Suspect wanted in Mexico massacre of American family arrested in U.S.
The Mormon group was headed to a wedding, and authorities said some of the victims were burned alive.
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"El Chapo" asks judge to let wife and daughters visit him in prison
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman wrote a letter to the judge who oversaw his case, months after he sent the president of Mexico an "SOS," alleging "psychological torment" at the supermax Colorado prison where he is serving a life sentence.
Cartels are sharply increasing use of bomb-dropping drones, Mexico says
"All of these explosive devices are homemade, based on tutorials that can be found on the internet," Mexico's defense secretary said.
Decapitated bodies found in Mexico may be linked to horrifying video
The video revived memories of the most horrifying instances of drug cartel brutality, in which kidnap victims were forced to kill each other.
U.S. sanctions fugitive dubbed "Anthrax Monkey" and 2 other cartel members
Rafael Guadalupe Felix Nuñez began his career as a hitman and later joined a gang who all adopted "Anthrax" as their last names.
"Most dangerous drug trafficker in the world" gets 45 years in U.S. prison
Dairo Antonio Úsuga ordered killings of perceived enemies - one of whom was tortured, buried alive and beheaded - and terrorized the public at large, prosecutors say.
Anonymous tip leads searchers to 27 hacked-up bodies near U.S. border
Some of the corpses were buried so recently that bits of skin with tattoos remained, searchers said.
U.S. woman found safe nearly 8 months after being kidnapped in Mexico
Monica De Leon Barba was kidnapped last November while walking her dog in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico.
7 bombs planted as "trap" by drug cartel kill 4 officers, 2 civilians
It appeared to be the first time that a Mexican cartel killed law enforcement personnel with IEDs.
3 police officers killed in "unprecedented" explosives attack in Mexico
The western state is the base of operations of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, one of Mexico's most powerful drug trafficking groups.
Gunmen torch market, killing 9, days after body parts found in same city
Prosecutors said three of the dead appeared to be minors, but identifications were still pending.
Body parts strewn across city in Mexico along with cartel messages
The Familia Michoacana cartel has dominated rural areas in the state for years, but may now be trying to take over the state capital.
California Ph.D. student found dead in SUV during research trip to Mexico
Authorities discovered Gabriel Trujillo's body in the state of Sonora, days after his fiancée reported him missing.
Video shows cartel gunmen extorting bar hostesses at gunpoint
The video shows one of the gunmen holding a pistol to the head of one woman as she is forced to lie flat on the floor.
Mexico arrests soldiers after "executions" of 5 men near U.S. border
"There seem to have been executions and this cannot be allowed," President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said.
"El Chapo's" wife moved from federal prison in anticipation of release
Emma Coronel Aispuro is scheduled to be released in mid-September, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
8 young workers at cartel call center killed, bodies placed in bags
The Jalisco cartel, known by its initials as the CJNG, is famous for its ruthless treatment of supposed traitors, informants or turncoats.
El Chapo's son, cartel members sanctioned by U.S. for fentanyl trafficking
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.
Cartels block roads near U.S. border as gunmen force kids off school bus
Gunmen carjacked vehicles and left them parked across roadways around the city. The military deployed about 700 troops and two helicopters to quell the violence.
Drug cartel lieutenant nicknamed "The Goat" arrested near Texas border
Local media reported that a woman identified in 2021 as his wife had been arrested in Texas after police found over $800,000 hidden in shoeboxes and backpacks in her home.
U.S. accuses Mexican cartel of targeting Americans in timeshare fraud
Cartel members apparently decided to branch out into scamming millions of dollars from people looking to sell their timeshares in Mexico.
8 bodies found dumped in Cancun amid search for missing people
The bodies were found as police looked in wooded lots and even sinkhole ponds known as cenotes.
Military officer and 6 suspected gunmen killed in Mexico shootout
Local media reported the attackers were members of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, one of the most powerful and violent gangs in Mexico.
Mexico seizes 10 tigers, 5 lions in cartel-dominated area
The seizure came a week after U.S. prosecutors revealed grisly details about how some drug lords use tigers.
"El Chapo" sons fed rivals to tigers, used corkscrews and chiles for torture, DOJ says
The indictment details the brutal methods of torture and executions used by the cartel to extend power and intimidate enemies.
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U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered brain trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
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Trump vows to end war "soon" as Iran hits ships and threatens banks
Trump says he'll end the war soon, when he wants to, as Iran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz and warns U.S.-linked banks will be next.
Epstein's longtime accountant testifying before House committee today
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
Trump told FIFA Iran is welcome to play in World Cup in U.S., officials say
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
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DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
Global Entry program restored as DHS shutdown continues
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
Howard Schultz leaves Seattle as local lawmakers mull millionaire tax
Howard Schultz said he and his wife will move to Florida as Washington weighs a roughly 10% annual tax on earnings over $1 million.
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Video appears to show NYC bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
Latino Texans fueled Democratic primary turnout. What does it mean for midterms?
Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.
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Howard Schultz leaves Seattle as local lawmakers mull millionaire tax
Howard Schultz said he and his wife will move to Florida as Washington weighs a roughly 10% annual tax on earnings over $1 million.
IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil in move to lower energy prices
The emergency oil release — the largest in the multinational organization's history — could help ease oil prices in the short term, according to analysts.
Global Entry program restored as DHS shutdown continues
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
First grizzly of 2026 spotted at Yellowstone, feeding on bison carcass
An image of the sighting showed the massive bear standing over the carcass near Yellowstone Lake.
Inflation held steady in February before Iran war drove up gas prices
The inflation data captures the period before the Iran war broke out. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation fears.
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Howard Schultz leaves Seattle as local lawmakers mull millionaire tax
Howard Schultz said he and his wife will move to Florida as Washington weighs a roughly 10% annual tax on earnings over $1 million.
IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil in move to lower energy prices
The emergency oil release — the largest in the multinational organization's history — could help ease oil prices in the short term, according to analysts.
Inflation held steady in February before Iran war drove up gas prices
The inflation data captures the period before the Iran war broke out. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation fears.
Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
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U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered brain trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Global Entry program restored as DHS shutdown continues
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
Trump told FIFA Iran is welcome to play in World Cup in U.S., officials say
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
Latino Texans fueled Democratic primary turnout. What does it mean for midterms?
Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.
Epstein's longtime accountant testifying before House committee today
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
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"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered brain trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil in move to lower energy prices
The emergency oil release — the largest in the multinational organization's history — could help ease oil prices in the short term, according to analysts.
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Trump vows to end war "soon" as Iran hits ships and threatens banks
Trump says he'll end the war soon, when he wants to, as Iran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz and warns U.S.-linked banks will be next.
6 of 7 Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia stay, rest head home
Australian officials say six of seven members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were granted asylum are staying but the seventh has changed her mind and will return home.
At least 6 killed in bus fire that may have been "deliberate," Swiss police say
Police are investigating after a fire on a regional bus in Kerzers, west of Switzerland's capital, killed at least six people.
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Flavor Flav celebrates women athletes
Pop culture icon Flava Flav stopped by "CBS Mornings" to discuss his plans to celebrate women Olympic and Paralympic medalists from the 2026 Winter Games.
Kurt Russell talks drama series "The Madison"
Kurt Russell, who stars in "The Madison," spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the series, explaining the script "was so familiar" and that he related to it. Russell praised creator Taylor Sheridan, who was also behind the popular series "Yellowstone," and discussed what it was like to work with Michelle Pfeiffer again decades later.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Dorrance on preserving tap dancing history
American tap dancer Michelle Dorrance talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving the 88-year-old's artistry for future generations in a project at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
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How Hollywood is grappling with AI
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on Pentagon removal of Claude
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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.
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New details about ISIS-inspired attack
New video has emerged of fuses being bought at a Pennsylvania fireworks store by one of the suspects accused of throwing explosive devices outside the New York City mayoral residence. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
No harmful substances in NYC suspicious package
New York City police have given the all clear after concluding a suspicious package found near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was harmless.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Flavor Flav celebrates women athletes
Pop culture icon Flava Flav stopped by "CBS Mornings" to discuss his plans to celebrate women Olympic and Paralympic medalists from the 2026 Winter Games.
February inflation numbers hold steady
February's CPI report shows inflation held steady. Erin Delmore, a geoeconomics correspondent, joins to break it down.
Dozens of U.S. forces injured in Kuwait
Dozens of U.S. service members suffered serious injuries in Kuwait as the war with Iran began, including shrapnel wounds and brain trauma, multiple sources told CBS News. Aaron Navarro has more.
Sen. Thune on GOP voting bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune weighed in on the SAVE America Act on Tuesday, saying, "I can't guarantee an outcome" for the bill's passage. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Debate: Do We Need God?
Religion has faded across the West, but the hunger for meaning hasn't. In an age of AI and scientific triumph, the oldest question remains. Steven Pinker and Ross Douthat debate God, morality, and whether a secular society can sustain itself.