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U.S. soldier Travis King released by North Korea after border crossing; NASA astronaut and Russian cosmonauts back after 371-day mission.
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Biden authorizes border wall construction
The Biden administration is reversing its course on border wall construction plans, even after condemning the policy instituted by former President Donald Trump. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on the major reversal.
Jury sentences "sadistic torturer" Alicia Calderon to 75 years
"Calderon tricked the victim into living with her, and then controlled her with unthinkable torture. She severely burned the victim's arms, chest, and back by pouring a pot of boiling water on her."
Texas Tribune Festival kicks off in Austin
Democrats descended on Austin, Texas late this week as The Texas Tribune kicked of it's annual three-day festival. Thousands of people attended panels covering everything from gun safety to politics. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Ellee Watson joined CBSN for this edition of the 2020 Daily Trail Markers.
Suspect arrested in murder of Sarah Ferguson's former assistant
Ferguson said she was "shocked and saddened" to learn the news about Jenean Chapman, who was found dead in a suspected homicide, according to police.
Texas Lawmakers respond to federal judge's ruling striking down SB 12
This week, a federal judge in Houston blocked a new state law that cracks down on sexually oriented performances, including some drag shows.
Texas death row inmate ruled not competent to be executed
A federal judge ruled that Scott Panetti, a Texas death row inmate with a long history of mental illness, is not competent to be executed.
How a shutdown would hurt border towns
House Republicans have taken to messaging this week saying they won't pass any spending bill without legislation to address the crisis at the southern border. Dr. Victor Trevino is the mayor of the nation's largest inland point of entry in Laredo, Texas. He joined CBS News to discuss how detrimental a government shutdown would be to his city.
$10,000 bill sells for nearly half a million dollars at Texas auction
A vintage banknote and an even older coin collectively sold for nearly $1 million at a multi-day bidding event in Dallas.
Lawmakers: Shutdown may hinder border efforts
Several officials are warning that a government shutdown could significantly hinder efforts to improve conditions for border patrol agents, overwhelmed towns and migrants themselves. Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar joins "America Decides" to discuss.
El Paso mayor says city reaching breaking point
Thousands of migrants seeking asylum continue to cross the southern U.S. border daily. Mayors of border towns like El Paso, Texas, say they can't handle the influx. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Nature: Gulf Coast of Texas
We leave you this Sunday morning with a sunrise off the Gulf Coast of Texas. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Family of Black student suspended for hairstyle sues Texas officials
The family of Darryl George filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on Saturday against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton over his ongoing suspension by his school district for his hairstyle.
Migrant surge overwhelms Texas border towns
Migrant crossings at the southern border have nearly doubled from a few months ago. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more from El Paso.
2-time AL MVP Juan González, one of baseball's best sluggers in the '90s, honored by Texas Rangers
One of baseball's best sluggers in the 1990s, González is still the Texas career leader.
DeSantis unveils energy agenda
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis described his plans to "restore America's energy independence" while seemingly downplaying the effects of climate change during a visit to Midland, Texas, on Wednesday. CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro outlines the governor's agenda.
Blend of Hispanic culture and Cowboys fandom drives "Cowboys Life Car Club"
You already know CBS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month but so do the Cowboys!
New novel satirizes Texas politics
Politics can be a dirty business -- and nowhere may that be truer than in the Texas Statehouse. The new novel "Mr. Texas" takes aim at just that -- with a satirical look at the king-makers and power brokers in the Lone Star State. Author Lawrence Wright joins CBS News to discuss what went into writing the book.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acquitted in impeachment trial
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted by the GOP-led state Senate on all 16 articles of impeachment.
Senate begins deliberations in Paxton impeachment trial
If state Attorney General Ken Paxton is convicted of any of the articles of impeachment, he will be removed from office.
What the new DACA ruling means for "Dreamers"
A federal judge in Texas once again ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program -- or DACA -- is illegal. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "Prime Time" to discuss what the decision means for hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the U.S.
Migrant center for minors reopens in Texas
The Biden administration this week reopened a housing facility for unaccompanied migrant children previously at the center of reports of poor living conditions, in response to a marked increase in crossings along the southern border, two U.S. officials familiar with the move told CBS News. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Testimony of woman who allegedly had affair with Texas AG called off at impeachment trial
Ken Paxton's alleged affair is not one of the charges of impeachment, but he is accused of engaging in bribery related to the affair.
U.S. reopens troubled facility for migrant children in Texas
In response to an increase in border crossings by unaccompanied minors, the Biden administration is housing migrant children in a former work camp, for a second time.
Ken Paxton's wife attends his impeachment trial amid affair allegations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been accused of misusing his office to cover up an alleged affair, among other charges.
Trump says he's fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook
The president made the dramatic move after engaging in months of public attacks against the central bank.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, facing deportation to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
Trump wants to punish flag burning. Is burning the American flag illegal?
President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to go after people who burn the American flag.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
Trump floats changing Defense Department to Department of War
President Trump on Monday floated returning the Department of Defense to its prior name, the Department of War, calling its current moniker "too defensive."
House Oversight Committee subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking over a dozen categories of documents.
Why Cracker Barrel's new logo is a flop, according to branding experts
Cracker Barrel badly misread its own customer base — and our culturally sensitive times — in trying to spruce up its image, experts say.
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to felony battery against a police officer in L.A.
Lil Nas X has been charged with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest after he was arrested last week on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City.
FEMA staff argue Trump administration's cuts risk undoing progress since Katrina
A group of current and former FEMA officials is blasting the Trump administration for its sweeping changes to the disaster relief agency, days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.