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.
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. 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.
A timeline of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as search intensifies
The search for Savannah's Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie, stretches into a fifth day after she disappeared over the weekend.
Ukraine and Russia carry out first prisoner exchange in 5 months
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff calls Ukraine and Russia's exchange of 314 prisoners "tangible progress," but acknowledges a lot of work left to end the war.
Trump "deploying all resources" to get Savannah Guthrie's mom home
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
2 killed in police helicopter crash at active shooting scene in Arizona
A police helicopter crashed near the scene of what authorities in Flagstaff, Arizona called "an active officer-involved shooting investigation," according to police in Page, Arizona.
With latest Minnesota fraud case looming, lead prosecutors have quit
The four prosecutors who spearheaded a $250 million Minnesota fraud case have all left the U.S. Attorney's Office in a growing wave of resignations.
Trump says the lesson from Minneapolis is to use a "softer touch" in immigration enforcement
President Trump told NBC News the call to remove 700 immigration officers from Minneapolis came from him.
Bio lab found in Las Vegas is similar to California scene, officials say
Officials in Reedley, California said they had tried to warn federal authorities about the possibility of similar labs after one was found there in 2023.
Dutch queen joins army as a reservist citing national security concerns
The Netherlands' Queen Maxima wants to contribute to her country's safety, the royal family says, as Europe's defense anxieties deepen.
States and hometowns with the most 2026 Winter Olympic athletes
Explore which states have the highest number of athletes competing for the U.S. Olympic team at the 2026 Winter Games, and search for your own hometown.
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A timeline of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as search intensifies
The search for Savannah's Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie, stretches into a fifth day after she disappeared over the weekend.
Bio lab found in Las Vegas is similar to California scene, officials say
Officials in Reedley, California said they had tried to warn federal authorities about the possibility of similar labs after one was found there in 2023.
Why now is a good time to start house-hunting
Housing affordability is improving as more homeowners list their properties, according to data from Zillow.
States and hometowns with the most 2026 Winter Olympic athletes
Explore which states have the highest number of athletes competing for the U.S. Olympic team at the 2026 Winter Games, and search for your own hometown.
Criminals plot to sack Super Bowl fans for a loss with these online scams
Lawmakers are warning Americans to beware the many financial scams linked to Super Bowl LX, from fake betting sites to counterfeit tickets.
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Why now is a good time to start house-hunting
Housing affordability is improving as more homeowners list their properties, according to data from Zillow.
Criminals plot to sack Super Bowl fans for a loss with these online scams
Lawmakers are warning Americans to beware the many financial scams linked to Super Bowl LX, from fake betting sites to counterfeit tickets.
Chrysler recalls more than 450,000 vehicles whose brakes could fail
Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer brakes that could fail, officials say.
Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates won't be made anymore
Minute Maid's parent company, Coca-Cola, says it's ending production of its frozen juice concentrates, including orange juice.
EEOC investigating Nike over alleged discrimination against White workers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Nike may have engaged in "a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees."
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Trump "deploying all resources" to get Savannah Guthrie's mom home
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Trump to give Medal of Honor to pilot who secretly faced off with Soviet jets
President Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to a pilot whose faceoff with Soviet fighter jets remained secret for a half-century and a soldier who died in Afghanistan while shielding somebody from a suicide bomber.
ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules
A judge says U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless they are likely to escape.
Colorado Dems demand answers on ICE "death cards," alleged fake traffic stops
Some Democratic Colorado lawmakers are demanding answers after reports that "death cards" were left in the vehicles of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and over claims that immigration agents used fake traffic stops to detain them.
With latest Minnesota fraud case looming, lead prosecutors have quit
The four prosecutors who spearheaded a $250 million Minnesota fraud case have all left the U.S. Attorney's Office in a growing wave of resignations.
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Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
Extended Interview: Mel Robbins
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
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Russia says huge meteorite chunk discovered before being smuggled to U.K.
Russia's customs service says a 2.8-ton chunk of the Aletai meteorite was found in a shipping container, labeled as a garden ornament.
Ukraine and Russia carry out first prisoner exchange in 5 months
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff calls Ukraine and Russia's exchange of 314 prisoners "tangible progress," but acknowledges a lot of work left to end the war.
France seizes 4 tons of cocaine in Pacific, intercepts drug boat in Caribbean
France's navy seized 4.24 tons of cocaine from a ship in the south Pacific and also intercepted a boat trafficking cocaine in the Caribbean, officials said.
Dutch queen joins army as a reservist citing national security concerns
The Netherlands' Queen Maxima wants to contribute to her country's safety, the royal family says, as Europe's defense anxieties deepen.
2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers
The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.
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LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
Ron Funches opens up about autism diagnosis
Actor and comedian Ron Funches talks to "CBS Mornings" about appearing on the reality show "The Traitors," how it led to his autism diagnosis and opening up to others about it.
2026 Super Bowl ads to look out for
Super Bowl advertisements are already making waves as companies seek a big win during the NFL's final football game of the season. Jeanine Poggi, the editor-in-chief at Ad Age, joins CBS News with more.
Susan Lucci on life after soap opera stardome
For decades, Susan Lucci starred in "All My Children." She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her second memoir, which dives into her life after the soap opera series, the death of her husband and the resilience she found along the way.
Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
iPhone flip to reportedly launch
Apple is reportedly getting ready to launch its first foldable phone. Plus, OpenAI announced it is retiring its older ChatGPT-4o. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Tesla, Waymo execs defend self-driving cars before Senate committee
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal layoff tracker
Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of layoffs.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Bio lab found in Las Vegas is similar to California scene, officials say
Officials in Reedley, California said they had tried to warn federal authorities about the possibility of similar labs after one was found there in 2023.
France seizes 4 tons of cocaine in Pacific, intercepts drug boat in Caribbean
France's navy seized 4.24 tons of cocaine from a ship in the south Pacific and also intercepted a boat trafficking cocaine in the Caribbean, officials said.
2 killed in police helicopter crash at active shooting scene in Arizona
A police helicopter crashed near the scene of what authorities in Flagstaff, Arizona called "an active officer-involved shooting investigation," according to police in Page, Arizona.
Nancy Guthrie's children tell possible abductor: "Please, reach out to us"
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
No suspect in Guthrie disappearance: police
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday that investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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President Trump told NBC News that Iran's supreme leader should be "very worried" about the possibility of another U.S. attack. His comments come as special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with an Iranian delegation on Friday. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the latest.
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Evolution of Clintons' influence in politics
Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. This came before the committee held a vote to hold them in criminal contempt of Congress. Patrick Maney, retired history professor at Boston College and author of "Bill Clinton: New Gilded Age President," joins to discuss.
Trump addresses Minneapolis shootings
President Trump told NBC News that he learned his administration could have a "softer touch" on immigration enforcement after the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more on the interview.
Beware of counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise
Officials are warning fans to watch out for counterfeit Super Bowl LX merchandise ahead of Sunday's big game and offering tips on how to spot authentic gear.