Border Patrol apprehensions hit historic low in February

Government data obtained by CBS News shows Border Patrol apprehensions hit a 25-year low in February as the number of illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border declined. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

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Border Patrol chief discusses asylum policy changes, possible DOGE cuts

A new administration is bringing new changes to enforcement at the U.S-Mexico border as illegal crossings drop to a five-year low. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to Michael Banks, the new chief of ...
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U.S. Border Patrol chief Mike Banks sat down for an exclusive interview with CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez to discuss the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ...
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Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border down 94%, Border Patrol chief says

"I can tell you this: anyone that has crossed the border between the ports of entry since this administration has taken office has not been released," Border Patrol chief Mike Banks told CBS News.
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Bitcoin drops under $90,000, hitting November lows

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were under fresh pressure on Tuesday,
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IDF says it hit illegal crossings near Syrian-Lebanese border

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Low-key Oscars season hits small business in ‘traumatised’ LA

From make-up artists to DJs, Hollywood’s glitz industry feels the pinch in the wake of the catastrophic fires
Financial Times - 2d
Inflation in France hits its lowest level in four years in February

Yahoo News - 3d
Trump tariffs will hit over $200 billion in U.S.-Canada-Mexico cross-border rail trade

Over $200 billion in trade is carried by freight rails between the US, Canada and Mexico, with auto parts, oil, lumber, ag, and chemicals linking the economies.
CNBC - 3d
Japan's birth rate fell for a ninth consecutive year in 2024 to hit a record low

The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low, according to health ministry data
ABC News - 4d
HELOC rates hit a two-year low: 3 reasons to open one now

HELOC rates dropped lower this week, easing costs for borrowers. That's not the only reason to open one, though.
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AC Milan fans protest American ownership as Serie A season hits another low for Christian Pulisic and company

It was a tense night at San Siro during the game against Lazio
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China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays

China has struggled to boost growth amid tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate downturn, leaving exports as a key driver of growth.
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Philippines confident Trump will uphold sea patrols vs China

The Philippines’ top diplomat to the United States expressed confidence Monday that President Donald Trump’s new administration would continue military patrols in the disputed South China Sea and ...
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Why Canada Is Trying to Secure the Border

Since President Trump’s election, Canada has intensified its efforts to curb illegal immigration into the U.S. However, with mass deportations underway in the U.S., a new dynamic is emerging at the ...
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Almanac: February 23

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
CBS News - Feb. 23
LeBron 'defies' age with another historic 40 in win

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history with multiple 40-point games at age 40 or older, reaching his latest milestone in Thursday's win over the Blazers.
ESPN - Feb. 21
Shiffrin claims historic 100th World Cup win

Mikaela Shiffrin claims a historic 100th Alpine skiing World Cup win with victory in the slalom in the Italian resort of Sestriere.
BBC News - Feb. 23
Five takeaways from Germany’s historic election — in charts

Non-voters and young people turned out for the AfD and far left, depriving the CDU of an enthusiastic mandate
Financial Times - Feb. 24
Historic visual effects studio Technicolor collapses in UK

The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with 'the majority' of its UK staff made redundant.
BBC News - Feb. 24
Humphries ends Greaves' historic run at UK Open

Luke Humphries fights back to claim a 10-7 victory and end Beau Greaves' history-making run at the UK Open.
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Potential historic moments to watch for at the 2025 Oscars

Check out potential historic moments you should keep your eyes peeled for at the 2025 Oscars, which take place March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
ABC News - 23h
This week on "Sunday Morning" (February 23)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
CBS News - Feb. 20
German unemployment steady at 6.4% in February

Yahoo News - 3d
New Scotland-England border landmark plan submitted

The Star of Caledonia will stand 33m (100ft) high and aim to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors.
BBC News - Feb. 21
The border where Starmer is targeting people-smuggling gangs

UK government boosts resources at key entry point on Sofia’s border with Turkey amid wider EU ‘reset’
Financial Times - Feb. 24
Sharp drop in illegal crossings at U.S. southern border

Apprehensions of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally at the southern border are plummeting. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details from Sunland ...
CBS News - 5d
A US-Canadian border friendship feels the strain

Relations between Detroit and Windsor, joined by a cross-border tunnel, are being marred by Trump’s threats
Financial Times - 5d
Vance to visit southern border next week

Vice President Vance is scheduled to travel next week to the U.S.-Mexico border, becoming the highest ranking administration to do so amid the Trump White House's efforts to crack down on ...
The Hill - 3d
On Mexico’s Once-Packed Border, Few Migrants Remain

There has been a dramatic drop in the number of people gathering at the U.S. border and trying to cross. Can it help Mexico stave off President Trump’s threatened tariffs?
The New York Times - 38m
Never a dull building: the highs — and lows — of Singapore’s skyline

The city-state is a lab for world-leading architects where even their less-successful experiments are at least intriguing
Financial Times - 6d
Bitcoin falls below 90K in 3-month low

Bitcoin fell below $90,000 on Tuesday, marking a three-month low for the popular cryptocurrency. The price of Bitcoin dropped more than 8 percent to $87,262 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to ...
The Hill - 6d
Japan’s births fell to record low in 2024

The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said Thursday.
NBC News - 4d
Can I take out a HELOC with low equity?

A HELOC can be a good borrowing option in today's rate environment, but can you qualify with low home equity?
CBS News - 2d
'Karachi a familiar low - England's rebuild starts here'

A familiar white-ball defeat for England in Karachi must mark the start of their rebuild, writes Matthew Henry.
BBC News - 2d
UK death rate 'reaches record low'

The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.
BBC News - 20h
A look back at New York City's historic Floyd Bennett Field

Visitors to New York City probably know the names of the city's largest airports, LaGuardia and JFK. But the city's first airport is a little less known. Floyd Bennett Field helped create air ...
CBS News - Feb. 22
Boston's historic 3-point performance continues -- for better or worse

No team in NBA history makes and takes more 3s than these Celtics, but have the defending champs reached a point of diminishing returns?
ESPN - Feb. 23
Shiffrin earns historic 100th World Cup race win

Mikaela Shiffrin created more history in her storied ski career by winning a slalom for her record-extending 100th World Cup race win.
ESPN - Feb. 23
A look at the effort to save historic tiles from the L.A. wildfires

A group has banded together to try to preserve antique tiles amid the devastation in Altadena from the L.A. wildfires. CBS Los Angeles' Alys Martinez has the story behind Save the Tiles.
CBS News - Feb. 23

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