Funeral service for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee held in Houston
Jackson Lee represented the 18th Congressional District.
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Frontier pilot arrested onboard aircraft in Houston
Houston Police identified the pilot as Seymour Walker, 45, who was wanted on an assault-family violence warrant.
Harris delivers Jackson Lee eulogy
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the eulogy for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas Thursday. Harris recalled her time working with Jackson Lee in Congress and celebrated her career in public service that spanned more than 30 years.
Harris reacts to Trump's attacks on her race
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority in Houston, Texas, Wednesday night, hours after former President Donald Trump falsely questioned her racial background at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention. Harris said it is "the same old show, the divisiveness and the disrespect" and added that "the American people deserve better."
Harris rallies at historically Black sorority
Vice President Kamala Harris is speaking in Houston on Wednesday as she also raises money for her presidential campaign under a shortened timeline. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from the Lone Star State.
Harris releases video showing Trump mug shot
Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign released its first official video on Thursday, set to the soundtrack of Beyoncé's song "Freedom." In it, she called out her Republican opponent Donald Trump, showing the former president's mugshot and declaring "no one is above the law." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins with more.
How Harris is courting voters
Vice President Kamala Harris is appealing to diverse voters as she begins her campaign for the 2024 Democratic nomination. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports on the Harris campaign's efforts to court voters.
Harris meeting Houston teachers union
Vice President Kamala Harris will stop in Houston, Texas, Thursday to address the American Federation of Teachers. This comes as Harris' first campaign video hits the web. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos reports.
Greg Abbott calls for Beryl blackouts probe
Parts of Texas started the work week under a heat advisory with triple-digit temperatures expected through at least Wednesday. To make matters worse, hundreds of thousands of people are without power after Beryl slammed the state last week as a strong Category 1 hurricane. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more from the Lone Star State.
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1 million around Houston still without power
Four days after Beryl blew through, more than a million people around Houston are still without power as sweltering temperatures grip the area. Officials there warn it could be days until electricity is restored. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Inside Houston's post-Beryl power issues
More than a million people in the Houston area are still without electricity following the destruction from Hurricane Beryl as triple-digit temperatures scorch the state. Emily Foxhall, climate reporter for the Texas Tribune, joined CBS News to discuss the outage.
More than 1 million Houston-area customers still without power after Beryl
The slow pace of restoring power in America's fourth-largest city has put CenterPoint Energy, Houston's utility provider, under mounting scrutiny over whether it was sufficiently prepared for Beryl.
Texas races to restore power after Beryl
Texas is facing more than a million power outages as it battles extreme heat in the aftermath of Beryl. The problem is especially prominent in Houston, which is the nation's fourth-largest city. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is there with the latest.
Millions in Texas without power after Beryl
Millions are without power in Texas after Beryl, now a post-tropical cyclone, brought heavy winds, rain and flooding to the region Monday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest from Houston.
Beryl devastates parts of Texas
Millions of Texans are still without power after Beryl, which entered south of Houston as a Category 1 storm, devastated parts of the coast and flooded homes in the region. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.
2 million without power as Beryl slams Texas
At least one person has died and more than 2 million are without electricity after Beryl made landfall in Texas. The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, but has been downgraded to a tropical storm. CBS News Texas' Jason Allen reports from Palacios and CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more from Sugar Land.
Houston mayor provides Beryl flooding update
Houston Mayor John Whitmire called on residents to shelter in place as Tropical Storm Beryl causes flooding and power outages. Whitmire said about two million people are without power in the region, including 700,000 in Houston.
Beryl floods Texas, causes power outages
Beryl made landfall just south of Houston, Texas, as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening into a tropical storm Monday. CBS News Dallas chief meteorologist Scott Padgett breaks down the forecast for North Texas and CBS News San Francisco meteorologist Zoe Mintz has more on what's ahead for Beryl. Also, CBS news' Omar Villafranca and Janet Shamlian report from Galveston and Sugar Land, cities battered by the storm.
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas
Hurricane Beryl has come ashore in Texas about 70 miles south of Houston as a Category 1 storm with damaging winds and life-threatening storm surge, the National Hurricane Center said. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Arrests made after 12-year-old Houston girl found dead in creek
The two men were seen on surveillance footage with Jocelyn Nungaray before her body was found in a Houston creek.
Family of taekwondo instructors saves woman from sexual assault
A family of taekwondo instructors stepped in to help a woman who was being attacked at a store next door and held the suspect until police arrived.
Texas doctor charged with taking patient records on transgender care
Dr. Eithan Haim, a 34-year-old surgeon, pleaded not guilty to charges that he illegally obtained confidential patient records on transgender care from Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
The Dish: Texas restaurants
We head to Texas for a taste of the Lone Star State's cuisine and culture, from a pitmaster in Houston with multiple world championship titles to a family-run restaurant in Austin serving up Tex-Mex fare. Watch these stories and more on The Dish.
Dramatic video shows Texas couple saving driver from flooded ditch
A Houston-area couple who took a wrong turn during storms on Tuesday stumbled across a truck driver nearly completely submerged in a flooded drainage ditch – and used a hammer to save his life.
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Iran's foreign minister rejects talk of dialogue with U.S. as strikes continues
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
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U.S. intel shows Iran's late leader was wary of son in power, sources say
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
Weather threats bring blizzard conditions, early heat wave to parts of U.S.
More than 11.5 million people are under blizzard warnings, another 4.3 million are under winter storm warnings, and about 20.6 million are under an extreme heat watch, according to forecasters.
Iranian foreign minister says "we don't see any reason" to talk with U.S.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that "we don't see any reason why we should talk with Americans" as President Trump has claimed Iran is seeking a deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran.
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr says broadcast licenses are not a "property right"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
IDF says Michigan synagogue suspect's brother was Hezbollah commander
The Israel Defense Forces said Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali was responsible for managing weapons operations for the unit within the U.S.-designated terrorist group.
Ukraine waiting on U.S. and Russia to agree on next round of peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow.
Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise ship sickens more than 150 people
More than 150 passengers and crew members on a Princess cruise ship fell ill last week due to an outbreak of norovirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Trump thanks TSA agents working with no pay amid government shutdown
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
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Crenshaw says Trump is "doing what's needed" in the Middle East conflict
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, whose term as representative of Texas's 2nd congressional district is set to end following his loss in the Republican primary earlier this month, appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.
Weather threats bring blizzard conditions, early heat wave to parts of U.S.
More than 11.5 million people are under blizzard warnings, another 4.3 million are under winter storm warnings, and about 20.6 million are under an extreme heat watch, according to forecasters.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 15, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Rep. Dan Crenshaw join Margaret Brennan.
U.S. beats Canada in Para ice hockey final to complete Team USA sweep
The U.S. became the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics.
IDF says Michigan synagogue suspect's brother was Hezbollah commander
The Israel Defense Forces said Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali was responsible for managing weapons operations for the unit within the U.S.-designated terrorist group.
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How would escorting oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz work?
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
Chart shows what you're paying for when you buy a gallon of gas
U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?
High oil prices are boosting airfares. These tips could save you money.
Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.
These 2 bills would erase income taxes for millions of Americans
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs because seats may fail to lock
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
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Crenshaw says Trump is "doing what's needed" in the Middle East conflict
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, whose term as representative of Texas's 2nd congressional district is set to end following his loss in the Republican primary earlier this month, appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 15, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Rep. Dan Crenshaw join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 15, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 15, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Dan Crenshaw on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 15, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
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A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
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Crenshaw says Trump is "doing what's needed" in the Middle East conflict
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, whose term as representative of Texas's 2nd congressional district is set to end following his loss in the Republican primary earlier this month, appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.
U.S. beats Canada in Para ice hockey final to complete Team USA sweep
The U.S. became the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics.
IDF says Michigan synagogue suspect's brother was Hezbollah commander
The Israel Defense Forces said Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali was responsible for managing weapons operations for the unit within the U.S.-designated terrorist group.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 15, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 15, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
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3/15: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Mo Rocca. Featured: Hollywood, the Dream Factory; "Peaky Blinders" actor Cillian Murphy; Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola; John Mayer and McG preserve a Hollywood landmark; a Russian schoolteacher's resistance documented in "Mr. Nobody Against Putin"; and a tribute to documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.
A tribute to documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
A tribute to documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman
Acclaimed filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies," "High School," and "Hospital." In an interview with "Sunday Morning" recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked with David Pogue about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life, in films as funny, sad, and tragic as any fiction film.
"Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" star Cillian Murphy on playing complicated characters
The Irish actor, an Oscar-winner for "Oppenheimer," is back in a new film, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," a follow-up to his hit TV series about a charismatic gangster who rules post-World War I Birmingham, England.
Extended Interview: Cillian Murphy
In this web exclusive, Academy Award-winning actor Cillian Murphy talks with Seth Doane about returning as gangster Tommy Shelby in a new film, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," a follow-up to the cult TV series. He also talks about how London was a formative city for him; the search for good writing; and "messing around" with music.
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Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
How Pentagon-Anthropic AI dispute escalated
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Murder-for-hire scheme uncovered in investigation of slain teacher
Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue – something one detective says he had never seen before.
Players Championship start delayed amid manhunt for murder suspect
Suspect Christian Barrios, 32, shot two people multiple times Friday night, St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick said.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case makes ruling on media access
Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for Tyler Robinson, 22, who is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of Charlie Kirk.
FBI: Synagogue attacker died by suicide
The suspect in the Michigan synagogue attack died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the FBI said at a news conference on Friday. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi has the latest.
Officials give update on synagogue attack
Officials in Michigan gave an update about Thursday's synagogue car ramming attack that the FBI is investigating as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community." CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
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Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
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Laser Focus | Sunday on 60 Minutes
They call it asymmetric warfare: Iran uses cheap, low-tech drones across the Persian Gulf, while the U.S. tries to shoot them down with interceptors that cost millions. Could this weapon be the answer? 60 Minutes reports, tonight.
Face the Nation: Warner, Crenshaw, panel
Missed the second half of the show? Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Dan Crenshaw and a foreign policy panel of Jonny Gannon, Sam Vinograd and Kevin Book join.
Warner on Iran threat before U.S. strikes
Sen. Mark Warner, the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that in the 2025 worldwide threats briefing, "there was no imminent threat to the United States and I don't believe there was even an imminent threat to Israel from Iran."
Ex-DHS official on counterterrorism model
After two apparent terror attacks in the U.S. this week and rising energy prices, former CIA executive and operative Jonathan Gannon, CBS News national security contributor and Biden administration top counterterrorism official Sam Vinograd and energy policy expert and analyst Kevin Book join "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss.
Crenshaw on Marine deployment to Middle East
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a retired Navy SEAL, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Americans should take the sending of 5,000 more Marines to the Middle East "as boots on the ground deployment, especially with only 5,000 troops."