U.S. labels Colombian cartel a terror group, opening door to military action
The U.S. State Department said Clan del Golfo is a "violent and powerful criminal organization" that uses cocaine trafficking to fund violent activities.
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The U.S. State Department said Clan del Golfo is a "violent and powerful criminal organization" that uses cocaine trafficking to fund violent activities.
Four people were taken into custody in Lodi on Thursday morning in connection with a string of burglaries across California.
Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.
Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."
The "holy grail" of shipwrecks has been controversial since it was discovered, because it is both an archaeological and economic treasure.
Julio Andres Murillo Figueroa was considered the main supplier to the "Swedish Pablo Escobar" and had direct links to Colombia's largest drug cartel, police said.
The Colombian navy released images of the seizure of the sub, as well as video showing officers unloading bundles of the alleged narcotics.
After seeing authorities closing in, the crew members on one vessel "fled the scene, leaving the boat abandoned," the Colombian Navy said.
The Colombian Navy released a video of the seizure, showing an officer cutting open packages and testing the contents in a vial.
Since January, Colombia has been labeled a country that Americans should "reconsider travel" to.
The San Jose is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo, which could be worth billions of dollars if ever recovered.
The two unrelated incidents resulted in the seizure of nearly 1,000 pounds of cocaine.
There was enough cocaine found on board for about 8,000 doses, with an estimated value of more than $111 million, officials said.
The boat was manned by three people and had over one ton of cocaine on board.
The four Indigenous children who survived for weeks after their plane crashed have shared limited but harrowing details of the ordeal with their family members.
Colombia's president said the authorities have found alive the four children who survived a small plane crash 40 days ago.
The plane went down more than two weeks ago. President Gustavo Petro said "military forces and Indigenous communities will continue in their tireless search."
In all, seven arrests were made and more than 700,000 doses of the drug were seized, officials said.
Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.
The company says it's on a mission to #FindTheKetchupBoatGuy to give Elvis Francois a new boat complete with navigational technology to "avoid another disaster in the future."
A Spanish judge has approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud.
There is a scramble to get a local couple back to the United States after a horrifying medical emergency left them stranded in South America.
Police said they received a call around 1:45 p.m. about a possible body being in the water behind the Gordon Hill Flower Shop and Davenport properties.
Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a military operation.
Police said officers arrived at the scene and found three people injured: a 20-year-old man, a 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman. They were all taken to the hospital, but the 21-year-old was pronounced dead.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Police said they received a call around 1:45 p.m. about a possible body being in the water behind the Gordon Hill Flower Shop and Davenport properties.
Authorities identified the three remaining victims in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe as Andrew Alissandratos, Nicole Choo and Michael Henry.
Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a military operation.
Police said officers arrived at the scene and found three people injured: a 20-year-old man, a 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman. They were all taken to the hospital, but the 21-year-old was pronounced dead.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Handwritten notes reveal more about the man now facing federal and state charges for trying to get inside Ash Wednesday mass in Sacramento with a loaded gun.
Authorities are investigating after a man was fatally shot Friday night in Sacramento's South Natomas.
A celebration of African American pioneers in science and technology was held in Sacramento. It comes at a time when there's a growing demand for more workers with high-tech skills.
A scare on Ash Wednesday at St. Mary's Church in East Sacramento where a person with a gun was detained while trying to get inside.
Hundreds of Sacramento City Unified School District workers were set to be laid off amid a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, following a vote by district trustees on Thursday.
This week's avalanche north of California's Lake Tahoe has become the deadliest in the state's recorded history. Here are the warning signs experts say you should recognize to avoid avalanche danger.
The California Highway Patrol said the three men were fixing a tire chain on the side of Highway 50 when they were struck by a driver who had lost control of his vehicle. All three suffered major injuries and were taken to the hospital.
The CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority was arrested earlier this month in Folsom on suspicion of domestic battery, officials said Monday.
The Sacramento region has the third-highest DUI rate in the nation. Now, state lawmakers are considering a new booze ban to prevent any more tragedies.
With so many candidates and no clear frontrunner in California's governor's race, two Republicans now lead in the polls in this heavily Democratic state, raising the question: Could the primary election lead to a Republican-versus-Republican runoff?
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 139-122 for their eighth straight win and a sweep of their two games in Austin.
Team USA added another gold medal to its tally on Sunday, when the U.S. men's hockey team beat Team Canada.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
Paolo Banchero scored 30 points and the Orlando Magic beat Sacramento 131-94 on Thursday night for the Kings' franchise-record 15th straight loss.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to past precedent.
While the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration's emergency tariffs, experts said it could take years for businesses to get refunds.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
The Harmony Health Street Medicine team spends their days visiting encampments and connecting with vulnerable people, meeting them where they are and offering care outside of a clinic and without barriers.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Conor McGill reports.
Authorities identified the three remaining victims in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe as Andrew Alissandratos, Nicole Choo and Michael Henry.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Authorities are investigating after a man was fatally shot Friday night in Sacramento's South Natomas.
Authorities identified the three remaining victims in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe as Andrew Alissandratos, Nicole Choo and Michael Henry.