Powerful Cartel Arrested

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.

World - CBS News - 5 hours ago

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.

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.

Ireland signs extradition treaty with UAE in effort to catch Kinahan cartel

Daniel Kinahan is one of Europe’s most wanted criminals and prominent member of Dubai-based ‘super cartel’

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Bombshell claim about murder coverup backs up cartel boss' story

Police and prosecutors conspired to cover up the killing of an opponent of a governor, using a blood-stained truck found at the crime scene, federal prosecutors 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.

Mexican Troops Kill 19 Suspected of Being Cartel Members in Sinaloa Shootout

The killings in the northwestern state of Sinaloa raise questions on whether Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is taking a tougher approach to cartels.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Will Mexico’s plan to constitutionally ban vapes play into the hands of cartels?

Move prompts fears it will boost black market and prevent regulation: ‘Banning something doesn’t make it safe’. Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum , has confirmed that her government will seek ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

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.

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.

Gunmen working for a cartel shoot and kill an American man in Mexico

Authorities in northern Mexico say gunmen apparently working for a drug cartel killed a U.S. man and that one of the killers was a deserter from Honduras' presidential guard unit

World - ABC News - October 30

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

World - Yahoo News - November 1

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

Halloween is gaining ground in Mexico, but in a country so wracked by drug cartel violence, there have been real fears about ghosts, ghouls and skeletons walking the streets

World - ABC News - November 1

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.

Mexican soldiers kill 19 drug cartel suspects and suffer no casualties in Sinaloa state

Mexican army troops have killed 19 suspected drug cartel gunmen in a shootout but suffered no casualties themselves

World - ABC News - October 23

Mexican state mourns peacemaker priest as cartel violence surges: ‘They want to intimidate us’

Murder of Father Marcelo Pérez comes amid surge of violence as cartels battle for control of strategic state. Amid incense and white lilies, thousands of mourners packed the town center of San ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Man arrested for 'racially abusing' footballer

The man is arrested on suspicion of racially abusing a Wigan Athletic player at Brunton Park.

Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A pensioner is in hospital in a critical condition being treated for serious head injuries, police say.

Actor found after 'evading arrest'

Jason Hoganson, who starred in 1987's Empire State, has now been found by police.

3 arrested in death of Liam Payne

Argentinian investigators have arrested three people in connection with the death of former One Direction bandmember Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last month. An autopsy ...

The A.I. Power Grab

Big tech companies say A.I. can help solve climate change, even as it’s driving up their emissions and raising doubts about their climate goals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

The Saudi factories powered by women

A surge in female labour force participation has emerged as a bright spot for the kingdom

World - Financial Times - October 28

Stagecraft and the power of political photographs

With the invention of photography came a new way to view, mythologize and remember the nation's presidents. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa talks with Washington Post ...

The Incredible Power of Quantum Memory

Researchers are exploring new ways that quantum computers will be able to reveal the secrets of complex quantum systems.

Tech - Wired - November 10

Albania's left-wing former President Meta is arrested on corruption allegations

Albanian prosecutors have arrested former President Ilir Meta on suspicion that the left-wing Freedom Party leader engaged in alleged corruption, money laundering and hiding of personal income and ...

World - ABC News - October 21

Man arrested in dog walker murder case

Police are questioning a man over the death of Anita Rose, who was found seriously injured in July.

Aboriginal protester arrested as crowds greet King and Queen on Sydney tour

The man was arrested for yelling slogans echoing those an Australian senator aimed at the King on Monday.

11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Minnesota

The protesters created barricades and trapped staff inside Morrill Hall, which houses the office of the president.

11 arrested during protest at U of M

Officials at the University of Minnesota released an emergency alert on Monday afternoon, saying protesters have stormed Morrill Hall in Minneapolis.

Israel arrests second group of alleged Iran spies

The arrest of seven East Jerusalemites follows that of seven Israeli Jews allegedly acting for Iran.

Ex-Abercrombie CEO used power, wealth and influence to traffic vulnerable men, prosecutors say

Prosecutors in the US said the men used force, fraud and coercion to engage in "violent and exploitive" sexual acts.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO arrested on sex trafficking charges

The investigation involved whether the men sexually exploited and abused young men at parties they hosted in the U.S. and around the world, the sources said.

Details on arrest of former Abercrombie CEO for sex trafficking

Prosecutors say former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries and two of his associates coerced young men to participate in sex parties from 2008 through 2015 by promising them modeling careers. CBS News ...

Woman arrested following care home deaths

Police say potential carbon monoxide poisoning is their "primary line of inquiry".

Woman released after care home deaths arrest

Three elderly care home residents were found dead in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday.

Madrid derby: 4 arrested for Vini hate campaign

Spain's national police have arrested four people responsible for a hate campaign against Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Rapper Lil Durk arrested in murder-for-hire plot

Rapper Lil Durk -- whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks -- has been arrested in a murder-for-hire plot, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

Latest in Powerful Cartel Arrested

14 suspects linked to powerful cartel arrested in Spain murder probe

19 suspected cartel members killed in shootout with troops

U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans

Ireland signs extradition treaty with UAE in effort to catch Kinahan cartel

Bombshell claim about murder coverup backs up cartel boss' story

Priest shot dead after officiating Mass amid surging cartel violence

Mexican Troops Kill 19 Suspected of Being Cartel Members in Sinaloa Shootout

Will Mexico’s plan to constitutionally ban vapes play into the hands of cartels?

Journalist shot dead in Mexico amid wave of cartel violence

U.S. Marine Corps veteran shot dead by cartel gunmen in Mexico

Gunmen working for a cartel shoot and kill an American man in Mexico

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween

Boy seen in cartel kidnap video among 11 found dead in truck

Mexican soldiers kill 19 drug cartel suspects and suffer no casualties in Sinaloa state

Mexican state mourns peacemaker priest as cartel violence surges: ‘They want to intimidate us’

Man arrested for 'racially abusing' footballer

Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Actor found after 'evading arrest'

3 arrested in death of Liam Payne

The A.I. Power Grab

The Saudi factories powered by women

Stagecraft and the power of political photographs

The Incredible Power of Quantum Memory

Albania's left-wing former President Meta is arrested on corruption allegations

Man arrested in dog walker murder case

Aboriginal protester arrested as crowds greet King and Queen on Sydney tour

11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Minnesota

11 arrested during protest at U of M

Israel arrests second group of alleged Iran spies

Ex-Abercrombie CEO used power, wealth and influence to traffic vulnerable men, prosecutors say

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO arrested on sex trafficking charges

Details on arrest of former Abercrombie CEO for sex trafficking

Woman arrested following care home deaths

Woman released after care home deaths arrest

Madrid derby: 4 arrested for Vini hate campaign

Rapper Lil Durk arrested in murder-for-hire plot

Topics