Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer after flood that killed 27
Camp Mystic has announced that it plans to reopen one of its Texas sites, where 27 girls and counselors died in a July flood.
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Colin Allred on running for Senate again
Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred's lost his bid to oust Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024. The Democrat is running again, this time for the seat currently held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn. Allred joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of his bid.
UATX launches, touting ideological openness and debate
The University of Austin, or UATX, is teaching its inaugural class of 92 college students. The school, with its focus on free speech, has been labeled by some as "anti-woke."
Why 7-foot-3 Jordan Wilmore left his basketball career behind to pursue policing
Ever since he first hit his head on a door jamb, people have been telling Jordan Wilmore he should play professional basketball. But other people can't dictate your dreams – and basketball was never his passion.
Texas teen uses computer science to fight scammers
Tejasvi Manoj of Plano, Texas, was named Time magazine's "Kid of the Year" for her work helping seniors avoid being victims of financial scams.
Texas A&M president resigning following political backlash over classroom video
In a video that captures the encounter, a student confronts a professor over class curriculum surrounding gender identity.
Rep. Crockett rails against Kash Patel
During Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas called FBI Director Kash Patel "the least qualified FBI director in the history of the FBI, that is real." Patel later said, "I don't give a damn what they say about me as long as I'm succeeding in the mission."
Trump posts about Dallas motel manager killing, blames Biden administration
President Trump blamed Biden's immigration policies after a man accused of beheading a Dallas motel manager was found to have remained in the U.S. despite prior arrests.
The Day My Mother Vanished
When her mother disappears, 7-year-old Nicki Bates begins a lifelong search to find her and bring her killer to justice. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Texas immigration detention facility is a "giant tent city," congresswoman says
The government has built the facility on the edge of Fort Bliss. It has a capacity of 5,000 detainees.
Texas lawmaker on "tent city" immigration facility
The government awarded Acquisition Logistics a $1.24 billion contract to build and operate an immigration detention center, dubbed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as Camp East Montana, which opened last month in West Texas. Jason Allen spoke to Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar about what she saw there.
What do Americans think about redistricting?
As Missouri looks for final passage for its congressional redistricting bill, CBS News examines Americans' thoughts following similar moves in Texas and California. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys has the polling.
Texas Democrat James Talarico on Senate bid
Democratic Texas State Rep. James Talarico on Tuesday announced a bid for U.S. Senate. Talarico joins "The Takeout" to discuss his decision to run in the heavily red-leaning state.
Parents of Camp Mystic flood victim speak
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign a bill into law on camp safety Friday after the devastating and deadly flooding in July. Families of children who died are backing the bill called "Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act." CBS News' Jason Allen spoke to a couple whose 18-year-old daughter was one of the 27 victims who died in the Camp Mystic flooding.
After Camp Mystic tragedy, Texas lawmakers strengthen campground safety laws
Two new campground safety laws will prohibit cabins in flood zones, provide warning systems, require training for emergencies, and strengthen communications when there is no power or cell service.
Texas poised to pass abortion pill law
The Texas State Senate has passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue doctors and distributors who mail abortion pills in the Lone Star State. The bill was approved on Wednesday and now heads to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. He is expected to sign it into law. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
Parents of Camp Mystic flood victim speak out
Wendie and Matthew Childress learned on the 4th of July that their daughter, Chloe, was missing after the devastating flash flooding that struck the region, killing dozens. Jason Allen spoke to the grieving parents in their first TV interview.
Man charged with murder after deadly "ding-dong ditch" shooting
Gonzalo Leon Jr. was charged with murder in the deadly shooting of 11-year-old Julian Guzman, who was playing "ding-dong ditch" Saturday in east Houston.
Arrest made 20 years after pregnant woman found dead at cemetery
Valerie Laguna, 26, was found dead in a cemetery in 2005. After two decades, a suspect has been charged with murder.
11-year-old boy shot and killed playing "ding-dong ditch" prank in Houston
Police say an 11-year-old boy died Sunday after he was shot playing the "ding-dong ditch" doorbell-ringing prank in east Houston.
11-year-old killed playing "ding dong ditch"
Police say a group of kids was ringing doorbells as part of a prank in Houston, Texas, late Saturday night when a man came out and fired several rounds at the children as they ran away. One 11-year-old boy was killed after being hit multiple times in the back. Karen Hua reports.
Labor Day weekend wraps, travelers hit airports
As Labor Day weekend comes to an end, millions of travelers are catching flights to head home. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has the latest from the airport in Houston.
How Buc-ee's became a road trip destination
As Americans hit the highways for Labor Day weekend, Kris Van Cleave has a story about a place many will be stopping. It boasts the cleanest restrooms in the U.S.
Former MLB slugger Mark Teixeira to run for Congress in Texas
Teixeira will run as a Republican in the 21st District, which covers much of the Hill Country.
Texas redistricting maps are racially biased, civil rights advocates claim in lawsuit
They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
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War expands with joint U.S.-Saudi strikes on Iran proxy groups in Iraq
The Middle East war is expanding after 5 months, with Iran going on the offensive and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxy groups in Iraq.
Fauci testifying to Senate panel after Rand Paul releases trove of diary entries
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
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How Trump drafted renovation plans for Dulles, a "terrible airport"
President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance as he seeks dismissal of charges
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump's next intelligence chief
Clayton's confirmation as director of national intelligence could unlock gridlock over a key spy tool that lapsed last month.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Japan quake toll rises, people still missing in damaged mall and factory
The powerful earthquake that rocked southern Japan has killed at least 18 people and more remain missing in a damaged shopping mall and a paper factory.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
"60 Minutes" announces new correspondents and contributors
"60 Minutes" announced ahead of its 59th season that Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips will join the show.
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Fauci testifying to Senate panel after Rand Paul releases trove of diary entries
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance as he seeks dismissal of charges
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
American Airlines nationwide ground stop lifted after IT outage disrupts flights
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Florida executes 2 men in one day, including ex-cop who killed girl
Florida on Tuesday became the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in a single day, putting to death an 80-year-old man who was the second-oldest inmate known to receive a lethal injection in modern U.S. history.
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How Trump drafted renovation plans for Dulles, a "terrible airport"
President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
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U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Canadian tourism slumped in the U.S. last year amid heightened tensions
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
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Fauci testifying to Senate panel after Rand Paul releases trove of diary entries
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance as he seeks dismissal of charges
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
Trump policy clears way for civil commitment of homeless in some states
In the year since President Trump signed an executive order aimed at moving homeless people off the streets, states have expanded involuntary treatment for the homeless.
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Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
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Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism, seeks his arrest
Soon after the charges were announced, Telegram's official account on X posted an image of Durov making an obscene gesture.
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War expands with joint U.S.-Saudi strikes on Iran proxy groups in Iraq
The Middle East war is expanding after 5 months, with Iran going on the offensive and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxy groups in Iraq.
Japan quake toll rises, people still missing in damaged mall and factory
The powerful earthquake that rocked southern Japan has killed at least 18 people and more remain missing in a damaged shopping mall and a paper factory.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
Kenya investigates deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park
The Kenya Wildlife Service said 10 of the elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying within two days.
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William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
Ariana Grande sues alleged hackers
In a new lawsuit, Ariana Grande alleges unidentified hackers caused "irreparable harm" to her career and stole her unreleased music, photos and videos. She's asking the court to force internet providers to identify them.
"The Odyssey" movie sparking interest in book
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
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U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
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.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Georgia teen sentenced for school shooting
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
Colt Gray sentenced to life without parole
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Colt Gray to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gray pleaded guilty to killing four people in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.
Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to life without parole
Colt Gray, the teenager who admitted to killing four people in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.
Police seek third Seattle shooting suspect
Seattle police are hunting for a third suspect being linked to a deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Examining legality of Fauci diaries release
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has released some of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary entries ahead of the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director's Senate hearing on Wednesday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the subpoena power behind the release.
Analyzing Trump's Netanyahu, Zelenskyy meetings
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both met with President Trump separately at the White House on Tuesday. Former Clinton and Obama National Security Council member Charles Kupchan joins with analysis.
Tornado tears through central Wisconsin
Trees and power lines collapsed around cars as a tornado with winds of 140 miles per hour tore through central Wisconsin on Monday. The National Weather Service found a 12-mile-long swath of damage. Jason Allen reports.
Back-to-school shopping costs on the rise
New research from Groundwork Collaborative and the Century Foundation shows that U.S. parents can expect to spend close to $4,000 more per child on school supplies this year. CBS News' Megan Cerullo has the story.
New report on weather threats to homeowners
Jeremy Porter, chief economist at First Street, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss new research from his firm showing that severe convective storms that bring tornadoes, hail, and wind pose a bigger risk to homeowners than hurricanes.