Houston weighs another lockdown as virus cases surge
Officials are cautioning that they may need to order people back home and open a COVID-19 hospital at the football complex.
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After 1 billion robocalls, a record FCC fine on the line
Two Texas companies tried to fraudulently peddle health insurance with a billion scam robocalls, regulators allege.
George Floyd's daughter to get full scholarship to Texas university
"This gesture cannot take the place of her dad's loving presence, but we hope that it will contribute to easing her journey through life," says TSU official
Rep. Jackson Lee speaks at Floyd's funeral
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas spoke at George Floyd's funeral in Houston, and said, "Around the world... there are people rising up who will never sit down until you get justice." Watch her remarks.
Rev. Al Sharpton's eulogy for George Floyd
Reverend Al Sharpton delivered a powerful eulogy for George Floyd at his funeral service in Houston. "God took an ordinary brother from the Third Ward, from the housing projects... and made him the cornerstone of a movement that's going to change the whole wide world," Sharpton said. Watch his full remarks.
Rep. Green speaks at George Floyd's funeral
Congressman Al Green of Texas spoke at George Floyd's funeral in Houston, saying Floyd's "only crime" was that "he was born black." Watch his remarks.
Video shows Texas man begged "I can't breathe" during fatal arrest
A prosecutor says the circumstances of Javier Ambler's death are troubling because it was being filmed for a TV show
George Floyd's hometown prepares for march
Houston, George Floyd's hometown, will be marching in his honor Tuesday. Janet Shamlian speaks with Police Chief Art Acevedo.
George Floyd's body to be returned to Houston, mayor says
"This is the same city that George Floyd grew up in, and his body will be returning to this city," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
House seats Democrats and GOP are trying to flip in 2020
In total, Republicans need a net gain of at least 17 seats to flip the House back to GOP control.
Texas bar owner prohibits customers from wearing masks
"f they FEEL (not think) that they need to wear a mask, they should stay at home," the sign says. "Sorry, no mask allowed."
SpaceX takes over small community in Texas
SpaceX broke ground on a facility in Boca Chica, Texas, in 2014. While the move has brought some economic development to the area, there's also been some concerns from residents who say SpaceX is tearing their town apart. Freelance journalist Rachel Monroe joins CBSN to discuss what it’s like living in the shadow of the aerospace company.
An urban farm's quest to survive and thrive
Before the coronavirus, this non-profit farm was flourishing. Amid an uncertain future, they're still giving back.
Six Flags announces new safety protocols
Six Flags Over Texas is preparing guests for new safety protocols as it looks to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. The theme park said there will be temperature and touchless bag checks. CBSN Dallas-Fort Worth has the details.
El Paso mass shooting survivor celebrates first birthday
Paul Anchondo's parents died in August while shielding him during a mass shooting at a Walmart in Texas.
The first major art museum in the U.S. has reopened
Texas began reopening with restrictions on May 1, and moved into the next phase earlier this week.
Teen runs 100-meter dash in 9.98 seconds
A high school senior in Texas ran a 100-meter dash in 9.98 seconds -- that's fast enough to be an Olympic final. Runner Matthew Boling broke his school's record, and he may even be the fastest high school sprinter in the country.
Flooding kills 9 from Midwest to South
Rushing flood waters have killed at least nine people from the Midwest to the South. Over-flowing rivers are wreaking havoc across parts of Texas. People in Austin are being urged to stay away from flooded creeks.
Full interview: Rep. Dan Crenshaw
In an interview with CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas discusses the Mueller report, his controversial comments about fellow Rep. Ilhan Omar and more.
Distraught mom of missing Texas girl speaks
An amber alert is in effect for a 4-year-old girl in Texas after her stepfather says she was kidnapped. Maleah Davis has not been seen since Friday night. Her stepfather says he had pulled over on the side of a road when two men attacked him, and took her. Janet Shamlian spoke with Maleah's distraught mother.
New video shows Sandra Bland's arrest
New video shows a 2015 traffic stop which led to Sandra Bland's arrest and days later, her death in a Texas cell. The trooper who arrested her said he feared for his safety. But as Mireya Villarreal reports, this video seems to tell a different story.
Father and daughter reunite 326 days later
Last year, a father and his daughter arrived at a border crossing in Texas, seeking asylum from threats of violence in Honduras. They were separated during the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy, and only reunited recently. Manuel Bojorquez has their story.
Video of Sandra Bland's arrest from her POV
Protests are expected Wednesday at the Texas Capitol following newly revealed video showing the controversial traffic stop of Sandra Bland. The 39-second cell phone footage, recorded by Bland, shows the moments before her arrest in 2015. She was found dead three days later, hanging in her jail cell. Her family is calling for a new investigation. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Severe flooding hits Texas
A line of powerful storms is kicking up trouble deep in the heart of Texas. Millions of people in more than a dozen states are threatened by flooding, hail and tornadoes. Mireya Villarreal reports.
FBI says Texas naval base shooting is "terrorism-related"
The shooting began around 6:15 a.m. Thursday at Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi.
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Border czar Homan says feds will withdraw 700 law enforcement personnel
Since federal immigration agents fatally shot a man in Minnesota, the state's top corrections official told CBS News there have been "conversations" with the federal government
Man who tried to shoot Trump at Florida golf course gets life in prison
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
No suspect identified in disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
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Anti-fraud task force targeting Calif., more states to be led by Vance: sources
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order putting JD Vance and Andrew Ferguson in charge of the group.
U.S.-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman after drone and tanker incidents
The talks are expected to be held after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone and Iranian forces threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel.
Suspect in National Guard shooting in D.C. pleads not guilty
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in November.
Tesla, Waymo execx defend self-driving cars before Senate committee
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage
The storied newspaper, owned by Jeff Bezos, will eliminate its sports department and reduce its coverage of foreign news.
U.K. police investigating former ambassador to U.S. over Epstein ties
The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.
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Tesla, Waymo execx defend self-driving cars before Senate committee
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Millions of Americans face higher utility bills after rate hike approvals
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to Powerlines.
Man who tried to shoot Trump at Florida golf course gets life in prison
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Suspect in National Guard shooting in D.C. pleads not guilty
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in November.
Democrats lay out demands for DHS funding, urging GOP to "get serious"
Democratic leaders outlined their demands for funding the Department of Homeland Security beyond next week.
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Millions of Americans face higher utility bills after rate hike approvals
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to Powerlines.
Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal layoff tracker
Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of layoffs.
Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage
Martin Baron, former editor of The Post, told CBS News the scope of the paper's coverage will be "dramatically diminished" as a result of the cuts.
China banning hidden car door handles starting in 2027 due to safety concerns
China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla's electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year, due to safety concerns.
More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off employees
Although economists have generally downplayed the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, some employers are highlighting their adoption of AI.
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Tesla, Waymo execx defend self-driving cars before Senate committee
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Suspect in National Guard shooting in D.C. pleads not guilty
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in November.
Democrats lay out demands for DHS funding, urging GOP to "get serious"
Democratic leaders outlined their demands for funding the Department of Homeland Security beyond next week.
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Anti-fraud task force targeting Calif., more states to be led by Vance: sources
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order putting JD Vance and Andrew Ferguson in charge of the group.
U.S.-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman after drone and tanker incidents
The talks are expected to be held after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone and Iranian forces threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel.
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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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Poland probing whether Epstein's "satanic circle" trafficked Polish girls
Polish leader Donald Tusk says his country will pore over the files for any evidence that Epstein's network trafficked women or girls from the country.
U.K. police investigating former ambassador to U.S. over Epstein ties
The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.
Cold and doubt in Ukraine as 2nd round of talks with Russia kick off
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism.
Ex-Prince Andrew moves out of royal home amid new Epstein revelations
King Charles' disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves from his royal mansion to a private estate after appearing in newly released Epstein files.
U.S.-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman after drone and tanker incidents
The talks are expected to be held after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone and Iranian forces threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel.
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Ron Funches opens up about autism diagnosis
Actor and comedian Ron Funches talks to "CBS Mornings" about appearing on the reality show "The Traitors," how it led to his autism diagnosis and opening up to others about it.
2026 Super Bowl ads to look out for
Super Bowl advertisements are already making waves as companies seek a big win during the NFL's final football game of the season. Jeanine Poggi, the editor-in-chief at Ad Age, joins CBS News with more.
Susan Lucci on life after soap opera stardome
For decades, Susan Lucci starred in "All My Children." She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her second memoir, which dives into her life after the soap opera series, the death of her husband and the resilience she found along the way.
Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Miranda Lambert sells entire music catalog
Country star Miranda Lambert's entire catalog now belongs to Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Domain Capital Group. Jem Aswad, executive editor for music at Variety, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal layoff tracker
Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of layoffs.
More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off employees
Although economists have generally downplayed the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, some employers are highlighting their adoption of AI.
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.
Tech executive breaks down AI agents
Scott Hanselman, vice president of developer community at Microsoft, joins CBS News to explain the difference between an LLM like ChatGPT and an AI agent. He also explains how AI agents could become assertive if given too much access.
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.
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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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Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison
Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump in 2024 during his campaign for a second term, has been sentenced to life in prison. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Poland probing whether Epstein's "satanic circle" trafficked Polish girls
Polish leader Donald Tusk says his country will pore over the files for any evidence that Epstein's network trafficked women or girls from the country.
Man who tried to shoot Trump at Florida golf course gets life in prison
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
U.K. police investigating former ambassador to U.S. over Epstein ties
The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.
Nancy Guthrie investigation ramps up
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has ramped up. This comes as an apparent ransom note was sent to a local Arizona news station on Monday, the Pima County sheriff confirmed. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
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.
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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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Inside the courtroom as Ryan Routh sentenced
Ryan Routh received a life sentence Wednesday for his 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Trump says he had excellent call with Xi
President Trump said Wednesday morning that he had an "excellent telephone conversation" with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison
Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump in 2024 during his campaign for a second term, has been sentenced to life in prison. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Fulton County requests seized documents
Fulton County officials are demanding the return of all 2020 election documents seized by the FBI last week. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Where things stand for DHS funding
President Trump signed a House-approved funding bill on Tuesday to officially end the four-day partial government shutdown that began over the weekend. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.