European countries tighten borders to stem flow of refugees
The sheer number of migrants has forced Europe to suspend one of its founding principles: border-free travel between countries
Germany
What's dividing Europe over the refugee crisis
The continent is split between those who see potential economic gain from absorbing immigrants and those who fear turmoil
Germany implements border checks to limit migrants
The temporary measure aims to stem the tide of thousands of refugees streaming across its frontier
Angela Merkel: From debt villain to migrant heroine
The German chancellor has not changed her approach to Europe's crises after nearly 10 years in office, and "Mutti" is more popular than ever
Migrants struggle against politics, Mother Nature
Rough weather made an already difficult journey even more so for thousands trying to reach Europe
Alleged Nazi train has precious minerals, lawyer says
Two men claim to have found a World War II Nazi train buried in the ground in Poland; gold rush has erupted in the southwestern city
Scientists explore sunken German U-boat off U.S. coast
The WWII wreckage lies about 7 miles off Rhode Island and may hold clues about the environment
Germany a welcome new reality, for those who make it
As thousands of migrants square off in Hungary with troops trying to block their path, a young Syrian explains why the struggle was worth it
By rail, on foot: Weary migrants arrive in Germany
Tens of thousands of migrants have arrived in Germany in the past week; Europe trying to handle the crush of refugees arriving
Migrant crisis
The worst humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II
UK to re-settle up to 20,000 Syrian refugees
Meanwhile, Italy retrieves 60 bodies from shipwreck and Greece moves thousands from "miserable" conditions on island as crisis deepens
Relief for migrants, big questions for Europe
With 20,000 newcomers just over the weekend, Germany has a lot of people to house and find work, and many more are coming
Germany prepares to take in thousands of migrants
Nearly 12,000 refugees from the Middle East began to arrive in the country, which has opened its arms but anticipates many more
Thousands of migrants complete epic journey in Europe
Exhausted, elated migrants reach their dream destinations, but officials warn human tide was still rising
Germany, Austria welcome migrants with open arms
"Now we are free. For five days in Hungary, we were in a very, very bad position. And Allah, thanks God, thanks God," a migrant told CBS News
Austria and Germany will allow migrants to enter
As tens of thousands of migrants pour into countries across Europe, nations scramble to find solutions
A ride to nowhere: From crowded train station to refugee camp
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata travels with refugees whose hopes of reaching Germany ended in a Hungarian holding camp
Syrian family nearly hopeless in Budapest, but can't turn back
Although they avoided drowning in an attempt to reach Europe, family is among thousands stranded in Hungary
European migrant crisis spills into an unprepared Hungary
Desperate to escape war and poverty, migrants have become stranded far from their homes, but short of their destinations
Hungary halts trains west to stem flow of refugees
All rail traffic from Budapest put on hold, leaving thousands fleeing conflict desperate for info, and a path deeper into Europe
Refugees rush to beat Hungarian border block
Thousands of people escaping bleaks futures in war-torn Syria and elsewhere are clamoring to reach European soil before they face a new obstacle
4 years later, riddle of famous polar bear's death solved
Researchers in Germany say they have found the cause of Knut's sudden demise - and the discovery may help save lives
Migrants escaping from Syria aiming for Greece and beyond
Willing to risk their lives to escape ISIS rule, people are still coming by the thousands only to face more obstacles
Century-old message in a bottle reaches its destination
Tossed into the North Sea in the early 1900s, the bottle was discovered by a couple on a German beach
Scientists find evidence of prehistoric massacre in Europe
Archeologists say they discovered a 7,000-year-old mass grave in Germany with skeletal remains from the continent's first farmers
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; 3 critically injured, officials say
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.