Judge rejects Maduro's request to dismiss case
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appeared at a New York courthouse on Thursday for a hearing in his drug trafficking case. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
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Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
Strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3 people, U.S. military says
Since the administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in small vessels last year, at least 148 people have been killed in the strikes.
Man admits trying to bribe juror at ex-boxer's drug trafficking trial
A man charged with trying to bribe a juror with up to $100,000 at the drug trafficking trial of a former heavyweight boxer pleaded guilty to obstructing justice.
U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
New video shows Ryan Wedding in FBI custody
CBS News has obtained video of the moment FBI agents escorted former Olympic snowboarder and accused drug kingpin Ryan Wedding off a plane in California. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Trump official on foreign policy priorities
With President Trump marking one year of his second term, CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with State Department principal deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott about the administration's foreign policy agenda.
Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
Spain makes largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea in U.S.-aided bust
Police released a video on social media showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the ship and DEA agents on the scene.
Hezbollah's presence in Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Sunday that the U.S. operation in Venezuela was in part to get rid of Hezbollah's presence in the country. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Maduro and his wife plead not guilty
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan courtroom Monday and said through a translator, "I'm innocent. I'm not guilty -- I'm a decent man." He's facing federal weapons and drug-related charges. Maduro's wife also pleaded not guilty.
The geopolitical impact of Maduro's capture
The U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will likely have major ramifications on the world stage. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has the latest.
Face the Nation: Cotton, Himes, Van Hollen
Missed the second half of the show? Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Sen. Tom Cotton, Rep. Jim Himes and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join.
Van Hollen on Venezuela operation
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said that the U.S. strikes in Venezuela have "never been about stopping drugs from coming into the U.S.," but rather "about getting rid of Maduro" and "grabbing Venezuela's oil."
Maduro open to talks with Trump
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says he is open to talks with President Trump on several issues, including drug trafficking, oil and migration. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
Photos show motorcycle collection tied to Olympian-turned-alleged-drug-kingpin
Authorities in Mexico have seized a large collection of motorcycles believed to be owned by Ryan Wedding, the former Olympian wanted for allegedly running a major drug trafficking operation.
Trump orders Venezuela oil tanker blockade
President Trump announced that he ordered a total and complete blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela as tensions with Nicolás Maduro heat up. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Olivia Rinaldi and Taurean Small have more.
How the Coast Guard uses "disabling fire" to stop alleged drug boats
A Coast Guard crew offloaded over 27,000 pounds of drugs in California on Monday.
Gang using helicopters to smuggle drugs busted in Spain
Police seized one of the helicopters, 1,448 pounds of hashish, five firearms, cash and vehicles during raids.
Warner on Venezuela boat strike video
Democrat Sen. Mark Warner, one of a handful of lawmakers who has seen the video of the U.S. strike on a Venezuelan vessel, said "the idea of these two survivors hanging on to remnants of a boat and then America taking a series of additional strikes, the Congress needs to see it at the very minimum."
Coast Guard video shows shots fired at alleged drug boat in the Pacific
The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month.
Lawmakers push to see boat strike video
Lawmakers are calling for the release of video from the second boat strike on an alleged drug trafficking vessel on Sept. 2. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
FBI releases new photo of Ryan Wedding
The public is getting a new look at the man the FBI director called a "modern day iteration of Pablo Escobar," former skier and snowboarder Ryan Wedding. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest on the search.
Himes on strikes on alleged drug boat
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes, who is one of the lawmakers briefed on the U.S. strikes on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it is "really important" the video of the strikes be released to the public. He added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has "zero credibility" about the issue.
Senate fails to advance DHS funding for 7th time, Trump promises to restart TSA pay
President Trump said he would sign an executive order to "immediately" pay TSA officers, who have gone without pay for more than a month.
Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic AI a "supply chain risk"
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
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Witkoff floats Iran peace proposal as Trump extends pause on energy plant strikes
President Trump on Thursday extended a pause on striking Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6.
Trump says he'll order DHS to start paying TSA officers as shutdown drags on
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.
Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
Black Hawk chopper crossed path of United flight in California, FAA says
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
DOJ tells judge it incorrectly used ICE memo for immigration court arrests
Justice Department lawyers said in the memo that it was a "regrettable error" to cite the memo in monthslong litigation.
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Partner of flight attendant missing in Colombia: "I want to believe that he's alive"
A search is underway for an American Airlines flight attendant whose disappearance while on a layover in Medellín, Colombia, has left his loved ones desperate for answers.
Trump says he'll order DHS to start paying TSA officers as shutdown drags on
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
Black Hawk chopper crossed path of United flight in California, FAA says
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
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Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic AI a "supply chain risk"
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on
As oil prices surge, some experts are urging consumers to take energy-conserving steps like working from home or driving less.
As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
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Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic AI a "supply chain risk"
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
Trump says he'll order DHS to start paying TSA officers as shutdown drags on
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
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What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
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2 boats carrying aid to Cuba reported missing by Mexico
Since last week, activists from several countries have left Mexican ports on vessels loaded with food and other supplies for Cuba, which faces a humanitarian crisis in the face of a U.S.-imposed fuel embargo.
Partner of flight attendant missing in Colombia: "I want to believe that he's alive"
A search is underway for an American Airlines flight attendant whose disappearance while on a layover in Medellín, Colombia, has left his loved ones desperate for answers.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Russia is helping Iran with intel to kill Americans, says top EU diplomat
Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran in the Middle East war to "kill Americans," Kaja Kallas said Thursday.
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Camila Morrone talks new horror series
Camila Morrone, who stars in the series "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the show, what intimidated her about the horror genre, and working with the Duffer brothers.
Stunning "Survivor" elimination ceremony
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals shocking details about the latest "Survivor" elimination ceremony.
Colbert to co-write "Lord of the Rings" film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson announced on Wednesday that "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert will co-write the next "Lord of the Rings" movie. "The Late Show" airs its final episode in May.
MLB's "robot umpire" debuts in Yankees-Giants season opener
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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.
What jobs are most at risk from AI
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Inside NYPD's gender based violence unit
The nation's largest police department, the NYPD, has launched a new unit designed to revolutionize how it approaches survivors of gender-based violence. CBS News got an exclusive first look inside the policy and training facility. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Bodycam video shown in attempted murder trial
The trial of a Hawaii doctor accused of attempting to murder his wife while on a hiking trail is underway. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman breaks down footage of the alleged incident that the jury watched on Wednesday. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Judge rejects Maduro's request to dismiss case
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appeared at a New York courthouse on Thursday for a hearing in his drug trafficking case. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.
Gender-based violence policy, training unit
The New York City Police Department is unveiling its gender-based violence policy and training unit to help survivors and investigate aggressors. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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Missing flight attendant's loved ones speak out
Eric Fernado Gutierrez Molina, an American Airlines flight attendant, went missing March 21, in Medellín, Colombia. His partner and his best friend spoke with CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides about the disappearance.
Maduro in isolation as court battle intensifies
Nicolás Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader, and his wife both appeared in federal court in Manhattan nearly three months after American forces invaded his country and brought him to the U.S. to face narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges. Lilia Luciano has details.
Savannah Guthrie opens up about mom's vanishing
In her first interview since her mother Nancy's kidnapping, "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie says she feared her fame made her mom a target. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Trump extends pause on Iran energy sites
The U.S. will extend its pause on strikes on Iranian energy plants by roughly an additional 10 days, at the request of the Iranian government, President Trump announced. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Teen has only perfect March Madness bracket left
People filled out more than 40 million NCAA tournament brackets across the men's and women's games, but there is just one bracket left that is perfect. Tony Dokoupil has the story.