Human smuggling across the southern border
Desperation and fear are driving a dangerous industry that's virtually impossible to completely stop. Scott Pelley reports.
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Human smuggling across the southern border
Desperation and fear are driving a dangerous industry that's virtually impossible to completely stop. Scott Pelley reports.
Remembering President George H.W. Bush
Former presidents and others look back on the life of President George H.W. Bush, who passed away Friday. Norah O'Donnell reports.
George H.W. Bush in 1980
"60 Minutes" interviewed Bush as he campaigned in the Republican presidential primary.
George H.W. Bush in 1976
"60 Minutes" interviewed Bush as when he was head of the CIA.
George H.W. Bush in 1987
"60 Minutes" spoke with Bush as he campaigned for president in the days after the Iran-Contra affair.
From Honduras to the border — in a wheelchair
It took a month for a migrant in a wheelchair and his family to travel to McAllen, Texas. Why did they make the trip?
Did thermal imaging video help catch a killer?
Rob Leef was testing a thermal scope late at night on Dec. 6, 2014 – the night that Kathy Blair, an innocent Austin choir teacher, was murdered. What he recorded in her quiet neighborhood that night would give detectives their first major break in the case.
Murder-for-hire target takes evidence to police
After overhearing a conversation about a plot to kill his friend, Mundo and the target, former pro boxer Ramon Sosa, bring their evidence to investigators.
Body cam video captures murder-for-hire suspect's arrest
On July 23, 2015, detectives with the Montgomery County Texas Constable's Office arrive at the Houston gym owned by Ramon Sosa and his wife, Lulu, to arrest Lulu on suspicion of plotting her husband's death.
Sneak peek: The Vendetta
A judge and her son are ambushed in front of their home. Shot multiple times, the judge refuses to be intimidated and works to stop other attacks. CBS News' Jim Axelrod reports Saturday, August 31 at 10/9c on CBS.
Sahara dust cloud heads to U.S.
A massive plume of Saharan dust is covering the Caribbean and is making its way toward the southern U.S. While it is bad for air quality, it prevents major storms and hurricanes from developing. CBS News' Karen Hua has more details.
Jonathan Joss, "King of the Hill" voice actor, killed in San Antonio, police say
Jonathan Joss was known for lending his voice to the role of John Redcorn in the animated sitcom "King of the Hill."
Dallas Trinity FC women's soccer team aims to inspire girls
The team is preparing for the final match of the regular season at home Saturday against Carolina Ascent FC.
These U.S. metro areas are among the best for first-time homebuyers
Personal finance site SmartAsset ranked these cities as the best markets for first-time buyers in terms of affordability and other factors.
Massive Saharan dust plume is heading for Florida
Saharan dust is heading toward Florida and could be seen over the state by this weekend, radar shows.
Latest on Ten Commandments Texas bill
The Ten Commandments could soon be displayed in Texas public classrooms as the proposal reaches Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for signing. Andrew Schneider, a senior politics and government reporter for Houston Public Media, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Missing Texas family's boat, human remains found in Alaska waters
Divers were able to recover three sets of remains from the sunken vessel during dives on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Why pedestrian deaths are climbing as vehicles get bigger
Pedestrian deaths have surged in the past 15 years, in part due to the rising size of vehicles and the hazards that come with them.
Link between pedestrian deaths and vehicle size
Pedestrian deaths have surged in the past 15 years, in part due to the rising size of vehicles and the hazards that come with them. Meg Oliver reports.
Capturing Moriah Wilson’s Killer
A promising young athlete is murdered. Her suspected killer disappears and an international manhunt by U.S. Marshals begins. “48 Hours” contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
SpaceX loses contact with its Starship
Elon Musk's SpaceX confirms that it lost contact with its Starship rocket as it made its approach to come down in the Indian Ocean. CBS News' Jason Allen and Bill Harwood have more details.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship lifts off
SpaceX's 400-foot-tall Super Heavy-Starship lifted off for its ninth test flight on Tuesday evening from Boca Chica, Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.
SpaceX to test Starship rocket
Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to launch its Starship rocket on a ninth test flight on Tuesday night. The last two tests broke apart, sending debris hurling back to Earth. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the details.
Artist from South Korea details her upbringing, culture at Dallas art gallery
The artist recreates her childhood memories through a series of old pictures brought to life on canvas.
People under Hurricane Erin evacuation orders warned to "take action now"
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
U.S. to probe "anti-American" views of those applying for immigration benefits
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
Texas House poised to advance controversial Republican redistricting plan
House Bill 4, the redistricting legislation, is the only item on the lawmakers' agenda when they reconvene on Wednesday.
Popular musician who glorified drug cartels shot dead in parking lot
Ernesto Barajas was gunned down in the city of Zapopan, police said. Another man died in the attack and a woman was injured.
California resident in Lake Tahoe area tests positive for plague
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Unidentified flying object crashes and explodes in Poland
Local police said they received reports of the crash around 2 a.m. and found burned metal and plastic debris at the scene.
Judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
DNA testing confirms Travis Decker is sole suspect in murders of daughters
Travis Decker is accused of killing his three young daughters, whose bodies were found near a campground in central Washington.