How guns sold in Philadelphia are helping arm Mexican drug cartels
A new documentary from CBS News reveals that weapons purchased in the Philadelphia area are ending up in the hands of Mexican drug cartels.
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A new documentary from CBS News reveals that weapons purchased in the Philadelphia area are ending up in the hands of Mexican drug cartels.
One of the first cases to expose the pipeline of guns from the United States to Mexican cartels involved an Oklahoma man smuggling ghost gun parts across the border through Laredo, Texas.
"We have allowed the cartels to amass an army," a former ATF senior special agent told CBS News.
It comes just two days after the wife of "El Chapo" was released from a federal prison in Texas after serving a three-year sentence for helping to run her husband's drug operation.
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, 36, is the fourth member of Los Chapitos, the nickname given to the sons of "El Chapo" who allegedly run a powerful faction of his drug empire.
On Tuesday, Mexican and U.S. officials said two of the four U.S. citizens who went missing have been found dead and two are alive.
The Philadelphia 76ers' game vs. the Charlotte Hornets Monday has been moved up due to the winter storm impacting millions in the United States.
People and animals were out enjoying the snow around the Philadelphia area on Sunday.
These are the schools closing in the Philadelphia area due to the Sunday-Monday winter storm.
Snow is piling up on driveways around the Delaware Valley Sunday. Is it better to shovel early and often, or wait until the storm has passed?
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
The entire Philadelphia area is under a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and sleet through 1 p.m. Monday Afternoon.
These are the schools closing in the Philadelphia area due to the Sunday-Monday winter storm.
The Delaware Valley is in the thick of what's shaping up to be its biggest winter storm in a decade. Here's a look at how much snow has already fallen around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The Philadelphia 76ers' game vs. the Charlotte Hornets Monday has been moved up due to the winter storm impacting millions in the United States.
People and animals were out enjoying the snow around the Philadelphia area on Sunday.
People and animals were out enjoying the snow around the Philadelphia area on Sunday.
These are the schools closing in the Philadelphia area due to the Sunday-Monday winter storm.
With a major winter storm battering the Philadelphia area, multiple businesses and event centers are staying closed Sunday and Monday.
Here's a look at how much snow has already fallen around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The entire Delaware Valley is under a winter storm warning as more than a foot of snow could fall in some spots around the region.
People and animals were out enjoying the snow around the Philadelphia area on Sunday.
These are the schools closing in the Philadelphia area due to the Sunday-Monday winter storm.
With a major winter storm battering the Philadelphia area, multiple businesses and event centers are staying closed Sunday and Monday.
Here's a look at how much snow has already fallen around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The entire Delaware Valley is under a winter storm warning as more than a foot of snow could fall in some spots around the region.
With a major winter storm battering the Philadelphia area, multiple businesses and event centers are staying closed Sunday and Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
The Philadelphia 76ers' game vs. the Charlotte Hornets Monday has been moved up due to the winter storm impacting millions in the United States.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Owen Tippett had his second career hat trick and the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Colorado Avalanche Friday night.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning.
Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Andrew Kozak is tracking the latest developments on Sunday's winter storm in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Wintry mix and sleet have left a layer of ice on cars and even on the snow in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Sunday night. Reporter Nikki DeMentri has the latest from Bucks County.
Kids in Delco were out enjoying the snow day as several inches of snow fell in the Philadelphia region.
Officials in Camden County, New Jersey, are still asking people to stay off the roads so they can continue to clean up.
A winter storm is bringing snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain to the Philadelphia region Sunday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast and latest from our reporters on your corner.