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The number of migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border is growing, in part because of the presidential election. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the town of McAllen, Texas, which is the first stop for many asylum seekers.
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows Donald Trump holding a narrow lead over Hillary Clinton in Texas. Meanwhile, the Democratic nominee is making a push into red states. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to break down the latest polls.
Donald Trump is ahead in Texas according to the latest presidential election poll, and Hillary Clinton is 3 points ahead in Florida. However, both polls are within the margin of error, making the candidates virtually tied. CBS News' election director Anthony Salvanto breaks down those polls on CBSN.
In Florida, Hillary Clinton is up three points over Donald Trump, 46 to 43 percent. In Texas, those numbers are reversed with Trump at 46 percent, Clinton at 43 percent. CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto breaks down voter concerns driving the election in America's battleground states.
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry joined CBSN to discuss the final debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Alan and Jean Brown, two members of Frances Hall's defense team, tell "48 Hours" what they would do differently if they were to try the case again.
Multiple people called for help on Oct. 13, 2013, after witnessing Bill Hall Jr.'s motorcycle get knocked off a San Antonio, Texas roadway. What happened along the highway? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates in "Driven to Extremes," airing Saturday, June 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
The investigation into a Texas-sized case of love, infidelity, road rage and possibly murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates Saturday, June 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
For more than a year, Baylor University has been plagued by allegations it failed to handle cases of sexual assault committed by its students. The woman in charge of investigating sex assault complaints at Baylor, the nation's largest Baptist university, has stepped down. Baylor said in a statement that Patty Crawford was "disappointed in her role in implementing the recommendations" from an independent investigation. Crawford and her attorney, Rogge Dunn, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss why she's resigning.
Natives of the small East Texas town tell "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant just how big a mark the murder case has had on their community.
Did a mortician kill and freeze a widow to live off of her millions or was it a desperate act to end abuse? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates Saturday, July 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
When Ashley Niels found out her beloved husky Spunky had inoperable cancer, she and her community set out to help him experience snow one last time
In July 2015, Sandra Bland died in a Texas jail cell after a minor traffic violation. Now, the family of Sandra Bland has reached a settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit, and is calling for major changes to the county jail. Omar Villafranca has more.
The family of Sandra Bland has agreed to a $1.9 million settlement in their wrongful death lawsuit against multiple Texas agencies, their attorney says. Bland died in a Texas jail cell three days after being arrested during a traffic stop last year. CBS New justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with more details on the settlement.
American drivers illegally passed school buses with stop signs out more than 13 million times last year. Now, some cities are addressing the problem by mounting exterior cameras on buses to catch violators. Mark Strassmann reports.
A 14-year-old Houston girl who has had hearing loss since she was a baby recently received a cochlear implant. She broke into tears when she heard her mother speak clearly for the first time.
David Brown, the Dallas police chief who called for peace after five of his officers were killed in a deadly ambush, is retiring. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas and Jill Wagner have more.
Brandy Young teaches second grade in Godley, Texas. Her letter to parents became a sensation on Facebook. She wrote: "There will be no formally assigned homework this year...I ask that you spend your evenings doing things that are proven to correlate with student success. Eat dinner as a family, read together, play outside, and get your child to bed early." Psychologist and CBS News contributor Lisa Damour joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of Young's bold decision.
Donald Trump spoke in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, where he made a pitch to African-Americans, and stated that under President Barack Obama, unemployment and poverty rates have risen. Trump also invited women on the stage who said their children were killed by people who were in the country illegally. Watch the full speech here.
Severe thunderstorms moved thru the Deep South sunday, hindering the massive recovery operations following historic floods. Last week, at least 13 people were killed and 60,000 homes were damaged. Manuel Bojorquez has a report on the latest developments.
Flood watches and warnings have been posted across the Deep South this weekend. A large section of Texas is at risk, as is Southern Louisiana. This past week, historic floods in Louisiana killed at least 13 people and left destruction in entire neighborhoods. Manuel Bojorquez has a report on the massive cleanup job.
A newborn baby girl died with Zika-related birth defects in Texas after her mother traveled to Latin America when she was pregnant. This is the first Zika-related death in Texas.
A wave of car thefts in Texas is part of a new, high-tech trend for some criminals. Kris Van Cleave shows us how laptops could let the bad guys take off with your vehicle.
Beginning this past Monday, Texas state law requires all public universities to allow licensed concealed handguns owners to carry their firearms on campus. Ironically, the new "Campus Carry" law went into effect on the 50th anniversary of the infamous mass shooting at the University of Texas at Austin. Anna Werner talks to people who were there that fateful day in 1966, and to the creator of an acclaimed new documentary, "Tower."
The crowded May race, with 23 candidates, could give Republicans an early look at Trump's staying power in the GOP.
FBI Director Kash Patel is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday for an annual hearing on oversight of the FBI.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
The ongoing fallout over Epstein is likely to follow Trump on his formal state visit to the U.K., which just lost its ambassador in D.C. to the scandal.
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Chicago area amid increased ICE operations the Trump administration dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz."
"It was me," a Discord account belonging to accused shooter Tyler Robinson appeared to state, according to a company spokesperson.
Experts commissioned by the U.N. Human Rights Council say Israeli forces are "continuing to commit" genocide in Gaza. Israel calls the report Hamas lies.
The Biden administration in 2021 imposed restrictions on Hungarian passport holders born outside of Hungary.
Some ancient societies in Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.