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The Oscar-winning actor and his wife Camila Alves are hosting "We're Texas," a virtual benefit concert to help the Lone Star state after it was devastated by a massive winter storm in February.
Some Griddy customers were charged more than $9,500 even as last month's blackout caused residents to lose power.
"We need to make significant investments in upgrading our transmission grids," newly confirmed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in an interview with CBS News.
Energy group said it won't pass on "unaffordable electric bills" to its members after state's power freeze.
A recent analysis found major power outages caused by extreme weather have increased 67% since 2000.
Andrew Mitchell may live in New Jersey, but the storm in Texas hit home – so he drove 22 hours to help.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Houston to survey the damage from Texas' recent storm.
State faces massive economic losses from damage to property and key industries, according to one estimate.
"We're victims of our own attempt to let free market forces work," said one lawmaker investigating last week's outages.
Texas resident claims power provider Griddy broke price-gouging laws as winter storm knocked out power.
The board members cited concerns of "out of state leadership," as three live in other states, and one lives in another country.
The president will meet with local leaders in Texas after a winter storm that devastated the state.
Texans are now facing sky-high bills after a catastrophic storm left many without heat or clean water.
Residents and businesses in the storm-battered state will have until June 15 to file their returns.
The royal couple is supporting a domestic abuse shelter in Texas after it was forced to close its facilities due to power outages and bursting pipes.
Some Houston-area residents are reporting "outrageous prices" on food and other necessities, local officials say.
Nearly half of Texas residents don't have access to clean, running water.
Millions are under boil water notices while tens of thousands don't have power, down from a peak of about 4 million.
Up to 400 record cold temperatures are possible across the country through the middle of the week.
Texas is the only state in the continental U.S. that has its own power grid. Unlike the Eastern and Western power grid networks, which serve the rest of the country, Texas' power grid is not subject to federal regulation.
Millions of people remained without power amid subfreezing temperatures, and authorities warned of treacherous travel conditions in many states.
Some of its stores also are opening later and closing earlier because of the dangerous ice storms wreaking havoc in the state.
Frigid temperatures kept their grip on Texas, where some four million homes and businesses had outages.
Power outages resulting from unusually heavy snow and ice temporarily threatened vaccine supplies in the Lone Star State.
Volunteers are racing to save the state's sea turtles as thousands suffer from hypothermia.
Henry "Enrique" Tarrio poses a danger to the public, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly said in an order issued late Friday.
More than 39 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during Memorial Day weekend.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office has yet to determine the causes of death for the three women.
The newly revealed geophysical survey was part of a court-ordered release of government records on the FBI's treasure hunt at Dent's Run.
La Nina is a natural and cyclical cooling of parts of the equatorial Pacific that changes weather patterns worldwide, as opposed to El Nino's warming.
The convention kicked off in the same state where 19 children and two adults were killed earlier in the week.
"Amateur and professional astronomers around the world have been tracking its spectacular disintegration for years," NASA said.
Prosecutors said Hale-Cusanelli openly espoused white supremacist and antisemitic ideology and wore an Adolf Hitler-style mustache to work.
According to his family, Woody Brown did not get the support to excel in the classroom until he was in seventh grade.
Styles pledged to donate to the nonprofit organization and share "their suggested action items."
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Nineteen students and two teachers died in the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
The fire has destroyed at least 330 homes as flames raged through nearly 500 square miles.
The Georgia secretary of state has been summoned to appear before a special grand jury Thursday.
Health officials are responding to at least 13 monkeypox cases identified in eight different states.
Henry "Enrique" Tarrio poses a danger to the public, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly said in an order issued late Friday.
More than 39 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during Memorial Day weekend.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office has yet to determine the causes of death for the three women.
The newly revealed geophysical survey was part of a court-ordered release of government records on the FBI's treasure hunt at Dent's Run.
La Nina is a natural and cyclical cooling of parts of the equatorial Pacific that changes weather patterns worldwide, as opposed to El Nino's warming.
"This week is not the appropriate time to be promoting our products," an executive said in an email.
After its value plunged to less than a U.S. penny, the ruble is now trading 30% higher than before Russia attacked Ukraine. Why?
If signs prevent one suicide, homicide or unintentional death of a child, they're worth it, says county legislator.
Investors cheered by economic data showing that inflation slowed in April for the first time since November 2020.
Amid a nationwide shortage, the state's top prosecutor said she is going after retailers who overcharge for essential nutrition.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn and other politicians and musicians decided not to go to the NRA event after the mass shooting in Uvalde on Tuesday.
The Georgia secretary of state has been summoned to appear before a special grand jury Thursday.
A Michigan business owner has filed a lawsuit to try to get on Michigan's August primary ballot.
Senator Chris Murphy, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, Uvalde County Commissioner Ronald (Ronnie) Garza and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Barely 900 votes separate celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz from former hedge fund CEO David McCormick.
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Health officials are responding to at least 13 monkeypox cases identified in eight different states.
President Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Major Garrett virtually for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss Major's recent COVID-19 diagnosis, how the vaccine can help against new variants, and why people who are fully vaccinated are still getting COVID.
If signs prevent one suicide, homicide or unintentional death of a child, they're worth it, says county legislator.
Sandals Resort has said it will install carbon monoxide monitors in all its rooms, following the incident.
The stampede at the program organized by the Kings Assembly pentecostal church in Rivers state involved many people who were seeking assistance, police said.
Mexico has been trapped in a spiral of cartel-related violence that has left more than 340,000 dead since 2006.
The Intrepid contains 444 standard bottles, or 68.41 gallons, worth of whiskey.
Zelenskyy is accusing Moscow of carrying out "genocide" amid Russia's rapid advance in two key regions of eastern Ukraine.
Sodano served until 2006 as the Holy See's No. 2 official in the role of secretary of state.
Born and raised in Vermont, Anaïs Mitchell started writing songs when she was 17 years old. She's released eight studio albums - including one that led to her Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, "Hadestown." For “Saturday Sessions,” Anaïs Mitchell performs “Brooklyn Bridge."
Born and raised in Vermont, Anaïs Mitchell started writing songs when she was 17 years old. She's released eight studio albums - including one that led to her Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, "Hadestown." For “Saturday Sessions,” Anaïs Mitchell performs “Bright Star.”
Born and raised in Vermont, Anaïs Mitchell started writing songs when she was 17 years old. She's released eight studio albums - including one that led to her Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, "Hadestown." For “Saturday Sessions,”Anaïs Mitchell performs "On Your Way" from her new, self-titled album.
Born and raised in Vermont, Anaïs Mitchell started writing songs when she was 17 years old. She's released eight studio albums - including one that led to her Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, "Hadestown." Anthony Mason spoke with her about her remarkable career and her return to recording.
Styles pledged to donate to the nonprofit organization and share "their suggested action items."
IPhone maker is lifting its minimum wage for store employees to $22 per hour, according to a report.
News alleviates investor doubts over billionaire's resolve, sending Twitter stocks up 5.5% in after-hours trading.
Feds allege the social media service cited security reasons in asking for phone numbers and emails, but used the info for ads.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the school shooting suspect posted several messages about his plans on Facebook minutes before the attack. The company says they were private chat messages. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has the latest on that part of the investigation.
Nate Burleson sits down with kids to discuss the affects of cell phones and social media on their growth and development. They address the pressures of having a cell phone at an early age.
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
Henry "Enrique" Tarrio poses a danger to the public, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly said in an order issued late Friday.
Mexico has been trapped in a spiral of cartel-related violence that has left more than 340,000 dead since 2006.
The timeline of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has been rapidly evolving, with officials revealing new and more disturbing details of the massacre every day. Here's what we know so far.
Isimemen Etute testified that he felt "violated" when he discovered the Tinder match he believed to be a woman was actually a man.
The flight attendant suffered three chipped teeth along with bruises and a cut under her eye that needed stitches.
"Amateur and professional astronomers around the world have been tracking its spectacular disintegration for years," NASA said.
A successful fueling test will clear the way for the moon rocket's first test flight as early as August.
SpaceX launched 59 small payloads while Boeing wrapped up its Starliner space station flight
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
With compensation reaching up to nearly $10,000 per month, these internships are big deals.
Shooting death rates have skyrocketed since the pandemic, in these states in particular.
A beloved Georgia H.S. teacher went missing in 2005. Over 11 years later, an unexpected arrest -- but will we ever know the truth of what happened?
Glassdoor recently unveiled its list... and it's not all tech.
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
The timeline of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has been rapidly evolving, with officials revealing new and more disturbing details of the massacre every day. Here's what we know so far.
Born and raised in Vermont, Anaïs Mitchell started writing songs when she was 17 years old. She's released eight studio albums - including one that led to her Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, "Hadestown." For “Saturday Sessions,” Anaïs Mitchell performs “Brooklyn Bridge."
Born and raised in Vermont, Anaïs Mitchell started writing songs when she was 17 years old. She's released eight studio albums - including one that led to her Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, "Hadestown." For “Saturday Sessions,” Anaïs Mitchell performs “Bright Star.”
Born and raised in Vermont, Anaïs Mitchell started writing songs when she was 17 years old. She's released eight studio albums - including one that led to her Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, "Hadestown." For “Saturday Sessions,”Anaïs Mitchell performs "On Your Way" from her new, self-titled album.