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Jorge Cifuentes took the stand for a second day in the El Chapo trial, and said the Ecuadorian army charged El Chapo $100 per kilo of cocaine they transported in army vehicles. Criminal defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese explained what the consequences of this testimony could be.
Jurors in the El Chapo trial heard directly from the defendant. In a video originally co-produced by actor Sean Penn, El Chapo is seen explaining who he thinks is responsible for the drug cartel. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN with analysis.
A former cartel member, Tirso Martinez, testified that Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman shipped cocaine along a train route from Mexico to New Jersey hidden under cooking oil. Attorney Paul Batista joined CBSN with the latest on the case.
The El Chapo trial has passed its one-month mark with several witnesses revealing in-depth details about cartel operations. Criminal defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN to recap the highlights and give his take on the jury's surprising response so far.
Escalating cartel violence is putting Mexico on track to see both its highest murder rate and highest rate of disappearances since record-keeping began
At the El Chapo trial, the jury got a look inside Juan Carlos Ramirez's ledger, which showed payments for drug shipping boats and cartel-related murders. Former Colombian public defender German Rosero is the fourth witness. Public defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN to discuss the case.
The former head of the North Valley drug cartel, Juan Carlos Ramirez, testified for a third day Tuesday in the trial of accused drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Ramirez admitted ordering the murders of roughly 150 people. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman explains the defense's strategy and the impact of Ramirez's testimony.
Juan Carlos Ramirez took the stand for a second day of testimony in the El Chapo trial. He told the jury he was Joaquin Guzman's No. 1 cocaine supplier, and went into detail about the operations. Attorney Paul Batista joins CBSN to discuss who's been missing from the prosecution's line of questioning: El Chapo himself.
The trial of alleged drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman continues after three weeks of testimony from two of the prosecution's star witnesses. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN with a recap, and what's been missing from their statements.
A witness in the "El Chapo" trial is claiming that he helped the Mexican drug lord import more than 400,000 kilos of cocaine into the U.S., and that he ordered more than 150 murders. Keegan Hamilton, an editor at Vice News and the host of their podcast "El Chapo: Kingpin on Trial," discusses the latest on CBSN.
Cross-examination began for the prosecution's second star witness, Miguel Martinez, in week 3 of the El Chapo trial. Martinez told the jury Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman ordered four hits on him in prison. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Known as El Gordo, Miguel Angel Martinez blamed Guzman for four attempts on his life while he was in prison.
Former cartel lieutenant Miguel Martinez testified for a second day in the El Chapo trial. His testimony focused on the wealth Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman amassed while being the leader of the Sinaloa cartel. Criminal defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN to discuss how the jury may be perceiving Martinez's testimony.
Government witness Miguel Angel Martinez said Joaquin Guzman had a private zoo, numerous beach houses and four private jets
Week 3 of El Chapo's trial began with testimony from his former friend and cartel member Miguel Angel Martinez, who spoke about Joaquin Guzman's life before the Sinaloa cartel. But what might be more interesting is what happened off the witness stand. Attorney Paul Batista joins CBSN with details.
After a long Thanksgiving break, the El Chapo trial resumes for week 3. The jury is expected to hear from another high-ranking cartel member. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to recap week 2 of the trial and preview what's coming next.
Mexico's former top security chief and another law enforcement official who once worked under the country's new president-elect took millions of dollars in bribes from the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel in the mid-2000s, a witness testified Tuesday at the U.S. trial of kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down the five days of testimony and told CBSN what she found most striking.
Jesus Zambada told a jury that gunplay and cash payoffs were key components of the Sinaloa cartel's business model
The prosecution's star witness in the El Chapo trial, Jesus Zambada, is wrapping up his testimony after four days of questioning about the Sinaloa cartel. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with details.
Hector Manuel Beltran Leyva's family-run cartel was once a leading player in drug trafficking, controlling the U.S. border in Sonora
The trial for alleged Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman began this week in New York. Vice News traveled to Mexico for the podcast series "Chapo" to look at Guzman's life, the cartel, and whether his accusations of corruption against the Mexican government are true. "Chapo" co-host Keegan Hamilton joined CBSN to talk about what he learned while making the podcast and how he thinks it will play into the trial.
The judge in the trial of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman issued a warning to the defense after they accused Mexican presidents of corruption in opening statements. Legal analyst Rikki Kleiman joined CBSN to break down the significance of this moment and what's next for witnesses.
Defense attorney claimed real leader of a cartel that sent tons of cocaine into the U.S. is still at large because of government bribe-takers
With a guilty verdict in for the notorious Mexican drug lord, 60 Minutes revisits reports of his capture, his escape — and how he was finally caught again
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman appeared to listen with rapt attention as a prosecutor outlined the government's case against him in a Brooklyn courtroom
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Sarah McBride, set to be the first transgender member of Congress, talked with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and commented on the GOP's effort to restrict bathroom use.
Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
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.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.
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.
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.
The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.
Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia
Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.
After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
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.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
There's a major effort underway to bring more Black doctors into hospitals and examination rooms nationwide, and that effort is focused on easing the burden of medical school for students at historically Black colleges and universities. Jericka Duncan has more.
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
The American Farm Bureau Federation's annual survey found a difference between 2024 and 2023 Thanksgiving dinner prices. Business Insider senior personal finance reporter Jennifer Streaks discusses the cost changes and how to find meal deals.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed a lawsuit this week to try to block the sale of his right-wing company Infowars to satirical publisher The Onion. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
The Pentagon said Russia fired an experimental intermediate range ballistic missile at central Ukraine on Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.