Customs officer convicted of letting drug-filled cars enter U.S.
Leonard Darnell George allegedly used the money to buy cars and jewelry, and also spent lavishly at a strip club in Tijuana.
Leonard Darnell George allegedly used the money to buy cars and jewelry, and also spent lavishly at a strip club in Tijuana.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that the six tons of meth were found in hundreds of packages hidden in the shipment.
The Justice Department called the site on the dark web "one of the largest illegal narcotics marketplaces on the internet."
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
Matthew Leshinsky was "operating a Breaking Bad-style drug lab and tried to conceal it under the guise of a legitimate business," the district attorney said.
The 63-year-old church leader is facing five charges, including for having rock and liquid forms of meth and driving without valid insurance, according to an arrest report.
Thousands of pounds of narcotics were removed from vats of jalapeño paste that entered the U.S. last week in the back of a commercial truck, border agents said.
There was more than a 1,600% increase in accidental fentanyl overdose deaths since 2016 in Los Angeles County, according to a new report by the county's Department of Public Health. Dr. Gary Tsai, the director of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control division of the department, joins CBS News with insight on the new report.
The drugs were found and collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Paso Del Norte international crossing.
"Home has not been cleared of contamination and will be transferred to the new buyer in its current state," the listing says.
"It could be used to manufacture bombs, as well as mines and other explosive artifacts that would be capable of damaging highly armored vehicles," the Mexican navy said.
The burn came as U.N. experts warned of increases in the production of opium, heroin and methamphetamine in Myanmar.
"Operation Smoke and Mirrors," an eight-month long investigation, led to over 240 pounds of drugs being seized.
The library in the Denver suburb of Englewood followed the one in Boulder as they try to stay safe even while remaining accessible to all.
Authorities in Georgia, West Virginia and New York said the charges included crimes such as fentanyl trafficking, gun trafficking and more.
"The temple is now empty of monks and nearby villagers are concerned they cannot do any merit-making," an official said.
It's believed to be the largest seizure ever of methamphetamine-laced counterfeit Adderall pills in the U.S. A suspect has agreed to plead guilty, prosecutors say.
The three arrested men - aged 24, 26 and 34 - face potential life sentences in prison if convicted of drug trafficking.
The army said troops also found 328 pounds of apparent powdered fentanyl at a checkpoint in the northern state of Sonora, which borders Arizona.
"This monumental seizure represents another win against drug cartels that fuel addiction in the United States," a DEA official said.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center predicted that Beryl would regain hurricane strength Sunday before likely making landfall in Texas Monday.
Israel's military brings journalists to Rafah to see what it says it has accomplished there. The city is destroyed, but the fight goes on.
President Biden will attend campaign events in Philadelphia and Harrisburg Sunday after canceling his speech at the National Education Association annual conference.
The historian describes what the experience of two past incumbent presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson, may teach us about Biden's campaign for reelection.
French President Emmanuel Macron took a huge gamble in dissolving parliament and calling for the elections after his centrists were trounced in European elections on June 9.
From Putin's military converting Soviet-era stockpiles of dumb gravity bombs into precision weapons, to Ukraine's deadly deployment of drones, the tactics of war are constantly shifting, with the most important battle being waged over political will.
Rep. Angie Craig is calling on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term after his shaky debate performance last week and what she called a "lack of a forceful response."
Celina resident Tabitha Sullivent described how her holiday on South Padre Island turned into a horror movie.
The aviation behemoth built a reputation as the gold standard, but has been under scrutiny from regulators and the public alike after deadly crashes of its 737 Max, and another incident involving a door panel blowing out mid-flight.
Four volunteer crew members emerged Saturday from NASA's first simulated Mars environment, where they'd spent more than a year.
Celina resident Tabitha Sullivent described how her holiday on South Padre Island turned into a horror movie.
The former CBS News journalist and author of "Battle Scars" talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
The aviation behemoth built a reputation as the gold standard, but has been under scrutiny from regulators and the public alike after deadly crashes of its 737 Max, and another incident involving a door panel blowing out mid-flight.
The aviation behemoth built a reputation as the gold standard, but has been under scrutiny from regulators and the public alike after deadly crashes of its 737 Max, and another incident involving a door panel blowing out mid-flight.
The figure marks the largest volume of air travel complaints by consumers since 2020, when airlines were slow to give customers refunds during the pandemic.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
As countries around the world experiment with shorter work weeks, Greece has taken a step in the opposite direction.
ElevenLabs uses AI to capture the voices of deceased performers such as Judy Garland and James Dean.
The following is a transcript of an interview with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 7, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, an independent, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 7, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 7, 2024.
The historian describes what the experience of two past incumbent presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson, may teach us about Biden's campaign for reelection.
President Biden will attend campaign events in Philadelphia and Harrisburg Sunday after canceling his speech at the National Education Association annual conference.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
An anti-sunscreen movement is heating up online this summer, spreading misinformation that could lead to potentially dangerous behavior. Dermatologists are taking to social media to stop the misinformation.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The CDC says several states are seeing "consistent increases in COVID-19 activity" this summer.
Kansas declared in 2019 that abortion access is a "fundamental" right under the state's constitution.
The unrest followed the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini detained by the police for allegedly not properly wearing her mandatory hijab.
In May, Israel launched a ground offensive in Rafah; it says more than 900 Hamas fighters have been killed there. But the cost has been extreme.
From Putin's military converting Soviet-era stockpiles of dumb gravity bombs into precision weapons, to Ukraine's deadly deployment of drones, the tactics of war are constantly shifting, with the most important battle being waged over political will.
Israel's military brings journalists to Rafah to see what it says it has accomplished there. The city is destroyed, but the fight goes on.
French President Emmanuel Macron took a huge gamble in dissolving parliament and calling for the elections after his centrists were trounced in European elections on June 9.
Correspondent Nancy Giles visits art exhibitions, in Washington, D.C., and New York City, that explore the possibilities of a future as distilled through the pain and promise of the African diaspora.
In the 25 years since his debut on Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, the animated character who lives in a pineapple under the sea, has also appeared in video games, three feature films, and even a Broadway musical. For the voice actors behind SpongeBob and other denizens of Bikini Bottom, the show – a gentle, silly reminder about the value of optimism and friendship – also reminds us of the kid inside us all. Lee Cowan reports.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including famed screenwriter Robert Towne, who won an Oscar for his noir thriller "Chinatown."
In honor of the composer's centenary next year, the family of Henry Mancini has been recording a tribute album featuring some of the Oscar- and Grammy-winner's most beloved music, performed by some of the most celebrated artists today. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with flutists James Galway and Lizzo, who are putting their paws on the "Pink Panther" theme; and Michael Bublé, recording the song that Audrey Hepburn made famous, "Moon River." (Originally broadcast on October 22, 2023.)
ElevenLabs uses AI to capture the voices of deceased performers such as Judy Garland and James Dean.
Last year, Americans downloaded dating apps more than 36 million times, which is down 16% from 2020. Dating coach Damona Hoffman says an increasing number of her clients are feeling what she calls "dating app burnout," which is stress and fatigue caused by endless swiping.
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.
More than half of U.S. car dealerships are still struggling with a cyberattack that crippled a key software system, hampering their ability to sell cars. J.D. Power estimates the attack may have caused June retail sales to drop more than 5% compared to last year.
American car dealers could lose nearly $1 billion due to an ongoing cyberattack on software provider CDK Global. Charles Carmakal, chief technology officer of Mandiant Consulting, the security consulting organization of Google Cloud, joins CBS News to discuss how the hack is crippling operations, and what can be done to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
Recent studies show that kids are increasingly becoming concerned about the effects of climate change. Elizabeth Bagley, the managing director at Project Drawdown, joins CBS News with tips on how to talk to children about the future of the planet.
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
A global shift in the way the world produces energy has started. According to the International Energy Agency, the world will spend twice as much on clean energy in 2024, including solar, wind and nuclear, as it will on fossil fuels. John Dickerson explains.
The U.S. Army is searching for ways to keep soldiers cool as they face dangerously high temperatures in the field. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter caught up with the solutions being tested.
The United States is now the world's leading exporter of liquified natural gas, or LNG, after the country tripled its output in the past six years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Some environmentalists say this is defeating the Biden administration's goals of weaning us off fossil fuels to avert climate change-driven catastrophe in the future.
Two young girls brutally killed on California's Torrey Pines State Beach six years apart. Thirty years later, DNA on one of the victims leads to two suspects — one of them worked for police.
Four people were killed and another three wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning during a pool party at a home in the northern Kentucky city of Florence. The suspect later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase, authorities said.
"48 Hours" has covered the murder of A-list fashion writer Christa Worthington, murdered on Cape Cod, since 2006. The man convicted of killing her continues to fight for his freedom.
The suspect fled the party, then shot and killed himself after a car chase, the Florence Police Department said.
The man accused of killing three people when he allegedly drove drunk into a crowd on the Lower East Side on July 4th was arraigned on a host of charges Saturday.
Four volunteer crew members emerged Saturday from NASA's first simulated Mars environment, where they'd spent more than a year.
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station as NASA awaits more technical results before the capsule returns to Earth. CBS News space Analyst Bill Harwood reports.
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
This week on "Face the Nation," during a critical week for President Biden's reelection campaign, moderator Robert Costa speaks to Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, an independent who has worked closely with Mr. Biden, as well as Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a loyal supporter of former President Donald Trump. Plus, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg joins.
"Sunday Morning" leaves you this holiday weekend with a new day dawning at Maine's Acadia National Park. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Dr. Anthony Fauci talks about the pandemic, the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and how his career in public health helped shape his new memoir, "On Call."
Former CBS News journalist Chip Reid, author of "Battle Scars," talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent.
After the Israel-Hamas war broke out nine months ago, more than a million people sought shelter in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. In May, Israel launched a ground offensive in Rafah and says it has since killed more than 900 Hamas fighters there. But the cost has been a shattered, unlivable city. Correspondent Holly Williams reports.