Erick downgraded to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 3 hurricane
After undergoing rapid intensification, Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.
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Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Mexico
Hurricane Erick has made landfall in western Mexico as a Category 3 storm. Meanwhile, in the U.S., parts of the country are facing severe weather while others are enduring extreme heat. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more on the conditions and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
Hurricane Erick approaches Mexico
Erick, the first major hurricane of the year, continues to barrel toward Mexico with strong winds and the threat of storm surge. CBS News meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Hurricane Erick intensifies to Category 2
Hurricane Erick strengthened to a Category 2 as it neared the Mexican coast on Wednesday. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest.
Mexican band changes its tune after cartel leader's face shown at concert
Los Alegres del Barranco released an anti-narco song in a bid to clear its name after displaying images of the leader of the powerful Jalisco cartel during a concert.
Trump blasts impeachment trial at Davos forum
President Trump gave a speech touting his economic record after arriving at Davos and blasting the Senate impeachment trial. Mr. Trump campaigned against the global elite in 2016 and seized this opportunity to highlight the current economy and his recent trade deals with Mexico, Canada and China. Paula Reid reports on whether he can stay focused on that positive economic message and not on his frustration with the impeachment process back at home.
U.S. collecting DNA from some migrants
The federal government is now forcing some migrants in custody to give DNA samples. The controversial pilot program promoted by the Trump administration kicked off Monday. Border Patrol agents have been instructed to collect DNA through cheek swabs at two entry points on the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico. In some cases, that includes migrants as young as 14.
Cruise ships collide at Mexican port
One massive cruise ship slammed into another, and nearly hit a third on Friday. The terrifying scene unfolded when one ship was docking at the popular Mexican resort island of Cozumel. Incidents like these have happened before, Manuel Bojorquez reports.
What made headlines in 2019
Impeachment capped a year that also brought acts of shocking gun violence and celebrations of patriotic anniversaries that brought Americans together. “CBS This Morning” looks back at all of the pivotal people and moments that helped shape 2019.
Mike Braun on impeachment & USMCA
Indiana Republican Senator Mike Braun joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss House Democrats’ unveiling two articles of impeachment against President Trump. He also discusses the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement Democrats reached with the White House.
House Democrats unveil impeachment articles
President Trump faced one of his best and worst days in office on Tuesday, as House Democrats drafted two articles of impeachment against him while also reaching a deal on the trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Referencing the impeachment proceedings, Senator Lindsey Graham said he doesn't expect any Republican to vote in favor of removal. Anita Kumar, Jennifer Haberkorn, and Kim Wehle joined "Red & Blue" to discuss the busy day in Washington.
Arrests made in Mormon family massacre
New arrests have been made in connection with the massacre of an American family in Mexico. Nine members of a Mormon family, including six children, were ambushed last month. Only one arrest had been made until now.
U.S.-Mexico border apprehensions decline
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the decline in apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border and the recent shake-ups at the Department of Homeland Security.
Mexican president defends release of El Chapo's son
Mexico's government is on the defensive after one of the most violent days in the country's long fight against drug cartels. It started with the arrest of a top drug lord. Errol Barnett reports.
Butlers' bodies found buried on a Texas beach
A vigil is being held tonight for James and Michelle Butler. The Navy veteran and his wife had been missing for weeks when their bodies were found buried on a Texas beach. But their RV has been seen being driven into Mexico. Meg Oliver reports.
Mormons flee homes in Mexico after massacre
A somber caravan of Mormons fled their homes in a rural part of Mexico following the brutal massacre last week of nine family members. Some are staying behind looking for justice. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Ambush killings shed new light on the growing violence in Mexico
Nine Americans, including six children, have now been laid to rest in the wake of that deadly ambush in Mexico. The brutality of the killings has shed new light on the soaring violence just south of the border. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Funerals held for American family killed in Mexico
Funerals were held for some of the victims of an ambush in Mexico that claimed the lives of nine Americans. The other victims will be laid to rest later this week. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Baby found alive after Mexico attack
New video shows the moment a 7-month-old baby girl was found alive, hours after members of her family were killed in Mexico. Her mother, Christina Langford Johnson, was among those killed. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Mexico.
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Victims of Mexico attack identified
A brazen attack on a family in Mexico has left three women and six children dead. The youngest killed were 8-month-old twins. Mark Strassmann reports from Mexico City.
U.S. citizens killed in northern Mexico
At least nine U.S. citizens — including six children — who lived in a Mormon community in northern Mexico were killed Monday in a hail of gunfire, according to family members and Mexican officials. Washington Post reporter Mary Beth Sheridan joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a closer look.
U.S. separating immigrant families
On "Face the Nation," Jeffrey Goldberg, Eliana Johnson, Ben Domenech and Rachael Bade discuss the Trump administration's policy to separate immigrant children from their families when they cross the border illegally.
Corker on "ready, fire, aim" family separation
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, faulted President Trump for the widely criticized policy of separating families along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying the practice was not "realistic."
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a fearsome Category 5 storm. Forecasters said it could be the island's "storm of the century."
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Senate fails to advance GOP bill to end shutdown for 13th time
The Senate failed for a 13th time on advancing a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza
The order from Netanyahu follows heightened tensions after Hamas returned a set of remains that Israel said belonged to a hostage recovered earlier in the war.
U.S. strikes 4 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 14
The U.S. on Monday struck four more vessels that the Pentagon says were trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.
Trump appeals criminal conviction in "hush money" case
President Trump's lawyers filed their long-promised appeal of the Manhattan "hush money" criminal case that led to his felony conviction.
Senate Democrats to force vote aimed at blocking Trump's tariffs on Brazil
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that would block President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, as Democrats seek support from a handful of Republicans.
House GOP report urges DOJ investigation into Biden's autopen use
The GOP majority report criticized Biden's autopen use, but did not offer clear evidence that aides conspired to enact policies without his knowledge.
25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
Airlines feeding air traffic controllers as they miss first paychecks
Airlines are donating meals to unpaid federal aviation workers during the government shutdown as air traffic controllers missed their first paychecks.