Hours after the Supreme Court gave Texas officials permission to jail and prosecute migrants suspected of crossing the U.S. southern border without authorization, an appeals court late Tuesday blocked the state from enforcing the controversial immigration law, known as SB4. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning over the law. CBS News’ Jan Crawford and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have the latest ... Read More »
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Mississippi “Goon Squad” officers convicted in racially charged assault
Two ex-sheriff’s deputies in Mississippi have been sentenced for their part in the racially charged assault of two Black men. Hunter Elward and Jeffrey Middleton, members of the self-proclaimed “Goon Squad,” received sentences of approximately 20 years and 17.5 years, respectively, for their part. Source Read More »
Georgia execution set for today would be state’s first in over 4 years
Willie James Pye, convicted of killing former girlfriend, is set to be put to death by Georgia. It would be the state’s first execution in over four years. Source Read More »
Lawmakers seek breakthrough to provide federal protections for IVF
Rep. Susan Wild is trying to forge a bipartisan coalition on a politically charged issue: federal legislation to offer broad protections for in vitro fertilization treatment. Source Read More »
Man admits eagle “killing spree” to sell body parts on black market
Travis Branson and Simon Paul allegedly killed about 3,600 birds on the Flathead Indian Reservation and elsewhere. Source Read More »
At least 8 killed as chemical tanker capsizes off Japan’s coast
By the time Japan’s coast guard reached the South Korean tanker sending out a distress call, the vessel was completely overturned. Source Read More »
Some Americans want a 40-year retirement. Can they afford it?
About 1 in 8 workers think they’ll retire by age 61. But the reality of saving for decades of expenses is daunting. Source Read More »
Unticketed passenger removed from Delta flight in Salt Lake City, police say
The FBI is investigating after a man authorities say was an unticketed passenger was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight at Salt Lake City International Airport. Source Read More »
Shohei Ohtani targeted by bomb threat, prompting police investigation in South Korea
A reported bomb threat against the Los Angeles Dodgers’ newest star Shohei Ohtani prompted a massive investigation in South Korea as the team prepares for their first game of the season in the Seoul Series. Source Read More »
SB4 blocked again, hours after Supreme Court allowed Texas to arrest migrants
Passed by the Texas legislature last year, SB4 would empower state officials to arrest and jail migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally. Source Read More »