oversight Committee reveals the impact of the Trump administration's separation of families at the U.S.-Mexico border was "more harmful, traumatic, and chaotic" than previously believed. Some children were detained, away from their parents, for a full year. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN with details.
CBP investigates secret Facebook group
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched an investigation into a Facebook group where agents posted sexist memes and joked about migrant deaths. The posts are raising questions about migrant care. CBS News' Jeff Pegues joined CBSN with the latest.
Tragic photo shows migrant girl, dad who died trying to reach Texas
Man and daughter made it across Rio Grande on the first attempt – but when he tried to go back for his wife, the toddler tried to follow and fell into the water
250 kids allegedly face inhumane conditions at Texas border facility
Doctors and researchers say they found about 250 infants, children and teens locked up for weeks without adequate food, water and sanitation
3 bodies found in storm drain near U.S.-Mexico border
Three bodies were recovered from storm drain in El Paso, Texas, near U.S.-Mexico border
Top CBP official "confident" in data on migrant child deaths
Deputy CBP Commissioner Robert Perez said his officials are making 70 trips a day taking sick migrants to hospitals near the U.S.-Mexico border
Guatemalan migrant teen dies in U.S. custody
A 16-year-old boy from Guatemala was found unresponsive at a Border Patrol station in Texas today, a week after he was apprehended crossing the U.S. border. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins CBSN with more.
Number of migrants apprehended at border in April climbs to 109,000
Officials apprehended more than 58,000 migrants traveling as families last month. The Border Patrol chief warned that the government might "lose control of the border"
Inside tent cities, the largest U.S. attempt to manage record flow of migrants
The air-conditioned facility and another like it in El Paso will be open for at least four months at a cost of nearly $37 million
3-year-old boy with name and numbers on his shoes found in Texas cornfield
The boy was alone and crying, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Number of migrants apprehended along border spikes to 92,000 in March
U.S. immigration authorities apprehended approximately 53,000 families and nearly 9,000 unaccompanied minors along the U.S.-Mexico border in March
DHS secretary denies reintroduction of "catch and release" at border
Some believe the government has deliberately been holding detainees to release them all at once, creating the perception of a crisis
Butterfly Center asks judge to stop border wall activity on its property
"We will not stand idly by as the bulldozers roll in," center director Marianna Trevino Wright said
U.S. border agency says it's made biggest-ever fentanyl bust
Border officials say they seized nearly 254 pounds of the deadly synthetic opioid with a street value of $3.5 million
Comedian ordered off bus and detained by Border Patrol agents
"To be honest, I have never felt as terrible as I did today," the comedian tweeted. "I have never imagined that I would have to go through this."
U.S. fires tear gas across Mexico border
The AP reports U.S. authorities fired tear gas across the Mexico border into Tijuana Wednesday to stop about 150 migrants from crossing. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it was targeting rock throwers and that no agents witnessed migrants at the fence line affected by the chemicals.
Nurses urge end to "warehousing" migrant kids
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is doing medical exams on thousands of children in its custody, after the death of a second migrant child this month. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen says the immigration system has been "pushed to a breaking point." She says more than 68,000 families and close to 14,000 unaccompanied children have come to the southern border in the past two months seeking refuge. Janet Shamlian reports.
CBP announces changes after 2nd child's death
The commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is ordering new steps to protect children in U.S. custody after the death of an 8-year-old Guatemalan boy. Felipe Gomez Alonzo died just before midnight on Christmas Eve. He's the second migrant child to die this month after being detained near the border. Seven-year-old Jakelin Caal, also from Guatemala, died in a U.S. detention facility from dehydration and shock. Janet Shamlian reports.
Medical checks ordered after 2nd migrant child dies in custody
The 8-year-old boy from Guatemala had been in CBP's custody since December 18
8-year-old boy dies in Border Patrol custody
An 8-year-old boy from Guatemala who crossed the U.S. border with his father died early Christmas morning after falling ill with a fever. He was the second child to die in U.S. Border Patrol custody this month.
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
Migrant mother falls off border fence, impaled in front of her children
"Entering our country illegally, particularly over our walls is not only dangerous, but also very foolish," San Diego Sector Chief Patrol Agent Rodney Scott said
WSJ: Shoppers use apps to dodge customs
A new app called GRABR is just one tool helping people purchase things in other countries. Andrea Fuller, a reporter at the Wall Street Journal, joined CBSN to explain how people who use this technology often end up violating customs laws.
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.
Trump remarks on economy laced with personal insults at Pennsylvania rally
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
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.
3 hospitalized as dozens experience heat illness at Colorado air show
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs, around 40 to 50 people experienced heat-related illness, three of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
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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Trump remarks on economy laced with personal insults at Pennsylvania rally
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
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.
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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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Trump remarks on economy laced with personal insults at Pennsylvania rally
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
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.
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3 hospitalized as dozens experience heat illness at Colorado air show
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs, around 40 to 50 people experienced heat-related illness, three of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
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.
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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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Iconic "Indiana Jones" fedora sells at auction
A fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the 1984 film "Indiana Jones and the Temple" sold at auction this week for a staggering $630,000.
"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."
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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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Santos expected to plead guilty to fraud charges
George Santos, the ousted former Republican congressman from New York, is expected to plead guilty next week to federal fraud charges, CBS News has learned. Santos faces 23 charges including money laundering, wire fraud and falsifying records.
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.
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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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Ukrainian troops push deeper into Russia
After months on the defensive, Ukrainian forces smashed across the Russian border, taking more than 400 square miles of territory, according to Kyiv, whose troops continue to pour into the Kursk region. Ian Lee reports from Kyiv.
Blinken heads to Israel amid cease-fire talks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel this weekend ahead of a high stakes meeting to secure a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, as negotiators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Iconic "Indiana Jones" fedora sells at auction
A fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the 1984 film "Indiana Jones and the Temple" sold at auction this week for a staggering $630,000.
Father-daughter renovation a story of resilience
When Bridget McGaing and her father Bill began documenting their efforts to renovate an old home on the northwest side of Chicago on social media, they gained a huge following. But then the viral story about restoration soon became one of resilience after loss. Noel Brennan has more.
Realtors react to new commission rules
The way that real estate agents across the nation get paid has dramatically changed. Home sellers no longer have to offer compensation to the buyer's agent, while commissions could add thousands of dollars for homebuyers hoping to find something affordable. Elise Preston has details.