Grand jury declines to charge Texas officers over in-custody death
Marvin David Scott III allegedly died after officers at a Texas detention facility pepper sprayed him and put a spit mask on his face as he was suffering from a mental health crisis.
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Pushing for parental leave in America
Ahead of Fathers Day, "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil and Texas Representative Colin Allred discuss paid parental leave and the likely scenario for most fathers in this country – who do not receive paid leave after the birth of a child. Only nine percent of companies in America offer paid leave for fathers. Allred is one of the first members in congressional history to take a formal paternity leave. Dokoupil and Allred invited their newborns along for the conversation.
Origins of Juneteenth in Texas
While Juneteenth is now a national holiday, Texas has recognized it as a state holiday since 1980. Pulitzer prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed's book "On Juneteenth" looks at the origins of the holiday and its importance in Texas and across the country. She joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Meet the 93-year-old Texan fighting to make Juneteenth a holiday
"I'm going to keep right on doing this until I know it's a holiday," she said. "And I feel it in my bones."
Texas Gov. plans new border wall with Mexico
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he wants to continue building a border wall with Mexico in his state. However, critics say the plan is short on details and could be political posturing as the governor contemplates a run for the presidency in 2024. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Record-breaking heat wave puts strain on states' power grids
Temperatures are rising well above 100 degrees in some places.
Record-breaking heat wave sweeps U.S.
Power outages continue in Texas as much of the country tries to keep cool amid scorching and record-breaking temperatures. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Dallas and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his latest forecast.
Texas outlines plan to build its own border wall
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the first stage of a plan to build a wall along the state's border with Mexico. During a news conference Wednesday, the Republican governor approved $250 million as a down payment for the project. CBS News' Mireya Villarreal joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the plan.
Heat wave strains Texas power grid
Record-breaking drought and sweltering temperatures are baking parts of the U.S. This comes as temperatures in Texas are putting a strain on its power grid. Omar Villafranca takes a look.
States brace for power outages amid heat wave
As the Western U.S. endures extreme heat, Texans are being asked to conserve energy to avoid straining the power grid.
Texas Democrats pressure U.S. Senate to pass voting bills
"These Texas Democrats bravely fought against voter suppression," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday.
Texas Democrats head to Washington on behalf of voting bill
They have delayed the passage of a GOP-sponsored voting bill.
Spectator killed, 7 hurt as vehicle crashes into race track guard rail
At least eight people were hurt, three critically, at the event outside El Paso, near Mexico, authorities said. One report put the number of injured at 29.
1 killed in downtown Austin shooting, authorities say
One suspect is in custody and another remains at large, according to police.
Mass shooting at bar in Austin, Texas
14 people were injured early Saturday in a mass shooting at a bar in downtown Austin, Texas. Police have one suspect in custody but another remains at large.
Texas, Fla. battle cruise lines over vaccines
The battle over whether cruise lines can require passengers and staff to be vaccinated is intensifying. The CDC recommends 95% of all cruise passengers be vaccinated against COVID-19 when sailing from U.S. ports. However, the governors of Florida and Texas took action to prevent businesses from requiring vaccinations, and that includes cruise lines. Errol Barnett reports.
Analyzing GOP-led efforts to restrict voting rights
While Democrats in Congress work to expand voting rights, Republican-led efforts to restrict voting rights are spreading across the country. Georgia, Arizona and Florida have all recently passed legislation limiting voting and now experts are worried others will follow. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more.
Biden admin threatens to sue Texas over migrant facility plans
At the center of the standoff is a proclamation by Governor Greg Abbott that would force shelters in Texas to stop housing migrant children in federal custody.
Jeff Bezos is heading to space in own rocket
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced Monday that he'll fly to space on his own rocket. The New Shepard, built by Bezos' space company Blue Origin, is set to blast off from West Texas on July 20. Christian Davenport, who covers NASA and the space industry for The Washington Post (owned by Bezos), joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the significance of the upcoming flight.
Texas Democrats block voting restrictions bill
In Texas, one of the most restrictive voting bills in the country has temporarily stalled. Democrats staged a walkout off the House floor on Sunday to block Republicans from making the legislation a new law. Matthew Watkins, managing editor at The Texas Tribune, joins CBSN with a look at the bill and its potential impacts on the state.
Texas Dems stalled the GOP's voting law. Here's what was in it
Democrats walked out of the state Capitol, denying Republican a quorum as the clock ticked down on the legislative session. The governor said a special session will be called.
Texas bid to evict migrant kids from state shelters alarms advocates
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott instructed over 50 shelters and foster care porgrams in the state to stop housing migrant children in federal custody.
Texas abortion ban targets anyone who helps patients get the procedure
At 26 years old, Poppy Northcutt made history as NASA's first female engineer in Mission Control. Today, at age 77, she has a different mission: helping patients in Texas navigate the state's maze of abortion restrictions.
Trump to headline high-dollar fundraiser in Dallas in July
The event will benefit the Make America Great Again Action PAC.
He was first set to graduate in 1945. He's now getting a diploma
At 93, Pat Moore proves that age, like the year on a diploma, is just a number.
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