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U.S. Mint issues commemorative coins celebrating Harriet Tubman
A limited series of three coins features designs depicting different eras in the life of famed abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman.
Be careful! Dense fog advisories across North Texas
The Dense Fog Advisories and Freezing Fog Advisories were issued overnight and continue through 10:00 a.m.
Inside the first fentanyl police unit in North Texas Part I: "It's a sad sight of humanity"
More than 111,000 people in the US have died from drug overdoses in one year. The vast majority are because of fentanyl, and police departments are fighting back.
San Antonio police arrest 2 in murders of pregnant teen and boyfriend
19-year-old Christopher Preciado and his 53-year-old father, Ramon, are facing charges in the deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra.
NYC sues bus companies that transported migrants for $708 million
In a stunning and unexpected move to stop Texas Gov. Greg Abbott from shipping busloads of migrants to New York City, Mayor Eric Adams filed suit against 17 charter bus companies used by the Lone Star state.
Names of people connected to Jeffrey Epstein released by court
A judge ruled in December that names of Jeffrey Epstein contacts, mentioned in a lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell, should be unsealed.
Iowa school shooting live updates: Perry High School shooter is dead, was teenager
Multiple people were injured in a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa on Thursday morning, officials say.
13-year-old found, AMBER Alert discontinued
13-year-old Carleigh O'dell was last seen around 09:00 p.m. Wednesday night. The suspect is believed to be a 21-year-old Hispanic male.
Defendant leaps at Nevada judge in court, sparking brawl caught on video
The man was wrestled to the floor behind the judge's bench by several court and jail officers and courtroom staff members - including some who are seen throwing punches.
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Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson's successor on the late congresswoman's legacy
When former State Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson retired early last year after 30 years in Congress, she handpicked her successor in then State Representative Jasmine Crockett.
30 years after split with Jerry Jones, Jimmy Johnson enters Cowboys' ring of honor
Johnson joins Tom Landry as the only coaches alongside the 19 players and two executives in the exclusive group.
Your Dollars & Sense: Key changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA form
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles Federal Student Aid in this weekly segment.
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Rain coming through North Texas after a foggy morning
There will be rain tonight, ahead of a dry weekend.
2023 flight cancellation lowest in 10 years
2023 had the lowest rate of flight cancellations in the last decade. The Transportation Department says the year closed out with just over 16 million flights and a cancellation rate below 1.2%.
Cyber kidnappers force student to isolate in snow
Authorities found a 17-year-old student camping alone in the Utah snow after he was forced into the wilderness by virtual kidnappers. The exchange student was told his family in China was in danger unless he isolated himself away from society and law enforcement. Police say the online scammers ordered him to take pictures they used to extort money from his relatives.
Unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal high profile names
Never before seen court documents related to the case against Jeffrey Epstein. Hundreds of pages were unsealed last night from a civil suit involving his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. The documents included names of people not accused of wrongdoing and at least one former Epstein employee facing new allegations.
U.S. Mint coins honor Harriet Tubman
Three commemorative coins honoring Harriet Tubman go on sale today by the U.S. Mint. Each coin reflects a period of the abolitionist's life.
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Rain coming through North Texas after a foggy morning
There will be rain tonight, ahead of a dry weekend.
Be careful on your commute!
There are Dense Fog Advisories through 10:00 a.m.
Be careful! Dense fog advisories across North Texas
The Dense Fog Advisories and Freezing Fog Advisories were issued overnight and continue through 10:00 a.m.
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Walmart expands drone delivery operations to Lewisville
In partnership with Wing, customer can get essentials from the Walmart Supercenter located at 801 W Main St in Lewisville delivered to their homes in 30 minutes or less.
Giving kids a fighting chance; Garland Police Boxing Gym home to Olympic hopeful
Life can deal you a series of bad blows, but the Garland police boxing gym is giving kids a fighting chance.
Grand Prairie ISD nurses say the district is asking them to go against the state
Some nurses are banding together in fear they will lose their licenses.
Football and bowling hybrid "fowling" comes to Plano in first Texas location
The idea originated in Indiana back in 2001, but has taken a few decades to make its way down south.
Denton County Transportation Authority sees highest ridership since 2019
This makes it one of the few transit agencies in the country that has fully recovered to pre-pandemic totals, according to DCTA.
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7 Dallas Cowboys named to the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games
This is the second straight season that the Cowboys have had seven original Pro Bowl selections.
Dallas' playoff picture entering final week of the regular season
With a win over the Commanders Sunday, the Cowboys would capture the NFC East title and the No. 2 seed in the conference playoffs.
Guhle, Harris lead the way as Canadiens cool off Stars 4-3
Kaiden Guhle and Jordan Harris added to Montreal's NHL-leading 30 goals from defensemen and Sam Montembeault stopped 30 shots as the Canadiens held off the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game
Michael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Washington beat No. 3 Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game, earning the beleaguered Pac-12 one more game this season.
Doncic scores 39 points to lead the Mavericks against the Warriors 132-122
Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 39 points in the second half in his return to the lineup.
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U.S. Mint issues commemorative coins celebrating Harriet Tubman
A limited series of three coins features designs depicting different eras in the life of famed abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman.
Be careful! Dense fog advisories across North Texas
The Dense Fog Advisories and Freezing Fog Advisories were issued overnight and continue through 10:00 a.m.
Inside the first fentanyl police unit in North Texas Part I: "It's a sad sight of humanity"
More than 111,000 people in the US have died from drug overdoses in one year. The vast majority are because of fentanyl, and police departments are fighting back.
San Antonio police arrest 2 in murders of pregnant teen and boyfriend
19-year-old Christopher Preciado and his 53-year-old father, Ramon, are facing charges in the deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra.
NYC sues bus companies that transported migrants for $708 million
In a stunning and unexpected move to stop Texas Gov. Greg Abbott from shipping busloads of migrants to New York City, Mayor Eric Adams filed suit against 17 charter bus companies used by the Lone Star state.
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Inside the first fentanyl police unit in North Texas Part I: "It's a sad sight of humanity"
More than 111,000 people in the US have died from drug overdoses in one year. The vast majority are because of fentanyl, and police departments are fighting back.
Players beware: Tech research firm warns of Roblox scams
There are two main scams, according to researchers at Cisco Systems.
Family shares 5 photos showing how daughter escaped sex trafficking
The Morris family and their then 15-year-old went to a Mavericks game in April 2022. After leaving her seat, she disappeared. Now they are speaking out about how she escaped sex trafficking.
Lawmakers may have cost local governments billions, expanding a tax break to private developers
It allows for a 100% exemption from paying any property taxes or sales taxes for up to 99 years.
Hundreds of guns used in crimes in Canada smuggled from Texas
Mexican drug cartels are not the only ones who look to Texas to smuggle guns.
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NYC sues bus companies that transported migrants for $708 million
In a stunning and unexpected move to stop Texas Gov. Greg Abbott from shipping busloads of migrants to New York City, Mayor Eric Adams filed suit against 17 charter bus companies used by the Lone Star state.
House speaker criticizes Biden immigration policies during border trip
The top House Republican called on the president to reinstate the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy.
Claudine Gay speaks out about why she resigned as Harvard president
Claudine Gay said she resigned as Harvard president to "deny demagogues the opportunity" to use her in their campaign to undermine the university's mission.
DOJ sues Texas over state's new border security law
The Biden administration threatened it would sue Texas over the new law.
U.S. reopening 4 entry points at southern border after migrant crossings drop
All 4 were closed recently due to record levels of migrant crossings but those levels have dropped dramatically in recent days.
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BBB warns of fitness and dietary scams in season of New Year resolutions
In January, many scammers switch from holiday deal scams to fraudulent exercise programs and products.
Family upset about having to pay for pet wellness plan after the dog's death
Pepperoni, a beloved family pet, got sick in December and had to be put down. The family was told they were still expected to pay for a pet wellness plan they no longer needed.
Dallas prepares for the biggest New Year's Eve yet
Reunion Tower, DART, and Deep Ellum businesses are all gearing up to ring in the new year with Dallas residents.
Players beware: Tech research firm warns of Roblox scams
There are two main scams, according to researchers at Cisco Systems.
SmileDirectClub ceases operations immediately — here's what it means for their customers
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
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Flu and COVID-19 cases up across North Texas
The holiday season may be coming to an end, but there are plenty of illnesses still lingering.
Sober curious, gray-area drinkers and more terms to know this Dry January
Many people gear up to quit alcohol for a month as part of the "Dry January" challenge. Here's what to know about health benefits as well as terms and tips.
Good news you may have missed in 2023
From technology and medicine to the environment, David Progue brings us some of the headlines that remind us 2023 was in many ways a pretty good year!
Magnetic balls sold by Walmart recalled due to choking, injury risk
Walmart sold magnetic ball sets online until from February 2022 through April 2023, notice by federal safety regulator says.
5 million blenders sold at Costco, Target and Walmart recalled
BlendJet has received dozens of reports of injuries from portable blenders sold between October 2020 and November 2023.
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Florida woman suing Hershey for $5 million over looks of Reese's holiday candy
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is facing a lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages over the wrappers on Reese's peanut butter candies.
NBA approves sale of a controlling stake of the Dallas Mavericks
The deal was approved just shy of a month since the families of Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont announced their intention to buy the club
Will your shipped gifts make it in time? Delivery speeds from retailers are improving
Some of America's biggest retailers are working to increase their shipping speeds to please shoppers expecting faster and faster deliveries.
Nearly a year after 2 tornadoes ripped through Grapevine, Sam's Club announces reopening date
The company said the club will be "revitalized" and undergo "extensive renovations" before reopening in late 2024.
SmileDirectClub ceases operations immediately — here's what it means for their customers
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
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7 Dallas Cowboys named to the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games
This is the second straight season that the Cowboys have had seven original Pro Bowl selections.
Dallas' playoff picture entering final week of the regular season
With a win over the Commanders Sunday, the Cowboys would capture the NFC East title and the No. 2 seed in the conference playoffs.
Guhle, Harris lead the way as Canadiens cool off Stars 4-3
Kaiden Guhle and Jordan Harris added to Montreal's NHL-leading 30 goals from defensemen and Sam Montembeault stopped 30 shots as the Canadiens held off the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game
Michael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Washington beat No. 3 Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game, earning the beleaguered Pac-12 one more game this season.
Doncic scores 39 points to lead the Mavericks against the Warriors 132-122
Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 39 points in the second half in his return to the lineup.
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Early Mickey Mouse to star in at least 2 horror flicks
Disney's copyright on the earliest incarnations of the famous character just ended and other filmmakers aren't wasting any time trying to take advantage.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2024
Thousands of materials lost copyright protection in the New Year. These are some of the most noteworthy.
The year in review: 2023's most popular movies, music, books and Google searches
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the tops in pop culture from the past year.
Paula Abdul accuses former "American Idol" EP Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault
Paula Abdul has accused former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault and harassment while she worked as a judge on the program in a new lawsuit filed Friday.
Tom Wilkinson, "The Full Monty" actor, dies at 75
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in "The Full Monty" died suddenly on Saturday, his family said.
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Rain coming through North Texas after a foggy morning
There will be rain tonight, ahead of a dry weekend.
2023 flight cancellation lowest in 10 years
2023 had the lowest rate of flight cancellations in the last decade. The Transportation Department says the year closed out with just over 16 million flights and a cancellation rate below 1.2%.
Cyber kidnappers force student to isolate in snow
Authorities found a 17-year-old student camping alone in the Utah snow after he was forced into the wilderness by virtual kidnappers. The exchange student was told his family in China was in danger unless he isolated himself away from society and law enforcement. Police say the online scammers ordered him to take pictures they used to extort money from his relatives.
Unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal high profile names
Never before seen court documents related to the case against Jeffrey Epstein. Hundreds of pages were unsealed last night from a civil suit involving his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. The documents included names of people not accused of wrongdoing and at least one former Epstein employee facing new allegations.
U.S. Mint coins honor Harriet Tubman
Three commemorative coins honoring Harriet Tubman go on sale today by the U.S. Mint. Each coin reflects a period of the abolitionist's life.
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Painting for peace: Texas artist joins Israel–Hamas war protests
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
Went And Took It: Texas Rangers 2023 World Series victory parade
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Sweeter than candy: NICU babies too cute to spook!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Fried food & Ferris wheels: Colorful sights from the State Fair of Texas
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
Life in plastic — it's fantastic! NICU babies living the Barbie life
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
