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.
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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
2014: Behind the arrest of Public Enemy No. 1
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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Speaker Pelosi blocks president's January 29 speech until government reopens; iconic Valentine's day candy will be missing from store shelves this holiday
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.
Wife of Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" released from prison
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman, was released from prison on Wednesday. She pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges in 2021.
Wife of "El Chapo" released from U.S. prison
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, has been released from a California prison after serving a three-year sentence for helping to run Guzman's drug empire. "El Chapo" himself is serving a life sentence in the U.S.
"El Chapo" asks judge to let wife and daughters visit him in prison
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman wrote a letter to the judge who oversaw his case, months after he sent the president of Mexico an "SOS," alleging "psychological torment" at the supermax Colorado prison where he is serving a life sentence.
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Government begins to reopen after Trump signs bill ending shutdown
The longest government shutdown in modern U.S. history came to a close Wednesday night when President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through Jan. 30, ending the 43-day-long impasse.
How the longest government shutdown in history came to an end
After 43 days and more than a dozen attempts to reopen the government, President Trump signed the funding package, passed by the Senate and House, into law.
Epstein petition secures final signature to force House vote on releasing files
An effort to force a House vote on compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein secured the final signature it needed Wednesday.
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Jeffries names surprise GOP ally during shutdown: "Three words: Marjorie Taylor Greene"
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News that GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was his ally during the government shutdown, after she spent weeks blasting her fellow Republicans.
Epstein said Trump "knew about the girls" in 2019 email, House Democrats say
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
Fetterman defends his voting record: "Maybe our party has a bigger problem"
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman defended his voting record and addressed the criticism he's received from some in his own party for meeting and sometimes voting with President Trump.
These 6 House Democrats voted for bill to end government shutdown
The funding package that ended the longest government shutdown in modern U.S. history picked up support from a half-dozen Democrats — mostly moderates who represent competitive districts — when it passed the House late Wednesday.
Thousands of unionized Starbucks workers to strike over contract deal
Starbucks Workers United is calling the strike the "red cup rebellion," since the strike coincides with the coffee chain's annual Red Cup Day promotion.
Judge orders hundreds detained by ICE in Chicago released over next week
A federal judge has ordered that hundreds of people detained by ICE be released from federal facilities in the next week because their arrests were possibly unlawful and in violation of a federal court order.
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Family of woman killed in Boeing 737 Max crash awarded $28 million
One contentious point was whether Shikha Garg suffered pain in her final moments, with Boeing arguing that passengers didn't experience physical pain before impact.
Lawyers for Comey, Letitia James to tell court their cases should be dismissed
Lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James are arguing their indictments should be dismissed because the appointment of the interim U.S. attorney in Virginia was unlawful.
Thousands of unionized Starbucks workers to strike on Thursday
Starbucks Workers United is calling the strike the "red cup rebellion," since the strike coincides with the coffee chain's annual Red Cup Day promotion.
How the longest government shutdown in history came to an end
After 43 days and more than a dozen attempts to reopen the government, President Trump signed the funding package, passed by the Senate and House, into law.
What will companies do without pennies? We asked McDonald's, Kroger and more
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last circulating penny on Wednesday, after President Trump earlier this year directed the Treasury to stop minting new one-cent coins.
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Family of woman killed in Boeing 737 Max crash awarded $28 million
One contentious point was whether Shikha Garg suffered pain in her final moments, with Boeing arguing that passengers didn't experience physical pain before impact.
Thousands of unionized Starbucks workers to strike on Thursday
Starbucks Workers United is calling the strike the "red cup rebellion," since the strike coincides with the coffee chain's annual Red Cup Day promotion.
What will companies do without pennies? We asked McDonald's, Kroger and more
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last circulating penny on Wednesday, after President Trump earlier this year directed the Treasury to stop minting new one-cent coins.
Why flight disruptions could persist after the government shutdown ends
Aviation experts said it could take several weeks for airline operations to resume normal service after federal agencies reopen.
Amazon sued over allegedly punitive workplace absence practices
A class action lawsuit filed in a New York federal court on Wednesday claims Amazon uses a "punitive absence control system" against its employees.
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Government begins to reopen after Trump signs bill ending shutdown
The longest government shutdown in modern U.S. history came to a close Wednesday night when President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through Jan. 30, ending the 43-day-long impasse.
Lawyers for Comey, Letitia James to tell court their cases should be dismissed
Lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James are arguing their indictments should be dismissed because the appointment of the interim U.S. attorney in Virginia was unlawful.
These 6 House Democrats voted for bill to end government shutdown
The funding package that ended the longest government shutdown in modern U.S. history picked up support from a half-dozen Democrats — mostly moderates who represent competitive districts — when it passed the House late Wednesday.
How the longest government shutdown in history came to an end
After 43 days and more than a dozen attempts to reopen the government, President Trump signed the funding package, passed by the Senate and House, into law.
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Jeffries names surprise GOP ally during shutdown: "Three words — Marjorie Taylor Greene"
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News that GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was his ally during the government shutdown, after she spent weeks blasting her fellow Republicans.
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ByHeart baby formula recalls all products amid growing botulism outbreak
Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday.
Air pollution in India's capital draws protests as schools are shuttered
India's capital Delhi is blanketed in toxic smog every autumn, but the pollution is already so bad that it's drawn protests as authorities tell students to stay home.
Baby formula recall expands as at least 15 infants sickened by botulism
An outbreak of botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula has made at least 15 infants sick in 12 states, a California health official said Monday. Here's what to know.
"They don't return home": U.S. cities fail to curb traffic deaths
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston reported more traffic fatalities than homicides last year.
Extended: FDA chief on menopause treatments
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells CBS News' Norah O'Donnell in an exclusive interview why the agency decided to drop decades-old "black box" warnings on many hormone therapy drugs used for menopause and perimenopause symptoms.
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Popular rapper freed on bail in probe of influencer's death
Rapper Namewee was named a "person of interest" in an investigation into the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, police said.
At least 37 dead after passenger bus falls into ravine in Peru
A passenger bus has fallen into a deep ravine in southern Peru, killing at least 37 people and injuring 13 more, according to authorities.
Diamond brooch Napoleon lost while fleeing Waterloo sells for $4.4 million
Sotheby's did not disclose the identity of the seller of the brooch, and said that the buyer was a "private collector."
Venezuela launches huge military exercise as U.S. Navy draws near
Venezuela has announced a major military exercise, reportedly involving 200,000 troops, as a U.S. Navy flotilla nears Caribbean waters.
Australian windsurfer recalls moment shark "hit me like a freight train"
Windsurfer Andy McDonald was pulled under by a shark that took a massive bite out of his board, but he's already replaced it, and now he's got a story to tell.
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Stars of "Eternity" discuss romantic comedy
The new romantic comedy "Eternity" stars Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Miles Teller. Teller plays Larry, who dies unexpectedly and learns about a big decision from his afterlife coordinator, played by Randolph. The two talk about working together, the personal relationships that inspired them for this film and what they want the audience to take away.
Alicia Silverstone on "A Merry Little Ex-Mas"
Actor Alicia Silverstone stars in, and is the executive producer of, "A Merry Little Ex-Mas." She plays a recently divorced mom who is planning the perfect Christmas, until it's interrupted. She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the film, drawing on experiences in her own life for the role and discusses the 30th anniversary of the iconic movie "Clueless."
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" bandleader dies at 59
Jimmy Kimmel announced Cleto Escobedo III, his longtime friend and bandleader of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has died at 59. Escobedo has been with the show since it premiered in 2003, and he and Kimmel were friends since childhood.
People can't tell AI-generated music from real thing anymore, survey shows
It's become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey of 9,000 people.
Cleto Escobedo III, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" bandleader, dies at 59
Cleto Escobedo III, longtime bandleader of the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show, has died, Jimmy Kimmel announced Tuesday. He was 59.
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People can't tell AI-generated music from real thing anymore, survey shows
It's become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey of 9,000 people.
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Google sues China-based hackers over massive text-phishing scams
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
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.
Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
Lawsuits accuse ChatGPT of enabling suicide
At least seven families are suing tech giant OpenAI, claiming that its ChatGPT program drove people to suicide and harmful delusions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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Scientists discover new "lucifer" bee with devil-like horns
Kit Prendergast discovered the bee while surveying a critically endangered wildflower and was drawn to the insect's unique appearance.
Promising clinical trials for Alzheimer's
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.
Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
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Popular rapper freed on bail in probe of influencer's death
Rapper Namewee was named a "person of interest" in an investigation into the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, police said.
Epstein document release mentions Trump
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a new batch of documents on Wednesday that they say further connect President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Aaron Navarro have the latest.
Montana man convicted in campsite killing originally reported as bear attack
A jury has found Daren Christopher Abbey guilty of murder in the brutal killing of Dustin Kjersem at his campsite near Big Sky, Montana, in October 2024.
What we know about the new Epstein emails
New emails released by Democrats in the House Oversight Committee appear to include messages from Jeffrey Epstein referencing President Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
New Jeffrey Epstein emails emerge
Democrats from the House Oversight Committee released a set of Jeffrey Epstein's emails that appear to reference President Trump. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Remote telescope farm helps far away stargazers beat light pollution
Customers send their telescopes to Starfront Observatories, where amateur stargazers can view the night sky unencumbered by artificial light.
Severe geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to much of U.S.
A severe geomagnetic storm could cause widespread disruption to infrastructure technology and make northern lights visible for much of the northern half of the U.S.
Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to run NASA
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
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All new: A detective hunts for answers when a woman goes missing. For Tracker Black it's personal. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Nov. 15 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Venezuelan opposition leader on his exile
David Smolansky, a Venezuelan opposition politician, has been living in the U.S. after being driven out of his home country by threats from President Nicolas Maduro's regime. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke with Smolansky about why he believes Maduro's time is coming to an end.
Trump signs bill to end government shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a bill passed by the House and Senate to end the longest-ever shutdown, effectively reopening the government.
Johnson speaks after House passes funding bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed reporters on Wednesday night after the lower chamber voted to pass a Senate-backed funding package to end the 43-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. Johnson admonished Democrats over the impasse and touted Republicans' achievements in the first 10 months of President Trump's second term.
Hakeem Jeffries speaks before shutdown vote
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke as the House debated the Senate's version of a bill to fund the government and end the shutdown.