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Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the Mideast go to Germany, which has welcomed them. But with thousands coming daily, how many can Germany really handle?
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Germany offers Turkey $3.4 billion to stem migrant tide
European Union plan would offer aid and concessions after Turkish leader gripes: "We have 2.5 million refugees. No one cares."
Germany lowers its 2015 growth estimate
In taking down its forecast of GDP expansion a tick, to 1.7 percent, it says the VW scandal has "no enduring effect"
Trump: U.S. shouldn't lead pushback on Russia over Ukraine
GOP presidential candidate tells "Face the Nation" that European countries must do more to stand up to Russian aggression
Carson: Annual debt battles a "stupid" way to govern
The presidential candidate also defended his comparison of modern gun control efforts and Hitler's rise in Germany
Germany's warm welcome for migrants wearing thin
Germany first welcomed migrants with open arms, but there is a growing backlash against the thousands seeking to settle there.
German prosecutors raid VW offices
Investigators are seeking material that would help clarify who was responsible for the diesel engine rigging
Actor dressed up as Hitler: Germans greeted me warmly
Nazi leader may be one of the most notorious figures in world history but some in Germany apparently still have affection for him
Rare Q fever outbreak hits U.S. medical tourists
Five Americans got sick after controversial overseas treatment involving sheep cell injections
Octopus Predicts World Cup Winners
Before you place your bet on the next World Cup match, you might want to check with Paul the Octopus first. So far, Paul has predicted all of Germany's matches correctly. Gary Hamilton reports.
Who were the real “Monuments Men”?
The movie “The Monuments Men” tells the story of the Nazis' looting of five million works of art and the battle to save them
Flight forced to land after fumes fill cockpit
A United Airlines flight bound for Germany from Washington made an emergency landing in New Jersey after fumes in the cabin sickened passengers and filled the cockpit
First ever Porsche on display after being found in shed
The Egger-Lohner electric car model C.2 Phaeton was recently found in a shed in Austria, and is now on display in Stuttgart
Robot designers go ape over "Charlie"
German scientists have developed an ape-like robot capable of standing upright and walking on all fours, thanks to its flexible spine
Congress lauds Native American code talkers
American Indian tribes that used native languages to communicate surreptitiously during World War II were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal
"The Book Thief" cast on Nazi-era tearjerker
Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson spoke to CBSNews.com about their new film based on Markus Zusak's best-selling novel
Hayden: Administration should do a "bit more" explaining on surveillance
Former National Security Agency head Michael Hayden says the Obama administration would be well-served by making the American people "more comfortable" with recently revealed surveillance programs.
Obama toasts his German hosts
President Obama recalls a story of early friendship between America and Germany to toast his German hosts while in Berlin
Michelle Obama and daughters tour Berlin
While President Obama was working, the rest of the first family surveyed the sights in the German capital
Obama: America wants to end war in Syria, not escalate it
President Obama denounces "overcranked" talk that America is "preparing to go all in and participate in another war" in Syria
Obama to Germans: America is not "rifling" through your emails
President defends NSA surveillance programs in Europe, says information procured has halted threats in America, Germany, and elsewhere
John F. Kennedy: "I am a Berliner"
President John F. Kennedy tells west Berlin "I am a Berliner"
From the archives: Berlin Wall history
CBS News gives a history of the Berlin Wall
Kennedy's speech at the Berlin Wall
President John F. Kennedy gives his famous speech at the Berlin Wall
From the archives: Kennedy tours the Berlin Wall
President John F. Kennedy gets a tour of the Berlin wall around the time of his "I am a Berliner" speech
Senate rejects funding bills again as government shutdown continues into second week
The government shutdown stretched into its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard.
Israel and Hamas begin indirect Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt
President Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.
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Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border plummet to lowest annual level since 1970
Unlawful crossings on the southern border have hit a 55-year low, according to figures obtained by CBS News — as President Trump cracks down on illegal immigration.
Air traffic controllers told to keep working during government shutdown
National Air Traffic Controllers Association tells its members that failing to report to work could cost them their job.
FBI analyzed some Republican lawmakers' phone records as part of Trump Jan. 6 probe
The FBI in 2023 analyzed phone records of more than a half dozen Republican lawmakers as part of an investigation into efforts by President Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, GOP senators say.
U.S. to take ownership stake in Trilogy Metals, which has Alaskan mining claims
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the "ownership in that company will benefit the American people."
Helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway; at least 3 critically injured
Officials are investigating after a medical helicopter crashed on a Sacramento freeway Monday evening.
Bill Nye warns U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA budget is cut
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.