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.
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Volcanic eruption forces tourists to flee Iceland's renowned Blue Lagoon
Tourists at Iceland's Blue Lagoon geothermal spa were forced to pack up and get out as a volcanic eruption left lava oozing from a 3,000-foot fissure in the ground.
Woman arrested for allegedly seducing and blackmailing monks
At least nine abbots and senior monks involved in the scandal have been disrobed and cast out of the monkhood, police said.
Erotic ancient mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii
The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials said.
FBI shares images of Iran officials accused in Robert Levinson's abduction
The FBI released seeking information posters for three Iranian intelligence officers accused in the 2007 abduction of retired FBI special agent Robert Levinson.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
AI-generated porn scandal rocks oldest university in Hong Kong
The university sparked outrage over a perceived lenient punishment after it said it had only sent a warning letter to the student and demanded he apologize.
Men sentenced to over 4 years in prison for cutting down iconic tree
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap Tree in a "deliberate and mindless" act.
Which countries could Trump hit with 100% tariffs over ties with Russia?
More than a dozen countries stand in the crosshairs of Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs over their economic ties to Russia.
Russia calls Trump's demand for Ukraine ceasefire in 50 days unacceptable
As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."
Massive black hole merger forms one 225 times the mass of the sun
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Putin rewards U.S. man with a Russian passport for spying in Ukraine
A Russian official says American Daniel Martindale has been rewarded with citizenship for spying on Ukraine, "by decree of our President Vladimir Putin."
Mike Waltz fields questions at confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador
Mike Waltz, President Trump's former national security adviser, testified Tuesday at his Senate confirmation hearing to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
WWII ship sunk by U.S. found in Pacific, still armed with unused munitions
The Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Teruzuki was discovered more than 2,600 feet below the ocean's surface near the Solomon Islands.
Nvidia says Trump admin. letting it sell advanced computer chips to China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the Trump administration is letting it sell its advanced H20 computer chips to China — a reversal in policy.
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations, sources say
The Pentagon watchdog recently completed its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
Lawmakers obtain Epstein banking records, release new photos of private island
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Family of fisherman killed in U.S. strike files complaint, alleging murder
The family of 42-year-old Alejandro Carranza Medina, who was killed on Sept. 15, insisted he was a fisherman just doing his job on the open sea.
Trump moves to roll back fuel economy standards set under Biden
The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.
U.S. offering $5 million for tips leading to Tren de Aragua leader's arrest
The U.S. has increased its reward to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of an alleged leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Doctor charged in Matthew Perry's death sentenced to 30 months in prison
Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry and his assistant.
Shredded cheese sold at Walmart and other stores recalled due to metal
The FDA said more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments.
Trump pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat facing bribery charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar was indicted last year on more than a dozen federal charges.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.