Jorge Cifuentes took the stand for a second day in the El Chapo trial, and said the Ecuadorian army charged El Chapo $100 per kilo of cocaine they transported in army vehicles. Criminal defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese explained what the consequences of this testimony could be.
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The military is investigating what caused a vintage fighter jet to slam into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii Wednesday during a training exercise with the Hawaii Air National Guard. The pilot, a civilian contractor, safely ejected from the plane seconds before it crashed but is in serious condition after suffering traumatic injuries. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former attorney and fixer, was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to financial fraud and campaign finance charges. Lanny Davis, a communications adviser to Cohen, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Cohen's cooperation with the special counsel Russia probe and his sentencing.
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In his first public comments since his longtime attorney Michael Cohen was sentenced to prison, Mr. Trump says he never directed him to break the law.
One of the searchers told CBS News the rescue mission could cost as much as $1 million
A group of parasailers in a nearby boat witnessed the chaos unfold and immediately took action
School district in Richmond, Indiana, says all students safe at Dennis Intermediate School
The Miami Beach police department has called the Dec. 3 incident "very serious" and says it's investigating
The national security adviser says the new strategy will focus on enhancing trade ties, combating terrorism and cutting back on aid programs the Trump administration deems inefficient
Former Vice President Al Gore said he thinks President Trump's stance on global warming may actually advance the cause of tackling climate change
To see how she became a queen of country music you need to go back to Chockie, Oklahoma, and the lessons learned on her family's ranch
Insurers may exclude this type of catastrophe from standard home insurance policies, like they exclude floods
Jacob Anderson avoided serving jail time after a controversial plea deal this week
Jackson has been eligible for induction since 2007
This year was a doozy. These were the top stories on CBSNews.com
A cybersecurity group tied the hackers to the Iranian government
New research finds the holidays can be tough on the heart
Walmart and Target among retailers that sold incompletely sterilized food that could cause life-threatening illness
After ridicule online, state-run channel Russia-24 insists it was in on the innocent Boris the non-robot farce all along
High-speed train was traveling through station in Turkey's capital, Ankara; at least 2 cars derailed and parts of overpass fell onto train
Effort by Michigan Republicans is the latest proposal assailed by critics as an unconstitutional, lame-duck power grab from voters or incoming Democratic officeholders.
Reba McEntire joined a prestigious group of artists who were celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors. She is the only female country artist to have a No. 1 singer in each of the past four decades. Norah O'Donnell spoke with her in Nashville where she recorded her first album decades ago.
A new USA Today investigation uncovers how the U.S. Olympic Committee, and the national governing bodies under its umbrella, allegedly failed to enforce bans on youth coaches accused or convicted of sexual misconduct. In a statement, the USOC said: "We have worked with each of our national governing bodies to ensure all information on sanctioned individuals is provided" to the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Nancy Armour, the lead reporter on the USA Today Sports' investigation, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her findings.
Smart home devices are becoming more popular. It's estimated there are now more than one billion internet-connected devices in homes across North America. But each smart device comes with a security risk. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the threats and the security precautions you can take.
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former attorney and fixer, was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to financial fraud and campaign finance charges. Lanny Davis, a communications adviser to Cohen, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Cohen's cooperation with the special counsel Russia probe and his sentencing.
A new study suggests many teenagers are not getting enough sleep. The research adds fuel to the argument school start times should be moved back. Only 15 percent of high schools follow the American Academy of Pediatrics advice and start at 8:30 a.m. or later. One Seattle school district that switched to a later start time is giving the study's results high marks. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
Yussuf Adel escaped some of the fiercest fighting in Yemen's civil war, but the 3-year-old isn't out of danger
As negotiations in Sweden conclude, U.N. chief says they've achieved "real progress toward future talks to end the conflict"
5-month-old baby Esma Saida is badly malnourished but she's gaining strength after escaping fighting in Yemen
One mother said her child eventually became too weak to eat at all
The nation's civil war has claimed at least 10,000 lives, and generated the world's worst humanitarian crisis
All of the businesses created in the U.S. since 2007 can fit in five counties, a sign of the nation's widening geographic gap
Walmart and Target among retailers that sold incompletely sterilized food that could cause life-threatening illness
The Democratic senator says his state's farmers and manufacturers are "beginning to question" Trump's policies
Insurers may exclude this type of catastrophe from standard home insurance policies, like they exclude floods
Texas location will house as many as 15,000 employees, and other new or expanded sites will have thousands more
You can contribute much more than IRS rules appear to allow, making a Roth's tax-free withdrawals even more valuable
Foreign Ministry says Canadian entrepreneur and a former diplomat held on suspicion of "activities that endanger the national security" of China
Workers like 80-year-old Tom Coomer are still in the workforce long past when they thought they would be enjoying retirement
As the e-commerce giant draws fire for its proposed HQ in Queens, employees in another borough want to organize
Trump and Obrador spoke on the phone Wednesday about immigration
Pelosi has secured enough Democratic votes to become the speaker of the House
The national security adviser says the new strategy will focus on enhancing trade ties, combating terrorism and cutting back on aid programs the Trump administration deems inefficient
Cohen was sentenced after telling investigators Mr. Trump directed him to make payments to two women over alleged affairs
The Arizona Republican has been a frequent critic of President Trump
In his first public comments since his longtime attorney Michael Cohen was sentenced to prison, Mr. Trump says he never directed him to break the law.
The Democratic senator says his state's farmers and manufacturers are "beginning to question" Trump's policies
Defense Secretary James Mattis and State Department Secretary Mike Pomeo brief House members at 9 am on Capitol Hill in a closed-door session
Effort by Michigan Republicans is the latest proposal assailed by critics as an unconstitutional, lame-duck power grab from voters or incoming Democratic officeholders.
"60 Minutes" goes inside a landmark government study of young minds to see if phones, tablets and other screens are impacting adolescent brain development. Anderson Cooper reports.
Musk opens up to Lesley Stahl about Twitter, pot, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Model 3 and Tesla.
After a childhood of anger and violence, the 32-year-old now commands the stage around the world. Scott Pelley reports.
Former presidents and others look back on the life of President George H.W. Bush, who passed away Friday. Norah O'Donnell reports.
"60 Minutes" reveals what firefighters saw as the deadliest wildfire in California history destroyed the town of Paradise. Bill Whitaker reports.
Walmart and Target among retailers that sold incompletely sterilized food that could cause life-threatening illness
New research finds the holidays can be tough on the heart
Researchers used wrist monitors to measure how long two different groups of sophomores slept
"If you're smart enough to realize that I'm pregnant, that I've given birth, then surely you're smart enough to realize that my baby died"
"I almost died because I didn't call it chest pain," one woman tweeted after surviving a heart attack
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente mental health professionals started a weeklong strike Monday over staffing levels and pay
Reduced staffing and lack of follow-up care may play a role in higher death rates, researchers say
Yussuf Adel, 3, escaped some of the fiercest fighting in Yemen's civil war, but he's not out of danger
New report says overdose deaths involving fentanyl have more than doubled each year since 2013
The Florida Republican says he sees "no reason to not stand by anybody in this moment" until investigations are complete.
The incoming chairman the House Intelligence Committee said the Justice Department may indict the president the day he leaves the White House.
The new Senate majority whip urged caution while federal prosecutors and special counsel Robert Mueller complete investigations.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer isn't concerned the arrest of Chinese Huawei CFO will hurt the United States' ongoing trade talks.
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer sat down with Yemeni Prime Minister Abdulmalik Maeen Saeed amid the country's brutal humanitarian catastrophe.
The national security adviser says the new strategy will focus on enhancing trade ties, combating terrorism and cutting back on aid programs the Trump administration deems inefficient
After ridicule online, state-run channel Russia-24 insists it was in on the innocent Boris the non-robot farce all along
A cybersecurity group tied the hackers to the Iranian government
As negotiations in Sweden conclude, U.N. chief says they've achieved "real progress toward future talks to end the conflict"
Death toll from attack in Strasbourg up by 1 as new details emerge on Frenchman at the center of an international manhunt
Foreign Ministry says Canadian entrepreneur and a former diplomat held on suspicion of "activities that endanger the national security" of China
High-speed train was traveling through station in Turkey's capital, Ankara; at least 2 cars derailed and parts of overpass fell onto train
26 people associated with U.S. Embassy in Havana suffered problems that include dizziness, ear pain, cognitive problems
"It is clear the Iranian regime's ballistic missile activity has grown since the nuclear deal," Pompeo said
A cybersecurity group tied the hackers to the Iranian government
"If you're smart enough to realize that I'm pregnant, that I've given birth, then surely you're smart enough to realize that my baby died"
Regulators to vote on surcharge to bolster state program that helps make phone service affordable for poor people
The report also finds record low winter ice and increased toxic algae
The organization is trying to bring needed structure to the industry at the youth level – and develop U.S. pros
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, Glenn Gaffney talked with host Michael Morell about the ground the U.S. is losing in the space race to Russia and China
Pichai also fielded questions on transparency, bias and accountability from a House panel
Two Russian spacewalkers inspect a Soyuz ferry ship that experienced a small leak in August
Luke Munday, who goes by MrDeadMoth, apparently streamed the violent incident to thousands of online viewers
Many Americans are forced to hold off on their retirment, working past 65. CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor to explain why people are working longer, and what they can do to secure their financial future.
Tharon Drake went blind at 14. But that hasn't stopped his accomplishments as a swimmer, and now as a coach for Catawba College. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann explains.
After days of searching, three people missing in an abandoned West Virginia coal mine have been found alive. A fourth person who entered the mine with them emerged Monday and helped with the search. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports from West Virginia.
Tom Coomer, 80, is just one of nearly 10 million Americans over 65 still working. He was working as a machinist when his plant closed down, just one year shy of getting his full pension. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has his story.
President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen once said he would take a bullet for the president. Instead, he turned on him and pleaded guilty to nine counts in federal court. On Wednesday, he was sentenced to three years in prison. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid has the latest.
Indiana State Police says no one else at Dennis Intermediate School or any officers were injured during shooting
Kelsey Berreth was last seen on Thanksgiving
Research finds nearly 6.5 million adults have a family member currently in jail or prison
Trial begins for a Florida woman accused of helping orchestrate the death of her husband in order to secure a massive insurance payout
Dr. George Tyndall has been accused by hundreds of students of sexual misconduct during exams and school's been accused of trying to cover it up
In 1985 a top-secret Cold War search for two missing Navy submarines in the Atlantic would lead to discovering the final resting place of RMS Titanic, the luxury liner that sunk on April 15, 1912, with more than 1,500 souls aboard. Chip Reid visits an exhibition at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C., about the search for the fated Titanic, and talks with Robert Ballard, the man whose classified hunt for the USS Scorpion and USS Thresher – nuclear submarines lost in the 1960s – would bring him to the most famous shipwreck in history.
As the faithful celebrate the festival of Hanukkah, hate incidents targeting Jews - involving vandalism, incitements to violence, mass shootings and online attacks - have increased dramatically. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with The New York Times' Jonathan Weisman, whose experience being trolled by anti-Semitic hatemongers online inspired his book, "(((Semitism))): Being Jewish in America in the Age of Trump." Braver also talks with historian Deborah Lipstadt, and with Rabbi Jeffrey Meyers, who witnessed 11 congregants being gunned down at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh earlier this year.
It's been an extraordinary year for Cardi B, the woman who keeps beating the odds. Last summer's smash, "Bodak Yellow," catapulted her to the top of the Billboard charts, and she became the first female rapper to have three Billboard #1 singles. She's just earned five Grammy nominations for her latest album, "Invasion of Privacy." The Bronx native talks with correspondent Maurice DuBois about her very public persona, from her early years as a stripper to her social media presence.
Many photojournalists have lost their lives or limbs on the battle lines, because the only way to document the violence of war is up close. "Sunday Morning" Special Contributor Ted Koppel looks at the legacy of two noted war photographers, Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros, who were killed in pursuit of the truth amid the chaos of battle. Koppel also talks with documentary filmmaker Greg Campbell and journalist Sebastian Junger about the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones; and with former New York Times photographer Mike Kamber, who helped found the Bronx Documentary Center, where youth people are taught about photojournalism.
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, approximately 120,000 Americans of Japanese descent were transported to concentration camps, including one at Heart Mountain in Wyoming, where young Norman Mineta, a Boy Scout, was sent with his family. There he met another Boy Scout from Wyoming, Alan Simpson, and the two forged a friendship that endures to this day, even after each has served in Congress on opposite sides of the aisle. Lee Cowan talks with Mineta and Simpson about the story of Heart Mountain, and the brightness of the human spirit that shone in their bond formed on opposite sides of a barbed wire fence.
Jackson has been eligible for induction since 2007
To see how she became a queen of country music you need to go back to Chockie, Oklahoma, and the lessons learned on her family's ranch
Winfrey talked with People magazine about the time she spent with her mother in her final days
The series will include audio from "exclusive, never-before-heard interviews from the 'Jack the Ripper of the United States' himself"
"I think he thought I was Bruce Wayne, because I was dressed as Bruce Wayne," the Batman actor said
Gifford said she originally wanted to leave her job at "Today" this past April
A private performance by Beyoncé was just the beginning
Also tagged for preservation by the Library of Congress: "Brokeback Mountain," "Monterey Pop," Disney's "Cinderella" and, from 1898, the first on-screen kiss featuring African-Americans
The SAG Awards are an important precursor to the Oscars
More than two decades after Iowa TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared, "48 Hours" reveals new information into the investigation. Jim Axelrod investigates Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10/9c on CBS.
A young mom calls 911 claiming she cut her own throat in front of her estranged husband and her child. Doctors say there’s no way she did it to herself. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates, Saturday, Dec. 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Tiffany Mead met up with her estranged husband, Kristopher Ertmann, believing she was receiving a child support check. Instead, he cut her throat. Ertmann eventually allows Mead to call 911 -- but only if she tells them she tried to commit suicide. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty the latest in the case in "Don't Scream," airing Saturday, Dec. 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Lee Barnett eluded the FBI for almost two decades after fleeing the U.S. with her young daughter -- now she tells her side of the story to "48 Hours"
With Lee Barnett living under an alias and sharing very little about her past, friends like Bruce Michell and Keri Gazzard were in for a surprise when they learned about the secret of the "super mom" they knew as Alex.
Behind the Kim regime's scramble to stay afloat through cultural means
Across America, waves of foreign invaders are taking over. Introduced through human error or carelessness, invasive species like the Burmese Python, Lionfish and Asian Carp have thrived at the expense of native species critical to a delicate natural balance that supports ecosystems and livelihoods. CBSN Originals explores whether it's too late to tip the balance back in our favor.
Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico devastated - almost 3,000 people died in its wake, towns were left without power or water for months, and hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans left, many never to return. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud returns to Puerto Rico for CBSN Originals to examine the impact of that exodus and what the future holds.
As the soaring value of bitcoin sets off a flurry of excitement, a whole new industry -- cryptocurrency mining -- is erupting in unexpected parts of the globe, causing rifts in the communities that host it. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett heads to the epicenter of cryptocurrency mining, to explore how this phenomenon is unfolding, and the controversy over its future.
Mohammad Shasho's family left Aleppo in 2013, telling their children they were taking a prolonged vacation. That "vacation" was an evacuation prompted by Syria's eight-year-old civil war, and it became a permanent exile. In a film produced by BYkids, we see the Syrian crisis through the eyes of a young refugee filmmaker.
Four years after Mike Laureano returned from serving his country in Iraq, he stumbled upon another way to serve
"I feel so blessed to have been able to accomplish that milestone," says new college grad Aldo Amenta
The gift of a baby doll "revives a part of their memory from when they were parents ... a lot of them just start crying," said one organizer of the nonprofit
To make their last months together happy, Paul Heroux decided to take his dog Mura on a road trip — all 8,500 miles, just the two of them
The mom, who was taking her daughter to the hospital, has reconnected with the man who made their flight special
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Axios political reporter Alexi McCammond join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Beto O'Rourke's influence on the 2020 race and the Democratic party's lack of a frontrunner.
Michael Bloomberg says he wouldn't want the reporters at his news service to give him bad press if he decides to launch a presidential bid. A former Bloomberg employee says that rhetoric has implications for the First Amendment. Kathy Kiely, the Lee Hills Chair in Free Press Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Issie Lapowsky, a CBS News contributor and senior writer for Wired, and Connie Guglielmo, editor-in-chief of CNET News, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the Google CEO's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
Democrat Julian Castro says he's forming an exploratory committee for a possible run for the White House. The former Obama administration HUD secretary is likely to face a lot of competition. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Axios political reporter Alexi McCammond join "Red and Blue" with more.
Former Trump lawyer heading to prison; changing the strategy for 2020
All of the businesses created in the U.S. since 2007 can fit in five counties, a sign of the nation's widening geographic gap
Michael Carroll said he was a baby when his father disappeared in 1961
Trump and Obrador spoke on the phone Wednesday about immigration
Pelosi has secured enough Democratic votes to become the speaker of the House
The national security adviser says the new strategy will focus on enhancing trade ties, combating terrorism and cutting back on aid programs the Trump administration deems inefficient
Trump and Obrador spoke on the phone Wednesday about immigration
Pelosi has secured enough Democratic votes to become the speaker of the House
The national security adviser says the new strategy will focus on enhancing trade ties, combating terrorism and cutting back on aid programs the Trump administration deems inefficient
Cohen was sentenced after telling investigators Mr. Trump directed him to make payments to two women over alleged affairs
The Arizona Republican has been a frequent critic of President Trump
The national security adviser says the new strategy will focus on enhancing trade ties, combating terrorism and cutting back on aid programs the Trump administration deems inefficient
After ridicule online, state-run channel Russia-24 insists it was in on the innocent Boris the non-robot farce all along
A cybersecurity group tied the hackers to the Iranian government
As negotiations in Sweden conclude, U.N. chief says they've achieved "real progress toward future talks to end the conflict"
Death toll from attack in Strasbourg up by 1 as new details emerge on Frenchman at the center of an international manhunt
Jackson has been eligible for induction since 2007
To see how she became a queen of country music you need to go back to Chockie, Oklahoma, and the lessons learned on her family's ranch
Winfrey talked with People magazine about the time she spent with her mother in her final days
The series will include audio from "exclusive, never-before-heard interviews from the 'Jack the Ripper of the United States' himself"
"I think he thought I was Bruce Wayne, because I was dressed as Bruce Wayne," the Batman actor said
A cybersecurity group tied the hackers to the Iranian government
"If you're smart enough to realize that I'm pregnant, that I've given birth, then surely you're smart enough to realize that my baby died"
Regulators to vote on surcharge to bolster state program that helps make phone service affordable for poor people
The report also finds record low winter ice and increased toxic algae
The organization is trying to bring needed structure to the industry at the youth level – and develop U.S. pros
New research suggests women who bear children are more susceptible to breast cancer than women who do not. Dr. Lauren Cassell, chief of breast surgery at Lenox Hospital in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the new study.
In our series What's Working, we look at innovations that are paying off in America, from education to infrastructure. About one-quarter of today's college students admit they suffer consequences from drinking too much. Nearly 700,000 people say they've been assaulted by another student who had too much alcohol. A major university is turning to neuroscience to encourage kids to tap into their books instead of kegs. Jim Axelrod reports.
A drug company highlighted in a recent "60 Minutes" report for raising the price of an easy-to-use opioid overdose drug is now slashing its cost by more than 95 percent. Kaleo is announcing Wednesday it will offer its naloxone injector called Evzio for $178 for a pack of two. That's down from its previous price of $4,100.
Tharon Drake went blind at 14. But that hasn't stopped his accomplishments as a swimmer, and now as a coach for Catawba College. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann explains.
Some passengers aboard a United Express flight are asking why a plane didn't immediately land once a passenger started suffering a series of seizures. The ordeal was captured on video by another passenger. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
All of the businesses created in the U.S. since 2007 can fit in five counties, a sign of the nation's widening geographic gap
Walmart and Target among retailers that sold incompletely sterilized food that could cause life-threatening illness
The Democratic senator says his state's farmers and manufacturers are "beginning to question" Trump's policies
Insurers may exclude this type of catastrophe from standard home insurance policies, like they exclude floods
Texas location will house as many as 15,000 employees, and other new or expanded sites will have thousands more
Indiana State Police says no one else at Dennis Intermediate School or any officers were injured during shooting
Kelsey Berreth was last seen on Thanksgiving
Research finds nearly 6.5 million adults have a family member currently in jail or prison
Trial begins for a Florida woman accused of helping orchestrate the death of her husband in order to secure a massive insurance payout
Dr. George Tyndall has been accused by hundreds of students of sexual misconduct during exams and school's been accused of trying to cover it up
