
The Foote Files: How Radio & Telegraph Came To The Rescue
Some 108 years ago, a major event (and one that was tragic) took place that cost the lives of more than 1,500 people. And radio and telegraph played a significant role during this time.
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Some 108 years ago, a major event (and one that was tragic) took place that cost the lives of more than 1,500 people. And radio and telegraph played a significant role during this time.
Facebook plans to pay for news headlines — reportedly millions of dollars in some cases.
The team announced that it will now use a more diverse group of entertainers rather than just dancers to excite the fans during home games at American Airlines Center.
CNN had rejected the same ad, declaring it racist.
Perhaps the least surprising aspect of The New Yorker magazine's story on abuse allegations against New York's attorney general last week was Ronan Farrow's name on it.
Matt Lauer's firing as host of NBC's "Today" makes him the biggest media figure brought down by sexual misconduct allegations since Bill O'Reilly and Roger Ailes at Fox News.
Hours after the firing, the trade publication Variety posted what it said was a two-month investigation that included dozens of interviews with current and former staffers who asked to remain anonymous.
A group of women who worked alongside Al Franken on "Saturday Night Live" have signed a statement of support for the Minnesota politician.
Former "Today" co-host Billy Bush says he's a better man and ready to get back into television seven months after being fired from his job at NBC.
A "Saturday Night Live" writer has been suspended indefinitely after tweeting a poorly received joke about Donald Trump's 10-year-old youngest son, Barron.
Spike TV and LL Cool J hosting notwithstanding, Jimmy Fallon and the Tonight Show came up with the original Lip Sync Battle.
TV shows that were all love, all the time!
Brian Williams the NBC "Nightly News" anchor who admitted he falsely recounted a story that he was in a helicopter that was hit by ground fire in Iraq in 2003 was suspended without pay by for six months.
The network is taking a wide-open approach to replacing Craig Ferguson in late-night
The Supreme Court has ruled against Aereo, the company that delivers television programs via a small antenna to subscribers.
The league said Thursday that CBS and Fox would be providing live streams of their broadcasts this season. The Super Bowl and NBC's wild-card games were available online the last two seasons.
The Emmy race for Outstanding Comedy Series is a tight one this year, but it's likely to come down to The Big Bang Theory, 30 Rock, and Louie for the top honor. Which show will Emmy voters choose for the prize?
CNN Films said that it plans a feature-length film on the former first lady and secretary of state to premiere next year. It will look at Hillary Clinton's professional and personal lives.
Carrie Underwood will take over the theme song for "Sunday Night Football," with NBC sticking to the formula of a female country music star for its intro.
NBC on Wednesday announced its long-rumored switch in late night, replacing incumbent Jay Leno at "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon and moving the iconic franchise back to New York.
When television began to grow rapidly in the 1950s, the original radio network model began to erode. As a result, network radio shows were being cancelled by the dozens.
CBS had a stellar slate of comedies and dramas, but NBC had football. The result last week was NBC seizing a narrow lead in viewers, while CBS edged ahead in household ratings.
The Redskins' victory over the Cowboys with a playoff berth on the line was the highest-rated "Sunday Night Football" game since NBC picked up the package in 2006.
The Dallas Cowboys-Washington Redskins game that will decide the NFC East is moving to prime time.
Bob Costas used his segment on "Sunday Night Football" to advocate for gun control following the murder-suicide involving Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher.
Several North Texas law enforcement personnel traveled down to Uvalde after police requested assistance.
Scheffler, whose only bogey at Colonial so far this week came at No. 17 on Saturday, shot a 2-under 68 and has the lead alone after the third round.
The Texas Rangers had a season-high 18 hits as they routed the Oakland Athletics 11-4 on May 28.
Several of Gabe Kapler's fellow managers are offering their support for his decision to avoid the field during the national anthem.
The Texas Rangers scored three runs in the ninth inning for the second consecutive night to beat Oakland 8-5 on Friday.
A federally licensed firearms dealer was sentenced to four years in federal prison for selling guns to unlicensed dealers for resale.
Authorities announced on Friday, May 27 that two men have been federally charged for allegedly sex trafficking teenage girls.
Denton County Public Health officials announced today that the had confirmed that a cat found in northeast Krum was infected with rabies.
Officials say before the hitting water, it's important for folks to remain vigilant and cautious. Here are some tips for staying safe this Memorial Day weekend.
Several North Texas law enforcement personnel traveled down to Uvalde after police requested assistance.
Scheffler, whose only bogey at Colonial so far this week came at No. 17 on Saturday, shot a 2-under 68 and has the lead alone after the third round.
The Texas Rangers had a season-high 18 hits as they routed the Oakland Athletics 11-4 on May 28.
Several of Gabe Kapler's fellow managers are offering their support for his decision to avoid the field during the national anthem.
The Texas Rangers scored three runs in the ninth inning for the second consecutive night to beat Oakland 8-5 on Friday.
Nationwide, 61 gunmen killed 103 people and wounded 140 others, in populated areas in 30 states.
Gruesome new details have emerged in the high-profile murder of Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky.
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
In the group setting, they all agree that no one had given up hope. And they all believe the man recently arrested is "100%" the killer.
A North Texas business is stepping up to help desperate mothers across the state after seeing an I-Team investigation.
The intense debate over gun restrictions moves to Houston Friday as the NRA's previously scheduled convention is set to begin.
The state bar is suing Paxton over his petition to the Supreme Court to block Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.
Democratic candidate for Governor Beto O'Rourke stood up and confronted Governor Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders about gun restrictions.
Jasmine Crockett has won the democratic bid for the 30th congressional district race beating Jane Hope Hamilton in Tuesday's runoff.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won his Republican runoff election against Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Tuesday.
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, experts say it's best to get out the door early, and if you can't, you can end up doubling your travel time.
More than 3 million Texans are expected to travel this Memorial Day Weekend and most of them will be hitting the road. According to AAA, their trips come at a time when gas prices continue to surge.
The driver's and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners can explode and send shrapnel throughout the vehicle.
North Texas homes are expensive and in short supply. Local experts discuss how buyers can improve their chances.
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
Heading into Memorial Day Weekend, when many are planning on trips to the lake and other events outside, the American Cancer Society is reminding people not to over do it in the sun.
It wasn't until Haley finished his career in Dallas that he was diagnosed as bi-polar and started taking medication.
Local health officials say as the East Coast COVID wave appears to be nearing its peak, here at home cases are slowly rising as expected.
After their 30th anniversary trip was canceled due to COVID-19, applications are now available for the annual Kidd's Kids trip to Disney World.
At least 14 people across 12 states have become sick, and two were hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, experts say it's best to get out the door early, and if you can't, you can end up doubling your travel time.
More than 3 million Texans are expected to travel this Memorial Day Weekend and most of them will be hitting the road. According to AAA, their trips come at a time when gas prices continue to surge.
The driver's and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners can explode and send shrapnel throughout the vehicle.
Baking each day to the backdrop of his crafty Oak Cliff neighborhood, Tyler Rooney began realizing a dream he always had.
Many North Texas small businesses struggled to stay alive during the pandemic, others did not survive.
One of Marty Leonard's proudest possessions is the last car golfer Ben Hogan drove, a 1989 Cadillac Brougham.
The Rangers scored late off the A's bullpen after starters Martín Pérez and Frankie Montas kept both offenses in check.
The Charles Schwab Challenge tees off this week at the Colonial Country Club and no one takes more pride in this week than Lance Barrow.
Wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner is calling on President Joe Biden to secure her partner's release from a Russian prison.
Luka Doncic had 30 points and 14 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 119-109 on Tuesday night.
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic.
"It's crazy to think that today I'll be doing my last one," Davidson wrote on Instagram prior to Saturday's season finale.
The actor who played the Red Power Ranger has been charged with wire fraud conspiracy related to the federal PPP program.
The city is hoping to get a major economic boost with more than 80 local shops, restaurants and boutiques open to visitors.
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Temperatures will be in the 90s tomorrow and Monday, but rain chances return later this week.
Officials say before the hitting water, it's important for folks to remain vigilant and cautious. Here are some tips for staying safe this Memorial Day weekend.
Several North Texas law enforcement personnel traveled down to Uvalde after police requested assistance.
This Memorial Day will be one of the hottest on record.
Events in Collin County, Dallas, and elsewhere will honor veterans this weekend.
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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!
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
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.