Legendary drug lord Fabio Ochoa deported to Colombia, walks free after 20 years in US prisons

One of Colombia's infamous drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel has been deported back to the South American country, after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the United States.

Alec Baldwin manslaughter case dropped by New Mexico prosecutor

A New Mexico criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin stemming from a fatal shooting on the set of his movie "Rust" in 2021 ended on Monday, with a prosecutor dropping her appeal of the case's dismissal.

Boy hospitalized after drones fall from sky at Orlando holiday show

(cnn) — What was intended to be a dazzling festive spectacle ended in injury to a 7-year-old boy after several drones

House Ethics report finds evidence Gaetz paid thousands for sex, drugs including paying a 17-year-old for sex

(cnn) — The House Ethics Committee found evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to

2 rescued after California pier partially collapses due to heavy surf from major storm

Two people were rescued when a California pier partially collapsed and fell into the ocean as the state's central coast was pounded by heavy surf from a major storm.

Bill Clinton is hospitalized with a fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says

Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington after developing a fever.

One of the world's most active volcanoes — Hawaii's Kilauea — is erupting again

Lava is bubbling through the crust of one of the world's most active volcanoes, which is Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island. The eruption beginning Monday was confined to the volcano's summit caldera.

Trump transition team plans immediate WHO withdrawal, expert says

Members of Donald Trump's presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the U.S. to withdraw from the World Health Organization, according to a health law expert familiar with the discussions.

Dozens of luxury condos and hotels in Florida are sinking, study finds

(cnn) — Dozens of luxury condos, hotels and other buildings in southeast Florida are sinking at a surprising rate,

What's open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024

Many stores and offices are closed on Christmas and Christmas Eve to give employees a chance to spend time with loved ones during the holiday season.

House panel finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs, obstructed Congress

Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for drugs and sex that were violations of a series of House rules and included obstruction of Congress, a report finds.

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder, other charges in United Healthcare CEO's death

The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty to murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.

Trump selects 'Apprentice' producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom

Mark Burnett, the power producer who helped reintroduce Donald Trump to a national television audience with "The Apprentice," is being selected by the president-elect as special envoy to the United Kingdom in his upcoming administration.

2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, US military says

The U.S. military says two Navy pilots have been shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent "friendly fire" incident on Sunday. Both pilots were recovered alive, though, one suffered minor injuries, on Sunday.

Biden commutes sentences of 37 of 40 inmates on federal death row

President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the sentences for 37 out of 40 federal inmates on death row, converting them to life in prison without parole before he hands over power to President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20.

174 Colorado skiers and snowboarders rescued after lift cracks

Officials are investigating what caused a crack in a Colorado ski lift that forced the evacuation of over 170 stranded skiers and snowboarders.

Dress Codes: Why Santa Claus wears a red and white suit

(cnn) — Red velvet suit, white fur trim, tall black boots, cozy (if not indulgent) pom-pom hat. Santa Claus’ uniform