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Ryan Newman Released From Hospital After Horrific Crash At Daytona 500
Ryan Newman was released from a Florida hospital on Wednesday, two days after his frightening crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500.
Texas Motor Speedway's VP Addresses Ryan Newman's Serious Crash On Final Lap Of Daytona 500
The Vice President and General Manager of Texas Motor Speedway Eddie Gossage said, "That's breathtaking. It really is a scary, scary moment and you hope and pray that Ryan is OK."
Joe Gibbs Dedicates Daytona 500 Victory To Late Son
J.D. Gibbs died last month following a long battle with a degenerative neurological disease and Denny Hamlin dedicated this NASCAR season to Gibbs' memory.
Danica Patrick Shifting Gears For Return To Indianapolis 500
The first leg of the 'Danica Double' was a bust after Danica Patrick crashed out of the Daytona 500. But she still has the Indianapolis 500 ahead of her in May.
Danica Patrick's NASCAR Career Ends With Wreck At Daytona 500
Danica Patrick's final NASCAR race captured her career to perfection. She had photojournalists embedded with her, social media buzzing, and a crumpled car towed to the garage.
Austin Dillon Takes No. 3 Back To Victory Lane At Daytona
The No. 3 is No. 1 again at Daytona, on a day, in a race and at a place forever linked with the great Dale Earnhardt.
Danica Patrick Shown As Businesswoman In New GoDaddy Ad
GoDaddy has a new ad that will air during the Daytona 500, showcasing the growth of Danica Patrick and the company that helped make her one of the most famous female athletes ever.
GoDaddy Reunites With Danica Patrick To Sponsor 'Danica Double'
Danica Patrick has secured the money needed to race in both the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500. GoDaddy has reunited with Patrick for the final two races of her career.
Outlaw, Smoke, Gronk Turn Daytona 500 Into Bash
Kurt Busch used a last-lap pass to win the crash-filled Daytona 500 on Sunday in the opening race of Monster Energy's new role as title sponsor of NASCAR's top series
Kurt Busch Steals Monster Victory By Winning Daytona 500
Busch used a last-lap pass to win the crash-filled Daytona 500 on Sunday in the opening race of Monster Energy's new role as title sponsor of NASCAR's top series.
NASCAR Great Gordon To Drive Daytona 500 Pace Car
Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon will drive the honorary pace car for the Daytona 500 on Sunday. Gordon will lead the field to green behind the wheel of a 2017 Camaro ZL1.
Texas Man Caught In Florida After Killing Uncle; Wanted To Attend Daytona 500
Authorities say a man suspected of killing his uncle during a land dispute in Texas was arrested after coming to Florida to attend NASCAR races at Daytona International Speedway.
Elliott Nips Earnhardt To Win 2nd Straight Daytona 500 Pole
Chase Elliott nipped Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the final qualifying lap to win his second straight pole for the Daytona 500.
Michael Waltrip Says His 30th Daytona 500 Will Be His Last
Waltrip is a two-time Daytona 500 winner, and the Feb. 26 race will mark his 30th career start in "The Great American Race."
'Cars 3' Star Owen Wilson Named Daytona 500 Grand Marshal
Owen Wilson is set to lend his voice to one of racing's biggest events, this time as the grand marshal for the Daytona 500.
Earnhardt Cleared To Race Again Next Season
After missing the final 18 races of last season because of a concussion, NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been medically cleared to return next year. He is set to take part in the season-opening Daytona 500.
Daytona 500 Moving Back To Traditional Weekend In 2018
The Daytona 500 had been held on Presidents Day weekend from 1968 to 2011. But NASCAR officials tweaked the date beginning in 2012, anticipating changes to the NFL schedule.
Denny Hamlin Uses Last Second Move For Daytona 500 Win
Hamlin raced to his first Daytona 500 victory Sunday, the first for Toyota, and the first in 23 years for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Win Daytona Qualifying Races
Kyle Busch won the second qualifying race Thursday night for the Daytona 500, but several contenders wrecked their prized cars in a last-lap accident.
Brian Vickers Could Replace Tony Stewart At Daytona
Stewart is sidelined for the start of his final NASCAR season with a fractured vertebra. He was hurt riding an all-terrain vehicle.
Busch Has Foot Surgery After Daytona Crash
Kyle Busch has undergone surgery on his left foot, broken in a hard crash at Daytona International Speedway.
Logano Gives Penske Another Daytona Win
Joey Logano had a shot to win the NASCAR championship last year. A flawed late pit stop cost him the chance, and he went into the offseason determined to get back into contention.
Just 5 Cars In Final Practice Before Daytona 500 Qualifiers
The final practice before the Daytona 500 qualifying races was free of chaos. Of course, only five cars turned laps during the 1-hour, 25-minute practice session Thursday.
Paralympics Medalist Amy Purdy To Drive Daytona 500 Pace Car
Purdy will drive the new Toyota Camry that was redesigned for 2015. She won her medal in snowboarding in 2014 at the Sochi Paralympics.
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1 dead, another woman injured in East Texas head-on collision
A head-on collision on Aug. 8 left one woman dead and another injured 1.5 miles south of Chandler in Henderson County.
Men sentenced after making sex slave 'endure horrors beyond imagining'
Handcuffed with a metal collar around her neck and forced to sleep naked at the foot of her 'owner's bed... these are just some of the horrors an alleged 'sex slave' endured.
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.
Local farmers feel impact of drought on business
The last time Fisher Farm & Ranch saw measurable rainfall was about a month ago. Owner David Fisher said it's taking a toll on his farm.
Yaser Said claims he did not kill his 2 teenage daughters
Yaser Said denied killing his two teenage daughters while he was on the witness stand earlier on Monday.
North Texas school districts still searching for teachers as students return
Summer break is nearly over, and school districts across Texas are still scrambling to hire teachers.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Arlington ISD implements new alert system to send updates during an emergency
Safety and security has been at the top of many people's minds as Arlington Independent School District students prepare to start class next week.
Driver accused of killing White Settlement teen had 2 DUI convictions
Two Tarrant County high schools were hit with a tragedy just days before students returned to school.
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1 dead, another woman injured in East Texas head-on collision
A head-on collision on Aug. 8 left one woman dead and another injured 1.5 miles south of Chandler in Henderson County.
Men sentenced after making sex slave 'endure horrors beyond imagining'
Handcuffed with a metal collar around her neck and forced to sleep naked at the foot of her 'owner's bed... these are just some of the horrors an alleged 'sex slave' endured.
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.
Local farmers feel impact of drought on business
The last time Fisher Farm & Ranch saw measurable rainfall was about a month ago. Owner David Fisher said it's taking a toll on his farm.
Yaser Said claims he did not kill his 2 teenage daughters
Yaser Said denied killing his two teenage daughters while he was on the witness stand earlier on Monday.
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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.
21-story apartment tower to go up where 2017 condo fire took place
The site of Dallas' biggest fire is now a giant crater.
I-Team: Reports find scam callers target Texas, specifically Dallas-Fort Worth
If you live in Texas, you're more likely to get these calls than any other state. If you live in the 214- or 817- area codes, you live in one of the most targeted metro areas in the country.
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Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Republicans block $35 cap on price of insulin from Senate bill
Seven Republicans voted to allow the insulin cap in the legislation, but it failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to include it.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after weeklong rebound infection
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
Jack Fink's one-on-one with Sen. Ted Cruz at CPAC
CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the Inflation Reduction Act, the November election and the Uvalde investigation
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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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U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
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.
Banana Boat spray sunscreens sold nationwide recalled over carcinogen
No injuries or deaths related to the products have been reported, the company said.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
North Texan says monkeypox pain is 'probably one of the worst things I've ever been through'
Monkeypox cases in North Texas on are the rise.
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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.
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.
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.
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Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."
Rangers win 3-2 over White Sox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders
Leody Taveras had an RBI single for the Rangers, who ended a seven-game home losing streak.
The ultimate Cowboys fan and the pledge made to her by Jerry Jones
Ms. Price, as she's simply known by the Cowboys in-crowd, says she knows how to pay her way when she has to. But, her support for the team, is priceless.
Iman Shumpert arrested at Texas airport for pot possession
Former NBA player Iman Shumpert was arrested at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport last weekend for allegedly trying to bring six ounces of cannabis through security.
Orioles win 6-3 for 1st-ever season series sweep of Rangers
Jonah Heim and Marcus Semien homered for Texas, which lost its seventh consecutive home game and dropped a season-worst 12 games under .500 at 46-58 overall.
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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."
Nichelle Nichols, groundbreaking "Star Trek" star, dies at age 89
After "Star Trek," Nichols went on to become a recruiter for NASA, playing a key role in helping recruit people of color and female astronauts.
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Your Tuesday Morning Headlines, August 9th, 2022
Mesquite ISD starts the school year today, Uvalde school security improvements from donations, Tonight at 6pm: Innovations in school security, The CDC is easing COVID guidance for schools, Send your back to school photos, The 'Ice Cream Project' in the UK tests out unusual flavors, Cowboys training camp coming to a close with open practices
High 90-degree temperatures and some rain chances ahead Tuesday
High 90-degree temperatures and some rain chances are ahead for North Texas Tuesday.
Some North Texans could see showers and storms on Tuesday
For others, it will be cloudy and hot.
Local farmers feel impact of drought on business
The last time Fisher Farm & Ranch saw measurable rainfall was about a month ago. Owner David Fisher said it's taking a toll on his farm.
Yaser Said claims he did not kill his 2 teenage daughters
Yaser Said denied killing his two teenage daughters while he was on the witness stand earlier on Monday.
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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.
