Kim Vinnell

Soldiers and security forces are nearby, following coordinated cartel attacks across the country.

The death of the infamous cartel boss, Nemicio Ezequiel, known as El Mencho, has triggered a wave of violence across Mexico.

On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum said that roadblocks set up by cartel loyalists are now cleared.

But tourists remain stranded after airlines cancelled flights across the country.

Ryan Davis was vacationing in Puerto Vallarta.

Reporter Laura Godestina in Monterey says it's unclear whether Mexico can open another front in its war against cartels, as it's already cracking down on the Sinaloa cartel.

And there are big questions about what this all will mean for tourism.

Mexican authorities say it was a tip about a romantic liaison that led them to El Mencho's hideout in Jalisco, where he was then killed.

Britain's former ambassador to the US has been released on bail after being arrested over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Peter Mandelson was taken into custody Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

There was no immediate response from Mandelson's lawyers.

In the US, CBS News says longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia has stepped aside as a contributor after his emails with Epstein became public.

The United States is pulling staff from its embassy in Beirut as tensions with Iran raise fears of war.

Washington says non-essential personnel and family members are being evacuated, although the embassy will still operate with core staff.

The move comes as the USS Gerald R. Ford, an American aircraft carrier, arrives at a NATO base in Greece.

Washington is building up one of its largest military deployments in the Middle East.

And President Trump is warning Iran there will be serious consequences if nuclear talks collapse, with the next round set for Geneva on Thursday.

Iran has threatened to strike American bases if it is attacked, even as both sides insist diplomacy is still possible.

New York resident Jonathan Chapman tries to free his car from a mountain of snow after more than 15 inches fell on the city.

Other places in the northeast saw more than a foot of snow.