14 suspects linked to powerful cartel arrested in Spain murder probe
The arrests came after a murder victim's family received a large ransom request and $32,000 was paid in cryptocurrency.
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San Diego, Tijuana Youth symphonies unite for historic cross-border performance
The performance was part of an effort to bridge communities through creativity and innovation during this year's "World Design Capital" designation.
U.S., Mexican youth symphonies perform together
Two youth symphonies, one from San Diego and the other from Tijuana, joined forces over the weekend for a performance in California. Andres Gutierrez has the story behind the show.
Tropical Storm Sara near Mexico
Tropical Storm Sara is sitting off the shore of Honduras and Mexico and could travel to the Gulf of Mexico and strengthen over warmer waters. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.
Former prosecutor is arrested in beheading of mayor in Mexico
Germán Reyes was arrested on charges of homicide for the killing of Alejandro Arcos just a week after he took office as mayor, officials said.
Boy seen in cartel kidnap video among 11 found dead in truck
14-year-old Ángel Barrera Millán was one of 11 people whose dismembered bodies were found on the side of a highway, authorities said.
Gunmen open fire inside Mexico bar killing at least 10
Queretaro, the capital of Queretaro state, is considered one of the safer cities in Mexico, which has been plagued by years of drug cartel-related violence.
Migrants and border agents on Trump's plans
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to conduct mass deportations of undocumented migrants as part of his immigration overhaul. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has migrants' and border officials' reactions.
Bodies of 11 people, including 2 children, found on highway in Mexico
The gruesome discovery in the city of Chilpancingo comes just weeks after the city's mayor was murdered and decapitated.
"Narco sub" carrying 3.6 tons of cocaine intercepted in Pacific
Navy ships arrived to intercept the boat, which was carrying 102 packages filled with bricks of cocaine, authorities said.
2 killed, 4 wounded by Mexico's National Guard near U.S. border
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
Migrants anxiously monitoring U.S. election
Immigration is one of the leading issues in the 2024 presidential race. The outcome of the election could dramatically change U.S. border policy, and impact thousands of migrants hoping to enter America. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to northern Mexico to speak to those anxiously monitoring the election from the other side of the border.
Gunmen storm hospital, kill patient and 2 police officers
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
Trump calls for 25% tariff for Mexico
Former President Donald Trump threatened a tariff on Mexican goods over the flow of drugs and illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump's remarks in North Carolina occurred just hours before Election Day. Semafor's David Weigel joins CBS News with more.
2 women, boy shot dead at altar to folk saint cult "Holy Death"
A leader of the folk saint cult was gunned down along with another woman and child at an altar to the skeletal figure, authorities said.
Illegal border crossings remain low amid concerns that election could end lull
The last time monthly apprehensions were lower than the levels seen in the past four months was four years ago, in September 2020.
Hidden Maya city discovered in Mexico jungle by doctoral student
The ancient Maya city was named "Valeriana" after a nearby freshwater lagoon and built before 150 AD, researchers said.
U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans
The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.
2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
U.S. Marine Corps veteran shot dead by cartel gunmen in Mexico
Nichola Quets was traveling to the beach resort of Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, at the time of the attack, local media reported.
Journalist shot dead in Mexico amid wave of cartel violence
Radio host Mauricio Cruz Solis was a "source of inspiration and a tireless voice in the service of our community," the station said.
16 gunmen killed, car bomb wounds 3 police officers in Mexico
Multiple clashes left at least 16 people dead on the same day that a car bomb left outside a police station in western Mexico wounded three officers.
19 suspected cartel members killed in shootout with troops
Sinaloa has seen a surge in violence since the July arrest of the cartel's co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in the U.S.
Suspect arrested after well-known priest shot dead following Mass
Father Marcelo Perez, 51, was shot dead by two gunmen just after he had finished celebrating Mass, officials said.
Priest shot dead after officiating Mass amid surging cartel violence
Rev. Marcelo Pérez was shot dead by two gunmen when he was in his van, just after he had finished celebrating Mass, the state prosecutors' office said.
Netanyahu hopes to announce release of Gaza hostages "in the coming days"
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Oregon judge temporarily blocks deployment of the National Guard to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
Pritzker: Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard
The statement comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
Virginia AG candidate faces backlash over violent, inflammatory text messages
In text messages from 2022, former Virginia House Delegate Jay Jones mused about hypothetically shooting then-Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
Government shutdown to continue into next week after Senate votes fail again
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its fourth day on Saturday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
Feds shoot woman in Chicago suburb after allegedly being boxed in by cars
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents shot a woman in Broadview, Illinois, after they said they were rammed and boxed in by cars Saturday.
Rite Aid closing all locations after decades in business
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.