Teen recalls trying to stop concert as crowd struggled "to just survive"
Legal teams for some of the victims combed through the site gathering evidence amid a growing number of lawsuits against festival organizers.
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Travis Scott to pay for Astroworld victims' funerals
Investigators are now scrutinizing the 56-page event operations plan submitted to the city of Houston before the Astroworld Festival. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano discusses the details of the plan, then speaks with CBSN anchor Elaine Quijano about new criticism facing rapper Travis Scott and promoter Live Nation.
2 in critical condition after Astroworld tragedy
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Travis Scott and organizers should have stopped Astroworld, fire chief says
"We all have a responsibility when we attend these venues to ensure each other's safety," the fire chief said.
Boy "fighting for his life" after he was trampled at Astroworld, lawyers say
The boy has been placed in a medically induced coma to combat brain, liver and kidney trauma, lawyers said.
Questions over Astroworld safety protocols
The FBI is helping investigate the horrific tragedy that unfolded at Houston's Astroworld music festival over the weekend where eight people died and dozens of others were injured. Rapper Travis Scott is facing multiple lawsuits amid growing questions over safety and security protocols. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins CBSN AM from Houston with the latest.
Security issues probed after Astroworld tragedy
At least eight people were killed and dozens of others injured at the Astroworld music festival as a massive crowd surged toward the stage. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins CBSN AM from Houston with the latest.
Travis Scott says he'll cover funeral expenses for Astroworld victims
Scott, who was performing at the time of the surge, is facing multiple lawsuits.
Drake says his "heart is broken" after deadly crowd surge at festival
Drake, who performed with Travis Scott during his set, released a statement about the deadly crowd surge at Houston's Astroworld Festival late Friday.
Concertgoers sue over crowd surge at Astroworld music festival
Rappers Travis Scott and Drake, as well as Live Nation are among the defendants in at least three lawsuits. At least eight people died, authorities said.
Astroworld festival tragedy claims 8 victims
The investigation into the deadly Astroworld music festival is intensifying after at least eight people died. CBS national correspondent Lilia Luciano breaks down the tragedy and discusses the aftermath of the tragic event.
Survivor recalls losing brother in deadly concert surge
Rapper Travis Scott and festival promoters say they are cooperating with local authorities after eight people were killed Friday amid crowd surge at Houston concert.
Vigils held for Astroworld concert victims
Vigils were held outside the Houston concert venue where eight people were killed in a stampede during a performance by Travis Scott on Friday night. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident. Lilia Luciano reports.
At least 8 people dead at Houston music festival
David Persse, the chief medical officer of the city of Houston, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the details and fallout after at least eight people died at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston on Friday night.
Source: Police look into drug spiking claims
A source close to the Astroworld Festival told CBS News that police are looking into a drug spiking incident in a targeted area of the festival — a targeted attack on innocent people, including a child — after at least eight people died Friday night. Also, David Persse, the chief medical officer of the city of Houston, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the incident. And, event organizer and performer Travis Scott releases a statement on the deadly stampede.
8 dead after chaos at Houston music festival
Eight people are dead and several more injured after a crowd suddenly rushed towards the stage at the Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas, on Friday night. Authorities are investigating the cause of the deadly incident. Lilia Luciano has more.
Houston officials give update on Astroworld deaths
Eight people died during Travis Scott's Astroworld music festival in Houston on Friday night. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, County Judge Lina Hidalgo and chief of police Troy Finner on Saturday afternoon give an update on the incident. Watch part of their remarks here.
8 dead, including 2 teenagers, in incident at Astroworld Festival
Rapper Travis Scott said he is "absolutely devastated."
8 dead after crowd surge at music festival in Houston
The "mass casualty incident" occurred after 9 p.m. Friday night when a crowd began to "compress" toward the front of the stage, authorities said.
Kylie Jenner announces she's pregnant with second child
The minute and a half-long video — which is captioned with a heart emoji, a pregnant belly emoji, and @travisscott — begins with what appears to be a positive pregnancy test.
Police use pepper balls to disperse Travis Scott fans
"Astroworld" was not the fantasyland fans hoped it would be
SpongeBob fans have mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime tribute
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Adam Levine responds to critics after Super Bowl show
"We thank our fans for making our dreams possible. And we thank our critics for always pushing us to do better," Levine wrote on Instagram
Cardi B declined Super Bowl halftime show with "mixed feelings"
She said she felt obligated to "stand behind" Colin Kaepernick
Maroon 5, Big Boi to perform at Super Bowl
The NFL ended months of uncertainty Sunday by officially announcing Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi as the performers at this year's Super Bowl halftime show on CBS.
New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests
The memo suggests the rules are designed to give ICE greater flexibility to quickly arrest unauthorized immigrants who are not the original targets of an operation.
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and dad to be released from ICE detention
A federal judge in Texas on Saturday ordered 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father to be released from immigration detention.
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"I was there. I saw everything," Jose Huerta Chuma, who remains in hiding, told CBS News.
Massive release of Epstein files includes 3 million documents and photos
The Justice Department released more new documents Friday from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after the DOJ's original deadline to do so.
Partial government shutdown begins as funding lapses despite Senate deal
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies has still lapsed.
Officials in Minnesota allege Bovino used language offensive to Jews on conference call
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
Powerful storm starts hitting an East Coast still buried under last week's snow
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Federal judge denies Minnesota's request to temporarily halt Operation Metro Surge
Federal judge Kate Menendez denied Minnesota's motion for a temporary restraining order to halt "Operation Metro Surge" on Saturday. The court documents, filed on Saturday, state that Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have not met their burden of proof.
Explosion in Iranian port city ahead of Iran's naval drill in the Strait of Hormuz
The blast happened a day before a planned naval drill by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil traded passes.
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Firefighter accused of staging a house fire to cover up a murder
It was Thanksgiving Eve 2020, and Melissa Lamesch was excited about the upcoming birth of her first child. Investigators would learn there was someone who was not as enthused — the expectant father, firefighter Matthew Plote.
Officials in Minnesota allege Bovino used language offensive to Jews on conference call
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests
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Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and dad to be released from ICE detention
A federal judge in Texas on Saturday ordered 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father to be released from immigration detention.
Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" and "The New Odd Couple" actor, dies at 79
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Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
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A new $45 fee for travelers without Real IDs goes into effect Feb. 1
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Saks to shutter most Saks Off 5th stores as bankrupt retailer cuts costs
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Explosion in Iranian port city ahead of Iran's naval drill in the Strait of Hormuz
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Officials in Minnesota allege Bovino used language offensive to Jews on conference call
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
Proposed Venezuelan bill could lead to release of hundreds of political prisoners
The U.S. Embassy for Venezuela also announced Friday that all American citizens detained in Venezuela have been released.
Federal judge denies Minnesota's request to temporarily halt Operation Metro Surge
Federal judge Kate Menendez denied Minnesota's motion for a temporary restraining order to halt "Operation Metro Surge" on Saturday. The court documents, filed on Saturday, state that Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have not met their burden of proof.
House Judiciary Committee members seek access to full Epstein case files
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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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.
A cop thought he had a muscle cramp. He ended up fighting for his life.
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Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
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Carter Center reaches major milestone in quest to eradicate Guinea worm
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Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
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Explosion in Iranian port city ahead of Iran's naval drill in the Strait of Hormuz
The blast happened a day before a planned naval drill by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil traded passes.
Proposed Venezuelan bill could lead to release of hundreds of political prisoners
The U.S. Embassy for Venezuela also announced Friday that all American citizens detained in Venezuela have been released.
Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites as protest tensions rise
The images from Planet Labs PBC show that roofs have been built over two damaged buildings at the Isfahan and Natanz facilities.
Danish veterans protest outside U.S. Embassy over Greenland
Danish veterans are furious at the White House's rhetoric, which disregards Greenland's right to self-determination, a territory of NATO ally Denmark.
Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 30 Palestinians
Hamas called Saturday's strikes "a renewed flagrant violation" and urged the United States and other mediating countries to push Israel to stop the strikes.
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Recovered treasure leads to a Grammy nomination
Archivist and music historian Alex Palao worked to restore old tapes by "Sly and Family Stone" that gathered dust for decades. He co-produced the live album called "The First Family: Live at the Winchester Cathedral 1967." He is now nominated for "Best Album Notes" at Sunday's Grammy Awards. CBS News San Francisco's Max Darrow has the story.
"Sanford and Son" star Demond Wilson dies at 79
Actor Demond Wilson died in his California home due to complications from prostate cancer, CBS News learned on Saturday. He starred alongside Redd Foxx in "Sanford and Son," one of the biggest TV hits of the 1970s.
Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" and "The New Odd Couple" actor, dies at 79
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Courtney Marie Andrews performs "Everyone Wants To Feel Like You Do"
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Courtney Marie Andrews performs "Cons and Clowns"
Courtney Marie Andrews started writing songs as a teenager and played in punk bands before starting out on her own. Since then, she has been nominated for a Grammy and become known for her vulnerable lyrics and dazzling voice. Now, from her new album "Valentine," here is Courtney Marie Andrews with "Cons and Clowns."
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Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
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New AI features for Gmail users
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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.
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
TikTok's new privacy policy is sparking a backlash. Here's what to know.
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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.
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Firefighter accused of staging a house fire to cover up a murder
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Judge rules out death penalty for Mangione
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Virginia woman strangled days after dumping her deceptive boyfriend
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Why judge dropped 2 charges against Mangione
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DOJ releases new batch of Epstein files
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NASA's Artemis II slated to be a series of firsts
Extreme cold has forced NASA to reschedule its next moon mission. On Saturday, the massive Artemis II rocket stands on launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. Like Apollo 8 in 1968, it won't land on the lunar surface. Mark Strassmann has more on why the latest mission is considered groundbreaking.
NASA delays Artemis mission to moon due to cold weather
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Recovered treasure leads to a Grammy nomination
Archivist and music historian Alex Palao worked to restore old tapes by "Sly and Family Stone" that gathered dust for decades. He co-produced the live album called "The First Family: Live at the Winchester Cathedral 1967." He is now nominated for "Best Album Notes" at Sunday's Grammy Awards. CBS News San Francisco's Max Darrow has the story.
"Sanford and Son" star Demond Wilson dies at 79
Actor Demond Wilson died in his California home due to complications from prostate cancer, CBS News learned on Saturday. He starred alongside Redd Foxx in "Sanford and Son," one of the biggest TV hits of the 1970s.
NASA's Artemis II slated to be a series of firsts
Extreme cold has forced NASA to reschedule its next moon mission. On Saturday, the massive Artemis II rocket stands on launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. Like Apollo 8 in 1968, it won't land on the lunar surface. Mark Strassmann has more on why the latest mission is considered groundbreaking.
Iran set to conduct live fire drills
The U.S. military has assembled a formidable force within striking distance of Iran. Meanwhile, Iran said it would be starting live fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz this weekend as tensions in the region are sky high. Haley Ott reports.
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The federal government is partially shut down this weekend. Congress failed to fund some of the largest agencies and departments before a Friday night deadline. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.