Tampa mayor reels in 70 lbs of cocaine during family fishing trip
The mayor and her family lifted the drug bale, estimated to be worth more than $1 million, into their boat before turning it over to authorities.
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The mayor and her family lifted the drug bale, estimated to be worth more than $1 million, into their boat before turning it over to authorities.
Large amounts of cocaine, often brought to the U.S. on boats, wash up on U.S. coasts annually. Researchers went to the Florida Keys to see how sharks might react.
President Biden has returned to the White House after days of talks in Europe at the NATO summit. Meanwhile, the Secret Service has closed its investigation into the cocaine found in the White House without a conclusion on who was responsible for the drug. CBS News' Christina Ruffini has more.
The cocaine was first discovered at the White House on July 2.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer is requesting a staff-level briefing by July 14.
The White House responded to the discovery of cocaine in the building in a press briefing Wednesday, but President Biden didn't answer shouted questions about it during a photo-op with Sweden's prime minister. There are still lingering questions over how the drug got there. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns is at the White House with the latest on the investigation.
Officials have confirmed a small bag of cocaine was found Sunday on the ground floor of the West Wing in the White House, in the area where visitors taking tours are directed to leave their phones. The Secret Service investigation into who it belongs to and how it entered the White House is ongoing. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Washington.
Testing confirms substance found at White House is cocaine; GOP campaigns hit early voting states on July 4th.
Testing has confirmed the powdery substance found Sunday at the White House was cocaine. Secret Service officers found it on the ground floor of the West Wing, in the area where visitors taking tours are directed to leave their phones. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Nikole Killion report.
The Secret Service is investigating a bag of suspicious white powder, believed to be cocaine, found Sunday evening at the White House in an area accessible to tour groups. The president and his family were out of town. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Secret Service agents discovered a bag of what is believed to be cocaine in the West Wing of the White House Sunday, in an area accessible to tour groups. An investigation into how it got there is underway.
"Narco subs," which are commonly used by traffickers in Central and South America, move low in the water to escape detection.
The pilot of the small aircraft allegedly panicked and threw out more than a dozen bags of suspected drugs.
In recent months, drug traffickers have attempted to conceal narcotics in unusual containers to evade detection.
Coast Guard helicopters and ships as well as Customs and Border Protection air and sea assets took part in the seizures and arrests.
Court records show she was arrested on June 10 at an inland security checkpoint in Falfurrias, Texas, after an X-ray inspection of her SUV .
The capture of the narcotics came after cooperative efforts by anti-drug police in Uruguay, Spain, Portugal and Italy, the officials said.
Officials said the crew tried to open valves and sink the vessel along with its drug-laden cargo. It didn't work.
Most of the drug trade in Italy, and much of Europe, is dominated by the 'Ndrangheta crime group, a highly sophisticated global network dealing in international narcotics that operates in 40 countries.
The largest-ever Colombian "narco sub" was intercepted in the Pacific Ocean, with 3 tons of cocaine found on board, authorities say.
The Colombian navy has seized 228 such drug-laden semi-submersibles, which are used by traffickers to elude detection.
Police said they first saw a red flag when the man and woman in the car "gave conflicting information about her 'due date.'"
Oscar Adriano Quintero Rengifo was accused of operating a fleet of so-called "narco subs" to transport nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine.
The mechanic could face up to 20 years in prison for possession, smuggling and conspiracy.
The amount of cocaine seized in the U.K. increased by 68% over the last 12 months, setting a new record of 18.8 tons, data shows.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
More than 1,000 people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts started deliberations Thursday after closing arguments were presented.
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
As U.S. economic pressure bites, Iran touts a plan with Oman to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and suggests the next move is Trump's.
Tropical Storm Dolly on Thursday became the fourth named storm in the Atlantic Ocean this year.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged in a Minneapolis shooting during Operation Metro Surge has been released from a Texas jail, the Associated Press reports.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
Tropical Storm Dolly on Thursday became the fourth named storm in the Atlantic Ocean this year.
Missouri Deputy Attorney General Shaun Mackelprang was found alive six days after he vanished in the remote Wyoming wilderness during a backcountry hike.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged in a Minneapolis shooting during Operation Metro Surge has been released from a Texas jail, the Associated Press reports.
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
In a nearly 6,000-word essay, Gates argues that artificial intelligence poses a mounting threat to U.S. workers.
Canadian officials said the tariffs set to be imposed on more than 800 U.S. imports are "strategic" and designed to target some states.
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, people familiar with the matter said, amid U.S. assessments that Russia could try to test NATO.
Five years after the attack in Afghanistan that killed 13 service members, the Pentagon upgraded the awards of three Marines who provided care in the wake of the blast.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
The Bosnian Serb general oversaw atrocities in Bosnia in the 1990s. He was sentenced to life in prison in 2017.
The treasure was discovered in 1963 by archaeologist Jose Maria Soler in a vessel sunk in a dried-out riverbed in Villena.
Cesar Gastelum was dressed as a food delivery worker and taking part in a social media challenge along with two friends when he was shot dead.
More than 1,000 people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
The paintings, sculptures and museum installations of Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, were widely exhibited around the world.
As "Big Brother" airs its 1,000th episode, host Julie Chen Moonves breaks down what makes the show so popular. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Alex Warren, whose breakout hit "Ordinary" topped charts in 2025, releases his second album on Friday. The singer-songwriter sat down with Anthony Mason to talk about how his new record differs from his first, and how he found inspiration from the loss of his parents.
Fans worldwide are sharing their love for the beloved singer and humanitarian Dolly Parton after her death at age 80. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Dollywood.
Dolly Parton was known for her unique style, and many remember her as a fashion trailblazer despite the early pushback she received. Adriana Diaz breaks down her impact on fashion.
Tributes continue to pour in for Dolly Parton after her death at 80. Skyler Henry spoke with Eugene Naughton, president of The Dollywood Company, who said Parton had "never forgotten how to serve others."
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
A series of lawsuits accused tech giant Meta of purposefully designing social media apps to entice users and cause social media addiction. Meta will pay out $17 billion in a landmark settlement. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
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.
Meta's multi-billion dollar settlement with 47 states over social media addiction could result in some major changes to social media rules, especially for children. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins with more.
Artificial intelligence juggernaut Nvidia blew past Wall Street's expectations for its latest quarterly earnings report, more than doubling its profits and revenue. Wall Street Journal tech reporter Robbie Whelan joins CBS News to discuss.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, made his closing arguments in the high-stakes murder trial in Massachusetts.
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial will begin wrapping up soon after today's closing arguments. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe shares her thoughts on the final day of witness testimony.
The treasure was discovered in 1963 by archaeologist Jose Maria Soler in a vessel sunk in a dried-out riverbed in Villena.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged in a Minneapolis shooting during Operation Metro Surge has been released from a Texas jail, the Associated Press reports.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
The Trump administration has deported over 23,000 immigrants to third countries instead of their home countries, according to data from Refugees International. Immigration lawyer Alma Davis weighs in.
President Trump said the U.S. has scored "a very big victory" in Iran but also said the war "will continue for as long as necessary." CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more on this.
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, made his closing arguments in the high-stakes murder trial in Massachusetts.
As "Big Brother" airs its 1,000th episode, host Julie Chen Moonves breaks down what makes the show so popular. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Alex Warren, whose breakout hit "Ordinary" topped charts in 2025, releases his second album on Friday. The singer-songwriter sat down with Anthony Mason to talk about how his new record differs from his first, and how he found inspiration from the loss of his parents.