US deports about 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence
Its first deportation flight in months to the Caribbean nation struggling under surging gang violence.
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Its first deportation flight in months to the Caribbean nation struggling under surging gang violence.
The Biden administration sent about 50 Haitians back to their country on Thursday.
The last planned U.S. evacuation flight from Haiti was to land in Florida with no end in sight to the violent chaos in the tiny country.
After months of waiting, weeks of convincing and the State Department stopping flights, CBS News Miami's Tania Francois' dad decided he could no longer risk remaining in Haiti and decided to come to his second home here in South Florida.
The U.S. Department of State has sent an email late Thursday to registered US citizens who wish to leave Haiti. It says April 12th is the deadline.
Local Haitian American leaders met in Miami Gardens to discuss a path forward for Haiti.
Brianna Nehemia Prevalcin, 4, has a US passport and her parents want desperately to use it to get her and at least one of them out.
A Haitian family whose child was born in the US, would like her out of Haiti.
The presidential council will be responsible for choosing Haiti's new leader.
Sunrise Airways and Global X Airlines joined together Monday to bring approximately 155 passengers from Cap-Haitien, Haiti's second-largest city, to Miami.
Sunrise Airways and Global X Airlines joined together Monday to bring approximately 155 passengers from Cap-Haitien, Haiti's second-largest city, to Miami.
The airline said it will operate flights three days this week
Passengers arriving at Miami International Airport on a flight from Haiti are saying they are relieved to be able to escape the problems and violence in that country.
Haiti's police force is understaffed and outmatched by the gangs
Florida began moving forward Wednesday with flights to evacuate people from strife-torn Haiti.
Austin Carter reports the state's Division of Emergency Management launched an online portal last week for Floridians and Americans looking to get out of Haiti amid the nation's escalating instability.
Florida began moving forward Wednesday with flights to evacuate people from strife-torn Haiti.
Missionary Meschac St. Amour talks to CBS News Miami's Tania Francois about the crisis in Haiti.
Another group of 15 US citizens was evacuated from Haiti on a US-chartered helicopter flight on Wednesday.
The State Department says nearly 1,000 people in Haiti have filled out a crisis form seeking help, as 10 Americans manage to flee on a charter flight.
A group from South Florida, including our own CBS News Miami's Tania Francois, flew into Haiti Tuesday to deliver critical supplies and bring back a group of missionaries.
A group from South Florida, including our own CBS News Miami's Tania Francois, flew into Haiti Tuesday to deliver critical supplies and bring back a group of missionaries.
CBS News Miami's Tania Francois reports from the Treasure Coast about her trip to Haiti to deliver much-needed supplies and bring back missionaries.
A group from South Florida, including our own CBS News Miami's Tania Francois, flew into Haiti Tuesday to deliver critical supplies and bring back a group of missionaries, in what was reported to be the first cargo flight to arrive at the Cap-Haitien airport since the crisis started.
CBS News Miami's Tania Francois talked to a Little Haiti restaurateur who is worried about his brother stuck back home.
Temperatures could dip into the 50s by Tuesday morning as a strong front pushes through.
We're getting close to announcing our Final Four for the prestigious CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy.
Food insecurity already affects 1.2 million people in the region, and the shutdown is adding pressure.
Air traffic controllers work without pay as experts warn of cancellations, delays, and rising fares.
A federal worker on the verge of retirement is fighting to get her money back.
Temperatures could dip into the 50s by Tuesday morning as a strong front pushes through.
A massive early morning fire broke out at Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra's Miami-Dade home, drawing a large firefighter response.
We're getting close to announcing our Final Four for the prestigious CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy.
Food insecurity already affects 1.2 million people in the region, and the shutdown is adding pressure.
Air traffic controllers work without pay as experts warn of cancellations, delays, and rising fares.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
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A man who was charged with throwing a sandwich at a federal agent was found not guilty of one count of misdemeanor assault by a jury in Washington, D.C.
Nearly a quarter of flights arrived late into 16 of America's busiest airports in the week after air traffic controllers missed their first paycheck, data shows.
Senators took up a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela.
A top official at the Department of Agriculture said food aid beneficiaries will receive up to 65% of their benefits, more than the initial 50% in partial payments.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
Jim DeFede sits down with Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for an in-depth interview about the state's review of spending across several counties.
Property taxes are sure to come up at the 2026 legislation session, which convenes in early January.
Jim DeFede updates us on the Hope Florida Foundation investigation as a state grand jury hears testimony in the scandal.
Jim interviews the attorney for historian Marvin Dunn, who is suing Miami Dade College over that land transfer.
Jim talks one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Hakeem Jeffries from New York, the U.S. House Majority Leader.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
A recent report found high levels of lead in some protein powders and shakes, but demand among U.S. consumers has soared.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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