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Cartel boss was ambushed, drugged and flown to U.S., plea deal reveals -- U.S. prosecutors shared what had been one of the central questions after Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada fell into U.S. hands in July 2024.
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Son of "El Chapo" pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges1 minute ago
Kids with smartphones by age 12 at higher risk of health issues, study says -- Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.11 hours ago
Publisher condemns Hegseth's use of Franklin the Turtle in boat strike meme -- The Canadian publishing house behind the "Franklin" children's books appeared to condemn Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, after he posted a cartoon image of the turtle blowing up a boat.7 hours ago
Feds promised "radical transparency" but withhold rural health fund info -- Some state proposals would use funds from $50 billion rural health program to start drone delivery of medications or to bring telehealth to libraries, day cares and senior centers.1 hour ago
Sasha DiGiulian becomes first woman to free-climb El Capitan's longest route -- Sasha DiGiulian free-climbed the roughly 3,000-foot sheer granite wall in Yosemite National Park over the course of 23 days.8 hours ago
Hong Kong fire survivor recalls agonizing last call with his wife -- Yip Ka-kui watched in agony as fire engulfed his Hong Kong apartment building, speaking with his wife of 40 years who was trapped inside.20 hours ago
Teen killed by lion after climbing into enclosure at zoo -- The park said that "euthanasia was never considered" for the lioness, who "shows no aggressive behavior outside the context of the incident."16 hours ago
Coffee tariffs lifted, but some Portland cafes still waiting for relief -- Relief will take time, because coffee roasters and cafes typically order beans months in advance.9 hours ago
F-16s scrambled, flares deployed to intercept plane near Mar-a-Lago -- NORAD has tracked over 40 temporary flight restriction violations over Palm Beach since President Trump's inauguration.21 hours ago
Trump planned to meet with Rubio, Hegseth, top aides on Venezuela, sources say -- President Trump is considering next steps for operations in Venezuela, as lawmakers intensify their scrutiny of the Pentagon's deadly strikes on alleged drug boats.4 hours ago
Appeals court disqualifies Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey -- A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a lower court decision that disqualified Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.20 hours ago
Rubio says "more work to be done" after hours of U.S.-Ukraine talks -- Diplomats have been focused on revisions to a proposed plan developed in negotiations between Washington and Moscow.1 day ago
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations. See the photos. -- In a change this year because the East Wing was torn down, the tree that honors Gold Star families is in the Blue Room with the official White House Christmas tree.10 hours ago
Rep. Mike Turner says "you can't be America First and pro-Russia" -- The team of Ukrainian negotiators began meeting Sunday morning with Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law. -- Nov 3015 hours ago
How much interest can a $50,000 high-yield savings account earn in 2026? -- With interest rates on this account type still competitive, the returns on a $50,000 deposit may be worth pursuing.16 hours ago
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What happens if you don't pay medical bills under $1,000? -- Owe money to medical providers? Be careful. Even small medical bills can become major issues if they're ignored.16 hours ago
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Will mortgage interest rates drop this December? Everything to consider now -- The chances of a mortgage interest rate drop this December are rising. Here's everything to consider right now.19 hours ago
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TSA will start charging travelers without a Real ID $45 in February -- Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.15 hours ago
Yankee Candle maker Newell Brands to close stores and cut 900 jobs -- Newell Brands shares have sunk nearly 62% this year as the consumer products giant grapples with slowing growth.13 hours ago
Gas prices dip below $3 per gallon, the lowest since 2021 -- The average price across the U.S. now stands at $2.95 per gallon, down 8.5 cents from a week ago, according to GasBuddy.16 hours ago
Shopify outage disrupts Cyber Monday shopping for some merchants -- Shopify said merchants that use its e-commerce platform might experience issues when trying to log in.15 hours ago
Bitcoin prices extend slide, falling below $85,000 -- Bitcoin has lost roughly a third of its value since Oct. 6, when the cryptocurrency hit a record high of nearly $125,000.17 hours ago
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Panetta condemns U.S. strike on alleged drug boat -- The White House said that a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat in September included more than one strike on the vessel, seemingly confirming a Washington Post report that the U.S. targeted the boat for a second time to take out survivors of the initial attack. Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta discussed the strikes with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson.10 hours ago
Immigration operation to begin in New Orleans -- Operation "Swamp Sweep," a monthslong immigration crackdown centered in New Orleans, is set to begin Monday. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the details.10 hours ago
Shopping strategies for holiday season -- While promotions like Cyber Monday are often a way to save money on big-ticket items, there are some other ways to get even more bang for your buck this holiday season through "price matching" or "price protection." Kaitlin Mahar, staff writer at The New York Times' Wirecutter, explains.10 hours ago
Luigi Mangione fights to have evidence excluded -- Luigi Mangione, the man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was in court for pretrial hearings about which evidence will be allowed in his upcoming trial in New York City. Jericka Duncan has details.10 hours ago
CBS Evening News - Midwest snowstorm triggers crashes, flight chaos - The second winter storm in days blanketed parts of Missouri with several inches of snow, leading to slick roads and multiple crashes across the state. It followed a more powerful storm over the weekend that dumped up to a foot of snow across the Midwest, snarling holiday travel. Ash-har Quraishi reports, and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast. 11H ago - 03:2431 minutes ago
Second strike on alleged drug boat under scrutiny -- The President Trump convened a meeting of his national security team to talk about Venezuela and what the U.S. will do next amid heightened tensions in the region. It comes amid fresh scrutiny of one of the 21 U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats. Weijia Jiang reports, then "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson speaks about the issue with former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.10 hours ago
New details about National Guard shooting suspect -- CBS News has learned new details about the suspect accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C. As Nicole Sganga reports, Rahmanullah Lakanwal's former immigration case worker said that his mental condition deteriorated in recent years.10 hours ago
Cafes still struggling after coffee tariffs lifted -- In Portland, Oregon, the lingering effects of coffee tariffs are impacting small businesses. Mark Strassmann reports.9 hours ago
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Teens' innovative Lyme disease research -- To compete at iGEM, a sort of science Olympics, teens at a Georgia high school set their sights on finding a better way to detect and treat Lyme disease. Their approach uses CRISPR gene editing.1 day ago
Polymarket lets you bet on almost anything -- Shayne Coplan started building Polymarket five years ago when he was 21. On his prediction market, now valued at $9 billion, users can put up money and bet against each other on nearly anything.1 day ago
Montana's fight to block public land sales -- This summer, Montana rallied to kill a congressional proposal that would have opened the door to the sale of public land. Residents there stress the importance of those spaces.8 days ago
The rooms left behind after school shootings -- For many parents of children killed in school shootings, bedrooms left behind are a devastating reminder of what was taken. Several parents share an emotional look inside these empty rooms.8 days ago
