One source put the number being sent from the border town of Del Rio in the thousands. The White House has said the migrants faced expulsion from the U.S. Source
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“Hotel Rwanda” hero Paul Rusesabagina sentenced to 25 years in Rwanda on terrorism-related charges
Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” was found guilty on Monday of terrorism-related charges. Rusesabagina, who’s a longtime critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame, denied the charges against him and says they’re an attempt to silence him. Rusesabagina’s daughter, Anaise Kanimba, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the circumstances of her father’s arrest and trial, and how the family plans to fight the conviction. Source
Texas abortion law pushes women to clinics elsewhere
Texas’ near-total abortion ban has forced women to seek clinics in other states. Some clinics say they can’t keep up with demand. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Brazilian health minister tests positive for COVID-19 during U.N. summit
Earlier in the day, the minister tweeted photos from the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan. Source
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Gabby Petito’s death initially ruled a homicide amid manhunt for fiancé; Company’s salary increase brings baby boom. Source
9/21: Red and Blue
President Biden speaks at U.N. General Assembly; LGBTQ+ veterans gain full benefits Source
House passes bill to aid “Havana Syndrome” victims
The bill authorizes government agencies to pay personnel who suffered from injuries related to Havana Syndrome while on the job. Source
House clears stopgap measure to avert shutdown and suspend debt ceiling
The House passed the short-term continuing resolution in a party-line vote of 220 to 211. Source
U.S. Capitol police officer discusses healing after January 6 insurrection
Eight months after the deadly January 6 insurrection, some U.S. Capitol police officers who worked to defend the building are still trying to heal from the trauma of that day. Many officers who were there say they were both physically and verbally assaulted by mob that stormed the building and professed their support for former President Trump. More than 100 officers were injured. Officer Harry Dunn, who was at the Capitol on January 6 and testified before about that day before a House select committee, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss his healing process. Source
Company’s salary increase brings baby boom
A few years ago, Gravity Payments’ CEO gave his employees a minimum salary of $70,000. Since then, there’s been a baby boom at the Seattle-based company. Workers say they feel more financial stability. Carter Evans reports. Source