Texas, Colorado defendants sentenced in $1.5 million USPS bribery scheme
Prosecutors say two USPS employees received kickbacks from trucking company owners in exchange for helping secure about $15 million in postal service contracts.
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Prosecutors say two USPS employees received kickbacks from trucking company owners in exchange for helping secure about $15 million in postal service contracts.
A man who approached a woman and her granddaughter in a disturbing encounter in a Lakewood grocery store last year was sentenced last week to prison.
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
President Trump is a central figure for both Democrats and Republicans, going into the primary season, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Prosecutors say the Sheppard AFB airman abducted the 14‑year‑old after years of online grooming and hid her in his trunk to smuggle her onto base.
Ruben Ray Martinez was fatally shot in South Padre Island, Texas, in March 2025. ICE's involvement in the shooting was not disclosed until more than 11 months after the shooting.
It is unclear whether the killing of "King of the Hill" voice actor Jonathan Joss will be considered a hate crime.
A woman was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly assaulting two Alaska Airlines flight attendants.
Ever since he first hit his head on a door jamb, people have been telling Jordan Wilmore he should play professional basketball. But other people can't dictate your dreams – and basketball was never his passion.
Elon Musk on Monday targeted Apple and OpenAI in an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the iPhone maker and the ChatGPT maker are teaming up to thwart competition in artificial intelligence.
Along with a salute to first responders, the silent auction raised money for the Salvation Army's efforts in the Hill Country.
Join CBS News Texas and Chef Tim Love for a flood relief benefit show to help Hill Country rebuild.
As Central Texas recovers from deadly floods, CBS Texas is hosting the "Loud for Love" concert to support victims.
Southwest is providing details about its new assigned seating and boarding policy. Here's what to know.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited Central Texas Friday to survey the devastation wrought by last week's deadly flooding.
Several people from a children's summer camp in Kerr County remain missing, officials said.
Jonathan Joss was known for lending his voice to the role of John Redcorn in the animated sitcom "King of the Hill."
The average cost of one pound of ground beef reached a record-high of $5.80 in April, according to numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electricity demand could jump at least 25% in the next five years and as much as 78% by 2050.
The home of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official Texas city with a galactic name: Starbase.
Gregg Popovich, whose tenure as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs included five NBA championships, will remain as team president.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
The CDC is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States in response to record outbreaks.
The redeployment comes after another unvaccinated child died in the measles outbreak in Texas.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department has put out a warning to residents after responding to five wildland fires in five days, all believed to be human-caused.
As Colorado sees warmer weather, the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group is preparing to receive more calls from climbers in need of help, such as the recent rescue in Eldorado Canyon State Park.
After nearly a decade of planning and millions of dollars invested, the future of Broomfield's long-promised Town Square is once again in question.
Leaders from several communities in and around Boulder County are taking a new approach to long-standing concerns surrounding the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport by meeting directly with the Federal Aviation Administration.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department has put out a warning to residents after responding to five wildland fires in five days, all believed to be human-caused.
As Colorado sees warmer weather, the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group is preparing to receive more calls from climbers in need of help, such as the recent rescue in Eldorado Canyon State Park.
After nearly a decade of planning and millions of dollars invested, the future of Broomfield's long-promised Town Square is once again in question.
Leaders from several communities in and around Boulder County are taking a new approach to long-standing concerns surrounding the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport by meeting directly with the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Asia Center's owner has submitted plans to the city to demolish the strip of stores for a mixed-use development project, including affordable housing and retail.
Firefighters in the Denver metro area rushed to a fuel truck fire and possible hazmat situation on Santa Fe Drive near Belleview early Monday morning.
Gov. Polis joined state lawmakers on Monday to recognize the Denver Summit FC at the Colorado State Capitol.
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Firefighters in the Denver metro area rushed to a fuel truck fire and possible hazmat situation on Santa Fe near Belleview early Monday morning.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife agents relocated a moose after it wandered into neighborhood over the weekend.
A man raised in Aurora is making a name for himself in the UFC. Saturday, Youseff Zalal stepped into the octagon for his first ever main event match.
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
"I didn't want to be known as the girl with one arm that plays soccer," Denver Summit FC player Carson Pickett told CBS News. "I just wanted to be known for the girl that plays soccer."
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The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Leaders from several communities in and around Boulder County are taking a new approach to long-standing concerns surrounding the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport by meeting directly with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
After nearly a decade of planning and millions of dollars invested, the future of Broomfield's long-promised Town Square is once again in question.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
The Asia Center's owner has submitted plans to the city to demolish the strip of stores for a mixed-use development project, including affordable housing and retail.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.