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Texas Senator Ted Cruz is facing criticism after he and his family went to Cancun, Mexico, this week as his home state struggled with the aftermath of a deadly winter storm that left millions without power. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the details.
An Austin hospital had to transport the most in-need patients to other facilities.
Cases of carbon monoxide are rising and people are struggling to stay warm as frigid temperatures and power outages batter Texas. Janet Shamlian reports.
The cold weather and lack of power have led to a rise in 911 calls and hospitalizations. Here's how to help.
The Texas winter storm is gaining new urgency, with many people still fighting to survive in their own homes. Janet Shamlian reports.
The Houston furniture store owner known as "Mattress Mack" has opened up his stores to hundreds of people who are without power and heat after the deadly snowstorm. "Tough times never last, tough Texans do," he told CBS Houston affiliate KHOU-TV.
"Tough times never last, tough Texans do, and we'll get through this also," the local hero said.
Among the deceased animals was 58-year-old Violet, who was the sanctuary's oldest chimp.
As millions of Texas residents suffer in the miserable conditions, questions remain about who is responsible for leaving the state so vulnerable. Omar Villafranca offers a reality check on why this is happening.
Families in Houston and all over Texas were doing anything to stay warm. Hospitals treated hundreds for exposure to the cold and for carbon monoxide poisoning as Texans fired up generators and stayed in their cars to keep warm.
Millions are without power as a large swath of the state is under yet another winter storm warning.
Conservative politicians are blaming renewable energy for Texas' catastrophic power failures. The state's electric grid operator and independent experts say otherwise.
"No one owes you [or] your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this!" said the former mayor.
More than 2.5 million Texas homes and businesses are still without power and at least 24 people have been killed so far as a second winter storm targets the East Coast.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday detailed his plans to restore power to millions of residents amid a brutal and deadly winter storm. Watch a portion of his remarks.
Power outages can be dangerous for those unprepared for intense cold in a variety of ways. Twitter users shared some basic safety tips with Southerners who are not accustomed to these temperatures.
Some of its stores also are opening later and closing earlier because of the dangerous ice storms wreaking havoc in the state.
Anger in Texas over power outages during record winter freeze continued to mount as millions in the energy capital of the U.S. remained shivering.
Almost 3 million homes and businesses in Texas had no power as a new problem emerged: a wave of water restrictions resulting from the lack of electricity.
Volunteers are racing to save the state's sea turtles as thousands suffer from hypothermia.
Power outages resulting from unusually heavy snow and ice temporarily threatened vaccine supplies in the Lone Star State.
Millions of people remained without power amid subfreezing temperatures, and authorities warned of treacherous travel conditions in many states.
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.
Frigid temperatures kept their grip on Texas, where some four million homes and businesses had outages.
A severe winter storm is blasting much of the U.S. with heavy snow, freezing rain, ice and some of the coldest temperatures in years. Several states have declared emergencies as officials warn residents to stay home. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Nine of the Minnesota child care centers that were discussed in a viral video, prompting allegations of fraud, were operated as expected when state investigators conducted on-site checks this week, officials said on Friday.
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
The U.S. Coast Guard said late Friday it has called off a dayslong search for several people who jumped overboard when their alleged drug-trafficking boats were targeted by the U.S. military.
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 with the epicenter near the Pacific coast resort town of Acapulco.
Diane Crump died Thursday night in hospice care, her daughter said. The 77-year-old was diagnosed in October with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Nine of the Minnesota child care centers that were discussed in a viral video, prompting allegations of fraud, were "operating as expected" when state investigators conducted on-site checks this week, officials said on Friday.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, featuring guest host Lee Cowan.
Officers in Columbus, Ohio, were dispatched to the couple's home on the morning Dec. 30 for a welfare check and found them dead at the scene.
Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.
Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.
Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
At least seven explosions and the sound of low-flying aircraft have been heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas.
The U.S. Coast Guard said late Friday it has called off a dayslong search for several people who jumped overboard when their alleged drug-trafficking boats were targeted by the U.S. military.
Nine of the Minnesota child care centers that were discussed in a viral video, prompting allegations of fraud, were "operating as expected" when state investigators conducted on-site checks this week, officials said on Friday.
The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
At least seven explosions and the sound of low-flying aircraft have been heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 with the epicenter near the Pacific coast resort town of Acapulco.
Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver was charged with "dangerous driving causing death" and driving without a license, among other charges.
The Rafah border crossing was set to reopen under the ceasefire in effect in Gaza since October, but has so far remained closed.
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Grok, the artificial intelligence tool created by Elon Musk, posted online about "lapses in safeguards" that led to the generation of lewd images involving children. Journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News with more.
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
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.
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Federal authorities in North Carolina announced charges against an 18-year-old, who they say was planning to carry out a New Year's Eve terror attack in support of ISIS. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Officers in Columbus, Ohio, were dispatched to the couple's home on the morning Dec. 30 for a welfare check and found them dead at the scene.
U.S. officials announced that 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant has been charged after allegedly planning to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Jessica Levinson have more.
Justice Department and FBI officials announced Friday that a planned terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve was thwarted. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the suspect, who was allegedly inspired by ISIS, was 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein survivors are alleging that a large number of files have yet to be released by the Department of Justice. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
60 Minutes gets a look at the first real-world test of Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot Atlas, offering a glimpse of a future coming faster than you might think.
A woman hiking on a trail in Colorado was found dead after a suspected mountain lion attack, authorities said. Carter Evans reports.
A potential New Year's Eve terror attack inspired by ISIS was thwarted in North Carolina, authorities announced. A suspect is in custody, accused of planning to attack a grocery store and a fast food restaurant in the town of Mint Hill, which is located near Charlotte. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Police in Columbus, Ohio, are asking for the public's help as they search for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a dentist and his wife on the city's Near East Side. Lacy Crisp of CBS Columbus affiliate WBNS has details.
Investigators said that the deadly fire that tore through a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana early on New Year's Day was caused by sparklers on Champagne bottles, which ignited the bar's ceiling. Ramy Inocencio reports.