News for December 1, 2025

Joaquín Guzmán López, one of El Chapo’s sons, pleaded guilty in U.S. court to drug trafficking charges and said he helped move large amounts of drugs into the United States.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said wounded National Guard member Andrew Wolfe is still in serious condition but gave a small sign of hope after Wolfe responded to a nurse and moved his toes.

A prison guard testified that Luigi Mangione was kept under constant watch after his arrest to avoid an “Epstein-style situation” while he awaits trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal went through several U.S. vetting steps before the National Guard shooting, but the case has raised new questions about whether warning signs were missed.

The White House said a second Sept. 2 strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat was ordered by Adm. Frank M. Bradley, while President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth face growing questions about the operation.

New York City says Starbucks will pay about $35 million to settle claims that it gave workers unstable schedules and cut their hours unfairly.

Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of El Chapo and a key figure in the Sinaloa cartel, pleaded guilty in U.S. court to drug trafficking charges.

Starbucks will pay $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers and change its scheduling practices after the city said it broke labor rules on fair workweek hours.

Pedro Inzunza Coronel, an accused fentanyl trafficker wanted by the U.S., was killed by Mexican military forces during an anti-drug operation in Sinaloa.