"Frankenstein opioids" becoming more prevalent, Ohio official warns
The drugs called nitazenes are not approved for medical use anywhere in the world.
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Honduras judge says ex-president can be extradited to U.S.
Hernández will have an opportunity to appeal the extradition decision.
$2.9 million worth of meth seized at California border
Authorities said the "level of detail in the concealment" of the drugs was "unusual."
Man serving 90 years for marijuana released
A man serving a 90-year sentence for selling marijuana was released from prison this week. He had an emotional homecoming with his family. CBS affiliate WPEC-TV's Madeline Montgomery reports.
Maria Ressa fighting for free speech after another arrest
The award-winning journalist and Rappler CEO has covered Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's violent war on drugs
Journalist Maria Ressa fights for freedom
Journalist Maria Ressa continues her fight for free speech, after she was arrested again by the Philippine government. Her site, Rappler, has been critical of President Rodrigo Duterte and his violent war on drugs. She joins CBSN to discuss her ongoing legal battle.
Book excerpt: Don Winslow's "The Border"
The bestselling author of "The Cartel" and "The Power of the Dog" concludes his trilogy about America's war on drugs
Mexico presents plan to find thousands missing amid drug war
"Our territory has become a huge clandestine grave," government official says as he announces multi-million dollar investment
Legal marijuana in 2019?
The Democratic takeover of Congress could mean marijuana could be legalized by the end of the year. James Higdon, who wrote about the likelihood of federal legislation of marijuana for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss.
Does America's workforce have a drug problem?
Laboratory data show that drug use in health care, retail and other U.S. industries is on the rise
El Chapo: Key witness finishes testimony
At the El Chapo trial, the jury got a look inside Juan Carlos Ramirez's ledger, which showed payments for drug shipping boats and cartel-related murders. Former Colombian public defender German Rosero is the fourth witness. Public defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN to discuss the case.
Former cocaine supplier testifies on El Chapo
Juan Carlos Ramirez took the stand for a second day of testimony in the El Chapo trial. He told the jury he was Joaquin Guzman's No. 1 cocaine supplier, and went into detail about the operations. Attorney Paul Batista joins CBSN to discuss who's been missing from the prosecution's line of questioning: El Chapo himself.
El Chapo trial enters week 3
After a long Thanksgiving break, the El Chapo trial resumes for week 3. The jury is expected to hear from another high-ranking cartel member. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to recap week 2 of the trial and preview what's coming next.
Duterte's war on drugs
President Trump is receiving criticism for failing to bring up human rights violations during his meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Over the past year, thousands of people in the Philippines have been executed in extrajudicial killings. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood visited Manila where she got a firsthand look at Duterte's war on drugs.
Trump in the Philippines
President Trump opted not to press Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on alleged human rights abuses during his last stop on a multi-nation trip to Asia. President Duterte is accused of ordering extrajudicial killings of drug users and dealers in the country. CBS News chief white house correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss Mr. Trump's meetings in the Philippines.
McCain criticizes Trump’s failure to mention human rights to Duterte
President Trump did not raise human rights issues during his joint statement with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine drug war's toll
Father Gilbert Billena leads the congregation at the largest church in the Bagong Silang neighborhood of metro Manila. He describes the community before the war on drugs in the Philippines started, and how he's seen the community change since then. Kylie Atwood reports from inside the neighborhood.
Inside Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs: The human toll
Filipinos recount murders on one street corner after the next, and their descriptions rarely bring tears
Inside Rodrigo Duterte's drug war: The cycle of violence
"We will kill them if they put up a fight. If they don't surrender then we will kill them," Police Superintendent Bobby Glenn Ganipac said of drug users
How opioids compare with past drug crises
The current opioid crisis is the most widespread and deadly drug epidemic in the nation's history, but there has been a long string of others
Trump threatens drug war ally Colombia over cocaine surge
In shock rebuke for close ally, President says he may decertify Colombia as partner in war against drugs
Is cannabis too lucrative to be illegal?
The ever-growing billions of profits and taxes are making it harder to resist the swelling legalized pot tide
James Taylor cancels Manila concert over drug war
James Taylor has canceled his February concert in Manila
Philippines' Duterte after aid dispute: "Bye-bye America"
President Rodrigo Duterte also told the BBC that he had personally shot and killed three people while being the mayor of Davao
Colombian leader calls for “rethink” with war on drugs
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos used the Nobel podium in Norway to reiterate his call to “rethink” the war on drugs
Trump says he wants "real end" to Iran's nuclear program
The president says he wants Tehran to abandon it "entirely," and not just a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 15, including American
A combined Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv overnight Tuesday killed at least 15 people — including an American citizen — and wounded 44 others, according to Ukrainian officials.
The Fed is poised to make its next rate decision. Here's what to expect.
The Federal Reserve Board will announce its next rate decision on Wednesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. EST.
Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hit communities that voted for Trump
A CBS News investigation found two-thirds of counties that have lost funding from this FEMA program supported President Trump in the 2024 election.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez set to report to federal prison
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, was convicted last year on federal bribery charges.
Witness recounts spotting suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
People near the town of Green Isle, Minnesota, are reacting to an intense police search and manhunt that ultimately led to the arrest of one of their neighbors.
Doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine will plead guilty
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the "Friends" star's overdose death, will plead guilty, according to an agreement.
Trump says he won't call Walz about lawmaker shootings
President Trump said Tuesday that he won't call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers because it would "waste time."
Growing number of Americans 55 and older experiencing homelessness
More than 140,000 Americans who are 55 or older are experiencing homelessness on any given day, and that number is estimated to nearly triple by 2030, according to a report.
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Senate on track to pass landmark crypto regulation bill
The bill has bipartisan support but was stalled for weeks amid Democratic pushback and contentious amendments.
Trump says he won't call Walz about lawmaker shootings
President Trump said Tuesday that he won't call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers because it would "waste time."
The Fed is poised to make its next rate decision. Here's what to expect.
The Federal Reserve Board will announce its next rate decision on Wednesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. EST.
These are the best-run cities in the U.S. See where your city ranks.
A city in Utah ranks as the best-run American town, based on a new analysis of public finances, the local economy and more.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez set to report to federal prison
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, was convicted last year on federal bribery charges.
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Senate on track to pass landmark crypto regulation bill
The bill has bipartisan support but was stalled for weeks amid Democratic pushback and contentious amendments.
The Fed is poised to make its next rate decision. Here's what to expect.
The Federal Reserve Board will announce its next rate decision on Wednesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. EST.
These are the best-run cities in the U.S. See where your city ranks.
A city in Utah ranks as the best-run American town, based on a new analysis of public finances, the local economy and more.
2nd "black box" recovered from Air India crash as probe continues
Air India plane crash investigators have found both of the Boeing 787's "black boxes," hopefully brining an understanding of the cause of the disaster a step closer.
Israel and France's increasing divide over Gaza hits the Paris Air Show
French authorities closed a handful of Israeli firms' stalls at the Paris Air Show, citing a decision to ban "offensive weapons" being displayed amid the Gaza war.
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Senate on track to pass landmark crypto regulation bill
The bill has bipartisan support but was stalled for weeks amid Democratic pushback and contentious amendments.
Trump says he won't call Walz about lawmaker shootings
President Trump said Tuesday that he won't call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers because it would "waste time."
Former Sen. Bob Menendez set to report to federal prison
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, was convicted last year on federal bribery charges.
Trump calls for "real end" to Iran nuke program, hints war to escalate
Trump says he's not "looking for a ceasefire" in the Israel-Iran war, as he warns all of Tehran's residents to evacuate and says Iran should be "giving up" its nuclear program entirely.
Trump cuts Canada trip short due to "what's going on in the Middle East"
President Trump is cutting short his trip to the G7 summit in Canada due to the Middle East conflict.
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CDC official overseeing COVID hospitalization data resigns in protest
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
Consumer Reports names its top sunscreens for 2025
Consumer Reports tested 51 sunscreens to find the best options to protect your skin this summer and beyond.
Drug for extreme hunger offers clues to obesity's complexity
A new drug is helping families who've spent years padlocking fridges, chaining garbage cans, and hiding food as their children with Prader-Willi syndrome deal with unrelenting hunger.
A father of 3 felt healthy. Then a routine screening found deadly cancer.
Curtis Jackson was having a regular screening when doctors found evidence of a deadly bile duct cancer.
CDC urges summer camps to check for measles immunity, as U.S. nears record
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
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Trump calls for "real end" to Iran nuke program, hints war to escalate
Trump says he's not "looking for a ceasefire" in the Israel-Iran war, as he warns all of Tehran's residents to evacuate and says Iran should be "giving up" its nuclear program entirely.
Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 14, including American
A combined Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv overnight Tuesday killed at least 15 people — including an American citizen — and wounded scores of others, according to Ukrainian officials.
Trump cuts Canada trip short due to "what's going on in the Middle East"
President Trump is cutting short his trip to the G7 summit in Canada due to the Middle East conflict.
2nd "black box" recovered from Air India crash as probe continues
Air India plane crash investigators have found both of the Boeing 787's "black boxes," hopefully brining an understanding of the cause of the disaster a step closer.
Spaniards shoot water guns at visitors in protest against mass tourism
Residents in Barcelona, Spain, and several other popular European destinations say tourism in their cities is driving up housing costs for locals.
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Doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine will plead guilty
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the "Friends" star's overdose death, will plead guilty, according to an agreement.
MLB teams up with Jomboy Medi
Jomboy Media started as a baseball podcast between friends and its popularity exploded thanks to viral lip-reading videos. Now, Major League Baseball is investing in the fast-growing sports media brand to tap into its massive Gen Z and millennial following. Co-founder Jake Storiale and CEO Courtney Hirsch join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the deal.
Teens show power of speech and debate
In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud revisits the life-changing world of high school speech and debate, an activity that shaped his own path. He meets the inspiring young voices featured in the new documentary "SPEAK," tackling grief, identity, and advocacy with extraordinary courage.
Juror dismissed in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
Desi Arnaz: Singer, husband, dad, and the man who "invented" TV
The Cuban-born entertainer broke conventions when he co-starred with wife Lucille Ball in "I Love Lucy," playing a straight-man sitcom dad. Now, a new biography reveals his lesser-known contributions to television.
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AI data centers are driving up energy bills
An increase in demand for artificial intelligence may be increasing the cost of your electric bills. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
Scammers use AI to create fake job applicants
Artificial intelligence is being used to create realistic video and audio to impersonate people, in some cases looking for love or deceiving companies looking to hire. In a 2024 study, half of the businesses surveyed said they'd experienced AI deepfake fraud. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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.
AI users form relationships with technology
Some people are using AI as an emotional outlet — and developing a real relationship with artificial intelligence. It's a trend that people and AI companies are hesitant to talk about, but does appear to be on the rise.
Google, OpenAI, Spotify and other platforms hit by widespread outage
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
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Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
What to know about invasive ant with fatal sting reported in multiple states
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
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Jurors shown explicit videos in Combs trial
Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial were shown explicit videos of the alleged "freak offs" for the first time in court. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest updates.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez set to report to federal prison
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, was convicted last year on federal bribery charges.
Detroit detective dug deep for long-buried answers to missing person cases
Applying new techniques to old cases, law enforcement efforts brought closure for dozens of families who longed for answers.
Alternate juror tapped for Sean Combs trial
Week 6 of Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial began with a juror's dismissal. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest from outside the courthouse.
Suspected Minnesota gunman appears in court
The man accused of killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband made his first court appearance on Monday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Anna Schecter have the details.
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NASA evaluating data indicating air leaks aboard space station are sealed
If initial results hold up, NASA says the delayed launch of a commercial research mission to the station could come as early as Thursday.
Commercial crew launch delayed while ISS air leak assessed
NASA wants to evaluate recent efforts to stop a small but persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the space station.
Axiom-4 mission delayed due to leak
NASA delayed the Axiom Mission 4 launch on Wednesday after SpaceX detected a liquid oxygen leak during a Falcon 9 rocket inspection. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Report: Pentagon, NASA push SpaceX competitors
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
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.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Israel and Iran trade strikes for 5th day
Israel and Iran continued trading air attacks as the conflict entered its fifth day. President Trump is expected to spend the day monitoring the conflict in the Situation Room at the White House. CBS News' Debora Patta has updates from Tel Aviv, while Ed O'Keefe has the latest from the White House. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio also joins with more on the Middle East.
Report: ICE raids resume at farms, hotels
The Trump administration has reversed its previous order for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to pause raids at farms and hotels, according to the Washington Post. CBS News homeland security and justice correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
Why Trump says he left the G7 summit early
The G7 is a two-day meeting for leaders of the world's largest democracies, but President Trump abruptly left Calgary late Monday night. While at the summit, he signed a modified G7 statement urging resolution between Israel and Iran, but after boarding Air Force One, Mr. Trump posted on social media that his early departure "certainly has nothing to do with a ceasefire. Much bigger than that."
Trump urges Tehran evacuation
Iranian missiles hit Israel again Tuesday as Israel's warplanes continued attacking targets in Iran's capital, including its state-run broadcaster. Some Iranians are fleeing their homes, and in a social media post President Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran. CBS News' Deborah Patta reports.
Remembering the Charleston church shooting
Ten years ago, in Charleston, South Carolina, a white supremacist gunned down nine people at Mother Emanuel AME Church, the oldest Black church in the south. CBS News' Mark Strassmann shows how the daughter of a victim is inspiring resilience, forgiveness and change.