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Trump and lawmakers react to tragic photo of migrant father and child; Purple Heart veteran surprised with a new home.
Trump and lawmakers react to tragic photo of migrant father and child; Purple Heart veteran surprised with a new home.
A heart-wrenching photo of a father and his young daughter who drowned in the Rio Grande is showing how dangerous the journey across the southern border can be. It went viral as the conditions at migrant facilities continues to garner public attention. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from the border.
Democrats are holding their first debate in Miami, a city that has already seen the impacts of climate change. WFOR political correspondent Jim Defede spoke with "Red and Blue" about the importance of climate change in Florida politics.
For this year's Pride Month, Verizon facilitated a phone call between two brothers, who spoke for the first time since one of them came out as trans. The message of the campaign is that it is never too late for love to call back.
NYPD fielded 2,495 complaints of biased policing since 2014
Democrats are gathering in Columbia, South Carolina, for the "World Famous Fish Fry," where 2020 candidates will try to make their case for winning the White House. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, host of the event, sat down with CBSN to share his advice.
President Trump abruptly called off military strikes on Iran Thursday night. Sources tell CBS News concerns from U.S. allies were one factor in the president's decision to stand down. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan join CBSN for the latest developments.
Victims have been identified as Brian Light, 59, and Xavier Souto, 38, who were supervisors of suspect Steven Leet
The Associated Press reports migrant children are being neglected at a Texas border facility near El Paso. According to the report, children are not being provided with adequate food, water or proper sanitation. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villareal has been covering the situation on the border and joins CBSN to discuss.
President Trump says he called off military strikes on Iran because the Pentagon estimated 150 people would have been killed. He said three sites were originally targeted and more sanctions were issued. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest from the United Arab Emirates, and McClatchy military and veterans reporter Tara Copp join CBSN with more.
Missouri has refused to renew the license for Planned Parenthood of St. Louis, the last clinic in the state that performs abortion. A judge will hear arguments today on whether to extend and injunction and keep the clinic open.
Missouri's state health department refused to renew the license for Planned Parenthood's clinic in St. Louis, while a judge considers whether to extend and injunction. The decision comes after the clinic refused to perform a second pelvic exam it says is unnecessary days before a procedure. CBS news correspondent Meg Oliver joined CBSN with the latest.
Twenty-two Democratic presidential candidates are descending on South Carolina Friday for Rep. Jim Clyburn's "World Famous Fish Fry." Contenders are looking for an edge in the state's early primary next year. CBSN's Elaine Quijano, WLTX-TV anchor J.R. Berry and statehouse reporter Maayan Schechter join "Red and Blue" to discuss what we can expect.
The Supreme Court is throwing out the murder conviction of Curtis Flowers, a black man in Mississippi, after they say a prosecutor made a conscious effort to keep African Americans off the jury. Flowers has been tried six times for the same crime.
President Trump approved military strikes against Iran overnight for shooting down an American drone then suddenly decided not to do it. Iranian state TV broadcast what it claimed are the first remnants of the surveillance drone. The U.S. says the aircraft was flying over international waters when it was shot down. Iran says it has "indisputable" evidence that the drone entered Iran's airspace. David Martin reports.
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has ended its relationship with a Jesuit high school over a gay teacher's marriage. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School said it declined the archdiocese's request to dismiss a teacher who's in a same-sex marriage. Melissa Crash of CBS affiliate WTTV reports from Indianapolis.
LinkedIn is the largest online professional platform in the world with more than 630 million members using it to network and search for new jobs. LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner was just ranked one of the country’s top ten CEOs on Glassdoor, a site where employees rate their companies and management. Weiner joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the role of compassion in the workplace, and the programs he's developed to encourage compassion among elementary schoolers and adults.
How's the economy really doing? Who benefits from GOP tax cuts? Is income inequality a problem? Here are the facts
Kevin Palacios is a single father who was injured twice by IED blasts in Afghanistan
Immigration is expected to be a top issue at the first Democratic presidential debate. Ten of the 25 candidates meet in Miami, while another 10 will face off in another debate. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
A haunting image that shows a migrant father and his daughter, face down in the Rio Grande, has gone viral. Now, President Trump and lawmakers are reacting. Omar Villafranca reports.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News."
The date is now set for Robert Mueller to testify publicly before two House committees. Democrats want to hear more about why he would not exonerate President Trump on obstruction of justice. Nancy Cordes has more on what the president is saying.
The mother of three says while she was walking with her son, a 7th grader punched her in the face
The FAA has discovered a new flaw that could delay the Boeing 737 Max's return to the skies. All 737s were grounded after two deadly crashes. Kris Van Cleave reports.