U.S. designates Cartel de los Soles a terror group, but is it a cartel?
The Trump administration has designated the Cartel de los Soles a terrorist organization, but some say the Venezuelan entity is "not a group" at all.
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No Escape
Madisonville, Kentucky is the type of small rural town where people still say "good morning" to each other on the street. But as Morley Safer reports, even middle-class Madisonville has fallen prey to drug addiction, a scourge no longer confined to the nation's big cities and suburbs.
Fentanyl, heroin and cocaine found in car muffler at U.S.-Mexico border
Nearly 17 pounds total of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were found in the car. More than 1,610 pounds of illegal drugs were seized in the region last week, according to Customs and Border Protection.
DEA cracking down on pill presses
Federal law enforcement officials are cracking down on pill presses, which drug traffickers can purchase online and use to pump out thousands of fentanyl pills an hour. Nicole Sganga takes an inside look at the efforts to seize these machines and prevent their sale.
LA aims to charge dealers for fentanyl deaths
The number of overdose deaths in the U.S. has nearly doubled in the last four years to more than 112,000 in 2023. Carter Evans takes an in-depth look at how a new task force in Los Angeles is holding dealers accountable.
Oregon drug decriminalization facing backlash
CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi tours the streets of Portland, Oregon, to see firsthand the effects of drug decriminalization. The measure is having a positive effect for some, but it is facing public backlash.
Fentanyl's effect in Los Angeles County
There was more than a 1,600% increase in accidental fentanyl overdose deaths since 2016 in Los Angeles County, according to a new report by the county's Department of Public Health. Dr. Gary Tsai, the director of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control division of the department, joins CBS News with insight on the new report.
Meth, cocaine found in jalapeño paste shipment
Customs and Border Protection officials said more than 3,000 lbs of methamphetamine and cocaine were found hidden in bins of jalapeño paste in a tractor-trailer at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Supreme Court weighs legal shield for Sacklers
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case over a settlement for victims of the opioid crisis. Approving the settlement would mean shielding the Sackler family, the former owners of Purdue Pharma, from future lawsuits. Jan Crawford reports.
Inside a secret bunker for seized fentanyl
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seized thousands of pounds of fentanyl and its chemical precursors. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga was given a rare, up-close look at the fight against synthetic opioids.
CBP chief on the fight against fentanyl
In an unmarked building at an undisclosed location in California, hidden in a vault and locked behind security gates, are thousands of pounds of fentanyl and its chemical precursors seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Nicole Sganga has more.
Record-breaking 17,600 pounds of cocaine seized in the Netherlands
The drugs were shipped from Ecuador via Panama to Rotterdam and are worth around $660 million, Rotterdam's public prosecutor's office said in a news statement.
Largest-ever "narco sub" found off Colombia
The largest-ever Colombian "narco sub" was intercepted in the Pacific Ocean, with 3 tons of cocaine found on board, authorities say.
DEA employs new strategy in fentanyl fight
The Drug Enforcement Administration is using a new method in its fight against fentanyl by targeting the entire trafficking network. Nancy Cordes has details.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder starts cannabis nonprofit to support social causes
The nonprofit aims to get people convicted of nonviolent cannabis offenses out of prison.
3 sons of "El Chapo" charged in fentanyl case
Three sons of former drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán were among 28 people charged in a federal fentanyl trafficking investigation Friday.
U.S. sanctions Chinese suppliers of chemicals for fentanyl production
The DEA has been calling on the Chinese government to crack down on supply chain networks producing precursor chemicals.
Nurse practitioner dubbed "Rock Doc" convicted of illegally prescribing opioids
Last week a federal jury convicted 49-year-old Jeffrey Young for illegally prescribing opioids, including oxycodone and fentanyl, from his medical practice Preventagenix in Jackson.
FDA approves overdose-reversing Narcan for over-the-counter sale
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here's why
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
More than 100 people charged with gun, drug crimes in 3 states
Authorities in Georgia, West Virginia and New York said the charges included crimes such as fentanyl trafficking, gun trafficking and more.
Ex-heavyweight boxer charged with trafficking over $1 billion of cocaine
Prosecutors allege that Goran Gogic and others used "meticulous planning" to transport cocaine from Colombia to Europe through U.S. ports.
Pennsylvania offers pardon application for select lower-level marijuana convictions
The goal of the Pennsylvania Marijuana Pardon Project is to pardon those with non-violent, minor marijuana convictions.
Thailand becomes 1st Asian nation to largely legalize marijuana
"If we have the right awareness, cannabis is like gold, something valuable, and should be promoted," the country's health minister said.
"Reduce the harm": New supervised drug sites aim to prevent overdoses
Overdose prevention centers have opened in the U.S. in an effort to curb the nation's drug epidemic.
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At least 4 U.S. troops dead as Iran lashes out at America's Gulf allies
Day 3 of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sees America's military death toll rise to four, and skies full of missiles as Persian Gulf allies take hits.
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Texas gunman wore "Property of Allah" hoodie during attack, sources say
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
4 U.S. service members killed in Iranian strike in Kuwait, Pentagon says
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
3 U.S. F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwait but all crew safe
Three American fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses," CENTCOM said in a statement Monday, as the war with Iran continued for a third day.
Iranian Prince Pahlavi says "this is our chance" after Khamenei's death
Prince Reza Pahlavi, a leader of the opposition to the Islamic Republic, discusses whether regime change is coming, who leads a transition, and nuclear weapons.
Trump says operations will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved"
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Map shows U.S.-Israel military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Woman and dog killed, 3 others stabbed in road rage incident on D.C. beltway
Virginia State Police were called to Interstate 495 southbound near exit 52 in Annandale, Virginia, around 1:20 p.m. on Sunday for a reported road rage incident.
Stock futures dive, oil prices jump as U.S. war in Iran rattles investors
Stock markets in the U.S. are poised to drop amid concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
3 U.S. F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwait but all crew safe
Three American fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses," CENTCOM said in a statement Monday, as the war with Iran continued for a third day.
Trump says operations will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved"
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
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Stock futures dive, oil prices jump as U.S. war in Iran rattles investors
Stock markets in the U.S. are poised to drop amid concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.
Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks disrupt supply
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday over concerns that the supply from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
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Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Trump says operations will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved"
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes
Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation.
Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Wife of Rep. Jim Baird dies following complications from car crash injuries
Danise Baird, the wife of Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, has died following complications from her car crash injuries with her husband in January.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
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Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
El Nino could return this year and make Earth even hotter
The weather phenomenon known as El Nino could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights, researchers say.
3 U.S. F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwait but all crew safe
Three American fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses," CENTCOM said in a statement Monday, as the war with Iran continued for a third day.
Photos showing last moments of men executed by Nazis appear on eBay
The photos showed "the last moments" of 200 men executed at an Athens shooting range on May 1, 1944, Greece's the culture ministry said.
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At least 4 U.S. troops dead as Iran lashes out at America's Gulf allies
Day 3 of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sees America's military death toll rise to four, and skies full of missiles as Persian Gulf allies take hits.
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USA hockey stars joke about "Heated Rivalry" and Trump invite on "SNL"
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Extended interview: Marc Shaiman
In this web exclusive, composer Marc Shaiman, a Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, talks with Tracy Smith about his career; his new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner"; and his collaboration and friendship with Rob Reiner.
Broadway, Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman on being a "sore winner"
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner."
Broadway and Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner." Shaiman talks with Tracy Smith about collaborating with Billy Crystal on parody songs for the Oscars; composing scores for Rob Reiner's films; and why he says, beginning as a piano prodigy at age 16, "there was no stopping me."
Neil Sedaka: An appreciation
David Pogue looks back at the career of the singer-songwriter whose Top 10 hits included such classics as "Oh, Carol," "Calendar Girl," "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," and "Laughter in the Rain."
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Woman and dog killed, 3 others stabbed in road rage incident on D.C. beltway
Virginia State Police were called to Interstate 495 southbound near exit 52 in Annandale, Virginia, around 1:20 p.m. on Sunday for a reported road rage incident.
Austin bar shooting being linked to terrorism
New details are emerging about the apparent suspect who police say killed two people and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Austin bar shooting may have been terror attack
The FBI is investigating a shooting that killed two people at an Austin, Texas, bar as a possible terror attack. Jason Allen reports.
2 dead, 14 hurt in Texas bar shooting
At least two people were killed and 14 were injured in a mass shooting outside an Austin, Texas, bar, authorities said Sunday. There were indicators on the suspect and in his vehicle that suggest a "potential nexus to terrorism," but it's too early to determine the motivation, FBI Acting Special Agent Alex Doran said during a briefing Sunday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Texas gunman wore "Property of Allah" hoodie during attack, sources say
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Trump on Iran conflict
President Trump posted an update on social media about the operation in Iran, saying it "will continue until all of our objectives are achieved." The president also spoke about the U.S. service members killed, offering condolences, but also warning to expect more U.S. casualties. Weijia Jiang reports.
Future of Iran leadership
The death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been met with public displays of mourning, but also joy and relief. Imtiaz Tyab reports on the regime and who could lead Iran next.
3 U.S. jets "mistakenly" shot down in Kuwait
As the war with Iran continues, three U.S. fighter jets crashed in Kuwait, but the pilots ejected safely, the U.S. military said. Meanwhile, the death toll surges amid ongoing strikes in Iran. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Pentagon breaks down Operation Epic Fury
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine broke down the timeline of Operation Epic Fury in Iran during a Monday briefing at the Pentagon on the conflict that sparked in the Middle East on Saturday.
Hegseth calls war in Iran "turning point"
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran a "generational turning point" during a Monday briefing at the Pentagon, the first time U.S. military officials have spoken out since the conflict erupted. At least four service members have died from injuries sustained in the operation, U.S. Central Command said.