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.

• Sep 29

Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico

Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California Sur, Mexico, bringing "damaging winds and life-threatening flash flooding," and is expected hit the Southwest U.S. with heavy rain and flooding.

• Sep 29

The Dish: Hurtado BBQ

Chef and pitmaster Brandon Hurtado blends Texas tastes with Mexican American barbecue traditions at Hurtado BBQ.

• Sep 19

Flames shoot from plane engine after takeoff

Passengers settling in for a flight to Mexico this week saw flames shooting from one of the plane's engines just minutes after takeoff. Kris Van Cleave has new video.

• Sep 17

Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona dies at 84

Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress over nearly three decades, has died at 84.

• Sep 17

U.S. fights drug drones at Mexico border

The use of drones connected to drug trafficking has sharply declined at the U.S.-Mexico border after the U.S began using a laser weapon to target the devices, according to U.S. military officials. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.

• Sep 8

U.S.-Mexico border drone activity drops

The U.S. military's use of a laser weapon to shoot down drones led to a nearly 75% drop in the aircrafts' activity at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the Pentagon. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.

• Sep 8

Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico

Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast in April 2024 when they were shot dead in Baja California.

• Sep 7

Mexican Day Parade postponed over ICE surge

For more than three decades, the Mexican Day parade in Passaic has been one of New Jersey's largest celebrations of Mexican culture. But this year, a surge in ICE arrests has prompted organizers to postpone the event indefinitely. CBS News New York reporter Nick Caloway has the details.

• Sep 7

Tigers, jaguars, bison found in raid on fuel smugglers near U.S. border

Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the U.S. into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels.

• Aug 28

Latest in Trump's trade war with Canada

Last year, in a dispute with Mexico, President Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America." Now he's repeating the unusual foreign policy move, signing an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" amid a trade war with Canada.

• Aug 28

Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says

U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.

• Aug 27

Suspect arrested for allegedly killing influencer on livestream

Cesar Gastelum was dressed as a food delivery worker and taking part in a social media challenge along with two friends when he was shot dead.

• Aug 27

Explaining cultural differences in North America

President Trump's trade feud with Canada is spotlighting the differences between American and Canadian culture. The 2011 book "American Nations" helps explain how some of these tensions came to be and how the rest of North America has influenced the U.S. Author Colin Woodard joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Aug 26

Greer on U.S.-Canada trade dispute

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBS News' Weijia Jiang that trade talks with Canada are suspended as threats of more tariffs loom, while calling talks with Mexico "constructive."

• Aug 24

Mexican official accused by U.S. of drug trafficking abruptly resigns again

Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya is accused of allegedly colluding with the infamous Sinaloa Cartel to distribute drugs inside the U.S.

• Aug 23

Fishermen missing for 5 days found alive floating on cooler in Pacific

A video shared by Mexican officials shows the fishermen inside a blue cooler as the container bobs on ocean waves.

• Aug 20

U.S. is deporting Mexicans to other places

Mexico is angry with the Trump administration's move to deport Mexican migrants to other countries, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

• Aug 19

Mexican deportees sent to other countries

The Trump administration has been quietly sending Mexican deportees to other countries like Honduras and Guatemala, Department of Homeland Security sources say, despite Mexico's willingness to accept them. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

• Aug 19

U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico

The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.

• Aug 18

U.S. vets with PTSD take psychedelic journey

60 Minutes joined U.S. veterans with PTSD on a week-long psychedelic retreat in Mexico. Nearly a year later, most of the vets said the experience with psilocybin was life-changing.

• Aug 16

Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says

"In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.

• Aug 12

Popular influencer shot dead during livestream outside restaurant

Cesar Gastelum, who had more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, was broadcasting with two friends when he was killed.

• Aug 5

Brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho" pleads guilty to U.S. drug charges

Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked for cartels with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as "El Mencho​," according to federal prosecutors.

• Jul 31

Canelo Álvarez on his drive to fight and win

With over 60 wins and world titles across four weight divisions, champion boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez has become an icon in Mexico. "CBS Mornings" sat down with Álvarez to learn what drives him.

• Jul 31

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