More than 250,000 Venezuelan migrants have come to the U.S. in the last year. In 2021, Customs and Border Protection encountered 50,000 Venezuelan migrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines what’s pushing people to make the journey. Source
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David McCallum, “NCIS” and “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes. Source
The Arab connection: How Dearborn’s Hussein Hachem is connecting Arabs to their community
Owner of one of the most successful online Arabic networks in the country, Hussein Hachem’s “What’s Up Media” keeps Arabs informed and empowered in a language they can understand. Source
Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game with Travis Kelce’s family
Perhaps the biggest story from the NFL on Sunday wasn’t any of the scores, but the fact that Taylor Swift attended the Kansas City Chiefs game with the family of tight end Travis Kelce. Jo Ling Kent has more. Source
Eye on America: Rise in wind energy jobs and a fishing program that inspires youth
In Louisiana, we see how offshore wind farms are generating opportunities for former oil and gas workers. Then in Florida, we hop aboard a unique fishing trip that’s taking kids off city streets and on to the sea. Watch these stories and more on “Eye on America ” with host Michelle Miller. Source
Lack of parking for semi-trucks can have fatal consequences
There is only enough parking for one out of every 11 trucks on the nation’s roads, according to the trucking industry, leading drivers to park in unsafe areas. Source
Lack of parking for semi trucks creates dangerous situations
The trucking industry says there is only one parking spot for every 11 semi-trucks on the road, forcing drivers to park in unsafe areas. This can lead to dangerous and sometimes fatal situations. Kris Van Cleave has the story. Source
Biden warns of widespread impact from government shutdown
President Biden warned of widespread impacts from a government shutdown that is looking more likely with each passing day. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy continues to face stiff opposition from within his own party. Weijia Jiang has the latest. Source
Remnants of Ophelia lash Northeast
The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia were lashing the Northeast with rain and wind on Monday. The Weather Channel meteorologist Alex Wilson takes a look at more storms impacting the East Coast. Source
Lahaina residents return home for first time since fires
Some Maui residents were able to return for the first time since the fires that leveled the historic town of Lahaina. Many found that there was little left. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source