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“Narcos” star Pedro Pascal on the mystery of Pablo Escobar’s death

Actor Pedro Pascal starred in the HBO series “Game of Thrones” as Prince Oberyn Martell. Now, he plays DEA agent Javier Peña in the hit Netflix series, “Narcos.” The show’s first season followed notorious cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar’s rise to power in Colombia in the late 1980s. Pascal joins “CBS This Morning” to preview season two out on Thursday. Source Read More »

Attorney general announces investigation into Minneapolis police practices

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday the Justice Department has opened a civil investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department’s policing practices following the conviction of former officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd. Watch his remarks, followed by analysis from CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues on CBSN. Source Read More »

Zika mosquitoes found in Florida

For the first time in the U.S., mosquitoes in South Florida have tested positive for the Zika virus. The Florida Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that three mosquito samples taken out of 19 from Miami Beach had the virus. Source Read More »

Zika funding running on empty

Health officials say they are nearing the end of the $222 million that was allocated for domestic Zika control. If Congress doesn’t act, it could mean difficult decisions for those fighting the virus. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source Read More »