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Colombian navy finds shipwrecked boat with over 750 kilos of drugs nearby

Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.

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3 killed in Jerusalem after Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce

Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.

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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65

Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.

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Japan asks U.S. to ground Ospreys amid search for crew in deadly crash

Amid a search for 7 crew members still missing after a U.S. military Osprey crashed into the sea, Japan wants the U.S. to ground the planes until they're proven safe.

9 hr ago

Widow of serial killer who preyed on virgins admits to "all the facts"

Monique Olivier, the widow of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial over her role in three murders dating back decades.

9 hr ago

Dying mother of Israeli hostage pleads for her release

The dying mother of Noa Argamani, an Israeli hostage abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7, pleaded for her daughter's return in a video shared by Israel's government.

18 hr ago

American woman among hostages released on 6th day of cease-fire

An American mother of three was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Wednesday, President Biden said.

19 hr ago

U.S. military aircraft with 8 on board crashes off Japanese island; 1 dead

A U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft crashed into the ocean near the Japanese island of Yakushima with 8 people on board, and at least 1 was killed.

19 hr ago

Candy company uses cocoa harvested by child labor: CBS News investigation

Children in Ghana, some as young as 5, are working cocoa fields and wielding machetes instead of attending school.

19 hr ago

Candy company Mars uses cocoa harvested by kids in Ghana, CBS News investigation finds

CBS News found children in Ghana as young as 5 years old using machetes nearly as big as themselves to harvest the cocoa beans that end up in some of America's most-loved chocolates like M&Ms and Snickers. Debora Patta reports.

19 hr ago

At least 1 soldier killed, 7 missing in U.S. Air Force Osprey crash off Japanese coast

At least one U.S. servicemember was killed and seven others remain missing when an Air Force Osprey aircraft on a routine training mission off the coast of Yakushima island in southern Japan crashed Wednesday. Elizabeth Palmer explains how Ospreys ...

19 hr ago

More Hamas-held hostages released, but cease-fire deadline nears

A woman with dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship was one of 16 hostages released by Hamas Wednesday, along with nine other Israelis, four Thai nationals and two Russians. The release comes on the sixth day of a temporary cease-fire in the Gaza war that ...

20 hr ago

Israeli military speaks to Bibas family after Hamas claims mom, 2 kids killed

Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF was "examining the reliability of the information."

21 hr ago

More Israeli hostages released as details of captivity emerge

Wednesday marks the sixth day of the temporary Israel-Hamas cease-fire, which has allowed dozens of Israeli hostages to be freed by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. As negotiations continue toward a possible extension of the ...

Nov. 29, 2023

U.S. military Osprey aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, killing at least 1, coast guard says

A U.S. military Osprey aircraft crashed near an island off the coast of southern Japan, killing at least one person. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has more.

Nov. 29, 2023

All 41 workers rescued from India tunnel after being trapped for 17 days

After 17 days, all 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India have been rescued safely. BBC News correspondent Samira Hussain reports from Utaarkashi, India.

Nov. 29, 2023

Book pulled over name of royal who allegedly made racist comment

In a 2021 interview with Oprah for CBS, the former Meghan Markle, who is half Black, said a member of the royal family questioned what her baby's skin tone might be. She and Prince Harry chose to keep the person's identity a secret.

Nov. 29, 2023

Palestinians freed by Israel describe imprisonment, hope for the future

One Palestinian prisoner released by Israel said he now wants to "live a decent life without occupation."

Nov. 29, 2023

Are quiet places going extinct? Meet volunteers trying to change that.

The nonprofit Quiet Parks International estimates that 90% of children will not experience natural quiet in their lifetime.

Nov. 29, 2023

"World's saddest elephant" has died

The Asian elephant earned the moniker because she was the only captive elephant in the Philippines and lived alone at the zoo for decades.

Nov. 29, 2023

Rare gigantic rat caught on camera for first time

Researchers were able to attract "one of the world's rarest rodents" in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil.

Nov. 29, 2023

"New evidence" proves shipwreck is Captain Cook's boat, museum says

New evidence was "critical to the identification of the wreck" of the Endeavour, the Australian National Maritime Museum said.

Nov. 29, 2023

Blind golden mole detected in South Africa for first time in 87 years

The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.

Nov. 29, 2023

Yoga guru held in France on suspicion of sexually exploiting followers

A man identified as international yoga guru Gregorian Bivolaru is accused of exploiting followers and is facing charges of trafficking, kidnap and rape in France.

Nov. 29, 2023

Israel, Hamas free more hostages and prisoners

Israel and Hamas continued freeing hostages and prisoners Tuesday amid a temporary cease-fire that could still be extended. Aid has also been flowing into Gaza. Lilia Luciano reports.

Nov. 29, 2023

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