Many experts predicted the U.S. would fall into a recession in 2023, mostly due to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes. The nation’s economy is instead closing the year on a high note. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent examines why. Source Read More »
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Migrant crossings at U.S. southern border reach record monthly high
U.S. Border Patrol agents processed more than 225,000 migrants in the first 27 days of December, a tally that eclipses the previous monthly record. Source Read More »
Candidates criticize Nikki Haley over Civil War comments
Nikki Haley’s 2024 competitors are criticizing her for omitting the role of slavery in causing the Civil War. CBS News’ Nicole Sganga has the latest on the state of the race for the White House. Source Read More »
Trump back on Colorado ballot as state GOP appeal plays out
The Colorado Republican Party is appealing the state’s Supreme Court ruling that found former President Donald Trump ineligible to appear on the primary ballot. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman explains where the case stands. Source Read More »
Biden admin. threatens lawsuit if Texas enforces state immigration law
SB4 would allow Texas officials to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants on state criminal charges if they are suspected of entering the U.S. illegally. Source Read More »
Israel expands fighting into Gaza refugee camps
Israel’s military is expanding its ground offensive near refugee camps in Gaza. BBC News correspondent Shaimaa Khalil reports on what is happening to the Palestinians in those camps and others trying to move toward the Rafah crossing. Source Read More »
Democratic mayors call for more White House action on migrant influx
The Democratic mayors of New York, Chicago and Denver said Wednesday they are overwhelmed with the number of migrants arriving in their cities and called on the White House to intervene. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports on the Biden administration’s response. Source Read More »
U.S. population tops 335 million. Here’s the prediction for 2024.
The U.S. population grew by more than 1.75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 335.8 million, the Census Bureau said. Source Read More »
Police looking for persons of interest in murder of pregnant Texas teen and boyfriend
San Antonio police announced they are searching for two persons of interest in the killings of Savanah Nicole Soto, a pregnant 18-year-old, and her boyfriend, 22-year-old Matthew Guerra. They were missing for several days before being found dead in a car. Police said the investigation has been categorized as a capital murder case. Source Read More »
Police release video of persons of interest in killing of pregnant Texas teen
Savanah Nicole Soto, 18, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, 22, were both reported missing last week before they were found shot to death in Guerra’s car. Source Read More »