El Chapo surprised the world when he escaped from Mexico's supermax prison through a mile-long tunnel his cartel built
El Chapo surprised the world when he escaped from Mexico's supermax prison through a mile-long tunnel his cartel built.
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Jim Dinkins, former head of Homeland Security Investigations, says the Sinaloa cartel and other cartels will continue as long as there’s a demand for drugs
Jim Dinkins, former head of Homeland Security Investigations, says the Sinaloa cartel and other cartels will continue as long as there’s a demand for drugs.
Officials confirm Mexican authorities knew when and where Sean Penn was going to meet fugitive drug lord El Chapo
Officials confirm Mexican authorities knew when and where Sean Penn was going to meet fugitive drug lord El Chapo. Bill Whitaker reports on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Specially trained dogs are tasting the food of imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to make sure it hasn't been poisoned and have also been tracked to trained the former fugitive's scent
Specially trained dogs are tasting the food of imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to make sure it hasn't been poisoned and have also been tracked to trained the former fugitive's scent. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more.
Kate del Castillo, the Mexican actress who facilitated a Rolling Stone interview with drug lord "El Chapo," is being investigated for money laundering
Kate del Castillo, the Mexican actress who facilitated a Rolling Stone interview with drug lord "El Chapo," is being investigated for money laundering. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports.
On "60 Minutes," actor Sean Penn shared his motivation for seeking out an interview with the drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman
On "60 Minutes," actor Sean Penn shared his motivation for seeking out an interview with the drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. In a part of the conversation that didn't air, Penn talks to Charlie Rose about the fugitive's recent capture.
Charlie Rose's interview with actor Sean Penn is gaining global attention
Charlie Rose's interview with actor Sean Penn is gaining global attention. Penn broke his silence about his meeting with Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Penn tells Rose he was not out to glorify Guzman.
In his first interview about his clandestine meeting with drug lord El Chapo, Sean Penn says the aim of his article was to begin a conversation about "the policy of the war on drugs"
In his first interview about his clandestine meeting with drug lord El Chapo, Sean Penn says the aim of his article was to begin a conversation about "the policy of the war on drugs"
The actor speaks to Charlie Rose in his first interview since his controversial meeting with drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman, known as "El Chapo"
The actor speaks to Charlie Rose in his first interview since his controversial meeting with drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman, known as "El Chapo"
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In an interview with Charlie Rose that will air Sunday on "60 Minutes," actor Sean Penn said his recent interview with Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" was supposed to draw attention to the U.S. war on drugs
In an interview with Charlie Rose that will air Sunday on "60 Minutes," actor Sean Penn said his recent interview with Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" was supposed to draw attention to the U.S. war on drugs. Instead, he feels that narrative was overshadowed.
The actor speaks to Charlie Rose in his first interview since his controversial, clandestine meeting with the Mexican drug kingpin known as “El Chapo"
The actor speaks to Charlie Rose in his first interview since his controversial, clandestine meeting with the Mexican drug kingpin known as “El Chapo." Watch Rose's report on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT.
Sean Penn and Rolling Stone are defending his interview with drug lord Joaquin Guzman, known as “El Chapo"
Sean Penn and Rolling Stone are defending his interview with drug lord Joaquin Guzman, known as “El Chapo.” They have come under heavy criticism for allowing the cartel leader to review the article before it was published in the magazine. Publisher Jann Wenner is standing by Rolling Stone’s decision to hand “El Chapo” what he called “story approval.” Wenner said it’s a “small price to pay” for the interview. In an interview for this Sunday’s "60 Minutes," Charlie Rose asked Penn about the controversial decision.
In an interview for this Sunday's “60 Minutes,” Penn spoke to “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose in Santa Monica
The actor is speaking out about his secret trip to Mexico to meet notorious drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Mexico recaptured the cartel leader a week ago. Penn made headlines the following day when Rolling Stone published his account of visiting the kingpin in hiding last October. In an interview for this Sunday's “60 Minutes,” Penn spoke to “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose in Santa Monica to talk about his seven hours with Guzman.
Kate del Castillo says people are lying about the case
Kate del Castillo, the actress who set up Sean Penn's interview with Mexico's most-wanted drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, says people are lying about the case. Newly released text messages from Guzman's phone shows how much he wanted to meet Castillo, yet had no idea who Penn was. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
New video shows that "El Chapo" nearly escaped the latest attempt to capture him
New video shows that "El Chapo" nearly escaped the latest attempt to capture him. This, as Mexico's president refuses to confirm or deny reports that at least 2,500 agents were assigned to track down the drug lord. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
New video shows the dramatic and violent raid that resulted in the arrest of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman
New video shows the dramatic and violent raid that resulted in the arrest of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN with details.
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Mexico has begun legal proceedings to send Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the United States; The next chance to win is on Wednesday -- but the odds are 1 in 292.2 million.
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Mexico has begun legal proceedings to send Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the United States
Mexico has begun legal proceedings to send Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the United States. Meanwhile, actor Sean Pean says he has "nothing to hide" when it comes to his relationship with the drug lord. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
New video shows Mexican authorities investigating Mexican drug lord's Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman secret hideaway
New video shows Mexican authorities investigating Mexican drug lord's Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman secret hideaway. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the video in its entirety.
Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman may face extradition to the United States
Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman may face extradition to the United States. Former federal prosecutor Doug Burns joins CBSN with analysis.
CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning" to break down "El Chapo's" trial in the U.S. and whether actor Sean Penn could face legal trouble for his interview with the drug lord
CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning" to break down "El Chapo's" trial in the U.S. and whether actor Sean Penn could face legal trouble for his interview with the drug lord.
Mexican officials have started efforts to send the drug lord known as “El Chapo” to the U.S. for trial
Mexican officials have started efforts to send the drug lord known as “El Chapo” to the U.S. for trial. U.S. officials confirmed a meeting between Joaquin Guzman’s meeting in October with actor Sean Penn helped lead to his arrest Friday, after a six-month manhunt. Penn described their seven-hour interview in a Rolling Stone article released over the weekend. Guzman is now being held at the Altiplano prison, where he escaped from in July. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the January 10th, 2016 edition
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