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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Monday on a boat accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. The campaign of attacks on vessels that the Trump administration says are trafficking drugs in Latin American waters has persisted for more than seven months and continues …
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The stunning collapse of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s California governor campaign has upended the wide-open contest where no Democratic candidate has emerged as a clear frontrunner and mail-in voting is scheduled to start in under a month. Democrats, who have run the state for years, are publicly agonizing over the possibility they …
NEW YORK (AP) — Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with first-time nominees Wu-Tang Clan and the late Luther Vandross. The list was revealed on Monday night’s airing of “American Idol.” Artists must have released …
BOGOTA, April 13 (Reuters) – Colombia’s newly raised tariff of 100% on goods from Ecuador will not apply across the board, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said in a televised cabinet meeting on Monday. Petro said that there would be subsidies and “smart tariffs” put into place. Colombia last week raised its tariffs on Ecuadorean goods, …
4/13: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump doubles down on Pope Leo criticism in exclusive interview; U.S. begins blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz.
What to know about Trump and Pope Leo’s feud over Iran, immigration – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump slammed Pope Leo again on Monday over the pontiff’s criticisms of Mr. Trump’s immigration policies and the Iran war. Norah O’Donnell and Chris Livesay report.
Details on U.S. blockade of Iranian ports – CBS News Watch CBS News At least 13 U.S. warships are blocking all tankers going to and from Iranian ports in an effort to choke off Iran’s economic lifeline and dial up pressure to reach a peace deal. Weijia Jiang reports.
American Brian Hooker was released from custody Monday night after days of questioning by Bahamian authorities about the disappearance of his wife, Lynette, who’s been missing since he says she went overboard while boating more than a week ago. Cristian Benavides reports.
4/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Trump continues to slam Pope Leo over Iran opposition; Eric Swalwell announces he’ll resign from Congress.
Brian Hooker, whose wife Lynette disappeared during a nighttime boat ride in the Bahamas earlier this month, was released from custody Monday night, five days after being detained. Brian Hooker, 59, was arrested by Bahamian authorities last Wednesday for questioning about his wife’s disappearance, his attorney, Terrel Butler, told CBS News. Hooker has denied any …