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Migrant Crossing Surges Aren’t New. Why Is the Border Overwhelmed?

Migrant Crossing Surges Aren’t New. Why Is the Border Overwhelmed?

Outdated immigration laws, partisan gridlock and conflict abroad are some reasons behind the strained U.S. border with Mexico.

Search underway after report of downed aircraft off California coast

Search underway after report of downed aircraft off California coast

The U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday afternoon that a search is underway after a report that a Phoenix Lear jet with three people aboard crashed near San Clemente Island off the coast of Southern California.

Bud Light sales continue to fall weeks after Mulvaney promo debacle

Bud Light sales continue to fall weeks after Mulvaney promo debacle

Sales of other Anheuser-Busch brands, including Michelob Ultra, Busch Light and Natural Light, have also taken a hit.

He was free for 2 years. Now Crosley Green is back in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit

He was free for 2 years. Now Crosley Green is back in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit

A Florida man who served three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit returned to prison Monday after spending the past two years building a life outside prison walls.

Family of victim and survivors of Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting file lawsuit against gun magazine manufacturer and distributors

Family of victim and survivors of Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting file lawsuit against gun magazine manufacturer and distributors

The family of a victim and several survivors of a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis filed a lawsuit against companies involved in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of the high capacity magazine used by the gunman who killed 8 people and injured several others in 2021.

Heather Armstrong, ‘Queen of the Mommy Bloggers,’ Is Dead at 47

Heather Armstrong, ‘Queen of the Mommy Bloggers,’ Is Dead at 47

Fired from a dot-com job for making indiscreet comments about her company online, she created, under the name Dooce, a hugely popular, moneymaking blog about parenthood and marriage.

FDA panel recommends sale of birth control pill without prescription

FDA panel recommends sale of birth control pill without prescription

A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Wednesday recommended that the birth control pill Opill be sold over the counter without a prescription. Opill, a progestin-only pill, was first approved for use by the FDA in the 1970s. Meg Oliver has more on what comes next in the process.

Around the world

Biden sends visiting world leaders onto White House driveway to engage world press

Biden sends visiting world leaders onto White House driveway to engage world press

World leaders are being banished to the less-than-dignified White House driveway to engage reporters because President Biden has abandoned the decades-old tradition of holding joint press conferences when heads of foreign governments visit, which critics say undermines U.S. relations around the globe.

‘Catastrophic’ Congo Flooding Kills More Than 400 People

‘Catastrophic’ Congo Flooding Kills More Than 400 People

Days after the flooding began, survivors are still pulling victims from the rubble and mud, and thousands have been left homeless. More rain is likely in the coming days.

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.

India's Modi to visit White House in June as Biden seeks stronger ties amid competition with China

India's Modi to visit White House in June as Biden seeks stronger ties amid competition with China

President Joe Biden will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House next month, courting an Indo-Pacific leader with whom he has sought stronger ties as the United States looks to blunt China's growing assertiveness in the region.

U.N. says Iran on pace for frighteningly high number of executions

U.N. says Iran on pace for "frighteningly" high number of executions

Most of those sentenced to death in Iran are convicted of drug-related offenses, which the U.N. calls "incompatible with international human rights norms."

Gaza militants fire wave of rockets into Israel after strikes kill top terrorist leaders

Gaza militants fire wave of rockets into Israel after strikes kill top terrorist leaders

Gaza militants attempted revenge for Israeli airstrikes by launching a wave of rockets into Israel on Wednesday. Israel reported no casualties so far.

The British Monarchy’s Surprising Benefit

The British Monarchy’s Surprising Benefit

The coronation of King Charles III is a good time to look at what is useful about the royal family.

Technology

What's that bird? Merlin Bird ID app works magic

What's that bird? Merlin Bird ID app works magic

The free app, first hatched by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, today can help birders identify more than 6,000 species on six continents by look or song.

More drivers dead set against buying electric cars, J.D. Power survey shows

More drivers dead set against buying electric cars, J.D. Power survey shows

Electric vehicle advocates and manufacturers are in for a shock -- a recent survey from consumer research firm J.D. Power shows the number of stalwart holdouts is growing.

MrBeast lives in modest $318K house, buys out neighborhood for employees

MrBeast lives in modest $318K house, buys out neighborhood for employees

The YouTube sensation, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, has purchased multiple homes on a cul-de-sac near Greenville, North Carolina for those closest to him.

Social media usage doesn't necessarily hurt or help children: American Psychological Association

Social media usage doesn't necessarily hurt or help children: American Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association issued a new health advisory saying social media usage does not necessarily hurt or help children, a finding expected to be reviewed closely by federal lawmakers looking to overhaul prominent tech platforms' interaction with youth.

Godfather of AI leaves Google to talk about potential dangers

"Godfather of AI" leaves Google to talk about potential dangers

Geoffrey Hinton, who worked with Google and mentors AI's rising stars, started looking at artificial intelligence more than 40 years ago, he told "CBS Mornings" in late March.

Ukraine's occupied nuke plant faces possible staffing crunch

Ukraine's occupied nuke plant faces possible staffing crunch

Russia intends to relocate around 3,100 Ukrainian staff from Europe's largest nuclear plant, Ukraine's atomic energy company claimed Wednesday, warning of a potential "catastrophic lack of qualified personnel" at the Zaporizhzhia facility in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine.

Bluesky Has the Juice, A.I. Jobs Apocalypse and Hard Questions

Bluesky Has the Juice, A.I. Jobs Apocalypse and Hard Questions

Is Bluesky the long-awaited heir to Twitter?

Sports News

6 things to know about tonight’s NHL draft lottery, including whom the Chicago Blackhawks might pick if they don’t get dibs on Connor Bedard

6 things to know about tonight’s NHL draft lottery, including whom the Chicago Blackhawks might pick if they don’t get dibs on Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks have just an 11.5% probability to win the No. 1 selection in Monday night’s NHL draft lottery — and dibs on phenom Connor Bedard — but all isn’t lost if he’s not available when the Hawks pick on June 28.

An Unexpected Open Water Challenge: 40 Miles Across Arizona

An Unexpected Open Water Challenge: 40 Miles Across Arizona

Bone-chilling temperatures, dramatic scenery and road trip interludes make the SCAR Swim a fan favorite in the niche sport of open water swimming.

Oakland A's say team is moving to Vegas after signing deal for new stadium

Oakland A's say team is moving to Vegas after signing deal for new stadium

For the third time in five years, Oakland sports fans woke up with broken hearts as their last remaining major sports franchise announced they were leaving the city.

Harden makes winning 3 in OT, 76ers tie series with Celtics

Harden makes winning 3 in OT, 76ers tie series with Celtics

PHILADELPHIA— James Harden hit the go-ahead 3- pointer with 18 seconds left in overtime and scored 42 points to help the Philadelphia 76 ers stave off a wild Boston Celtics comeback in a 116-115 victory on Sunday that evened their playoff series at 2-2.. Smart and Jayson Tatum keyed a Celtics rally from 15 points down with 2 minutes left in the third quarter in...

Ex-Raider Henry Ruggs pleads guilty to driving 156 mph while drunk in fatal Las Vegas crash

Ex-Raider Henry Ruggs pleads guilty to driving 156 mph while drunk in fatal Las Vegas crash

Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving his sports car drunk at speeds up to 156 mph on a city street before causing a fiery crash that killed a woman and her dog.

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads not guilty in parking lot shooting

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads not guilty in parking lot shooting

Kemp tracked his phone to a Toyota 4 Runner that was parked outside Tacoma Mall. According to police, surveillance video shows Kemp arriving in the parking lot and stopping a few spots away from the Toyota. The Toyota driver ducked at least one of the shots and sped away, police said.

In third year on varsity, Genevieve Gonzales gets going from third spot in order for Metea Valley: ‘It’s a testament to her.’

In third year on varsity, Genevieve Gonzales gets going from third spot in order for Metea Valley: ‘It’s a testament to her.’

Batting third in the order in her third year on the varsity, the junior shortstop has become the Mustangs’ leading run-producer with 27 RBIs.

Politics News

Senators push overhaul of classification rules after Trump, Biden cases

Senators push overhaul of classification rules after Trump, Biden cases

Responding to a series of intelligence breaches over the last year, senators on Wednesday introduced legislation that would require the National Archives to screen documents leaving the White House for classified material.

Gimenez, Garamendi to roll out bipartisan bill to combat CCP 'undue influence' at US ports

Gimenez, Garamendi to roll out bipartisan bill to combat CCP 'undue influence' at US ports

FIRST ON FOX: GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez is rolling out a bipartisan measure that would combat the Chinese Communist Party’s “undue influence" over U.S. critical infrastructure projects.

Are Democrats finally winning the war on coal?

Are Democrats finally winning the war on coal?

Some Democrats up for reelection are distancing themselves from Biden’s policies. Others say the GOP is the party out of step with voters on climate change.

U.S. finalizes asylum restriction to ramp up border deportations

U.S. finalizes asylum restriction to ramp up border deportations

The rule represents a major pivot by President Biden, a Democrat who campaigned on restoring access to the U.S. asylum system.

Texas man sentenced to 25 years for killing protester in 2020

Texas man sentenced to 25 years for killing protester in 2020

Texas' Republican governor, Greg Abbott, said one day after Perry was convicted that he wanted to issue a pardon

Kevin McCarthy Is Not Calling on George Santos to Resign

Kevin McCarthy Is Not Calling on George Santos to Resign

Speaker Kevin McCarthy has signaled that the New York congressman will be allowed to continue to serve even after being indicted on several federal charges.

Trump lawyer rejected claim that juror’s political affiliation signified bias

Trump lawyer rejected claim that juror’s political affiliation signified bias

A newly unsealed filing in the E. Jean Carroll case reveals how Trump successfully kept a listener of a far-right podcast on the jury.