Brother of Gulf Cartel boss sentenced to 180 months in prison
At trial Lee Roy Villarreal testified he had a legitimate auto mechanic business, court records said.
At trial Lee Roy Villarreal testified he had a legitimate auto mechanic business, court records said.
The serial number of a firearm purchased in 2019 matched that of a gun recovered by authorities after the deadly kidnapping of four Americans, according federal court records.
The boy is accused of riding up on a motorcycle and opening fire on a family having a party in a low-income Mexico City suburb.
A photograph of five men face down on the pavement and bound accompanied the apology letter.
Mexican officials say two of the four Americans kidnapped last week are dead. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more, and then CBS News senior White House and political contributor Ed O'Keefe joins with Washington's response.
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 FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of four Americans who were kidnapped after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the Mexican border city of Matamoros. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports, then CBS News correspondent Enrique Acevedo joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" with more on the situation.
The agency says their vehicle was fired on after it entered Matamoros, a city home to warring Gulf drug cartel factions.
As the U.S. continues to contend with a surge in accidental opioid deaths among teens -- some teachers are now being educated on the use of Narcan, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses. Christina Ruffini has more.
A U.S. jury has convicted Genaro García Luna of taking massive bribes to protect the drug cartels he was tasked with combating.
The state prosecutor said there was enough evidence to identify about half of the people found in the two graves.
Mayoral candidate Omar Menendez took more than 46% of the vote, just hours after gunmen on motorcycles killed him and one other person.
Agents confiscated more than 100 pounds of precursor chemicals, with some coming from China, during an early morning raid in Tucson, Arizona.
Genaro García Luna faces charges for allegedly accepting millions in bribes from the Sinaloa drug cartel to allow the organization to operate in Mexico.
Media rights activists voiced concern for three journalists feared to have been abducted in an area controlled by drug traffickers.
José Rodolfo Villareal-Hernandez was taken into custody in Mexico City after spending years on the FBI's Most Wanted Fugitives list.
Mexican security forces captured Ovidio Guzmán, one of the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Just like his father, he is an alleged drug trafficker who was wanted by the United States. Errol Barnett has more.
There are new battles at the U.S.-Mexico border over the most dangerous narcotic law enforcement has ever seen.
Guanajuato has the highest number of homicides of any of Mexico's 32 states.
José Irizarry has admitted that he conspired with Colombian cartels to build a lavish lifestyle of sports cars, jewels and paramours around the world.
Warring cartels are blamed for the roughly 100,000 cases of "desaparecidos," or missing people, in Mexico, and now they're targeting the bereaved mothers.
Approximately 15,000 candy-colored pills were seized in Manhattan, according to the DEA.
Press reports said the broad daylight attack was staged by a gang affiliated with a powerful drug cartel known as Jalisco Nueva Generacion.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas' labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky.
It was Gauff's third women's doubles final after losing championship matches at Roland Garros in 2022 and the U.S. Open in 2021.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on "Face the Nation" that "now is the moment" for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a deal with Israel.
A body believed to be the missing British doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley was found on the Greek island of Symi, police said.
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
This third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power.
The woman was identified as 60-year-old Bonnye Mavis Lear of Fullerton, according to Orange County coroner's spokesperson Sgt. Frank Gonzalez.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower made a "soul-wracking" decision to move forward despite warnings by the head of Allied airborne operations against the plan.
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
A Texas family is gunned down in a deadly home invasion — but the shooter unknowingly leaves behind a witness.
Despite there not being a Triple Crown on the line, it marked a historic Belmont because the race was run at Saratoga for the first time in the venue's 161-year history.
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on "Face the Nation" that "now is the moment" for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a deal with Israel.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities.
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas' labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky.
This third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power.
On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower made a "soul-wracking" decision to move forward despite warnings by the head of Allied airborne operations against the plan.
The body of missing British doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley was found Sunday on the Greek island of Symi, his family said.
It was Gauff's third women's doubles final after losing championship matches at Roland Garros in 2022 and the U.S. Open in 2021.
Acclaimed for her comic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," the actress now stars in the drama "Tuesday," as a mother with a terminally-ill daughter; and hosts the podcast, "Wiser Than Me," sharing conversations with older women she admires.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, acclaimed for her comedic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," stars in a dramatic role in "Tuesday," as a mother struggling with the imminent death of her terminally-ill daughter. Correspondent Natalie Morales talks with Louis-Dreyfus about the film's fantastical elements (including a talking parrot as the harbinger of death); and about her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," in which she shares conversations with older women she admires and absorbs their life lessons.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it. Richie talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the making of "We Are the World," and how – following the new Netflix documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop" – the song is back on the charts, continuing to raise millions for those in need.
He grew up in Hollywood in an illustrious literary family, and built a career as an actor, producer, director and documentary filmmaker. Now, Griffin Dunne has written a family memoir of life in (and on the outskirts of) the limelight.
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
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.
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
A Texas family is gunned down in a deadly home invasion — but the shooter unknowingly leaves behind a witness.
Frank Stronach was arrested on sexual assault charges spanning decades, police said.
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Coast Guard officers fired at and sank a speedboat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, officials said,
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
This week on "Face the Nation," National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the aftermath of the Israeli raid that rescued four hostages but the Hamas-run Palestinian Ministry of Health said killed 274. Plus, World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings sits down with Luke Burbank to discuss his journey on the show as a contestant and now as the permanent host. Then, Alina Cho travels to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in Buffalo, New York, to experience artist Stanley Whitney's first major exhibit. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
We leave you this Sunday at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, acclaimed for her comedic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," stars in a dramatic role in "Tuesday," as a mother struggling with the imminent death of her terminally-ill daughter. Correspondent Natalie Morales talks with Louis-Dreyfus about the film's fantastical elements (including a talking parrot as the harbinger of death); and about her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," in which she shares conversations with older women she admires and absorbs their life lessons.
On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower met with some of the 13,000 paratroopers who were about to jump behind German lines into occupied France – a visit that preceded America's greatest military operation. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on how the head of Allied airborne operations warned against the plan – and how Eisenhower made a "soul-wracking" decision to move forward anyway.