Gunmen in Ecuador fire shots on live TV as country hit by attacks
President Daniel Noboa decreed a national state of emergency for 60 days Monday, allowing the authorities to suspend rights and mobilize the military in places like prisons.
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Legislation giving nature the same rights as humans gaining traction
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Spike in migrant crossings at southern border
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Ecuador's drug lords are building "narco-zoos" as status symbols
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6 Ecuadorian suspects in presidential candidate's assassination killed
The six inmates were being kept at Ecuador's biggest — and considered its most dangerous — prison, Litoral Penitentiary.
Adams: Immigration could "break the bank"
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Videos show Ecuador police seizing nearly 14 tons of drugs
The operation took one year of investigations and involved the "exchange of information" with the U.S., Mexico and Colombia, authorities said.
Mayor Eric Adams heads to Latin America
New York City mayor Eric Adams wants to give a "true picture" of conditions migrants will face in the U.S. during his trip to Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more.
Ecuadorian prisoners take 57 hostages as car bombs rock the capital
The incidents come just weeks after a presidential candidate with a tough stance on organized crime and corruption was assassinated after a rally.
Ecuadorian election goes to runoff vote
The presidential race in Ecuador will head to an October runoff after no candidate in Sunday's special election secured 50% of the vote to declare victory. In Guatemala, anti-corruption candidate Bernardo Arévalo was elected president Sunday with 58% of the vote. Will Freeman, a fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joined CBS News to discuss the two elections.
Ecuador votes to stop oil drilling in Amazon reserve: "Historic"
NGO Amazon Frontlines said the vote was a "demonstration of climate democracy, where people, not corporations, get to decide on resource extraction and its limits."
Ecuador hit by earthquake and cyberattacks amid presidential election
Ecuador was hit by a magnitude 5.5. earthquake and, officials said, the country's overseas voting system was targeted by cyberattacks as the country voted for its next president.
Ecuadorians head to the polls weeks after candidate assassinated
Sunday's ballot has the names of eight candidates, including Fernando Villavicencio, the anti-corruption crusader who was killed Aug. 9 while leaving a campaign rally.
Ecuador faces unrest after assassination
Ecuador's president has declared a state of emergency following the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who was killed 10 days before the country's general election was set to take place. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from the capital of Quito.
6 arrested in Ecuador assassination
The Los Lobos criminal gang has claimed responsibility for the assassination of Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. Villavicencio was shot and killed at a rally Wednesday, after campaigning against cartels and corruption. The country's attorney general said six suspects have been arrested and another died following a shootout. Will Freeman, a Latin America studies fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments.
Ecuadorian presidential candidate assassinated leaving rally in Quito
Fernando Villavicencio, a former journalist and anti-corruption crusader, said he'd received threats before he was murdered leaving a rally in Quito.
Slain Ecuadorian candidate received threats
Ecuadorian officials say their country's election will go on as scheduled following the assassination of candidate Fernando Villavicencio on Wednesday. Villavicencio had campaigned against cartels and corruption. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Ecuador prison riot leaves 31 dead as gangs war in packed facility
It took 2,700 soldiers to quell the gang battle at the prison, and they found 9 rifles, a grenade launcher, 6 handguns and 1,000 rounds of ammunition.
Ecuadoran woman who knocked on coffin during her own wake has died
Bella Montoya had spent five hours inside her coffin at a funeral home in Babahoyo, southwest of Quito.
"Dead" woman knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
Media reported the unusual incident, with headlines celebrating the woman's "resurrection," but doctors said her condition remains dire.
U.S. takes new steps to reduce migrant arrivals with Title 42 set to end
The U.S. will set up migrant processing centers in Latin America, increase deportations and expand legal migration pathways to reduce the number of unlawful border crossings.
Police defuse bomb strapped to guard by suspects demanding money
In a video released by the police, the man is seen with packages taped to his chest — tubes and wires sticking into the air.
3 human heads found in Ecuador province plagued by drug trafficking
Two of the heads were identified by their mother, who said one of them was a teenager, police said.
5 journalists receive letter bombs in Ecuador, one explodes
One journalist received a USB stick which exploded when he inserted it into a computer, his employer said.
Earthquake in Ecuador and Peru kills at least 14, causes widespread damage
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake was centered just off the Pacific Coast, about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, Ecuador's second-largest city.
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Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a five-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
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Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Millions under wildfire alerts in central U.S., as warmth, winds fuel risks
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Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
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Family "is heartbroken" to learn soldier's wife won't be released by ICE after all
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Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
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Millions under wildfire alerts in central U.S., as warmth, winds fuel risks
A combination of heat, dry air and strong winds are fueling "extreme" wildfire risks for millions across the middle of the country.
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JetBlue used customers' data to set ticket prices, lawsuit alleges
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
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JetBlue used customers' data to set ticket prices, lawsuit alleges
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Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
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Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
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Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
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Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
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Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
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Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
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All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
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New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
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Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
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Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
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Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime in killing of journalist
A journalists' union said rescuers were prevented from accessing the destroyed building where reporter Amal Khalil was left trapped beneath rubble.
U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded another "stateless" vessel linked to Iran, the U.S. military says.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
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Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
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"Survivor" castaway on elimination from game
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" speaks with the latest eliminated contestant from "Survivor 50" about exiting the game, strategy and transitioning to the jury.
"Giant" explores Roald Dahl scandal
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
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Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
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Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
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Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
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Scammers are using AI to fuel fraud schemes
The Internal Revenue Service is warning about scammers using AI tools to carry out crypto fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Police seek 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting that injured five near the University of Iowa over the weekend.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
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Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak out
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
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"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
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