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.
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Boy "fighting for his life" after he was trampled at Astroworld, lawyers say
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
What we know about the victims of the Astroworld Festival tragedy
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the victims' ages ranged from 14 to 27.
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.
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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.
8 dead, including 2 teenagers, in incident at Astroworld Festival
Rapper Travis Scott said he is "absolutely devastated."
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.
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.
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.
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
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Police use pepper balls to disperse Travis Scott fans
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Highland Park parade shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole
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