$153 million of cocaine found hidden in banana shipment
The cocaine packages were disguised in briquettes bearing the label of a French luxury fashion brand, officials said.
Crime
October 16 execution date for Robert Roberson
A judge in Texas on Wednesday set a new execution date, Oct. 16, for Robert Roberson, the man convicted of violently shaking his 2-year-old daughter to death. Omar Villafranca reports.
"American Idol" double murder details
California police have arrested a suspect in the double murder of "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas DeLuca. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest from the scene of the crime in Los Angeles.
21 children removed from California home
Police arrested a couple in Southern California for child endangerment after finding 21 children in their home. The police believe the couple was part of a surrogacy scam that involved women from around the country. CBS News Los Angeles' Nicole Comstock reports.
Louisiana police officials fabricated reports in visa fraud plot, prosecutors say
Four law enforcement officials, including two current police chiefs, are charged in connection with a scheme to fraudulently secure U.S. visas.
Execution date set for Texas man
An execution date has been set for Robert Roberson, a man convicted of murdering his daughter. He would be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for shaken baby syndrome. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson scheduled to be executed on Oct. 16
Prosecutors alleged that Roberson killed the child by violently shaking her — a diagnosis commonly referred to at the time as shaken baby syndrome.
More on slain "American Idol" executive
"American Idol" supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Monday after police made a welfare check. 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian has been arrested in connection with the couple's death, police say. CBS News' Jarred Hill has the latest details.
Report of hijacked small plane grounds flights at Canada airport
Police said they received a report that a Cessna 172 "had been hijacked from the Vancouver Island area and was entering into airspace near Vancouver International Airport."
Police seize ton of cocaine in high seas shootout; 3 suspects killed
Police said two suspected drug traffickers jumped into the ocean and later died. A third suspected drug trafficker died on shore.
Dispute emerges over back pay for furloughed workers
The 2025 government shutdown entered its seventh day on Tuesday as both sides remained locked in their positions, with no sign of relenting.
Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing since her confirmation.
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DNI Tulsi Gabbard orders U.S. intel agency leaders to stem leaks
DNI Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive to review polygraph policies and curb press leaks, echoing actions taken by the Bush and Obama administrations.
Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois, could begin assignments Wednesday
Members of the Texas National Guard will be assigned to the protection of federal facilities and federal law enforcement personnel in the Chicago area.
Flights delayed at some airports amid air traffic controller shortage
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
Kentucky attorney general sues Roblox alleging a "playground for predators"
Violent games, including a simulation of the graphic shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, are seen by young children on the social gaming platform, the lawsuit alleges.
Tropical Storm Jerry forms over the central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday over tropical waters in the central Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Supreme Court hears arguments involving Colorado "conversion therapy" ban
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.