Numbers may refute Texas claims about inmate deaths due to hot prisons
State officials say there haven't been any since 2012. But two studies appear to suggest otherwise.
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Texas accused of treating migrants inhumanely
In Texas, state officials are investigating allegations of inhumane treatment of migrants along the southern border. A state trooper with the Department of Public Safety claims officials near Eagle Pass have been ordered to push migrants back into the Rio Grande and to not give them water even in extreme heat. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to discuss the allegations.
"Heat dome" taxes U.S. infrastructure
Residents in California are being asked to conserve electricity to prevent blackouts as dangerous temperatures continue to blanket the Southwest. But in Texas, solar energy is playing a major role in keeping the grid online. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from California and Emily Foxhall, who covers heat and energy for the Texas Tribune, joined CBS News to discuss the situation in Texas.
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Uvalde school district police chief fired; uncrewed flight will be first NASA mission to moon in nearly 50 years
Texas city under highest level of water emergency
Thousands of people in Texas are at risk of their public water systems running out of water in 45 days or less while even more are experiencing water service interruptions.
Man, woman allegedly held woman captive in Texas for weeks
The victim was found running down the street in distress after she escaped, officials in Texas said.
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Ukraine braces for battle in eastern region; Drone delivery service being tested in Texas
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19 children, 2 adults killed in Texas school shooting; primary results pour in amid Texas shooting.
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Parents who lost children in Texas shooting demand answers; Looking ahead to summer vacation travel
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Massacre devastates Uvalde community; Baby formula supply shortage
Tens of millions across U.S. enduring dangerous temperatures
Phoenix on Saturday saw the city's 16th consecutive day of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or higher temperatures
Dangerous heat wave across U.S.
A relentless heat wave is hitting a big part of the country. The National Weather Service says more than 111 million people are under heat advisories. Officials are also warning the heat is bringing a new fire risk to some western states. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more from Houston.
Texas woman fatally shot in head during road rage incident
The woman's husband said they were on their way to work a night shift on Monday when the incident unfolded.
Texas installing border buoys on Rio Grande
Texas is installing buoys across the Rio Grande in an effort to slow border crossings. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Eye on America: Inside Disaster City
We visit a Texas facility called Disaster City to see how emergency responders get realistic training. Then we sit down with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian to learn how he's supporting talented young people fighting climate change. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Uvalde-area Democrat jumps into Senate race to take on Ted Cruz
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez will be facing U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the Democratic primary in March.
2 dead, 5 hurt during Texas party shooting, police say
Two people died and five others were hurt when someone opened fire during a party in Amarillo, Texas.
Staying safe from mosquito-borne illnesses
The CDC has confirmed two new malaria cases in Florida, for a total of six in the state, as well as one case in Texas. Officials also say at least two mosquitoes in Michigan have tested positive for EEE, a deadly virus that has a 33% mortality rate. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more on the rise of mosquito-borne illnesses, and Dr. Rajiv Chowdhury, chair of the Department of Global Health at Florida International University, joins CBS News to discuss how people can protect themselves.
How Texas is keeping power on in record heat
Millions of Americans are still feeling the heat. At least 33 states saw temperatures reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday, and it's a trend scientists say will likely continue. Texas Tribune energy reporter Emily Foxhall joins CBS News to discuss how the Lone Star State's power grid is keeping up with demand.
Police: Texas teen was not actually missing
A man who authorities believed was missing for eight years was not actually missing, Houston police said Thursday, adding that his mother deceived them. Watch the update on the case, given at a press conference Thursday.
Teen who reportedly vanished 8 years ago while walking dogs is found alive
The Texas Center for the Missing, a nonprofit organization, said Rudy Farias was "located safe" and recovering at a hospital.
Man was not missing for 8 years as mother claimed, Houston police say
Rudolph "Rudy" Farias' mother reported her son missing on March 7, 2015. He returned home the following day but his mother remained adamant he was missing, police say.
Jellyfish-like creatures that spit out waste found on Texas beaches
The floating jellyfish-like blobs with stinging tentacles have been described as "beautiful and wicked."
Baby girl among 4 found dead in Texas river over 48-hour span
Two bodies were pulled from the Rio Grande River on Saturday, one on Sunday and another on Monday, officials said.
Second bus of migrants sent from Texas to Los Angeles
The bus was carrying 41 asylum seekers from Cuba, Belize, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
Alleged Chinese agent to remain in custody, judge rules, amid flight-risk fears
