February 23 Death toll rises after Mexican drug cartel leader killed in US-backed operation U.S. intelligence helped Mexican forces kill "El Mencho," leader of Jalisco cartel on Sunday, sparking violent retaliation and chaos across Mexico.
February 23 DHS shutdown drags into week two as Iran threat, SOTU clash complicate Hill talks The funding standoff remained steady over Homeland Security funding while other issues, like possible conflict with Iran, tariffs and the State of the Union, threaten to sideline a deal.
February 23 Tourists trapped in Puerto Vallarta recount cartel retaliation after 'El Mencho' killed American tourists trapped in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader "El Mencho" reportedly killed, sparking violent retaliation with burning cars and chaos.
February 23 Soccer matches postponed after Mexico kills cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ near World Cup host Mexican soccer matches were postponed after the army reportedly killed drug lord "El Mencho" near the World Cup host city Guadalajara, triggering violence in the region.
February 22 Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower Mexican forces killed cartel boss "El Mencho" and seized rocket launchers capable of downing aircraft, revealing CJNG's extensive military arsenal.
February 22 Who is El Mencho? Inside the rise of CJNG’s fallen kingpin and the cartel he built Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.
February 22 Major drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in Mexican military operation with US intelligence support Mexican military announces death of "El Mencho," the $15 million bounty CJNG cartel leader, in Jalisco operation amid violence and U.S. cooperation.
February 22 Chiefs' Marquise Brown reveals receiving message from Rondale Moore hours before his death: 'Ain't no way' As the NFL community mourned wide receiver Rondale Moore's tragic death, Chiefs receiver Hollywood Brown revealed receiving a message from him just hours before news broke.
February 22 Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’ Tourists were told not leave Puerto Vallarta resorts as officials warn of violent "clashes" following federal operation. Dark smoke was seen filling the skies over the vacation city.
February 22 Why keeping lawmakers in DC during shutdown may have caused more harm than good Congress left Washington without resolving DHS funding crisis because no deal was close, avoiding potential mayhem from keeping lawmakers idle during shutdown.