U.S.-wanted nephew of drug lord "El Chapo" is captured in Mexico
The nephew of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is sought by U.S. authorities, officials said.
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Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment"
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
Hometown of jailed drug lord hit by drones, forcing residents to flee
Cartels and other criminal organizations in Mexico have increasingly used drones in attacks against rival groups or authorities.
El Chapo's son pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago hearing
A son of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pled guilty in a U.S. drug trafficking case at a hearing in Chicago Friday.
Mexican president defends release of El Chapo's son
Mexico's government is on the defensive after one of the most violent days in the country's long fight against drug cartels. It started with the arrest of a top drug lord. Errol Barnett reports.
2016: The recapture of "El Chapo"
U.S. and Mexican authorities give Bill Whitaker the inside story of the hunt for and recapture of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman
2015: The greatest escape
How Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, one of the world's most wanted men, escaped from prison -- again
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In 2014, Bill Whitaker spoke with the men who finally captured "El Chapo," the Sinaloa drug cartel kingpin who out-foxed his pursuers for 13 years.
Son of cartel boss "El Chapo" won't face death penalty, U.S. says
Prosecutors allege Joaquin Guzman Lopez and his brother ran a faction of the cartel that has been identified as a main exporter of fentanyl to the U.S.
Relatives of notorious cartel leader enter U.S., Mexico confirms
Ovidio Guzman Lopez is one of the brothers left running a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel after notorious capo "El Chapo" was imprisoned in the U.S.
One of El Chapo's sons begins plea negotiations with Chicago federal prosecutors
Ovidio Guzman López is facing narcotics trafficking charges.
Ex-Mexico drug czar gets 38 years in U.S. prison for taking cartel bribes
Genaro García Luna was convicted of taking millions of dollars in bribes to protect the violent Sinaloa cartel that he was supposedly combating.
U.S. and Mexican authorities give Bill Whitaker the inside story of the hunt for and recapture of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman
U.S. and Mexican authorities give Bill Whitaker the inside story of the hunt for and recapture of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Bill Whitaker reports.
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U.S. and Mexican authorities give Bill Whitaker the inside story of the hunt for and recapture of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Bill Whitaker reports.
60 Minutes: How El Chapo escaped
How Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, one of the world's most wanted men, escaped from prison. Bill Whitaker reports. (Original air date: Sept. 27, 2015)
Top Mexico cartel leader agrees to be transferred to New York
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, was arrested along with Joaquín Guzmán López after landing at an airport near El Paso in July.
U.S. seeks to move "El Mayo" case to federal court in Brooklyn
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, known as a top leader and co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, faces charges in multiple U.S. locales.
How the FBI captured 2 Sinaloa cartel leaders
The FBI arrested the leader of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel and a son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman near El Paso on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is in Irving, Texas, with more details.
"El Chapo" son arrested in El Paso
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of former Sinaloa leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, were arrested in El Paso, Texas, officials said. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez breaks down what's known about the operation that led to the arrests of two of the cartel's leaders.
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Suspected assassin for Sinaloa drug cartel known as "El Nini" extradited to U.S.
He is thought to be a close associate of the sons of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who is serving a life sentence in the U.S.
Federal judge denies request from "El Chapo" for family phone calls, visits
"El Chapo" asked for intervention from the judge in the letter for the "unprecedented discrimination against me."
'El Chapo' son pleads not guilty to drug and money laundering charges
Guzmán López has pleaded not guilty in federal court in Chicago.
Son of former Mexican cartel leader "El Chapo" extradited to U.S.
It comes just two days after the wife of "El Chapo" was released from a federal prison in Texas after serving a three-year sentence for helping to run her husband's drug operation.
Hegseth to announce 20% cut to generals and admirals
The defense secretary is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest AI companies signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
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Transcript shows campus police's interview with Jane Doe in Cornell rape case
We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.
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Iran's military says war will only end when U.S. admits defeat
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps published a "letter to the American people" urging them to reconsider President Trump's leadership.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his handling of his investigations into President Trump during a Senate hearing that grew contentious at several points.
Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.
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Backpack voted Fat Bear Week 2026 winner, beating former champ's offspring
Voters were split between bear 910 and 89 Backpack in the final round of the weeklong contest to see who is the chunkiest bear at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Bureau of Prisons ordered to restore its union's contract
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Bureau of Prisons to reinstate a collective bargaining agreement with the agency's union after the bureau's director abruptly terminated it last year.
Hegseth directs military academies to stop giving tenure to civilian professors
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered institutions like the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy in Annapolis to stop granting tenure to civilian faculty, in his latest change to military higher education.
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Transcript shows campus police's interview with Jane Doe in Cornell rape case
We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.
Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
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Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
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Bureau of Prisons ordered to restore its union's contract
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Bureau of Prisons to reinstate a collective bargaining agreement with the agency's union after the bureau's director abruptly terminated it last year.
Hegseth directs military academies to stop giving tenure to civilian professors
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered institutions like the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy in Annapolis to stop granting tenure to civilian faculty, in his latest change to military higher education.
Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
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Flight to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after reported feud between pilots
The flight briefly raised concerns of a possible hijacking, prompting Israeli Air Force jets to scramble.
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Iran's military says war will only end when U.S. admits defeat
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps published a "letter to the American people" urging them to reconsider President Trump's leadership.
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
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Backpack voted Fat Bear Week 2026 winner, beating former champ's offspring
Voters were split between bear 910 and 89 Backpack in the final round of the weeklong contest to see who is the chunkiest bear at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn, a pastor and former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted by a jury Tuesday of murdering his wife. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Author John Grisham on "The French Illusion"
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Blu DeTiger is excited for her new album
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
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Trump says AI leaders can police themselves
President Trump said he sees no need for the government to rein in or slow down artificial intelligence development. After meeting with a group of major tech leaders on Tuesday, he stuck with that position. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump and tech leaders sign AI "constitution"
President Trump met with key AI leaders at the White House on Tuesday, with the group signing what Mr. Trump called an AI "constitution" aimed at self-policing and safety. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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New details in alleged Cornell gang rape
The accuser in the alleged Cornell University gang rape told campus authorities she was "100%" sure she was raped just days after the incident, an interview transcript reviewed by CBS News New York shows. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
"American Idol" contestant found guilty of murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor, was found guilty of murdering his wife. Ian Lee has details from the court.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney questions killings
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down why Lindsay Clancy's attorney might have decided now to question whether she committed the killings of her three children during a hearing on the timing of a potential new trial.
U.K. police defend letting terror suspects go
British authorities defended their decision to let a group of young men go free, even as investigators look into a suspected terror plot near an air base there that was used by the U.S. military in its war against Iran. Ramy Inocencio reports from London.
Details on latest Lindsay Clancy hearing
Lindsay Clancy was back in court on Tuesday, her first appearance since a mistrial was declared earlier this month. Clancy's attorney argued for the first time that there is no evidence that Clancy killed her three small children, something he did not dispute in her first trial. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Iranian photojournalist facing prison speaks
Yalda Moaiery, an Iranian photojournalist who has spent her career documenting life in her home country, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with her work. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the details.
New details in alleged Cornell gang rape
The accuser in the alleged Cornell University gang rape told campus authorities she was "100%" sure she was raped just days after the incident, an interview transcript reviewed by CBS News New York shows. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Ethics expert on Trump's new TV ads
Christopher Swartz, former acting chief of ethics law at the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the controversy over a series of new White House television ads paid for by taxpayers.
"American Idol" contestant found guilty of murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor, was found guilty of murdering his wife. Ian Lee has details from the court.