U.S. charges leaders of ruthless Mexico cartel, offers $8 million reward
The U.S. is offering rewards of up to $8 million for information that could lead to the arrests of the leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel.
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Florida to charge man already jailed for attempted Trump assassination
Florida's attorney general said Ryan Routh will face additional state terrorism and attempted murder charges.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
Colorado mother killed by some of daughter's more than 50 dogs
Authorities also found several birds. The animals were living in unsanitary conditions and were seized by authorities.
Andrew and Tristan Tate leave U.S., return to Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate returned to Romania on Saturday. They face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
Two found guilty in 2022 Texas smuggling attempt that resulted in 53 migrant deaths
Two men charged after 53 immigrants died in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning have been found guilty.
South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detained.
College student died from being punched in chest during hazing, police say
Police say one arrest has been made and at least two more are expected in connection with the death of Caleb Wilson.
U.S. Army soldiers accused of selling military secrets, including to China
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the soldiers will "face swift, severe, and comprehensive justice."
Super Bowl reporter found dead had sedative in his system, police say
Adan Manzano, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead in his room during Super Bowl week.
Missouri woman pleads guilty in plot to sell Graceland
Lisa Jeanine Findley pleaded guilty to a charge of mail fraud in a plot to defraud Elvis Presley's family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property.
Woman charged in U.S. border patrol officer's death ordered held without bail
A Washington state woman has been ordered to be held without bail in connection with the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon indicted over martial law, reports say
South Korean prosecutors have indicted the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law, Yonhap news agency reported.
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class sentenced
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a dance class, will likely "never be released" from prison, a judge said Thursday.
5 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
Lawyers for ex-Abercrombie CEO say he has dementia, can't stand trial
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back pleads guilty to fraud charges
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Luigi Mangione indictment announced
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced an indictment against Luigi Margione that includes one count of murder in the first degree, in furtherance of terrorism, and two other murder counts. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Luigi Mangione case evidence
A New York grand jury is being presented with evidence collected in the case against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on what's known about the case.
McKinsey agrees to $650 million settlement over opioids work
Consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma.
Lori Vallow Daybell can be tried in the death of estranged husband
A woman who conspired to kill her two children is competent to stand trial in the Arizona death of her estranged husband as well.
Young Thug co-defendants found not guilty of murder in Georgia gang trial
The gang and racketeering case involving rapper Young Thug ended as his co-defendants were acquitted of murder charges.
2 men convicted of charges tied to human smuggling, Indian family's death
A jury has reached verdicts for two men facing charges in a human smuggling case after an Indian family froze to death at the Canada-U.S. border.
U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme
Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
FSU mass shooting kills 2, injures 6; suspect in custody
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
What we know about the suspect in the deadly FSU mass shooting
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
4 people killed in cable car accident in southern Italy
A cable car accident on a mountain near Naples left at least four people dead and one critically injured, according to officials in southern Italy.
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
U.S. strikes on oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels kill dozens, they say
U.S. airstrikes targeting an oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed dozens and wounded more than 100 others, the group says.
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Man claiming wrongful conviction in murder case gets $11.5 million
Marvin Roberts alleges police acted with a racial bias in a case in which he and three other Indigenous men spent nearly two decades in prison.
Shapiro recounts evacuating arson fire in pajamas at Pennsylvania governor's residence
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke to reporters Thursday after serving a catered lunch to Harrisburg firefighters in thanks for their role in responding to the blaze.
What we know about the suspect in the deadly FSU mass shooting
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
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Honda to shift Civic Hybrid production to U.S. from Japan
Rated as one of the top 10 most popular cars sold in the U.S. in 2024, the Civic model is currently sourced in both countries.
Can the IRS strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status? Here's what to know.
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
Grocery prices continue to rise, but increases vary from city to city
A new study from SmartAsset reveals varied increases in grocery prices depending on where you live.
Shein, Temu will raise prices next week as a trade loophole closes
Shein and Temu, known for their low-cost items, say they'll raise prices starting April 25 after Trump ended an import loophole.
Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly, judge rules
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
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Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Trump is downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Despite recent mass shootings, Florida considers repealing gun age law
Florida legislature has been considering the removal of a gun control law passed after the 2018 massacre in Parkland in which 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
GLP-1 pill shows success for diabetes, weight loss, Eli Lilly says
Eli Lilly and Co., the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, announced a successful Phase 3 trial for a once-daily GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss.
Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.'s NIH slashed science funding across U.S.
A KFF Health News analysis underscores how the NIH funding terminations have spared no part of the country, politically or geographically.
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4 people killed in cable car accident in southern Italy
A cable car accident on a mountain near Naples left at least four people dead and one critically injured, according to officials in southern Italy.
U.S. strikes on oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels kill dozens, they say
U.S. airstrikes targeting an oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed dozens and wounded more than 100 others, the group says.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
American shot dead after hijacking small plane in Belize
A U.S. veteran was fatally shot after he hijacked a small passenger plane in Belize.
U.K. touts test of new radio wave weapon to take down "swarms of drones"
The U.K. military has carried out a first successful test of a British-made "directed energy weapon" to down dozens of drones at once.
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Skye P. Marshall on career change and working with Kathy Bates on "Matlock"
Skye P. Marshall also worked in the pharmaceutical industry before she pursued acting. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the transition and starring in the legal drama, "Matlock."
Skye P. Marshall on "Matlock" finale
Skye P. Marshall joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview the explosive finale of "Matlock," share what it's like working with Kathy Bates, and react to Olympia's discovery of Matty's secret.
James Brolin on "Ransom Canyon"
Hollywood legend James Brolin stars as a tough Texas rancher in "Ransom Canyon," a modern Western about land, loyalty, and legacy. The series follows three families caught in a power struggle over their hometown's future.
Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, officials say
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler on "Sinners" being boldest collaboration yet
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan discussed their genre-blending new film, "Sinners," which follows twin brothers in the 1930s Deep South.
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Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
How AI is using facial recognition to help bring lost pets home
A national lost-and-found database run by the nonprofit Petco Love has helped reunite more than 100,000 families with missing animals.
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.
Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly, judge rules
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
How AI is reuniting people with pets
Love Lost is a national lost-and-found pet database run by the nonprofit Petco Love. CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi shows how it's using AI and new technology to help reunite pet owners with their furry friends.
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Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
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Videos capture student reactions amid deadly FSU shooting
Videos on social media capture the terrifying moments when a gunman opened fire on the Florida State University campus. Police say the suspect is a 20-year-old FSU student.
Videos, witnesses depict FSU shooting scene
A suspect is in custody following a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Authorities say two people are dead. CBS News Tallahassee affiliate WCTV journalist Jacob Murphey has the latest.
George Santos lacks "remorse" ahead of sentencing, DOJ says
The Department of Justice said in a filing Thursday that George Santos is approaching his April 25 sentencing with "belligerence" in recent social media posts.
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
New details on suspect in FSU shooting
At least two people died in a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday. Authorities say the suspect is the 20-year-old son of a sheriff's deputy and is in police custody. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
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Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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Reporter's Notebook: The power of defiance
On Monday, runners will compete in the world's oldest continually run marathon — the Boston Marathon. On this day in 1972, women were officially allowed to compete for the first time. But it wasn't the first time a woman ran the race. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Explaining signs of life found on distant planet
Astronomers announced they had detected the most promising "hints" of potential life on a planet beyond our solar system. Cambridge University astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan, one of the scientists who led the research, joins to discuss.
Black mothers face higher risks in childbirth
The U.S. has the worst maternal mortality rate of developed countries. New numbers show Black women are three and a half times more likely to die than white women from childbirth and other pregnancy-related causes. Elise Preston reports.
Trump could soon deport more migrants, lawyers say
The Trump administration is engaged in several different immigration-related battles. In one, lawyers for five Venezuelan men being held in Texas warned a judge that the government appears poised to remove more migrants under the wartime Alien Enemies Act. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Can Trump fire Fed chair Jerome Powell?
President Trump is once again taking aim at his own pick for America's most powerful economic post -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite nominating him in 2017, Trump now wants him out. But is that allowed? Jan Crawford explains.