Colombian president alleges U.S. bombed boat from his country; White House denies
The president of Colombia alleged the U.S. military struck a boat carrying Colombian citizens — which the White House vehemently denied.
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Part of drug lord's ranch, famous for "cocaine hippos," given to conflict victims
Pablo Escobar, once head of the powerful Medellin Cartel, was one of the richest men on the planet in the 1980s, with an estimated $25 billion fortune.
U.S. revokes Colombia president's visa after he urged soldiers to disobey Trump
The State Department announced it was revoking a visa for Colombia President Gustavo Petro after he participated in a New York protest where he called on American soldiers to disobey President Trump's orders.
Rapper who went missing on tour found dead in Mexico
Prosecutors said another body found presented "similarities" with that of Bayron Sanchez's DJ colleague Jorge Herrera.
U.S. designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in drug war
The Trump administration has added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time in nearly three decades.
Meta was wrong to shut down porn star's Instagram account, court rules
Esperanza Gomez, who has over 5 million followers on Instagram, said Meta's decision to close her account affected her ability to work.
Soldiers doused with gas, set on fire during mission to destroy cocaine lab
Colombia's defense minister posted video of one of the victims, calling the perpetrators "criminals and narcos who attempted to murder our soldiers."
Colombia presidential hopeful dies weeks after campaign rally shooting
Miguel Uribe Turbay was critically wounded on June 7 during a campaign rally in the country's capital, suffering gunshot wounds to the head and leg.
Colombian ex-President Álvaro Uribe sentenced for 12 years house arrest
Álvaro Uribe said he would appeal the sentence and denied any wrongdoing.
Dog loses leg in bomb explosion, credited with saving dozens of lives
The wounded canine's actions saved the lives of dozens of soldiers and civilians in the area, Colombia's army said.
Alleged leader of Italian mafia arrested in Colombia
Police identified the suspect as Giuseppe Palermo, who was wanted under an Interpol red notice calling for his arrest in 196 countries.
Bomb strapped to donkey explodes, killing soldier and wounding 2 others
The attack was carried out using an "equine loaded with explosives" and sent toward a platoon of soldiers, the governor said.
Alleged mastermind in shooting of Colombian senator arrested: Officials
A man alleged to be the mastermind of a plot to shoot Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was taken into custody Saturday, law enforcement said.
Drone "narco sub" — equipped with Starlink antenna — seized for first time
It is the first reported discovery in South American waters of an unmanned semisubmersible vessel, Colombia's navy said.
4 arrested in killing of scientist whose body was found dismembered
The mayor offered a reward of $12,000 for information leading to the capture of Alessandro Coatti's killers. Police said the reward led to a breakthrough in the investigation.
Gold from legendary 1708 shipwreck is seen in new images
The San Jose galleon was believed to be holding gold, silver, gemstones and other treasure worth billions of dollars when it was sunk in 1708.
Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes central Colombia
The shallow quake struck at 8:08 a.m. at a depth of 6.2 miles about 10.5 miles from Paratebueno, a city about 116 miles southeast of Bogota.
Colombian presidential candidate has surgery after assassination attempt
Miguel Uribe Turbay is the son of a journalist who was kidnapped and killed in 1991 during one of the country's most violent periods.
"Narco subs" trafficking cocaine targeted in latest U.S. sanction
Four Guyanese nationals and two Colombians were sanctioned for trafficking cocaine through "narco subs," airstrips and various individuals, U.S. officials said.
6 tons of cocaine seized from "narco sub" and buried stashes, videos show
Officials released video of the "narco sub" being intercepted as well as officers and a sniffer dog finding stashes of cocaine buried underground.
Cartel accused of paying members $3,500 for "dead police officers"
Colombia's president has accused the Gulf Clan of devising a strategy to "systematically murder" members of the security forces.
Suspect arrested in killing of trans woman who was thrown into creek
Sara Millerey, 32, died in hospital after she was pulled out of the creek by firefighters, but not before bystanders filmed a video of her drowning.
South Carolina is set to execute another inmate by firing squad
The first firing squad execution in over 15 years was carried out last month. It provides a glimpse into how such executions may go.
Colombian mayor seeks info after biologist's dismembered body found
A mayor in Colombia has offered a reward worth more than $11,000 for information after an Italian biologist's dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase.
Powerful cartel commander, 8 other members killed in Colombia
Days after the death of a top Gulf Clan commander, the military said it had killed eight more of the cartel's members and taken two captive.
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Senate plans 8th vote to reopen government as shutdown drags on
The government shutdown stretched into Day 14 with the Senate expected to hold an eighth vote on a GOP funding bill. Follow live updates here.
D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer, dies of cancer at 51
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
U.S. struck 5th boat accused of carrying drugs off Venezuela, Trump says
President Trump says the U.S. has struck another small boat he accuses of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela.
Demands mount for Gaza aid to flow and Hamas to hand over more remains
So far the Gaza ceasefire is holding, but calls are getting louder for Hamas to hand over more hostages' remains, and for Israel to allow in more aid.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says a hiring slowdown poses U.S. economic risks
Powell said the labor market's outlook hasn't changed much since the central bank's September meeting, when it penciled in two more rate cuts this year.
Family sues Roblox, claims son was allegedly targeted by sex offender
A father claimed an alleged sex offender contacted his 13-year-old son on Roblox despite parental controls.
Weak spot in Earth's magnetic field keeps growing, satellites show
The weak spot, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, was identified in the 19th century and expanded in recent years.
Future of Voting Rights Act hangs in the balance at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will convene on Wednesday to hear a legal battle over Louisiana's congressional map that could reverberate across the country.
Some protein powders, shakes contain high levels of lead, testing finds
Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation that analyzed 23 dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements.