
Migrant sisters recount crossing border alone while mother stayed behind
Brenda, 13, and Rosa, 15, are two of more than 45,000 migrant children who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border unaccompanied in the past three months.
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Brenda, 13, and Rosa, 15, are two of more than 45,000 migrant children who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border unaccompanied in the past three months.
"I see how hard they work, I see the work ethic and you know, they really shaped me," said Ramirez, who worked as a farm worker as a teen.
It's estimated that over 70% of professional photographers are white. But as Lilia Luciano shows in our series A More Perfect Union, one Los Angeles nonprofit is trying to change the future of the industry by offering photography classes and mentorship to teenage girls in communities of color.
Affirmative action programs were created to help level the playing field for underrepresented groups. The CBSN Originals documentary "The Diversity Dilemma" examines when these measures can be helpful or harmful. Coleman Hughes, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins CBSN AM with more.
Manuel Bojorquez is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where hospitals are overwhelmed, and local politicians and doctors are at odds with the president over how to keep Brazilians safe from the worsening COVID-19 crisis.
Brazilians are struggling to survive as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the country, fueled by the deadly virus variant that originated there. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
As the U.S. continues to face an increased flow of migrant arrivals, extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change could be fueling the crisis. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez speaks with one Guatemalan farmer whose crops were devastated by hurricanes last year, and who is now contemplating leaving his home and family for the U.S.
While larger cities in Texas have federally-supported shelters for asylum seekers, in Arizona federal support is limited and priority goes to unaccompanied minors. CBS News was there when families were dropped off and reunited at a non-profit shelter in Tucson. Lilia Luciano reports.
Border Patrol has shifted course and has started releasing migrant families into smaller desert towns as the agency deals with a recent increase in families crossing the border. CBS News got a firsthand look at one Arizona border town affected. Lilia Luciano reports.
For the first time, a pool of reporters was granted access to a migrant holding center in Donna, Texas. About 3,400 unaccompanied children are housed inside this massively overcrowded facility. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Environmentalists say one solution to beating the heat in sprawling cities is planting more trees or creating green spaces like parks.
Bay FC is set to break the NWSL attendance record with more than 35,000 fans expected at Oracle Park against the Washington Spirit. Co-founder Brandi Chastain joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the milestone.
In a conversation with Anthony Mason, Riz Ahmed reflects on starring in the new action thriller "Relay," his beginnings in London theater, his breakout roles in "Nightcrawler" and "The Night Of," and how family life has reshaped his artistry.
Beloved "Sesame Street" star Sonia Manzano, known for her role as Maria, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new bilingual children's book "Alma's Great Idea," which encourages imagination and independence.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and others reacted to the removal of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub, the site of a massacre in 2016.
CBS News Minnesota reporter Ashley Grams and photojournalist Ray Campos share the story of Yen Fang, who left the medical field during the pandemic to launch So Yen desserts in Saint Paul.
Daria Kasatkina, the Russian-born tennis star who has been called the bravest player in the world, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her decision to defect from Russia, her new life as an Australian resident and her preparations for the U.S. Open.
Celia Rose Gooding is stepping into the role of Uhura in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," and navigating the franchise's devoted fandom.
Fresh off his Central Park concert, Jon Batiste sits down with "CBS Mornings" to share the inspiration behind "Big Money," blending gospel, blues, and rock traditions.
With more than 20 years of TV experience, Eva Pilgrim joins "Inside Edition" as its first new anchor in three decades, succeeding longtime host Deborah Norville. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the role