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A cargo ship, 20 crew, and a huge stash of cocaine: the seafarer imprisoned for smuggling – on no evidence

After Turkish police found drugs on board the Phoenician M, the ship’s chief mate, Ali Albokhari, was sentenced to 30 years in prison. His wife is still fighting to free him

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60 Minutes

Sen. Tillis warns that without checks and balances, U.S. democracy is at risk | 60 Minutes

Oct 4, 2026
Sen. Thom Tillis says he has worried about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch for years. He's also deeply concerned about the types of advisors President Trump has surrounded himself with.


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