El Chapo found guilty on all counts
Notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been convicted on all counts in a federal trial in New York. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan joins CBSN from the courthouse with the breaking news.
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Verdict in El Chapo trial expected soon
The jury in the trial of accused drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has reached a verdict. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman joins CBSN with the latest.
El Chapo jury deliberations continue
Jury deliberations in the trail of accused Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman will continue next week after jurors were unable to reach a verdict Thursday. Prosecutors say he's responsible for smuggling at least 200 tons of cocaine into the U.S. He faces criminal conspiracy and drug trafficking counts. If convicted, he faces a life sentence.
City officials want to remove "lethal" wire from border wall
The mayor of Nogales is giving an ultimatum to the U.S. government if the wiring remains, or else there will be lawsuit
Mexico presents plan to find thousands missing amid drug war
"Our territory has become a huge clandestine grave," government official says as he announces multi-million dollar investment
Jurors review more evidence in El Chapo
Jurors of the El Chapo trial asked to review all eight days of testimony of the Cifuentes brothers, who supplied Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman with cocaine from Colombia. CBS legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss where the case stands.
Trump makes his case for a border wall
While discussing immigration during the State of the Union, President Trump once again called for his border wall. He said a "smart, strategic see-through steel barrier" will be built in areas identified by border agents as having the greatest need, adding that "walls save lives."
Trump calls for action on "crisis" at border
President Trump renewed his call for Congress to secure the southern border, saying leaders need to confront a "national crisis." Mr. Trump also said more U.S. troops have been deployed to the border, saying we have a "moral duty" to create a system that protects American citizens.
Jury continues deliberations in El Chapo trial
Jurors in the El Chapo trial continued their deliberations for a second day Tuesday. They asked the judge to provide pieces of evidence to review, and asked the judge to clarify what a drug war is. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN to break down what the jury is facing and what happens once the verdict is given.
In the shadow of a wall, kids from both sides of the border bond over tennis
Tennis pro Charlie Cutler brings 150 kids from both sides of the border together to play tennis throughout the year
Trump signals he may declare emergency for wall
President Trump signaled Friday he could declare a national emergency in order to obtain funding for a southern border wall without congressional approval. He spoke to a group of border agents and officials at the White House. Watch his full remarks.
ICE reportedly force-feeding detainees through nasal tubes
More detainees are refusing food at the El Paso Processing Center than at any other ICE facility, the AP reports
Congressional negotiators begin talks to avert another shutdown
Republicans and Democrats sat down for their first negotiating session on Wednesday over Trump's long-promised wall
Prosecution rests case against El Chapo
The end of the El Chapo trial is near, as the prosecution rests their case and prepares for closing arguments. Meanwhile, the defense is calling one witness to challenge previous testimony. CBS legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the case.
Defense rests in El Chapo trial
Defense lawyers for accused drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman rested their case after calling a single witness Tuesday. Closing arguments begin tomorrow. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with the latest on the trial.
Video shows 3-year-old girl falling from 16-foot border wall
The girl was traveling with a group of people from Guatemala, CBP said
El Chapo trial: Prosecution may rest this week
The prosecution in the El Chapo trial is likely to rest this week, and the defense is getting ready to present its side. Whether or not Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman himself will take the stand remains unclear. CBS legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the prosecution's case and what to expect from the defense.
El Chapo trial: Gruesome details about cartel
The jury in the El Chapo trial heard graphic details about Sinaloa cartel murders allegedly committed by Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN to discuss why the prosecution brought this witness to the stand, even though El Chapo is not charged with murder.
On the ground with Border Patrol agents working without pay
Border Patrol agents are working without pay because they're considered essential employees
Border Patrol has discovered at least 230 border tunnels since 1990
Debate over funding for the border wall comes amid growing questions about a barrier's effectiveness in the fight against drug trafficking
How El Chapo used tunnels for drugs, escape
CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports on the network of tunnels used by drug traffickers, and then CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the latest testimony from the El Chapo trial, including details on how he used secret tunnels to escape from prison with the aid of his wife.
Asked about border wall, pope says fear of migration is "making us crazy"
Pope Francis, long-critical of Trump's immigration policies, speaks out again during visit to Central America
El Chapo's mistress on escape from DEA
Lucero Sánchez López returns to the stand after an explosive first day of testimony. El Chapo's former mistress told the jury about their narrow escape from the DEA and Mexican marines into the mountains. Meanwhile, DEA agent Victor Vazquez gave his side of the chase. Attorney Paul Batista joins CBSN to recap their stories.
Dad will do "whatever it takes" to get 5-year-old across U.S. border
The father, who was deported from the U.S. to El Salvador, knows the risks – but believes it's his son's only hope
Immigration by the numbers
How does the government know how many immigrants there are in the country? Is there a correlation between knowing an immigrant and one's views on immigration?
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Iran says it "cannot trust" U.S. in negotiations as Trump says "we control" strait
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump also claimed to have "wiped out" Iran's armed forces.
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Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" with Xi as Beijing summit ends
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their summit in Beijing on Friday with both countries looking to claim the visit as a win.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
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U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, sources say
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
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Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
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Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 17): "By Design"
"Sunday Morning" presents its annual edition touching on all aspects of design, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair?
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
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Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
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Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
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2 senators call on FAA to study impact of reduced flight attendant staffing
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
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The origins of hantavirus
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship was caused by the Andes virus, the only known strain to spread from person to person. Rodents are known to carry hantavirus, but what's the disease's origin story? Ramy Inocencio explains.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
RFK Jr. says he won't run for president in 2028
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
Teens help save man having a heart attack
Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
Coast Guard stops boats holding 3 tons of cocaine, opens fire on one
The crew of the Tahoma, a 270-foot Coast Guard cutter, made the interdictions about 90 miles off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
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Iran says it "cannot trust" U.S. in negotiations as Trump says "we control" strait
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump also claimed to have "wiped out" Iran's armed forces.
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Inside look at "Jack Ryan: Ghost War"
John Krasinski and Michael Kelly join "CBS Mornings" to discuss reuniting for the movie, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War," after starring in the TV series "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" for four seasons. They discuss the movie, their friendship and how they balance it all with their busy family lives.
Previewing new season of "Couples Therapy"
Dr. Orna Guralnik speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the new season of the docuseries "Couples Therapy," which features Guralnik counseling four new couples on how to tackle issues in their relationships, including major political differences and infidelity.
Drake releases three new albums
In a surprise, Drake dropped three new albums Thursday night, including "Iceman." It's the Canadian rapper's first new music since his explosive public feud with Kendrick Lamar.
Yellowstone spinoff "Dutton Ranch" premieres
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.
From the archives: Outspoken film critic Rex Reed
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
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.
Closing arguments held in OpenAI case
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
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Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
Coast Guard stops boats holding 3 tons of cocaine, opens fire on one
The crew of the Tahoma, a 270-foot Coast Guard cutter, made the interdictions about 90 miles off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.
Cartel leader "The Gardener" hit with U.S. charges after dramatic capture
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva was arrested in an operation by Mexican Navy special forces based on information provided by U.S. agencies.
Former death row inmate granted bond after nearly being executed 3 times
An Oklahoma judge granted bond to former death row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997.
Software CEO convicted for running $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Soldier reacts after ICE took wife
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Americans being monitored for hantavirus
U.S. officials say the number of Americans being monitored after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has risen. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Expert on "Thucydides trap"
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Rep. Chuck Edwards faces ethics probe
The House Committee on Ethics is investigating North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment allegations emerged against him. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.