Kavanaugh Says He 'Might Have Been Too Emotional' At Hearing
In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged Thursday he "might have been too emotional" when testifying about sexual misconduct allegations.
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Senators Review Single Copy Of FBI's Report On Brett Kavanaugh
U.S. senators have received a single copy of the FBI's investigation report into allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
McConnell Sets Key Vote On Kavanaugh Confirmation For Friday
This sets in motion the procedure that would usher in the first vote sometime Friday and the vote on the full Senate floor on Saturday.
Committee Advances Kavanaugh Nomination, Flake Calls For Delay In Floor Vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Brett Kavanaugh's nomination for the Supreme Court after agreeing to a late call from Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona for a one week investigation into sexual assault allegations against the high court nominee.
Women Confront Sen. Flake On Kavanaugh Support
Soon after Republican Sen. Jeff Flake announced he'd vote to confirm Kavanaugh, two women cornered him in an elevator as he headed back to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
North Texans Glued To Testimony During Kavanaugh, Ford Hearing
Geni Manning, a conservative says she believes Brett Kavanaugh, but says even if the allegations against him from high school were true, "I don't think it should disqualify him."
Draft GOP Report: No Coordination Between Trump And Russia
Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee have completed a draft report concluding there was no collusion or coordination between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia, a finding that is sure to please the White House and enrage panel Democrats.
Facebook To Turn Over Russia-Linked Ads
Social media giant Facebook is expected to provide Congress on Monday with more than 3,000 ads that ran around the time of the 2016 presidential election and are linked to a Russian ad agency.
Lawmakers Intend To Question Trump Campaign Chairman
Lawmakers intend to determine whether Russian social media "trolls" were connected to Trump's election efforts.
FBI Corrects Comey Testimony On Clinton Aide Huma Abedin
The FBI on Tuesday corrected the sworn testimony of Director James Comey, who last week told Congress that a top aide to Hillary Clinton had sent "hundreds and thousands" of emails to her husband's laptop.
Despite Texas Opposition, Panel Approves Assault Weapons Ban
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved an assault weapons ban, this despite the objections of two Texas Senators.
Ted Cruz Sworn In As Texas' New Senator
Texas' new Senator Ted Cruz became the center of attention from Republicans and the Tea Party long before today's swearing-in.
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North Texas high schoolers recognized for STEM advancements
From a very early age, Plano ISD junior Shriya Bhat and Frisco ISD senior Vivek Kogilathota had an interest in innovation.
Students with disabilities show off football skills in 2022 Buddy Bowl
Highland Park High school students are once again teaming up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
Non-profit DreamSpring backing small business owners
Many North Texas small businesses struggled to stay alive during the pandemic, others did not survive.
Democratic runoff for Texas AG: Garza, Jaworski discuss abortion, state lawsuits
Both Democratic candidates for Texas Attorney General Joe Jaworski and Rochelle Garza support abortion rights and Roe v. Wade.
Judge: COVID asylum restrictions must continue on southern U.S. border
A judge has ruled COVID-19 asylum restrictions must continue on the southern US border; effectively blocking the government's plan to end them.
Dallas College offers teacher apprenticeship program
As North Texas school districts struggle with staffing shortages, Dallas College is kicking off a first-of-its-kind teacher apprenticeship program to help get well-trained educators into classrooms.
Fort Worth Police Officer Mitchell Miller fired following use of force incident
On May 19, 2022, Officer Mitchell Miller was terminated following an administrative investigation into a use of force incident.
BREAKING: Bowness stepping down as Stars Head Coach
Rick Bowness is stepping away as head coach of the Dallas Stars.
Lawsuit against Elon Musk, Tesla and Twitter fan dismissed
In the order, the judge wrote that the lawsuit had failed to make plausible legal claims.
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North Texas high schoolers recognized for STEM advancements
From a very early age, Plano ISD junior Shriya Bhat and Frisco ISD senior Vivek Kogilathota had an interest in innovation.
Students with disabilities show off football skills in 2022 Buddy Bowl
Highland Park High school students are once again teaming up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
Non-profit DreamSpring backing small business owners
Many North Texas small businesses struggled to stay alive during the pandemic, others did not survive.
Democratic runoff for Texas AG: Garza, Jaworski discuss abortion, state lawsuits
Both Democratic candidates for Texas Attorney General Joe Jaworski and Rochelle Garza support abortion rights and Roe v. Wade.
Judge: COVID asylum restrictions must continue on southern U.S. border
A judge has ruled COVID-19 asylum restrictions must continue on the southern US border; effectively blocking the government's plan to end them.
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Gruesome new details emerge in Ira Tobolowsky murder case
Gruesome new details have emerged in the high-profile murder of Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky.
I-Team: Texas father and son accountants convicted in $6M Ponzi scheme
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
I-Team Exclusive: Dallas sons reveal what led to arrest in murder of their father
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.
North Texas business steps up to help desperate mothers
A North Texas business is stepping up to help desperate mothers across the state after seeing an I-Team investigation.
I-Team Update: Ira Tobolowsky's family reacts to murder arrest
Ira Tobolowsky's sons said investigating their father's murder over the past six years has been a full-time job.
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Democratic runoff for Texas AG: Garza, Jaworski discuss abortion, state lawsuits
Both Democratic candidates for Texas Attorney General Joe Jaworski and Rochelle Garza support abortion rights and Roe v. Wade.
Judge: COVID asylum restrictions must continue on southern U.S. border
A judge has ruled COVID-19 asylum restrictions must continue on the southern US border; effectively blocking the government's plan to end them.
Last day of early voting for primary runoff elections
Today is your last chance to cast a ballot early for the primary runoff elections.
Trevor Reed details surviving Russian psychiatric treatment
We're hearing for the first time from Trevor Reed, the former Marine and North Texas native, who was held in Russian prison for nearly 3 years.
Sen. Cornyn calls Texas AG Paxton's legal woes an 'embarrassment'
AG Ken Paxton has been under state felony indictment since 2015 on securities fraud charges and is separately being investigated by the FBI.
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North Texas homebuyers face high prices, low inventory
North Texas homes are expensive and in short supply. Local experts discuss how buyers can improve their chances.
Texas sets gas price record just before summer travel season
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
Ford issues 3 recalls including one for engine fire risk
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
ERCOT reassuring Texans that power grid will not fail this summer
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
Baby formula maker Abbott reaches deal, will restart production
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
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FDA approves Pfizer COVID booster shots for kids 5 to 11
Tuesday's decision means anyone 5 years of age and older is now eligible for at least one COVID booster dose.
Can meditation and mindfulness exercises reduce stress?
Recent survey found more Americans are meditating - and that's a good thing, experts say.
Texas court allows some investigations into families of transgender youth to resume
Texas high court allows state to resume some abuse investigations into gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
TPC Craig Ranch designer Tom Weiskopf gets 'Major' support during cancer battle
Weiskopf's passion (post career) became designing golf courses. He now has around 80 to his name, including TPC Craig Ranch.
How to avoid heat-related illness now that high temps, humidity here to stay
The hot temperatures combined with the humidity is keeping MedStar crews busy in Tarrant County.
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Non-profit DreamSpring backing small business owners
Many North Texas small businesses struggled to stay alive during the pandemic, others did not survive.
North Texas homebuyers face high prices, low inventory
North Texas homes are expensive and in short supply. Local experts discuss how buyers can improve their chances.
Texas sets gas price record just before summer travel season
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
Ford issues 3 recalls including one for engine fire risk
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
ERCOT reassuring Texans that power grid will not fail this summer
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
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Students with disabilities show off football skills in 2022 Buddy Bowl
Highland Park High school students are once again teaming up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
BREAKING: Bowness stepping down as Stars Head Coach
Rick Bowness is stepping away as head coach of the Dallas Stars.
Dallas Mavericks fall to Golden State 112-87 in Game 1
Luka scored 20 points but shot just 6 for 18 and 3 of 10 from deep.
Series preview: Mavericks vs. Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks are one step away from the NBA Finals, but they have to get through the Golden State Warriors to get there.
US Soccer agrees to pay women's and men's teams equally
The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday.
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Grapevine kicks off the 38th annual Main Street Fest
The city is hoping to get a major economic boost with more than 80 local shops, restaurants and boutiques open to visitors.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Kendrick Lamar's latest music video features iconic North Texas locations
You may recognize a few iconic North Texas locations in Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.
Top U.S. cowgirls ride into North Texas for Women's Rodeo World Championship
Cowgirls from around the country are riding into the Fort Worth and Cowtown Coliseum on May 16 for the Women's Rodeo World Championship.
Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire 'Urban Cowboy,' dies at 86
Country star Mickey Gilley, whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," has died. He was 86.
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Weekend weather forecast
Potential for severe thunderstorms tomorrow. Partly cloudy skies. Low 73F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
North Texas high schoolers recognized for STEM advancements
Two North Texas high schoolers were recognized for their advancements in science. Last week, they received first place prizes at what's considered the world's largest global high school science competition.
$2.3B Texas pipeline project completed
The long stretch of dry, hot days is creating more demand for water.
Fort Worth officer fired for excessive use of force
On May 19, 2022, Officer Mitchell Miller was terminated following an administrative investigation into a use of force incident that happened in January.
Gov. Abbott in Fort Worth talking about Title 42 controversy
Governor Abbott is in Fort Worth tonight speaking out about a judge's ruling in the ongoing controversy over whether COVID-19 should still be an excuse for tighter restrictions at the Texas-Mexican border.
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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.
Community Watching After Wind Topples White Rock Lake Eagles' Nest
The wind robbed Nick and Nora, The White Rock Lake eagles, of their nest and at least one egg. Now, the neighborhood is watching; hoping for the best for the beautiful pair.
North Texans Share Pictures Of Wintry Weather
Send your photos our way using the hashtag #FirstAlertDFW on Twitter and Instagram to be featured on air and on our website!
