Florida sees spike in migrants coming from Cuba and Haiti by boat
The recent rise in crossings by sea comes as President Biden announced a revamped migration management strategy.
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Biden's new border and immigration policies
President Biden unveiled new policies that would cap the number of migrants accepted at the southern border. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Elaine Quijano to discuss the implications of the administration's plan.
Hundreds of migrants arrive in Florida Keys
Hundreds of Cuban migrants have arrived at the Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys over the last few days, prompting the park to temporarily close. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what's driving this latest influx of migrants.
UPS driver whose reaction to first paycheck went viral says he feels "grateful"
Yoel Diaz made about $12 a month as a teacher in Cuba and could barely fill his fridge. Now, he's living his "American dream."
UPS driver from Cuba seen opening first check in the U.S. says he feels "grateful"
This UPS worker shared the emotional moment he opened his first paycheck in America – and why he feels thankful to be here.
Gay couples in Cuba get married under new law
Cuba became the ninth country in Latin America to legalize gay marriage in recent years.
U.S. sees surge in migrants from Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua
Record numbers of Cubans, Venezuelans and Nicaraguans have fled countries plagued by political turmoil and economic instability.
New York opens huge tent shelter for migrants bused up from the south
Officials say the spartan facility on an island will offer men sent up from border states a "loving and caring" waystation to plot their next moves.
2 dead, 16 still missing after boat sinks off Florida in hurricane
"We can only pray our crews find them so their families and loved ones can rest," the Coast Guard said.
How to help victims of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian knocked out Cuba's power grid, devastated millions in Florida and is now on its way up the East Coast.
Cubans suffer as power outage caused by Hurricane Ian drags on
Ivette Garrido hurried last week to get the 13 pounds of subsidized chicken allotted to her family by Cuba's government and put it in the freezer, happy to have meat to get through Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian knocks out power in Cuba: "It was apocalyptic"
Ian made landfall in Cuba's Pinar del Rio province, where officials set up 55 shelters, evacuated 50,000 people, and took steps to protect crops in the nation's main tobacco-growing region.
3 rescued, 20 missing after boat sinks off Florida during hurricane
Four people on the boat were able to swim to shore, officials said.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cuba
Hurricane Ian’s rain and winds lashed western Cuba, where authorities have evacuated 50,000 people. Ian became a major Category 3 storm early Tuesday as it headed towards Florida’s west coast.
Cuba approves same-sex marriage in historic referendum
Nearly 67% voted in favor of the referendum, which also allows same-sex couples to adopt.
Navy corruption scandal mastermind "Fat Leonard" captured in Venezuela
Leonard Francis was boarding a flight to Cuba when he was taken into custody, the U.S. Marshals Service confirmed to CBS News.
6/18: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Attorney Jay Sekulow regarding the investigation, the change in policy towards Cuba, and the progress of the Senate Health Care bill.
The latest on the tragic shooting of two NYPD officers, the cyberattack on Sony by North Korea, the decision to normalize U.S.-Cuba relations, and more
The latest on the tragic shooting of two NYPD officers, the cyberattack on Sony by North Korea, the decision to normalize U.S.-Cuba relations, and more, with Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, and Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, and others.
Lightning strike ignites fire at Cuban fuel farm
Several firefighters are missing and more than 70 people were injured when a massive fire broke out at a fuel farm in Cuba. The blaze was started by a lightning strike.
17 missing, dozens hurt as fire rages in Cuban oil tank farm
Cuban authorities say a fire set off by a lightning strike at an oil storage facility is raging uncontrolled in the city of Matanzas, where four explosions and flames injured nearly 80 people and left 17 firefighters missing.
Tropical Storm Alex eyes Bermuda
Tropical Storm Alex is barreling toward Bermuda after killing three in Cuba and dumping more than a foot of rain on southern Florida. On D-Day’s 78th anniversary, visitors in Normandy, France are honoring the nearly 160,000 troops who stormed the beach in the iconic WWII invasion. The pandemic sidelined celebrations the last two years. And “Top Gun: Maverick” was tops at the box office for the second weekend in a row.
Deadly explosion at hotel in Havana, Cuba
An explosion in Havana, Cuba, has killed at least eight people. The blast destroyed the facade of the upscale Saratoga hotel. Tanya Rivero has more.
Pretrial hearings resume for 9/11 defendants
As the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, pretrial hearings are resuming in Guantanamo Bay for five men accused of helping the 9/11 hijackers. Charges against the men were filed nine years ago, but the proceedings have experienced several delays. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden delivers voting rights speech
In a major speech on Tuesday, President Biden stressed the need to defend voting rights against Republican-led efforts to pass restrictive election reforms on the state level. However, some activists are disappointed after the president failed to mention any planned action related to the Senate filibuster. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, The Washington Post national political reporter Eugene Scott and Reuters White House correspondent Nandita Bose join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details and the latest on repercussions former President Trump's legal team is facing after making false election claims.
State Department, CIA establish federal payment rules for "Havana Syndrome" victims
Those suffering from the syndrome may be eligible for federal compensation ranging from about $140,000 to $187,000.
Trump says he's planning land strikes on alleged drug traffickers "very soon"
President Trump said his administration could attack accused drug traffickers who traverse Latin America by land "very soon."
U.S. halts all immigration cases for nationals of 19 countries, guidance says
The Trump administration has halted all immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, according to internal government guidance, its latest move to restrict legal immigration pathways.
Putin aide says "much work to be done" following Witkoff, Kushner meeting
President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, amid a push by Mr. Trump to end the war in Ukraine.
Michael and Susan Dell to give 25 million U.S. kids $250 in Trump accounts
Michael and Susan Dell said they will spend $6.25 billion to fund Invest America accounts for U.S. children.
GOP lawmaker moves to force vote on congressional stock trading ban
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is seeking to force a vote on a bipartisan bill that would ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks.
Republican Matt Van Epps wins closely watched Tennessee House race, AP projects
Republican candidate Matt Van Epps is on track to defeat Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, the AP projected.
Pentagon's report on "Signalgate" could be released this week, source says
A copy of the Pentagon inspector general's report has been sent to Congress, and a redacted and unclassified version is expected to be released to the public as early as Thursday, the source said.
National Guard shooting suspect charged with murder, held without bond
The suspect in last week's shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., has been charged with murder and assault with intent to kill while armed.
Charter school company run by GOP rising star left parents scrambling
School choice advocate Erika Donalds called the publicly funded schools a "national model" and defended millions paid to vendors she was tied to.