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Illegal border crossings at lowest level in 5 years

Illegal crossings along the southern border continue to decrease and are now at the lowest level they've been in nearly five years, according to new monthly data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Omar Villafranca has more on what's behind the dramatic drop.

Aviation expert untangles Delta flight crash landing

New video of the runway crash of a Delta regional jet in Toronto gives the clearest view of the hard landing that caused the plane to roll. The NTSB is assisting with the investigation into whether the weather, mechanical failure or pilot error played a role. Captain Laura Einsetler, a commercial airline pilot with three decades of flying experience, gives her take.

Breaking down Trump's Ukraine comments, judge's DOGE ruling

A federal judge said the Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive government agencies' data appears to be "unchecked authority of an unelected individual," but allowed the access to continue. At Mar-a-Lago, President Trump defended Elon Musk, but went on the offense against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Russia's invasion. Nancy Cordes has more.

2/17: CBS Evening News

Multiple people injured after Delta plane lands upside down at Toronto airport; The evolution of Presidents Day

"No Kings on Presidents Day" rallies across the country target Trump, Musk

"No Kings on Presidents Day" rallies in cities nationwide, many in bitter cold, protested against President Trump, adviser Elon Musk, DOGE, the administration's immigration policies and more.

2/17: CBS Evening News Plus

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow firing of whistleblower agency head; John Dickerson on admiration for George Washington and its effect on modern-day politics

Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down

The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency.

Trump administration fires thousands of U.S. Forest and National Park Service workers

The Trump administration hit the U.S. Forest and National Park Services with major staffing cuts over the weekend. The administration fired about 10% of the U.S. Forest Service workforce and about 5% of National Park Service employees. Ashley Harrell, National Parks bureau chief at SFGate, joins CBS News to explain what the move could mean for the future of key environmental and tourist sites.

Pope Francis in stable condition, will remain hospitalized for now, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis will remain in the hospital as he battles a respiratory tract infection. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized four times since he was elected in 2013. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane has the latest from Italy.

Four top aides to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resign

Four top aides to New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced their resignations Monday. It comes just days after the Justice Department moved to drop corruption charges against Adams, which prompted resignations within the U.S. attorney's office. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has the latest.