Colombia finds 2 bodies, cocaine on submarine
A submarine with two dead bodies and more than $87 million worth of cocaine was seized in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Colombia. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
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Global cocaine production hits "record high," U.N. drugs agency says
"The surge in the global cocaine supply should put all of us on high alert," U.N. drug official says.
Drug traffickers using makeshift submarines to transport cocaine
Drug traffickers are using makeshift submarines to transport millions of dollars worth of cocaine to the U.S. Carter Evans spent time with the U.S. Coast Guard working to stop the flow of drugs off the coast of San Diego.
Submarine with 2 bodies, 3 tons of cocaine seized in the Pacific Ocean
Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.
Police find 3.5 tons of cocaine floating in the Pacific Ocean
The cocaine had been dropped at a floating transit point in 81 bales before it was intercepted by a navy ship, police said.
Canada province decriminalizes hard drugs in bid to ease opioid crisis
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Police say they've taken down a European cocaine "super cartel"
"The scale of cocaine importation into Europe under the suspects' control and command was massive," the Europol policing agency said.
Woman caught smuggling $450,000 worth of cocaine in wheelchair
Authorities said that they apprehended about 6,000 lethal doses of cocaine from the woman's wheelchair.
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.
Drug-sniffing dog finds cocaine hidden in wheelchair at airport
A drug-sniffing dog has led frontier police at a Milan airport to discover some 13 kilograms (nearly 30 pounds) of cocaine stuffed into the upholstery of a motorized wheelchair, whose user was immediately arrested.
$11.8M of cocaine found in baby wipes shipment
Border officials in Laredo, Texas, are reporting their largest cocaine bust in 20 years. Nearly 2,000 packages of cocaine with a street value of almost $12 million were seized last week from a tractor-trailer. Smugglers labeled the shipment "baby wipes," but that didn't fool the Border Patrol's drug-sniffing dogs.
Cocaine found in toy
Police say that cocaine was found in a vending-machine toy that was purchased at a Southern California restaurant. A mother and her son bought a plastic ball, and it burst as the child played with it, releasing white powder. Jeff Nguyen of CBS Los Angeles reports.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn facing GOP backlash
Madison Cawthorn, the 26-year-old Republican Congressman from North Carolina, is facing some backlash within his own party over comments he made about an orgy and drug use. He is also facing a primary challenge. Nick Ochsner, an investigative reporter for CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV, joins "Red and Blue" with a closer look.
1.6 tons of cocaine found in 2 trucks in "historic" Mexico seizure
Only part of the shipment had been destined for the capital, with the rest heading north to Los Angeles, the police chief said.
Border officials find $600K of cocaine in tires of truck allegedly carrying juice
Special agents are continuing to investigate the seizure.
Drug-smuggling "drone submarines" seized for first time in Spain
Police released video of the seized drones and said each one could carry up to 200 kilograms of product.
Colombian police: Cocaine disguised as yucca
Colombian police this week found nearly 3,000 pounds of cocaine formed to resemble potatoes and yucca in a container bound for European ports.
Elaborate sting targets notorious cartel; 4.3 tons of cocaine seized
The massive bust comes a month after the Gulf Clan's alleged boss was extradited from Colombia to the U.S.
Woman faking pregnancy arrested with drugs
A woman pretending to be pregnant was arrested at the Brazil-Paraguay border after a police dog smelled marijuana on the woman while she was attempting to cross from Foz do Iguaçu to Porto Alegre.
El Salvador seizes 810 kilograms of cocaine
Officials announced this week El Salvador's navy seized 810 kilograms of cocaine from a semi-submersible vessel far off the country's coast last Thursday. The drugs have an estimated value of about $2.25 million.
Authorities find massive drug-smuggling tunnel between Tijuana and San Diego
The secret passage from Tijuana to San Diego featured rail and ventilation systems, electricity and reinforced walls, authorities said.
Police discover more than 110 pounds of cocaine near diver's body
The drugs have an estimated street value of $20 million AUD, according to officials.
Border patrol tests new tech to stop fentanyl
Agents at the U.S.-Mexico border are using new technology to scan trucks for fentanyl amid the overdose crisis in America. Fentanyl-laced pills seized by law enforcement surged nearly 50-fold between 2018 and 2021. Lilia Luciano has the details.
Cops find half-ton of cocaine in Nespresso plant's coffee bean shipment
Workers at the plant in Switzerland alerted authorities after discovering a mysterious white powder in sacks of beans that arrived by rail.
Jamaican cop allegedly tried to smuggle cocaine into U.S. on, in her body
Authorities say she had 1,350 grams of coke in all in her private area, bra cups and stomach but was caught at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after flying in from Jamaica.
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Trump reverses course on 20% fee for Strait of Hormuz cargo
Trump said Tuesday he "decided to replace" a 20% fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which he announced a day before, with trade and investment deals from Gulf states.
ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5M from Trump in abuse, defamation case
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
How Jeffrey Epstein parlayed his elite network into a $25 million payday
Former White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler worked with Epstein on a Swiss bank settlement.
DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
An ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has not produced any metal projectile parts after the Army spent $469 million to establish the facility.
Maps show extreme heat and flood threats across U.S.
Much of the U.S. is facing either extreme heat or excessive rainfall and potential flooding on Tuesday. Here's where the greatest threats are expected.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Folarin Balogun addresses FIFA decision to lift red card suspension
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun told "CBS Mornings" he "was in shock" when he received a red card in a World Cup match and discussed FIFA's decision to lift the one-game ban.
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
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Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest since 2023
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
Trump: FBI shouldn't waste time on "conspiracy theories" in Graham's death
"I don't see a lot of evil there," President Trump said of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend.
Blanche set to face harsh questioning at Senate confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
Supreme Court pushes Congress for more security: "Threats have come very close"
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress to provide additional funding to enhance protection for the justices as they face a rise in threats.
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Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest since 2023
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
Shippers say Strait of Hormuz fee would open "dangerous Pandora's Box"
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, something he now says he's decided not to do.
United's newest economy upgrade guarantees an empty middle seat
United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.
Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."
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Trump: FBI shouldn't waste time on "conspiracy theories" in Graham's death
"I don't see a lot of evil there," President Trump said of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend.
Blanche set to face harsh questioning at Senate confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.
Supreme Court pushes Congress for more security: "Threats have come very close"
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress to provide additional funding to enhance protection for the justices as they face a rise in threats.
How Jeffrey Epstein parlayed his elite network into a $25 million payday
Former White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler worked with Epstein on a Swiss bank settlement.
DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
An ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has not produced any metal projectile parts after the Army spent $469 million to establish the facility.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Dr. Céline Gounder: Lindsey Graham died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
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China rejects report that a U.S. scientist is being wrongfully detained
Asked about the case of U.S. national Youlin Chen, China's foreign ministry said there was no "wrongful detention," but it did not deny the scientist was imprisoned.
Shippers say Strait of Hormuz fee would open "dangerous Pandora's Box"
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, something he now says he's decided not to do.
Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends
A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
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Gelfand on "The Real Wolf of Wall Street"
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson on thriller "Motor City"
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
New York enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
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Kagan opening statements on security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses on ICE shooting in Maine
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Judge's stunning rebuke of Trump, DOJ
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over a lawsuit against the IRS, saying it was filed for an "improper purpose." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Supreme Court asks Congress for security cash
Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill, advocating for the high court to receive a bigger security budget following an increase in security threats. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
Trump on 20% Strait of Hormuz fee
President Trump says he changed his mind on a 20% fee he planned to impose on all cargo traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump commented on tensions with Iran as he met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.
Fed chair Kevin Warsh testifies
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified on Capitol Hill about the U.S. economic outlook and took questions about fiscal policy. Taurean Small has more after new data shows inflation cooled in June.
Lawmaker on ICE shooting in Maine
Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau slammed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and said his constituents "want ICE out" after an agent fatally shot a 26-year-old man in his car. "We want local and state law enforcement to do the job that they do really well," Fecteau said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on the shooting, and Fecteau joins CBS News 24/7 to talk about the community's reaction.
Trump on FBI probing Lindsey Graham's death
President Trump took questions in the Oval Office and commented on an apparent FBI probe into Lindsey Graham's death, saying he doesn't see a lot of "evil" behind the sudden incident.