Coast Guard stops boats holding 3 tons of cocaine, opens fire on one
The crew of the Tahoma, a 270-foot Coast Guard cutter, made the interdictions about 90 miles off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.
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How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
The U.S. is preparing to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, sources say
The United States is moving to file criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, sources say, in connection to a deadly clash that happened decades ago. Nicole Sganga reports.
Iran says it "cannot trust" U.S. in negotiations as Trump says "we control" strait
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump also claimed to have "wiped out" Iran's armed forces.
5 tourists killed in cave diving accident; search underway for bodies
The University of Genoa said the victims included a marine biology professor, her daughter and two young researchers.
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Cartel leader "The Gardener" hit with U.S. charges after dramatic capture
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva was arrested in an operation by Mexican Navy special forces based on information provided by U.S. agencies.
Top cartel leader known as "The Gardener" hit with U.S. charges
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva was arrested in an operation by Mexican Navy special forces based on information provided by U.S. agencies.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote Congo province has recorded 65 deaths so far and has 246 suspected cases, Africa CDC says.
Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" with Xi as Beijing summit ends
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their summit in Beijing on Friday with both countries looking to claim the visit as a win.
Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" as meetings with China's Xi wrap up
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are concluding their summit in Beijing on Friday with both countries looking to claim the visit as a win.
Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" in final meetings with China's Xi
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will conclude their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win.
Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" after meeting with China's Xi
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will conclude their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win.
Trump wraps up visit to China after talks on trade, stern words on Taiwan
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping conclude their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win.
U.S.-China summit raises questions about whose ideas should lead the world
In Taiwan, Tony Dokoupil spoke with people on the streets who spoke against China's government and communism, not against the people.
Pilot, passenger recount plane crash at sea: "We didn't know if we were going to make it to shore"
Ten passengers survived a plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean this week, thanks to the actions of its pilot. That pilot and one of his passengers spoke with Cristian Benavides.
A look at destruction in Ukraine as Russia launches 2 days of intense attacks
Russia launched two straight days of intense attacks in Ukraine. Thursday's assault on Kyiv involved a heavy barrage of missiles and drones that killed and wounded several people, according to Ukrainian officials. Aidan Stretch reports.
How Taiwan is working to deter a potential Chinese invasion
Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested that the U.S. and China must reject the notion that a rising power is destined to fight an established one. But China sees Taiwan as part of its destiny and is willing to take it over by force if necessary. This is why Taipei is preparing for a possible attack. Tony Dokoupil has more.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes rare trip to Cuba as island faces energy crisis
The meeting came as Cuba is contending with a massive power failure to its national energy grid amid U.S. sanctions that have caused an oil and gas shortage crisis.
Trump and Xi show public, extravagant diplomacy, but what happened behind closed doors?
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping continue to show public displays of diplomacy. But in private, Xi warned Trump that mismanagement on Taiwan could have consequences. Weijia Jiang reports ahead of the summit's second day.
U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, sources say
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, officials say
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
Bipartisan bill would bolster access to benefits for civilians exposed to burn pits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
Bipartisan bill aims to help civilians exposed to toxic burn pits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
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Trump and Xi Jinping finish their first day of the high-stakes Beijing summit; Russia launches a massive aerial attack on Kyiv.
A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
Cuba considers U.S. offer of $100 million in aid amid power grid collapse
Cuba's national energy grid has suffered a major failure, cutting power to the island's eastern provinces.
U.S., Cuba go back and forth on aid as island's power grid collapses
Cuba's national energy grid has suffered a major failure, cutting power to the island's eastern provinces.
FBI offers reward for info on Air Force officer charged with spying for Iran
The FBI said Thursday that it's still trying to locate Monica Witt, who is accused of defecting to Iran in 2013 and revealing highly classified U.S. intelligence.
FBI offers $200K for info on ex-Air Force officer accused of spying for Iran
The FBI said Thursday that it's still trying to locate Monica Witt, who is accused of defecting to Iran in 2013 and revealing highly classified U.S. intelligence.
FBI offers $200K for info on Air Force officer accused of spying for Iran
The FBI said Thursday that it's still trying to locate Monica Witt, who is accused of defecting to Iran in 2013 and revealing highly classified U.S. intelligence.