Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says
"In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.
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Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed group kills 6 in Red Sea
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has spread to the Red Sea and another strategic shipping route.
Baby rescued from rubble in Colombia after devastating earthquake
Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.
What to know about today's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
Colombia reels from worst earthquake on record: "It felt like it'd never end"
The worst earthquake on record hit Colombia on Monday, measuring a magnitude of 7.4. Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, said at least 181 people are dead, with hundreds more missing. Lilia Luciano reports from Colombia.
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Trump took secret flight from Turkey NATO summit last month due to Iranian missile threat
President Trump secretly switched from Air Force One to a different plane after a NATO summit in Turkey last month. The U.S. had learned of a credible Iranian missile threat as he left Turkey's capital. Ed O'Keefe reports.
8/11: CBS Evening News
President Trump took secret flight out of July's NATO summit due to Iranian missile threat; storms hit Midwest as wildfires rage in western states.
8/11: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Six states hold primaries as the 2026 midterm election cycle continues; New details on Trump's secret plane switch.
What to know about Wednesday's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
U.S. and Iran close to "peace arrangement or a deal," Pakistan says
The U.S. and Iran are close to agreeing on "some sort of arrangement," Pakistan's defense minister told Bloomberg on Tuesday.
Search for survivors after powerful earthquake in Colombia
Officials say more than 111 people have died and more are missing after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday. There's now an urgent search for survivors. Lilia Luciano reports.
Rescuers race to find Colombia earthquake survivors as death toll rises
More than 2,700 people were reported missing on Monday night, after the country was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Zelenskyy says Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine
Russia and North Korea have been collaborating in the offensive against Ukraine since 2024.
Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 in fastest spreading outbreak on record
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran threat
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake's epicenter was San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
Wildfires ravage the West: Details and the forecast
Hot and dry conditions out west fueled at least 200 major wildfires across the U.S. and Canada. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Spokane, Washington, and Paul Deanno has the forecast.
7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia, over 100 dead, president says
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake toppled dozens of buildings in western Colombia on Monday. President Abelardo de la Espriella said over 100 people were killed, and many others are missing in the rubble. Lilia Luciano is tracking the latest developments.
8/10: CBS Evening News
Trump called for fewer vaccines in a new executive order; a catastrophic earthquake hit Colombia.
8/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump signs executive order updating childhood vaccine recommendations; primary day for five states on Tuesday.
Trump demands Iran pay compensation following new conditions for reopening strait
President Trump signaled he would be piling economic pressure on Iran as the stalemate continued and Tehran laid out new conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing over 100 people
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
Italian businessman is mastermind behind journalist bomb attack, police say
Valter Lavitola, a former journalist and import-export businessman who owns a restaurant in Rome, was close to former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi.
7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, dozens of deaths reported
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, deaths and injuries reported
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
Trump says U.S. "semi-negotiating" with Iran after Tehran sets new demands
President Trump signaled he would be piling economic pressure on Tehran as the stalemate continued and Iran laid out new conditions to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran sets new terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said the U.S. is only "semi-negotiating" with Iran after it laid out new terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, injuries and damage reported
The earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.