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"Narco sub" loaded with 5,000 pounds of cocaine seized off Colombian coast
Officials said a total of 111 bundles were found, containing 2,276 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of about $76 million.CBS News - 8h -
Unexpectedly dovish Bank of England decision sends pound and yields lower
The Bank of England on Thursday cut interest rates by a quarter-point, its third reduction since August.MarketWatch - 14h -
Cocaine "no worse than whiskey," Colombia's president says
Cocaine "is no worse than whiskey" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose nation is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter.CBS News - 14h -
Colombian president Petro claims cocaine is no worse than whisky
Leader’s remarks at chaotic televised cabinet meeting follow surge in production of coca in his countryFinancial Times - 1d -
Million pound watch heist staged and London shop boss knew, court told
A man accused of robbing a jeweller says the raid was fake and the shop's manager, who later took his life, knew.BBC News - 1d -
Jordan's son charged with possession of cocaine
Marcus Jordan, the 34-year-old son of Michael Jordan, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, a second-degree misdemeanor, by police in Florida.ESPN - 1d -
Michael Jordan's son arrested on cocaine possession, resisting arrest charges
Marcus Jordan was arrested shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday in Maitland, Florida, according to the arrest affidavit.ABC News - 2d -
Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: David Benavidez picks up impressive win as he continues to hunt for big names
The 'Mexican Monster' is a real threat to the light heavyweight titles after moving up two fights agoCBS Sports - 2d -
FBI discloses 5,000 agents to DOJ as agents sue government over Jan. 6 scrutiny
FBI agents who worked on the Jan. 6 probe are suing the government over plans to review the FBI workforce and agents who may have worked on the investigations.CBS News - 2d -
FBI turns in names of 5,000 employees to DOJ related to January 6 probes, U.S. official says
The FBI has turned in a list with 5,000 names of employees who may have worked on Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot investigations, a U.S. official confirms. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.CBS News - 2d -
A Spotted Hyena Turns Up in Egypt After a 5,000 Absence
When a scientist received a video of a spotted hyena in the southern part of his country, he thought someone was playing a trick on him.The New York Times - 6d -
A Fish Farm Offered 40,000 Pounds of Salmon for Free. There Was a Catch.
When an upstate New York salmon farm went out of business, nonprofits had days to find a way to catch, refrigerate and clean more than 13,000 fish.The New York Times - Jan. 30 -
Ex-Belgium star arrested in cocaine investigation
Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking into Europe from South America, the Brussels public prosecutor's office said.ESPN - Jan. 28 -
WATCH: Heart-pounding rescue of 3 skiers caught on camera
Authorities rescued three backcountry skiers, including one who fell about 500 feet, after they received an SOS alert from an iPhone.ABC News - Jan. 27 -
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27 -
This Wegovy user spent $5,000 on a new wardrobe after losing 80 pounds — and she’s not alone
Clothing companies are just one of the potential beneficiaries of the boom in GLP-1 medications.MarketWatch - Jan. 26 -
On-the-run smuggler who trafficked seven tonnes of cocaine 'in Sierra Leone'
Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
NFL teams scout giant 33-pound baby after mom’s TikTok goes viral
The Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles have shown interest in the five-month-old babyYahoo Sports - Jan. 23 -
Pound for pound: Islam Makhachev still No. 1 ... but what's different?
The lightweight champion's dominant victory at UFC 311 solidifies his top spot in ESPN's top 10.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
Hughes Fire in LA County quickly explodes to 5,000 acres — 19,000 evacuated
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 5,000 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Hughes Fire burning more than 5,000 acres in Southern California
The Hughes Fire has erupted in Southern California and has already spread across more than 5,000 acres. the CBS News Los Angeles team is reporting on the new mandatory evacuation orders.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Record haul of cocaine linked to notorious cartel seized in Toronto
Toronto police have seized over 835 kilograms of cocaine that is alleged to have ties to the Jalisco New Generation cartel.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Colombia reactivates arrest orders for top rebels blamed for deadly violence in cocaine turf war
Colombia’s government is reactivating arrest orders for the top leadership of the nation’s largest rebel groupABC News - Jan. 22 -
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TikTokers offered $5,000 to join Facebook and Instagram
Meta's attempt to lure creators to its platforms comes as questions remain over the future of its main rival in the US.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
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How much has the pound been trashed?
Our sideways charts get a second outing シFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Cuomo poised to shake up NYC mayor's race: 'The 900-pound gorilla in this room'
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is poised to jump into the New York City mayoral race as soon as next month, threatening to roil an already unprecedented election that finds embattled Mayor ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
The NASCAR Father Fighting L.A. Fires in a 400,000-Pound Airplane
“It takes kind of a little bit of a psycho,” R.K. Smithley said.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Ice Castles return to New Hampshire, created from 25 million pounds of ice
An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Snow and Ice Pound the South, Snarling Travel
A winter storm was sweeping across a wide swath of the South on Friday. Atlanta’s airport issued a ground stop after a plane was evacuated onto a snowy runway.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
A 300-Pound Pig Is Rescued From Los Angeles Wildfires
As the Los Angeles wildfires strained the city’s animal shelters, community members stepped in to help a couple rescue their pet potbellied pig.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking
A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Pound falls to 14-month low as bond sell-off piles pressure on Rachel Reeves
UK borrowing costs rise again, with analyst warning ‘things are also getting rather ugly’. Business live – latest updates The pound has fallen to a 14-month low against the US dollar as the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Breton, a 1,400-pound great white shark, returns to Florida coast
Breton, who was first tagged in 2020, has previously made trips to Florida around this time of year.CBS News - Jan. 8
