Images were released Thursday of the 8-year-old boy from Guatemala who died this week in border patrol custody. His death has prompted Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to head to the border, for a first-hand review her agency’s treatment of migrants. Janet Shamlian is covering the crisis tonight in Texas.
After private security company Blackwater ran an ad in "Recoil" magazine stating, "We are coming," some are speculating the president intends to privatize military operations in Afghanistan -- a move that outgoing Defense Secretary James Mattis opposed. Former CIA operative and co-founder of Diligence LLC, Mike Baker, joined CBSN to discuss.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with James Brown
A major winter storm is impacting holiday travel in the central U.S. Heavy snow and powerful winds are hitting the Plains and upper Midwest. Farther south, millions of people are under flash flood watches and warnings. Jennifer Mayerle of our CBS Minnesota station WCCO reports.
A major winter storm is impacting holiday travel in the central U.S. Heavy snow and powerful winds are hitting the Plains and upper Midwest. Farther south, millions of people are under flash flood watches and warnings. Jennifer Mayerle of our CBS Minnesota station WCCO reports.
President Trump and the first lady have returned to Washington after a surprise visit to U.S. troops in Iraq. Scott Wong, senior staff writer for The Hill, spoke to CBSN about the president's visit plus the rest of the days political news.
When asked why, the employees "had tears coming down" and said "how could you not do this," Ruben Garcia said.
Jean-Jacques Savin started his journey in the Canary Islands on Dec. 26. He hopes to reach the Caribbean in three months, propelled only by ocean currents.
Christiane Benson suffers from Batten disease, a rare neurological disorder degrades brain function and can cause blindness and seizures
After a strong run, with soaring corporate profits and record-high stock prices, the year is ending rather poorly
A developer now owns the property, and some former GM workers have moved on
Lawmakers in the House were notified that no votes are expected to take place this week
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to head to the border on Friday for a first-hand review of her agency's treatment of migrants
Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson said the suspect is in the country illegally
Lighter packaging means it pays less to ship the products to shopper's doorsteps, which increases profits
The actor's wife told TMZ that Adonis was struggling with various health issues
Many of America's largest retailers, including Amazon, are planning to stop selling all paint stripping products containing methylene chloride. Fifty-six people have died since 1980 from exposure to paint strippers containing the chemical and although the EPA proposed banning it in 2017, the agency has yet to take action. Anna Werner reports.
A lawyer shot dead at home - his girlfriend admits she pulled the trigger and then dances, twirls and snaps her fingers in a strange police video. Was it self-defense or love gone bad?
A lawyer shot dead at home - his girlfriend admits she pulled the trigger and then dances, twirls and snaps her fingers in a strange police video. Was it self-defense or love gone bad?
Penney shares sink into literal penny-stock territory, continuing steep drop since retailer cut sales outlook last month