Mexico kidnapping survivor says he was hidden by dead bodies of 2 friends
At one point, the two survivors said the cartel tried to make them have sex.
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Shanquella Robinson's mother responds to DOJ
Federal prosecutors say there is not enough evidence to pursue charges related to the death of American Shanquella Robinson, who died in Mexico last year. Shanquella's mother, Salamondra, and the family's attorney, Sue-Ann Robinson -- no relation -- joined with their response.
1,000 pounds of illegally caught sharks seized by Coast Guard
Video taken by the U.S. Coast Guard aircrew shows the four fishermen wearing fluorescent green waders pulling sharks from the side of their white boat.
U.S. authorities will not pursue charges in death of Shanquella Robinson
Two U.S. Attorneys' Offices announced Wednesday that prosecutors would not file charges due to lack of evidence found during a probe.
Ancient Mayan scoreboard discovered by archaeologists
The stone disk, used to keep score during a ball game, dates back to the late 800s or early 900 A.D.
Mexican tourist shot to death during robbery in resort town of Tulum
The tourist apparently refused to hand over an expensive watch he was wearing, and was shot by robbers at a coffee shop.
Mexico's immigration agency chief to be charged in fire that killed 40
Federal prosecutors say he was remiss in not preventing the disaster despite earlier indications of problems at his agency's detention centers.
2 men shot and killed near beach in Mexican resort of Acapulco
Two men who were apparently Mexican tourists have been shot dead and a woman wounded not far from the beach in Mexico's once-glamorous resort of Acapulco.
Mexico links Cancun killings to drug gangs
Authorities in Mexico say the deaths of four men in Cancun are likely linked to drug gang rivalries. CBS News contributor and "N Más" anchor Enrique Acevedo joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak from Mexico City with more.
Missing U.S. man found dead in Mexico; 2 arrested
Prosecutors said Wilmer Trivett was believed to have been involved in a traffic accident with the two suspects some time prior to going missing.
4 killings in Cancun linked to gang leader dubbed "The Panther"
The bodies were found in the city's hotel zone near the beach as Cancun kicked off the Easter Week vacations.
4 people found dead near the beach in Cancun's hotel area
Photos showed police, the Mexican National Guard and a vehicle from the attorney general's office at the Fiesta Americana hotel.
DHS chief on challenges of securing border
At a time of intense controversy over immigration, Homeland Security chief Alejandro Mayorkas tells Sharyn Alfonsi why he won’t call the situation at the southern border a crisis.
Mexico regains ancient "Earth monster" statue illegally taken to U.S.
The elaborately carved statue is believed to have been made sometime between 800-400 B.C., the National Anthropology and History Institute said.
"Most wanted" couple arrested in Mexico, 5 kids missing from U.S. rescued
The couple from Washington state are accused of trafficking children and killing their 8-year-old son, authorities said.
2 dead, girl injured as hot air balloon catches fire in Mexico
According to a video of the incident posted on social media, the passengers appeared to have fallen or jumped from the burning balloon.
Drug trafficking blamed as homicides soar in Costa Rica
Costa Rica had become an "enormous warehouse" of drugs and an operations center for exports to Europe, authorities said.
What it would mean if U.S. designated Mexican drug cartels as terror organizations
What to know about the use of the Foreign Terrorist Organization designation and how it would be used against cartels.
FBI offers $40,000 reward for U.S. woman missing in Mexico
Monica de Leon Barba, 29, was last seen walking her dog home from work in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, authorities said.
Dozens killed in Mexico migrant facility fire
Family members of the 38 people killed in a fire at a migrant holding facility in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, near the U.S. border are demanding answers from the Mexican government. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the deadliest incident inside a Mexican immigration facility in recent memory.
U.S. tourist shot in the leg in resort town on Mexico's Caribbean coast
"Authorities are on the hunt for those responsible for this incident," prosecutors said.
Missing: Pet 5-year-old Bengal tiger stolen from home in Mexico
Prosecutors distributed photos of the big cat resting in its cage alongside a dog, hoping residents will phone police if they see the tiger.
38 dead in Mexico detention center fire after guards didn't free migrants
Video shows guards walking away as the blaze broke out. Mexico's president says migrants started the inferno by setting mattresses on fire in protest after learning they were going to be deported or moved.
Dozens killed in fire at Mexico migrant center
The president of Mexico says migrants started a fire at a detention center in the country last night after being told they would be deported. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano to discuss the deadly incident.
Dozens killed by fire at migrant detention center in Mexican border city
The fire broke out overnight in the facility in Ciudad Juárez, right on the U.S. border. Most of the dead were Guatemalan nationals.
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Senate to reconvene as government shutdown continues
The 2025 government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard.
Israel-Hamas negotiations spurred by Trump ceasefire plan to start
Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.
Supreme Court won't take up Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not take up a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking.
Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News as Paramount acquires The Free Press
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, has announced the acquisition of The Free Press. Its co-founder and CEO, Bari Weiss, will join CBS News as editor-in-chief.
3 scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries in immunology
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Social Security chief Frank Bisignano also named CEO of the IRS
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Bisignano will continue to lead the Social Security Administration while also taking on the new IRS role.
Costco now sells Ozempic and Wegovy at its pharmacies
A one-month supply of Ozempic and Wegovy will now cost $499 out of pocket for Costco shoppers.