Black man led by rope by cops on horseback suing for $1 million
Donald Neely's suit claims he was humiliated during the August 2019 arrest on a trespassing charge that was later dismissed.
Texas
Texas police document evidence at murder scene
Body camera video shows Maypearl, Texas, Police Chief Boyd Norton taking important cellphone photos shortly after arriving to investigate the shooting death of Jon Garner on January 2, 2018.
Sneak peek: The Case Against Sandra Garner
A rare look inside a murder case where virtually everything from the first moments of the investigation through the verdict are captured on camera. " 48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports, Saturday, October 10 at 9/8c on CBS.
Judge blocks Texas governor's order limiting mail ballot drop-off sites
Civil rights and voting rights groups sued Abbott over the order last week.
Houston student group wants virtual school until vaccine available
"You're needlessly putting lives at risk by making people do in-person instruction," said Houston high school senior Jennifer Hamad.
Roommates put political differences aside for civility
In an era when dinnertime conversations too often dissolve into yelling matches over politics, we could all learn from these Texas college kids. Omar Villafranca has their story.
Mark Cuban and Ted Cruz trade barbs over NBA Finals ratings
"Since when is a desire to end racism an insult to anyone or political?" Cuban tweeted.
Water now safe in city where boy died from brain-eating amoeba
A boil-water notice lifted in Lake Jackson, Texas, where six-year-old Josiah McIntyre succumbed to the parasite.
10/6/20: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump calls off negations for COVID aid; The state of the 2020 race in Texas
Texas order shutters ballot drop-off locations
Progressive groups in Texas are suing to block a last-minute order from Governor Greg Abbott that limits the number of drop-off locations for absentee ballots. Under the order, the state can have no more than one ballot-drop off location per county. Politico's Texas correspondent Renuka Rayasam joins CBSN "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the legal battle, as well as details on the state's changing electorate.
Texas officer charged in fatal shooting of Black man
A Texas police officer is facing murder charges after fatally shooting an unarmed Black man. Mireya Villarreal reports.
White officer arrested in fatal shooting of unarmed Black man
Texas Rangers say Shaun Lucas was charged with murder after killing Jonathan Price, whose family is demanding answers.
Texas cop arrested in shooting death
The family of Jonathan Price says the 31-year-old former college football player was unarmed and intervening in a domestic disturbance when he was shot by a police officer Saturday night. Officer Shaun Lucas was arrested Monday and charged with murder. Mireya Villarreal has more.
Some states overpaid jobless aid — and now want the money back
Tens of thousands of workers in Ohio, Pennsylvania and other states must repay the funds or have their aid docked.
Texas attorney general accused by top deputies of bribery
Ken Paxton accused of crimes "related to improper influence, abuse of office, bribery and other potential criminal offenses."
Texas drastically limits ballot drop-off sites before election
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reduced mail in ballot drop off sites to one per county.
Beto O'Rourke says Texas is "Biden's to lose" in presidential race
O'Rourke said he'd like to see the Biden campaign to make more appearances in the state.
It may take 3 months to clear Texas water of brain-eating amoeba
"The path forward for the citizens of Lake Jackson is not going to be one that's short," said Texas Commission on Environmental Quality executive director Toby Baker.
Beloved professor's virtual teaching goes viral
Charles Krohn, a professor emeritus at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, is embracing a new way of teaching at the age of 91. Meg Oliver shares his story.
Black student says officers barged into her dorm after false report
Christin Evans, 17, said she was a victim of a so-called "swatting" incident after a group of fellow students at Stephen F. Austin University accused her of threatening to stab someone.
Boy's death led to detection of brain-eating amoeba in water
After Josiah McIntyre's death, heath officials conducted water sample tests and detected the brain-eating amoeba.
Brain-eating parasite found in Texas water kills boy
Nearly 30,000 people in southeast Texas are being told to boil their tap water following the recent death of a 6-year-old boy who officials say passed away from a brain-eating parasite that was found in his town's water supply. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Cyberattacks take on new urgency in Texas
ProPublica reports a malware attack has targeted a email system in a central Texas county as cybersecurity experts warn about vulnerabilities in voting systems at the state and local level. ProPublica senior reporter Jack Gillum joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" with more.
Texas governor issues disaster declaration over brain-eating amoeba
"The state of Texas is taking swift action to respond to the situation and support the communities whose water systems have been impacted by this amoeba," Governor Greg Abbott said.
Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas city's water supply
The city of Lake Jackson first became aware of the amoeba after it infected a six-year-old boy.
Live
Trump signs funding bill to end shutdown after package clears House
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown. Follow live updates.
Blood found inside home of Savannah Guthrie's mother, source says
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
Clintons will testify in Epstein probe after contempt threat, House panel says
Hillary Clinton will appear for a deposition on Feb. 26, while former President Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27, according to the House Oversight Committee.
Watchdog shares whistleblower complaint involving Gabbard with Congress after delay
The complaint was closed administratively by the intelligence community inspector general's office in June 2025, under prior leadership, watchdog says.
Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder of his 2nd wife, police say
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier, military says
U.S. Central Command said the drone "aggressively" approached the USS Abraham Lincoln as it was crossing through the Arabian Sea.
Lindsey Vonn says she'll compete in Olympics despite ACL injury
Lindsey Vonn, 41, said she ruptured her left anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, but that she was still planning to compete.
Russia hammers Ukraine on eve of peace talks
A day before Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. teams meet to talk peace, Putin's forces pounded Ukraine's energy infrastructure with dozens of drones and missiles.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
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NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
Watchdog shares whistleblower complaint involving Gabbard with Congress after delay
The complaint was closed administratively by the intelligence community inspector general's office in June 2025, under prior leadership, watchdog says.
SBA shuts out non-U.S. citizens from its main lending program
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
Virginia Giuffre's family criticizes DOJ in handling of Epstein files
The brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most vocal accusers, are speaking out about the Justice Department's handling of the latest Epstein files release.
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SBA shuts out non-U.S. citizens from its main lending program
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
PepsiCo cuts prices of Cheetos, Doritos and other snacks
PepsiCo said the price cuts are aimed at making its products more affordable as consumers struggle with affordability.
Disney names parks chief Josh D'Amaro to succeed CEO Bob Iger
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Consumer Reports' top 10 vehicles for 2026 — see which cars made the list
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
Want to see Super Bowl 2026 commercials early? These ads are already live.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
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Watchdog shares whistleblower complaint involving Gabbard with Congress after delay
The complaint was closed administratively by the intelligence community inspector general's office in June 2025, under prior leadership, watchdog says.
SBA shuts out non-U.S. citizens from its main lending program
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
Virginia Giuffre's family criticizes DOJ in handling of Epstein files
The brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most vocal accusers, are speaking out about the Justice Department's handling of the latest Epstein files release.
U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier, military says
U.S. Central Command said the drone "aggressively" approached the USS Abraham Lincoln as it was crossing through the Arabian Sea.
Clintons will testify in Epstein probe after contempt threat, House panel says
Hillary Clinton will appear for a deposition on Feb. 26, while former President Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27, according to the House Oversight Committee.
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Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
Extended Interview: Mel Robbins
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
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Boat crew tosses 115 kilos of cocaine in Pacific while fleeing Colombian navy
The seizure was announced on the same day that Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with President Trump at the White House.
Russia hammers Ukraine on eve of peace talks
A day before Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. teams meet to talk peace, Putin's forces pounded Ukraine's energy infrastructure with dozens of drones and missiles.
U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier, military says
U.S. Central Command said the drone "aggressively" approached the USS Abraham Lincoln as it was crossing through the Arabian Sea.
As Iran and the U.S. eye talks, a protester asks Trump to "keep his word"
As Iran declares willingness to negotiate with the U.S., a woman who joined the recent protests says Iranians want their leaders out, and they want the U.S. to help.
Teen from Alabama among 3 junior hockey players killed in Canada crash
Caden Fine, 17, from Birmingham, Alabama, and two of his teammates were killed when their vehicle collided with a semi-truck in Canada.
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Blood found inside home of Savannah Guthrie's mother, source says
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
Activists on inspiring next generation
Activist Gloria Steinem, who has fought for the rights of every woman, is on a mission to inspire the next generation. She is collaborating with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee, who helped end the civil war in Liberia, on a new children's book. They talk to "CBS Mornings" about their experiences in their fight for equality and deciding to collaborate.
Westminster dog show winners on preparation
Three former winners of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and their handlers join "CBS Mornings" ahead of this year's Best in Show title being awarded Tuesday. They talk about how they prepared to compete and what retirement is like now.
Gabrielle Union talks new film "Goat"
Gabrielle Union talks about starring in the new animated movie "Goat," working with her husband and the real life issues portrayed in the movie.
Disney names parks chief Josh D'Amaro to succeed CEO Bob Iger
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
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AI agents are using a social media platform
Moltbook, a social media platform for AI agents to interact, is growing. The Verge senior AI reporter Hayden Field joins CBS News with more details.
Inside the new social media platform for AI
Moltbook was launched last week by a software developer and mirrors the template of Reddit, but it's not for humans. Instead, it allows artificial intelligence agents to post written content and interact with other chatbots through comments, up-votes and down-votes. Tyler Cowen, professor of economics at George Mason University, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Alarming report on Amazon AI training
A new report from Bloomberg says Amazon found hundreds of thousands of cases of suspected child sex abuse material in its AI training data. Bloomberg tech reporter Riley Griffin joined CBS News to discuss.
How the gramophone changed music
While Thomas Edison's cylinders were the first to play recorded sound, they were impractical – leading Emile Berliner to come up with a better way to play music: The gramophone, invented in 1887, which played flat discs. Jane Pauley reports.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Sheriff: Ransom note received for Nancy Guthrie
The Pima County Sheriff tells CBS News that they have received a ransom note for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Authorities would not confirm the note's authenticity. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Boat crew tosses 115 kilos of cocaine in Pacific while fleeing Colombian navy
The seizure was announced on the same day that Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with President Trump at the White House.
Sheriff gives update on Nancy Guthrie
Officials in Arizona on Tuesday gave an update on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Following the news conference, CBS News' Anna Schecter and Andres Gutierrez provided context.
Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder of his 2nd wife, police say
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
House committee report accuses DHS of Good, Pretti killings cover-up
The Democratic members of a U.S. House committee have released the findings of a report examining last month's fatal shootings in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers.
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NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
Inside NASA's Artemis II mission
Artemis II echoes the Apollo-era missions that paved the way for the first moon landing — and sets the stage for what comes next.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Sheriff: Ransom note received for Nancy Guthrie
The Pima County Sheriff tells CBS News that they have received a ransom note for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Authorities would not confirm the note's authenticity. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Boy saves family swept out to sea
A 13-year-old in Australia risked his life to save his mother and two younger siblings after they were swept out to sea. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
White House on Trump's voting comments
President Trump said Republicans should "nationalize" elections during an appearance on Dan Bongino's podcast. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Mr. Trump was referring to the SAVE Act. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Renee Good's brothers speak on Capitol Hill
The brothers of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, spoke in front of a congressional forum on Tuesday. The two discussed the politically diverse nature of their family and urged Americans not to let politics sow division. They also spoke about what they wanted the world to remember about their sister.
Trump meets with Colombia's president
President Trump met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday to discuss the counties' trade relationship and efforts to combat drug trafficking. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.