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Driver charged in deadly crash outside Texas migrant shelter

The SUV driver accused of crashing into a bus stop outside a migrant shelter in Brownsville, Texas on Sunday has been charged with manslaughter. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joins from Brownsville.

Border Patrol to arrest migrants in El Paso who entered U.S. undetected

The operation is aimed at many of the thousands of migrants who've been sleeping on El Paso's streets amid a spike in migrant crossings ahead of the end of Title 42 restrictions Thursday.

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Community in shock after Texas mall shooting; A look back at King Charles III's coronation

Closing arguments conclude in Carroll-Trump civil trial

Closing arguments have concluded in the New York civil trial in which longtime columnist E. Jean Carroll is accusing former President Donald Trump of rape and defamation. Jury deliberations will begin Tuesday.

New airline rules would mandate passenger compensation for delays, cancellations

If your flight gets delayed or canceled and the weather is not to blame, then U.S. airlines may soon have to compensate you. A new proposal from President Biden would require airlines to go beyond just a ticket refund. Brian Sumers, founder and editor of The Airline Observer, discusses what passengers can expect.

U.S.-Mexico border towns prepare for end of Title 42 policy

As the pandemic-era immigration policy known as Title 42 nears its end this week, more migrants are heading to the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins with the latest.

Possible DeSantis presidential campaign gets boost from ex-Trump official

Former Trump administration official Ken Cuccinelli launched a PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis before DeSantis has even jumped into the race. Cuccinelli speaks with Robert Costa about why he's supporting DeSantis instead of the former president.

Slaughterhouse cleaning company employed children: How hiring went wrong | 60 Minutes

A slaughterhouse cleaning company hired 102 children in violation of the law to help sanitize dangerous equipment. Scott Pelley reports on how the hiring went wrong.

MTV Awards given out in host-less, pre-taped show due to writers' strike

Host Drew Barrymore had dropped out in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America. It was the first big awards show to air during the writers' walkout.

California’s Lithium Valley could power electric vehicle industry | 60 Minutes

As the U.S. auto industry goes green, companies are developing lithium extraction for batteries in California’s Imperial Valley. Bill Whitaker reports.