El Chapo mistress describes "naked" drug lord's escape
"He took off running. He left us behind," Lucero Guadalupe Sanchez Lopez said Thursday in Joaquin Guzman's drug trafficking trial
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DEA agent reveals how El Chapo was caught
The prosecution in the El Chapo trial introduced a new witness who was at the scene when Joaquin Guzman was arrested. DEA agent Victor Vazquez told the jury how the DEA began their mission to capturing the drug lord. CBS legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to explain why his testimony could be crucial.
El Chapo witness testifies on high-level bribes
Former cartel member Alex Cifuentes told the court in the El Chapo trial that former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto accepted a bribe from the drug kingpin himself. Peña Nieto denies the accusation. Cifuentes also claimed the Mexican army accepted up to $12 million to murder rival cartel members. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN to discuss the latest trial developments.
Drug trafficker says El Chapo bragged about bribe to ex-Mexican president
Alex Cifuentes spoke about the alleged bribe to President Enrique Peña Nieto in court Tuesday
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El Chapo lawyer suggested hiring belly dancer to visit accused drug lord in jail
Lawyer Jeffrey Lichtman allegedly suggested he was planning to hire a belly dancer to visit the accused Mexican drug lord in jail
One of El Chapo's lawyers may be banned
The prosecution in Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's announced they will rest their case next week. Meanwhile, one of El Chapo's lawyers may be banned from visiting after text messages show the lawyer suggesting he paid a belly dancer to visit the drug lord in jail. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the trial.
More damaging testimony in El Chapo trial
Week 8 of the El Chapo trial has come to a close with testimony and evidence that could be the most damaging thus far. Criminal defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese joined CBSN to recap the latest developments.
Text messages expose El Chapo
The prosecution in the El Chapo trial showed the jury hundreds of text messages between the accused drug kingpin and his wife and his mistress. The messages also discussed where he bought his chemicals and where to push cocaine. Criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN to discuss the case.
El Chapo texted wife about getting AK-47 for daughter, surgery for mistress
Texts show Joaquin Guzman and his wife fussed over their twin daughters, discussed drug smuggling and shared encouragement
Cartel's tech guy flips on El Chapo
A former FBI agent took the stand to deliver a huge blow to Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. He testified to wiretapping the drug lord for years, using the Sinaloa cartel's very own tech guy to access their communications. CBSN legal analyst Rikki Klieman has more on the latest developments.
El Chapo hitman kept a soundproof "murder room," witness says
"He took me once to a house, where the floor was just white, tiled," the witness reportedly said of "Jaguar"
FBI agent testifies in El Chapo trial
In the El Chapo trial, an FBI agent took the stand Monday to share what agents discovered when they raided El Chapo's home in Mexico. Attorney Paul Batista joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Zambada's shocking testimony on El Chapo
Former Sinaloa cartel insider Vicente Zambada continued to testify about the inner workings of the drug ring. He told the court he was able to retire from the drug game because of El Chapo's connections to the DEA. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the impact of his testimony.
Former protégé testifies against "El Chapo"
Vicente Zambada is the son of El Chapo's partner, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada
El Chapo jury hears testimony from cartel cohort
Vicente Zambada, a former Mexican drug trafficker and son of Ismael Zambada, testified Thursday against infamous kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Zambada described the rampant violence that accompanied Guzman's rise to power atop the Sinaloa cartel. Criminal defense attorney VInoo Varghese joined CBSN to walk through the extensive testimony.
El Chapo trial resumes after holiday recess
The El Chapo trial has resumed after a two week holiday recess. But before the trial began again, the judge handed down several key rulings that could be risky for the prosecution. CBS legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to recap the last 6 weeks and break down what the latest rulings mean.
"El Chapo" witness from Chicago recalls naked man "tied to a tree with a chain"
Tirso Martinez Sanchez, Jorge Cifuentes and Pedro Flores now share the notoriety of being the most recent cooperators to testify against the infamous Mexican drug lord
"El Chapo" reduced to tears as daughters wave to their father
The Brooklyn trial of accused Mexican drug cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman wrapped up its sixth week Thursday
Actress linked to "El Chapo" says Sean Penn betrayed her
Mexican authorities investigated del Castillo following the secret meeting she arranged with Sean Penn and Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman in 2015
El Chapo's wife, daughters appear in court
Week 6 of the El Chapo trial ended, and a two week recess has begun. El Chapo's wife and kids were in court, reducing the alleged drug kingpin to tears. Meanwhile, the prosecution brought real grenade launchers and AK-47's to show the jury. Criminal defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese joined CBSN to recap the testimony, and what to expect after the break.
Jury hears El Chapo bargain for heroin
Highly anticipated witness Pedro Flores finished his testimony in the El Chapo trial. One of the cartel's top drug traffickers in the U.S., Flores secretly recorded his boss several times, and the jury heard them all. Criminal defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese joined CBSN to explain the impact of his testimony.
Chicago drug trafficker recorded El Chapo
Chicago drug trafficker Pedro Flores began his testimony in the El Chapo trial and gave riveting details about drug operations with the United States, including how Pedro and his twin brother hid the cocaine in wealthy New York City neighborhoods. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to break down Flores' testimony.
Witness: El Chapo wanted to sell meth
At the El Chapo trial in New York, the defense cross-examined witness Jorge Cifuentes, who said he refused to sell El Chapo the ingredients for meth because he considered it immoral. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN to discuss what Cifuentes' testimony means for the defense.
El Chapo recording heard in court
The jury in the El Chapo trial heard about the Sinaloa cartel's drug operation from the drug lord himself. The prosecution played a recording of a phone call in which Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman and the Colombian guerrilla group, FARC, could be heard negotiating prices. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss why this phone call is crucial for the prosecution.
Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles
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Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit
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Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick
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Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination
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Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani named National League MVP
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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"
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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
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Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. grocery prices, analysis finds
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BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018
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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
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Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending
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Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick
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Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit
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Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"
Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.
RFK Jr. weighing FDA crackdown on food additives under Trump
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Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential
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New cases of bird flu in U.S.
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Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup attempt
Former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people were indicted for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.
Iceland volcano flares marking region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Ancient amulet showing biblical king spearing devil is unearthed
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U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader
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Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles
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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years
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Shelby Lynne on how personal struggles and friendships impacted her music
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Malcolm Washington on "The Piano Lesson"
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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator"
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Shelby Lynne on her journey and new album
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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
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Reddit is down for many users, reports say. Here's what to know.
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Iceland volcano flares marking region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
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Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
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Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
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Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
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Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot
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Dad of 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty
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Man found guilty for Laken Riley murder
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Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
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Who will Trump pick for attorney general now?
After Matt Gaetz's decision to withdraw his nomination for attorney general, who could President-elect Donald Trump pick next for the role? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "America Decides" to track the fallout.
Senators on Gaetz exit, Hegseth allegations
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina responded to Matt Gaetz's withdrawal as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general by saying he would "not be a rubber stamp to his nominees." Still, he would also "not engage in an angry mob mentality." Political strategists Hyma Moore and Maura Gillespie join to examine what's next for Trump's Cabinet picks.
House Ethics panel member on Gaetz withdrawal
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Gaetz withdraws; Hegseth courts senators
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's next attorney general amid allegations of drug abuse and sexual misconduct, which he denies. Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary who is also embroiled in controversy, met with senators Thursday to get them on board with his confirmation despite dealing with sexual assault allegations of his own. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.