Gov. Greg Abbott announces run for fourth term, touts property tax plan, economy
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Sunday evening that he is running for a fourth term as governor of the Lone Star State.
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Families sue Camp Mystic over deadly July Fourth flash flood, allege gross negligence
"These young girls died because a for-profit camp put profit over safety."
Families sue Camp Mystic over deadly floods
It's been more than four months since the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country. Now, families of some of the girls who were killed are suing the owners of the camp. Jason Allen reports.
Camp Mystic sued after deadly Texas floods
Several families of campers and counselors who died at Camp Mystic during July's flash flooding in Central Texas are suing the camp and its owners. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more.
Families sue Camp Mystic after deadly floods
Camp Mystic in Texas is facing the first lawsuits related to deadly flash flooding on July 4. The negligence claims were filed by the families of eight girls who died at Camp Mystic. In response to the lawsuits, Camp Mystic's legal counsel said, "We intend to demonstrate and prove that this sudden surge of floodwaters far exceeded any previous flood in the area by several magnitudes."
Abbott, Newsom hold rallies in Texas
One day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom rallied in the Lone Star State, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott formally announced his reelection campaign. Dave Levinthal, contributing editor for NOTUS, and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for Politico, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Newsom rallies in Texas after Prop 50 win
California Gov. Gavin Newsom rallied crowds in Texas over the weekend to celebrate his state's passage of Proposition 50, a congressional redistricting measure he spearheaded amid Texas' efforts to redraw its own legislative maps. CBS News reporter Shawna Mizelle has more details.
The Boy Who Killed His Twin
A teenager stabs his sister – a crime with no known motive. His defense says he was sleepwalking. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Meet the man behind the Texans' mascot
TORO, the mascot for the Houston Texans, is being inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Andrew Johnson is the man behind the costume, who chose his career path in the 5th grade and trains like an athlete for his game day role.
6-man football keeps Friday nights alive in Texas
Six-man football has been around for decades but is seeing a resurgence in small towns as rural populations decline. Janet Shamlian reports from Gordon, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at 24
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team said Thursday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Central Texas Food Banks ramps up efforts
The Central Texas Food Bank serves 21 counties in the state, and CEO Sari Vatske told CBS News' Omar Villafranca that they've gone from spending $1.3 million monthly to $1 million weekly on food as the government shutdown drags on.
Takeaways from 2025 elections
CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa breaks down what the 2025 elections mean for the future of both political parties ahead of next year's crucial midterms.
Texas congressional district special election
Texas voters are casting ballots in a special election for the next representative of the state's 18th Congressional District. CBS News reporter Shawna Mizelle has the latest from Houston.
Face the Nation: Crenshaw, Healey, Andrade
Missed the second half of the show? Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas, Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey and USAA CEO Juan Andrade join Margaret Brennan.
Searching for the fattest squirrel in Texas
In Texas, it's "Fat Squirrel Week." Omar Villafranca reports the event concludes with the crowning of one rotund rodent.
Suspect in fatal doorbell prank in court
The Houston man accused of killing an 11-year-old boy after a ding-dong ditch prank appeared in court on Tuesday. Prosecutors say 42-year-old Gonzalo Leon Jr. shot the child in the back while the boy was running away after ringing his doorbell. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
Mexican cartel boss "El Gato" faces new charge in 2013 Texas murder
Former FBI Top 10 fugitive Jose Rodolfo "El Gato" Villareal-Hernandez faces new federal charges tied to a 2013 Southlake murder that could carry the death penalty.
Warren McVea, first Black player to get a football scholarship at a major Texas school, dies at 79
Warren McVea, the speedy running back who was the first Black player to receive a football scholarship to a major Texas school and later helped Kansas City win its first Super Bowl title, died Saturday after a long illness.
Alaska Airlines passenger allegedly assaults crew members, forcing landing
A woman was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly assaulting two Alaska Airlines flight attendants.
Texas State Rep. Hinojosa enters governor race
The field of Texas Democrats vying for governor got a little more crowded on Wednesday morning with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa entering the race. Hinojosa joins "The Takeout" to discuss her newly-launched campaign.
Rep. Hunt looks to unseat Sen. Cornyn
Sen. John Cornyn is in a tight race with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the state's Republican Senate primary, but they've got a new competitor after Rep. Wesley Hunt announced last week he's putting his name on the ballot. Hunt joins "The Takeout" to discuss his bid.
Judge blocks National Guard troops in Chicago
Separate courtrooms heard arguments over President Trump's efforts to deploy National Guard troops to U.S. cities on Thursday. A federal judge in Chicago issued a temporary block on deployments in the city where the Trump administration claims troops are needed to address violent protests. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
Robert Roberson granted stay of execution
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
Where National Guard troop deployments stand
Separate courtrooms heard arguments Thursday over President Trump's efforts to deploy National Guard troops to American cities. CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
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Iran retaliates after U.S.-Israel strikes; Trump calls for regime change
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Map shows military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
U.S. lawmakers react after Trump announces military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
World leaders and governments react to U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran with concern over the risks of a new war in the Middle East.
CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
Renee Good's family spent "hours in limbo" after she was fatally shot
Renee Good's family said they spent agonizing "hours in limbo," unsure of the details surrounding her fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis last month.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls White House's actions "retaliatory and punitive"
Hours before Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's interview, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed the AI company a "supply chain risk to national security," which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic.
A Hawaii man tackled his sports gambling addiction by offering free surf lessons
For Buddy Wiggins of Honolulu, Hawaii, the end result of a yearslong sports gambling addiction has come to this: soliciting strangers on the beach.
Renee Good's family spent "hours in limbo" after she was fatally shot
Renee Good's family said they spent agonizing "hours in limbo," unsure of the details surrounding her fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis last month.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
Book excerpt: "Streetwise" by Lloyd Blankfein
In his new memoir, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
Small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund
"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
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CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
U.S. lawmakers react after Trump launches military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
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Read the full transcript of our interview with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview Friday, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security.
Tejano music star boosted by late outside spending for his Texas congressional campaign
A Democratic primary in a GOP held Texas congressional district is seeing major money ahead of polls closing in the March 3 contest.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
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Map shows military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
World leaders and governments react to U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran with concern over the risks of a new war in the Middle East.
U.S. lawmakers react after Trump launches military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
See Trump's full statement on U.S. "major combat operations" in Iran
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Renate Reinsve's remarkable rise
Oscar-nominated actress Renate Reinsve sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her journey to the mainstage and her nomination for her role in "Sentimental Value."
Breaking down the economics of Taylor Swift
Misty Heggness, an economist and professor, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her new book "Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy."
Iron & Wine performs "In Your Ocean"
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Singing Saw."
Iron & Wine performs "Roses"
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Roses."
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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.
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Full interview: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security, which restricts military contractors from doing business with the AI giant. Amodei called the move "retaliatory and punitive," and he said Anthropic sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values."
Anthropic CEO on "red lines" for AI military use
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in an exclusive interview with CBS News that the AI company sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values." He added: "Disagreeing with the government is the most American thing in the world."
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Bill Clinton opening statement for deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Did ICE lie before detaining NYC student?
Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Bill Clinton's turn for Epstein deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is up next for a deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee regarding his alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Latest news Columbia student taken by ICE
Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva has been released after ICE took her from one of the institution's residential buildings. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Key positions in the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks
Before the U.S. strikes on Iran, the two countries engaged in several rounds of high-stakes talks focused on reaching a nuclear deal. The Free Press contributor Jay Solomon and Aaron McLean, a national security and defense fellow at the Hudson Institute, analyze the progress and setbacks in the nuclear negotiations. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
One man's passion turns into public service
"CBS Saturday Morning" meets a Texas man whose passion project is to restore historical signs across the state. He never predicted how the project would impact his community.
Lawmakers react to U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran
Republican and Democratic lawmakers are reacting to U.S. and Israel's attack against Iran. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Spring break travel could cost less this year
"CBS Saturday Morning" explores how to make Spring break more affordable this year.
Trump calls for regime change in Iran
President Trump called for regime change in Iran after the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military operation against the country. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd and Joe Zacks, former CIA deputy assistant director, join to discuss what could come next.