How Russia's Wagner group exploits Africa to fund the Ukraine war
Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner army has been key to Putin's war on Ukraine. CBS News' has discovered how it's paid for by "profiteering" in Africa.
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American Airlines mechanic convicted of stashing cocaine under jet cockpit
The mechanic could face up to 20 years in prison for possession, smuggling and conspiracy.
U.S. citizen tried to export 5,680 rounds of ammunition into Mexico
Jesus Alberto Olivarez, a U.S. citizen, was on his way to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico when authorities found a total of 5,680 live rounds of pistol ammunition hidden in Olivarez's PT cruiser.
U.S., Canada agree to share data on guns, drug smuggling
Canadian Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Ottawa signed four new or updated agreements with Washington.
3 family members charged with human smuggling, forced labor at Massachusetts restaurants
The men were first charged by authorities in October, but new charges were announced in April.
Six people found dead in marsh near Canada's U.S. border
Local police noted in January that people involved in human smuggling had attempted to utilize shorelines along the St. Lawrence River in the area.
Nigerian politician convicted in "horrific" U.K. organ harvesting case
The senior prosecutor in the case said the couple involved, along with a U.K. doctor found guilty alongside them, had shown "utter disregard for the victim's welfare."
Whole families among victims who paid $8K each for "voyage of death"
At least 64 people, including eight children, died when their overcrowded wooden boat slammed into shoals just a few hundred yards off Italy's coast.
Authorities rescue 43 migrants found packed into a van in Bulgaria
The rescue came just days after 18 people who were crammed into a lumber truck, "pressed against each other like in a tin can," were found dead.
New Hampshire man charged in Russian smuggling ring
A New Hampshire man has been indicted on federal charges for his alleged involvement in a Russian smuggling ring. Brendan McCarthy, a deputy projects editor for The Boston Globe, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Matt Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg gets 11 years for sex trafficking of minor
Greenberg's arrest led to a federal probe into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
At least 3 men shot; 9 detained in suspected human smuggling incident
Investigators are still unsure exactly where the shooting took place.
Brittney Griner appealing her case in Russia
In Russia, jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner is appealing her drug smuggling conviction. She was appearing via a video feed from a women’s detention center outside moscow. The judge's verdict is expected Tuesday as well. The high-stakes race for Senate in Pennsylvania will see Democrat John Fetterman facing off with his Republican opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz in their first and only debate. And the White House says President Biden will be speaking with Britain's new prime minister Rishi Sunak in the coming days.
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Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison; Minor league players live in retirement community during baseball season
Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison
A Russian court found WNBA star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately smuggling drugs into the country and sentenced her to nine years in prison. President Biden denounced the verdict. Attention now turns to the possibility of a high-stakes prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Boat in suspected smuggling incident capsizes
At least three people were killed and more than two dozen others were hospitalized after a boat capsized and broke apart just off the San Diego coast. Officials suspect it was a human smuggling operation. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV's Kerri Lane reports. Read more here.
47 Texas migrant truck victims now identified, including a 13-year-old
The tedious process of identification continues, but some families have already confirmed their losses.
Migrant semi-trailer survivor reveals what may have saved her life
Speaking by phone from her hospital bed, 20-year-old Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás said "people were yelling, some cried."
Parents pray missing teens not among 53 found dead in tractor-trailer
Parents are re-reading last messages, swiping through photos, waiting for a phone call and praying.
Crash kills 4 in suspected smuggling case
Four people died and three were critically injured after a vehicle carrying migrants across the U.S.-Mexico border crashed into a parked tractor-trailer in Encinal, Texas. It comes days after 53 migrants died from being trapped inside a hot tractor-trailer in San Antonio. Omar Villafranca reports.
Couple who died in tractor-trailer headed to U.S. for a "different life"
As families began to confirm their worst fears, a common narrative of pursuing a better life took shape from Honduras to Mexico.
Death toll rises to 53 after bodies of migrants found in Texas tractor-trailer
More than a dozen others were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries.
Human Cargo | 60 Minutes Archive
From 2018, Scott Pelley's report on illegal immigrants, in the hands of professional smugglers, trapped in a system of cruelty, neglect, and death.
Ghislaine Maxwell should spend 30 to 55 years in prison, prosecutors argue
Maxwell was found guilty of sex trafficking and convicted in December for helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse teenage girls.
Major smuggling tunnel found under U.S.-Mexico border
Six people are under arrest after U.S. authorities discovered a drug smuggling tunnel between San Diego and Tijuana. The tunnel was equipped with rail tracks, ventilation and electricity.
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U.S. fires on 2 more tankers as Washington expects Iran response on deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was expecting a response from Iran on a peace proposal Friday, adding, "we'll see what the response entails."
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."
U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Qatari prime minister says there's "high probability" U.S., Iran will reach deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expects to receive Iran's response to the draft agreement for ending the war "today at some point."
Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Local officials aim to oust Arizona sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie investigation
Local officials in Arizona are pushing to remove Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is leading the Nancy Guthrie probe, alleging Nanos lied under oath during a deposition for an unrelated lawsuit.
U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says he can "change the political landscape"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, former reality star Spencer Pratt addressed his inexperience in politics as he runs for L.A. mayor.
Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
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Locals protest hantavirus outbreak ship
U.S. citizens potentially exposed to hantavirus amid the deadly outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship could be on their way back to the U.S. as soon as next week. Under newly-released plans, a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska is preparing to host at least 17 people for mandatory isolation.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
5 states monitoring hantavirus ship passengers
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
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Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics"
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar
State-run media reported that the newly found rough ruby was discovered in mid-April, just after the traditional New Year festival.
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Orson Welles' 1938 "War of the Worlds" broadcast
On Oct. 30, 1938, CBS News Radio listeners were sent into a frenzy listening to Orson Welles' reading of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds," thinking it was a real broadcast detailing an alien invasion. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns introduces the fictional, now-iconic breaking news bulletin.
Extended interview: Lizzo
Lizzo sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss her third album, "Bitch," and how it reflects her current state in life, her ongoing legal battle, weight loss journey, embracing her body and more.
Ben Abraham on his rise in music
Australian musician Ben Abraham has worked with multiple singers, from Sara Bareilles to Ben Platt. The singer-songwriter speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the highs and lows of his music journey and how he hopes he can "make a difference" through his art.
Dana White breaks down UFC 328
UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
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.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
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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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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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.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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6 videos that stood out in Pentagon's UFO drop
The Pentagon on Friday began releasing hundreds of files on UFOs after President Trump ordered the documents to be made public. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson reviewed the 28 videos in the first batch of files and chose six that stood out to her the most.
Oklahoma principal on tackling armed gunman
The Oklahoma high school principal who tackled an armed former student and prevented a mass shooting was honored for his bravery at Thursday night's Oklahoma City Thunder playoff game. He sat down with Matt Gutman about the moment.
Police called on student holding water gun
Police across the U.S. are warning about a game called "senior assassin," a bit like tag with water guns, that popular among graduating seniors. But in Massachusetts, someone called 911, thinking a water gun was real. Tom Hanson reports.
Volcano kills 3 hikers in Indonesia
Three hikers died on a remote Indonesian island when a local volcano erupted, as it has been repeatedly for decades. Chris Livesay reports.
Virginia Supreme Court rules against new map
Virginia voters recently approved a new congressional map designed to help give Democrats as many as four additional seats in Congress. But on Friday, the state's Supreme Court narrowly struck down those maps. Ed O'Keefe has details.