Texas deputy fatally shot while driving to work in Houston, officials say
Texas deputy Maher Husseini was stopped at an intersection in his personal vehicle when a suspect exited another car and opened fire on him, authorities said.
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Rice University student found fatally shot in dorm room on first day of class
Two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide at Rice University in Houston.
Texas AG raids Latino Democrats' homes, including those of LULAC members
In a letter first obtained by CBS News, LULAC requested that the Justice Department investigate Paxton's office for Voting Rights Act violations.
LULAC demands investigation following Texas raids
LULAC, the country's largest and oldest Hispanic and Latin-American civil rights group, is demanding a federal investigation following raids of some of its volunteers' homes. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing the group of election fraud, which it denies. Omar Villafranca spoke with some of the volunteers whose homes were raided.
LULAC member on Paxton voter fraud raid
Lidia Martinez, a member of the League of United Latin American Citizens, describes a raid at her home in Texas where officers searched her possessions over allegations of voter fraud, an initiative led by Attorney General Ken Paxton. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
Complaints about Texas AG's voter fraud raids
The largest Latin American civil rights organization is calling for a federal investigation into a series of raids conducted by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office to combat voter fraud. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more.
Is plastic recycling a myth?
Houston, Texas, says its new recycling program can handle any type of plastic and the city is touting it as a model for the nation. In collaboration with the nonprofit Inside Climate News, CBS News' Ben Tracy looked into whether the claims are too good to be true.
Fallout from Texas voter fraud raids
The largest Latin American civil rights organization is calling for a federal investigation into a series of raids conducted by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office to combat voter fraud. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more on the story.
Texas AG accused of voter suppression
The largest Latin American civil rights organization wants a federal investigation of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, claiming his office authorized illegal searches at the homes of its volunteers in an attempt to target voter registration efforts. Paxton says he is investigating alleged election fraud and efforts to register noncitizens to vote.
Judge blocks major Biden immigration policy
A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked a major Biden administration immigration policy that could clear a path to citizenship for half a million undocumented immigrants. The order applies to a policy announced in June that would grant legal status to undocumented immigrants married to American citizens if they meet requirements including living in the U.S. for at least 10 years.
Raids on Texas voter registration worker
The League of United Latin American Citizens is denouncing Attorney General Ken Paxton's efforts to curb apparent voter fraud by raiding members of civil groups working on voting registration efforts. LULAC CEO Juan Proaño has more.
Dear David: Stories of triumph that inspire perseverance and compassion
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares inspiring stories of perseverance and compassion.
Trump visits border, trades accusations with Democrats on immigration
Appearing in Arizona, Donald Trump used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel beams to illustrate his approach to securing the border.
Mexico lagging on water commitments to U.S.
80 years ago, the United States and Mexico signed a treaty that would have the two countries trade large amounts of water for regions in need. But Mexico is falling behind on its side of the bargain. Texas state climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon joined CBS News to explain this issue.
Texas school closes for heat issues
Record-high temperatures in parts of Texas are interfering with learning at some schools in the Houston area. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down the weather forecast for the Texas region.
Baby dies after being left in hot car for over 7 hours, officials say
Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car.
7 arrested in deaths of 53 migrants smuggled into Texas in trailer in 2022
Guatemalan police arrested seven Guatemalans in the 2022 smuggling of 53 migrants who died of asphyxiation in 2022 in Texas after being abandoned in a tractor trailer in scorching summer heat.
Texas heat alerts as temperatures rise
Texas is under alert as parts of the state reach temperatures well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports from Houston.
Texas UPS workers protesting over heat
UPS workers in Texas are protesting over working conditions related to the scorching heat and the lack of air conditioning in delivery trucks. CBS News Texas' Lacey Beasley reports.
Federal judge in Texas overturns FTC ban on noncompete agreements
A judge in Texas blocked a new rule from the FTC that would have made it easier for employees to quit and work for a rival.
Texas mother Kate Cox on reproductive rights
Kate Cox, the Texas mother who had to leave her state to obtain an abortion due to her fetus' lethal abnormality, spoke with CBS News from the floor of the Democratic National Convention about her story and the state of reproductive rights across the country.
Kate Cox announces she's pregnant again
Kate Cox, the Texas mother who had to leave her state to obtain an abortion due to her fetus' lethal abnormality, announced she was pregnant again during the Democratic National Convention's ceremonial roll call. See the moment Cox made her announcement.
The voting power of Asian Americans
Asian American voters in congressional districts in Nevada, Arizona, Texas and other battleground states could have a big impact on the presidential election. Michael George reports for “Asian Americans: Battling Bias.”
Suspect, security guard exchange fire outside Air Force base
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
GM is selling drivers' data to car insurers, Texas alleges
Lawsuit alleges GM is signing up car owners for its OnStar system without notifying them that data is being sold to insurers.
DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
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Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials
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U.S. approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
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