Boy on soccer field killed in first lethal drone attack in Colombia
A boy died in a drone attack — the first death of its kind in the country that has struggled to rein in guerrilla violence.
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Argentina wins record Copa America title, beats Colombia after Messi gets hurt
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Copa America final delayed after fans breach security gates
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Warlord linked to 1,500 murders and disappearances released from prison
Officials hope Salvatore Mancuso will provide information about hundreds of crimes that took place in the 1990s and early 2000s.
U.S. to help Panama deport some migrants
The U.S. will soon begin helping Panama deport migrants crossing the treacherous Darién Gap to reach the southern border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has details on the initiative.
Gunmen "carrying large weapons" kill 7 in house in Colombia
Police have offered a reward equivalent to around $12,000 for information leading to the perpetrators.
Family's genes offer new clue to delaying Alzheimer's disease
Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.
German police seize $2.78 billion in cocaine
German investigators seized 39 tons of cocaine worth more than $2.78 billion hidden among vegetables and fruits in several container ships.
U.S. offers rewards targeting migrant smugglers in Darién Gap
The announcement came on the third anniversary of Joint Task Force Alpha, the U.S.'s program aimed at prosecuting human smuggling at the southern border.
"Narco subs" loaded with 4.9 tons of cocaine seized in the Pacific
Colombia's navy said it has now seized 13 "narco subs" so far this year after intercepting 20 in all of 2023.
U.S. man gets 42 years for femicide in slaying of girlfriend in Colombia
An American man has been sentenced to 42 years in prison in Bogota for the murder of a famous Colombian DJ in a case that drew international outrage from women's rights activists.
Plan to resettle migrants in Europe
The Biden administration is planning to resettle some migrants from four Latin American countries in Italy and Greece, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has learned. The plan is meant to curtail illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Colombia moves to protect legendary shipwreck holding billions in treasure
The San Jose galleon sank more than three centuries ago laden with gold, silver and emeralds believed to be worth billions of dollars.
Darien Gap: Desperate Journey to America
A dangerous 60-mile stretch of jungle separates Colombia and Panama. It's known as the Darien Gap, and thousands cross it every year, hoping to reach America.
Protests continue at college campuses as graduation approaches
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many U.S. colleges following the arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University this month.
Colombia's capital rations water for millions as reservoirs run dry
The water reservoir system that supplies water to 70% of the millions who live in the Bogotá, Colombia region is at less than 17% of its available storage capacity.
Bogota's reservoirs hit critically low levels
Millions of people in Colombia's capital were forced to start rationing water Thursday as Bogota's main reservoirs hit critically low water levels. Aerial footage posted by the city's mayor showed low levels in two reservoirs that supply 70% of the capital's water.
Colombia police arrest 73-year-old American for giving "cannabis tours"
An American living in Colombia distributed flyers and advertised on social media for tourists to attend a "cannabis tour."
Data show "dramatic reductions" in forest loss in these 2 countries
Conservationists say changing political will has led to major drops in deforestation in Brazil and Colombia, but overall rates remain "stubbornly consistent."
High-speed chase ends with massive cocaine bust in the Caribbean
Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."
Colombia to recover iconic shipwreck holding billions in treasure
The "holy grail" of shipwrecks has been controversial since it was discovered, because it is both an archaeological and economic treasure.
Drug lord known as "The Tsar" arrested at luxury villa in Colombia
Julio Andres Murillo Figueroa was considered the main supplier to the "Swedish Pablo Escobar" and had direct links to Colombia's largest drug cartel, police said.
Tourist helicopter crashes in Colombia
A tourist helicopter spun out of control and crashed into a rooftop while trying to land in Medellin, Colombia. All six people on board — four passengers, a pilot and co-pilot — survived the crash.
Robot to recover treasure worth billions from legendary shipwreck
The San Jose sank in 1708 while laden with gold, silver and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars.
Officers looking for missing fishermen instead find "narco sub" full of cocaine
The Colombian navy released images of the seizure of the sub, as well as video showing officers unloading bundles of the alleged narcotics.
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Netanyahu says Hamas must disarm or "all hell breaks loose"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil that conditions outlined in the 20-point plan "are very clear."
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Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 8th time as shutdown drags on
The government shutdown stretched into Day 14 on Tuesday, and the Senate once again fell short of the 60 votes necessary to advance a bill to reopen the government. Follow live updates here.
Trump awards Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump on Tuesday posthumously honored Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday.
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Netanyahu reacts to Trump's remark that "he's not the easiest guy to deal with"
Netanyahu is just fine with being described by President Trump as not "the easiest guy to deal with," he told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Remains of 4 more Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas
The return of Israeli hostages is a cornerstone of the Gaza peace plan, which called for Hamas to hand over all remaining hostages – 20 living and 28 dead – by Monday.
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."
Government shutdown delays Social Security's cost-of-living announcement
Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries will receive in 2026.
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.
Florida executes man convicted of beating, strangling 2 women in 1996
According to court records, Smithers met Christy Cowan and Denise Roach on different dates in May 1996 at a Tampa motel.