Kia Recalls More Than 500K Vehicles; Air Bags May Not Inflate
Kia is recalling more than a half-million vehicles in the U.S. because the air bags may not work in a crash.
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Mitsubishi Recalls Cars Twice To Replace Takata Air Bags
Mitsubishi is recalling 66,000 cars for a second time to replace faulty Takata front passenger air bag inflators.
How Dangerous Air Bags Can Find Their Way Into Used Cars
A Nevada crash that nearly killed a young woman has exposed a hole in the government's efforts to get dangerous Takata air bag inflators off the road: the devices are being taken from wrecked cars and reused.
Watch Out For Certified Used Cars With Safety Defects
Under a new Federal Trade Commission ruling, a dealer can now advertise used cars as certified -- even if it hasn't fixed a safety problem under a recall notice.
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 200K Jeeps; Air Bags May Not Work
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 224,000 Jeep Wrangler SUVs worldwide because the air bags may not inflate in a crash.
Don't Slam The Door: Nissan Versa Air Bags Might Inflate
The government is investigating complaints that side air bags on some Nissan Versa small cars can inflate if the driver or passenger doors are slammed to hard.
Lawsuit: Dealerships Turned Off Airbags Before Crash That Killed Couple
The Burns bought the used car from the dealerships. Their lawsuit says before selling the car to the Burns, the dealerships were "aware" of on-going problems with the "airbag system."
GM Recalls 4M Vehicles For Air Bag Defect Linked To 1 Death
General Motors recalled more than 4 million vehicles, most of them in the U.S., to fix an air bag software defect. The vehicles involved in the recall are all from the 2014-2017 model years.
Takata Airbag Recall To Grow By More Than 35 Million
Takata will recall another 35 million to 40 million air bag inflators, a stunning increase that will more than double what already is the largest automotive recall in American history, the federal government announced Wednesday.
85M More U.S. Vehicles Could Face Takata Airbag Recall
The nation's highway safety watchdog says U.S. cars and trucks have about 85 million Takata air bag inflators in them that haven't been recalled.
Texan Among 10 Who Have Died Due To Exploding Air Bags
Fourteen automakers have recalled about 24 million vehicles in the U.S. because of faulty Takata air bag inflators that can explode.
Automakers To Recall 5M Vehicles For Another Air Bag Problem
Another problem with automotive air bags, this one resulting in recalls of up to 5 million vehicles. Continental Automotive Systems says moisture can get inside its control computers, causing the power supplies to corrode and fail.
U.S. Safety Agency Probes Honda Accord Air Bag Failures
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating reports that air bags on some older Honda Accords may not inflate in a crash.
Autopsy Finds Texas Man Was Killed By Exploding Air Bag
An autopsy has found that a metal disc from a defective air bag sliced into a Texas man's neck and killed him after a low-speed car accident last month.
Safety Agency Pushes For National Air Bag Recall
The federal government is demanding that the auto industry recall millions of additional cars equipped with faulty air bags that can injure -- and even kill -- a driver.
Honda Quietly Will Repair Air Bags Nationwide
Honda is quietly offering to replace potentially defective air bag inflators across the U.S., even though its latest recall for the problem only covers cars in Texas and 12 other high-humidity states and territories.
Another GM Recall: 1.18M SUVs For Air Bag Issue
General Motors issued a new recall of 1.5 million vehicles Monday, part of an effort to assure buyers that it's moving faster to fix safety defects in its cars and trucks.
Toyota, Honda, Nissan Announce Air Bag Recall
Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 3 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying.
NTSB Wants Safety Technologies Standard On All Vehicles
The government should require automakers to make the latest collision prevention technologies standard equipment on all new cars and trucks, a move that could reduce fatal highway accidents by more than half.
Toyota Recalls RAV4s, Highlanders To Fix Airbags
Toyota recalled more than 300,000 RAV4 and Highlander vehicles Thursday so that it can fix an issue related to their airbags.
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Dallas SWAT cuts hole in roof, finds Pablo Ramos unresponsive in attic
The Dallas Police Department Special Investigations Unit is looking into the death of Pablo Ramos, 53, on Aug. 17.
Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A's roll past Texas
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Dallas County Health Department to stage drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub
Beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 18, the Dallas County Health Department will, for the first time, stage a drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub outside its office off I-35 E.
Storms in Tolar leave behind extensive damage
Several calls to police have involved pulling large tree limbs out of roads and streets, including US Highway 377, which was shut down for some time.
Changes won't be made to Tarrant County juvenile system anytime soon, following release of audit
The Tarrant County Juvenile Board held off on making any immediate changes to the system Wednesday, following the release of an audit showing ongoing overcrowding issues at the juvenile detention center.
Texas executes man for slaying of Dallas real estate agent
Texas on Wednesday put to death a man who fatally stabbed a suburban Dallas real estate agent more than 16 years ago, the second execution this year in what has been the nation's busiest death penalty state.
Airbnb launches "anti-party technology" in U.S. and Canada
Parties at Airbnb listings became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic due to safety measures and restrictions at bars, restaurants and clubs.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Gardening 101: Shade trees
Trees offer shade for animals, humans and homes. Here are the best ones to plant in your yard.
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Dallas SWAT cuts hole in roof, finds Pablo Ramos unresponsive in attic
The Dallas Police Department Special Investigations Unit is looking into the death of Pablo Ramos, 53, on Aug. 17.
Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A's roll past Texas
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Dallas County Health Department to stage drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub
Beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 18, the Dallas County Health Department will, for the first time, stage a drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub outside its office off I-35 E.
Storms in Tolar leave behind extensive damage
Several calls to police have involved pulling large tree limbs out of roads and streets, including US Highway 377, which was shut down for some time.
Changes won't be made to Tarrant County juvenile system anytime soon, following release of audit
The Tarrant County Juvenile Board held off on making any immediate changes to the system Wednesday, following the release of an audit showing ongoing overcrowding issues at the juvenile detention center.
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I-Team: Nearly 90% of elementary schools do not have an officer stationed at the school
According to data the I-Team collected, in North Texas, elementary schools appear to be far more vulnerable than middle or high schools.
Dallas college installs new security features following a 2017 shooting
North Lake College in Irving might be considered one of the most high-tech campuses in North Texas — partly because of what happened five years ago.
FBI: more young people are being targeted for sextortion scams
Criminals convince victims to send compromising photos, then threaten to release the images if ransom isn't paid.
Black and Hispanic murders are less likely to be solved | The reasons why are complicated
New research by the CBS News Innovation Lab shows the likelihood of a murder being solved in the US is significantly lower when the victims are Black or Hispanic.
Churches cancel Christian day-camp as old allegations surface again
Pastor Doug Page of First Baptist Grapevine cancelled the camp about one week before it was set to begin for about 200-children in his congregation and the neighborhood.
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Arlington voters to decide on increasing term lengths for mayor, city council
The measure comes just four years after residents overwhelmingly approved term limits for those positions.
Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Schiff: "No evidence" that Trump declassified docs found at Mar-a-Lago
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
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Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
Tips and tricks for saving on that grocery bill from the Culinary School of Fort Worth
CBS 11 News went to the Culinary School of Fort Worth for a few tips and tricks people can use to save money on their grocery bills.
Consumer advocate talks pros, cons of electric vehicles
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
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Dallas County Health Department to stage drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub
Beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 18, the Dallas County Health Department will, for the first time, stage a drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub outside its office off I-35 E.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Experts hearing questions about monkeypox, COVID-19 as school begins
Back-to-school anxiety may be a rite of passage for students, but parents may be experiencing it as well. Between safety and health concerns, it can be tough to send your child off this year.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
Doctors urging parents to get kids vaccinated before heading back to school
Doctors are urging parents to get their kids the COVID-19 vaccine as they head back to school.
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American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic planes
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
25th annual DFW Restaurant Week begins August 8
It's the second-largest restaurant week in the country, second only to New York City's.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
Cracker Barrel sparks uproar for plant-based sausage critics say is "woke"
The post sparked strong reactions from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering the meat alternative.
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Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A's roll past Texas
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Dallas Mavericks release 2022-2023 schedule
The season kicks off on Oct. 19 with a Western Conference Semifinals rematch against the Phoenix Suns. The home opener for the season will be on Oct. 22, against the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
Rangers win 3rd straight, top A's 2-1 after Woodward firing
Marcus Semien homered, rookie Bubba Thompson had a tiebreaking RBI single and the Texas Rangers won hours after manager Chris Woodward was fired, beating the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Monday night.
Texas Rangers fire manager Chris Woodward
The Texas Rangers have dismissed Chris Woodward as manager.
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Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in "The Little Mermaid," dies at 95
Carroll would often say that Ursula was one of her favorite roles, saying that she saw the character as an "ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars."
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Your Thursday Morning Headlines, August 18th, 2022
Power outages after storms hit North Texas, Tolar residents wake to storm damages, CDC making some changes, Water restrictions in place for several states surrounding the Colorado river, Arlington residents can apply for water bill assistance, New Denton police chief, Several schools and districts return back to classes today, Texas restaurant owner wrangles alligator
North Texas finally gets much needed rain
More is in the forecast!
Dallas County Health Department to stage drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub
Beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 18, the Dallas County Health Department will, for the first time, stage a drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub outside its office off I-35 E.
Southlake Fire Department says there have been no previous incidents at chemical plant
The chemical plant caught on fire on Aug. 17.
9:25PM First Alert Weather Update
CBS 11 Chief Meteorologist gives an update on severe weather in North Texas Wednesday night.
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Victims of Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas
On May 24, 2022 nineteen children and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas, after a teenaged gunman barricaded himself in a 4th grade classroom and opened fire.
Uvalde School Shooting: The Aftermath of Tragedy
Following the tragic shooting deaths of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde community is grappling to find answers and understanding.
CBS 11 Bike To Work Week!
CBS 11 staffers took the roads early morning May 20 for Bike to Work Week! Want to be featured on air or online? Share your photos of you biking to work using #CBS11BiketoWork on social media!
Easter bunny hops into Cook Children's NICU
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
March 14 Fannin County Storm Damage Near Leonard, Texas
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.
