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Trump says he will raise global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court decision
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
Cooler, breezy weather returns to North Texas
A cold front will be moving through the area, causing wind to gust up to 30 mph at times.
Team USA captures record-breaking 12th gold medal at Winter Games
Team USA added another gold medal to its tally on Sunday, when the U.S. men's hockey team beat Team Canada.
3 men suspected of shipping opium poppy to the U.S. arrested in Spain
Police in Spain seized a stash of about 1,161 pounds of Papaver somniferum, also known as opium poppy.
Cop's shortness of breath was the only sign of rare lung disorder
Travis Corbitt's struggles to breathe led to his retirement and reliance on an oxygen tank.
Pittsburgh Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski dies at age 89
The man known for his walk-off, ninth-inning World Series-winning home run died Friday at age 89.
North Texas artists find new audiences through NFM's Black History Month exhibition
Local artists say the showcase offers visibility, cultural connection, and a chance to reach thousands of new customers.
Timberwolves beat Mavericks 122-111; Edwards scores 40 points
Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 in the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks.
Dog attack sends Dallas officer to hospital; second person also taken, authorities say
The officer was listed in stable condition, and officials said another person was also taken to a hospital.
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North Texas stays ahead of mid-week warmup
Grab the jacket because it will be chilly. Temperatures will climb into the low 50s by lunch and reach into the upper 50s by the late afternoon.
Pleasant, cool days ahead of mid-week warmup in North Texas
Sunday and Monday will be slightly chilly before temperatures bounce back in the 70s and 80s this week.
Cooler temperatures return to North Texas; expect chilly mornings
A cold front will be moving through the area, causing wind to gust up to 30 mph at times. This will make the actual temperature outside feel anywhere from 5 to 10 degrees cooler.
Cooler, breezy weather returns to North Texas
A cold front will be moving through the area, causing wind to gust up to 30 mph at times.
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The state of the Texas GOP Senate primary with early voting in full swing
Jack Fink spoke with the three major Republicans running for U.S. Senate during their campaign stops in North Texas.
Texas U.S. Senate race draws national attention as candidates blitz North Texas
Over the past two weeks, both Democratic candidates have made campaign stops in North Texas.
Texas Attorney General candidates face off as GOP field debates in Dallas
The race to become Texas' next Attorney General is heating up, with four Republicans clashing in a Dallas debate and Democratic contenders making their case to voters ahead of the March primary.
Nearly $100 million spent on campaign advertising for Texas Senate seat, report says
Texas Senate race heats up: Cornyn trails Paxton as $98 million+ spent, runoff looms and campaigns gear up for November showdown.
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Arlington ISD says cellphone ban has been successful so far this school year
Superintendent Matt Smith said their district has been pleasantly surprised by the success so far this school year.
Grand Prairie ISD reveals optimization plan to consolidate, close schools
At Thursday night's meeting of the board of trustees, the superintendent identified three campuses that would close.
TEA announces state take over of Lake Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency sent a letter to Lake Worth ISD on Thursday, announcing that the state would step in and take over the district.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD votes to close, consolidate 2 elementary schools
The vote passed just before midnight to close Bransford and Dove Elementary schools.
Fort Worth ISD votes to close another campus
Western Hills Primary will close and consolidate with Western Hills Elementary in the 2026-2027 school year.
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DFW cools down as major East Coast winter storm takes shape
A powerful winter storm is forming off the Carolinas and is expected to track up the East Coast, bringing major impacts along the I‑95 corridor. Forecasters warn it could become a significant nor’easter, with New York City under its first blizzard warning in nine years. The system is developing as North Texas shifts abruptly from spring‑like warmth back to colder February weather.
NWS hosts SKYWARN training as spring storm season nears
With spring storm season approaching, the National Weather Service is holding free SKYWARN storm spotter training sessions across North Texas. At a class in Garland this morning, residents learned how storms form, how to prepare for severe weather, and what warning signs to watch for. Meteorologists say spotters play a critical role by reporting real‑time conditions that radar can’t detect, helping forecasters make faster and more accurate warning decisions.
Trump vows to raise global tariffs after Supreme Court strikes down earlier plan
One day after the Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariffs, President Donald Trump said he would raise the global tariffs his administration imposed on Friday from 10% to the legally allowed 15%. The Court ruled 6–3 that he lacked authority to impose such tariffs under emergency powers. Trump criticized the justices and also expressed renewed concern about Iran, saying a military strike is possible.
DART backs plan to boost funding for cities considering leaving system
DART’s board has approved a six‑year funding plan designed to keep several North Texas cities from leaving the transit system. The proposal, passed 10-1, returns a growing share of member cities’ sales‑tax revenue -- starting at 5% and rising to 7.5% -- and pairs it with new Regional Transportation Council funding. Combined, cities are expected to receive roughly 10% more funding by 2031.
Hill County district warns families after arrest in AI‑generated porn case
A Hill County school district is warning families after a former student was arrested for creating AI‑generated pornography using real photos of teachers and students. The Texas Rangers are investigating, and police say it’s unclear how many altered images exist or whether any were shared. Families who believe their child may be affected are urged to contact Itasca police.
Beyond the Border
Some local, state law enforcement to be deputized as immigration agents
With the expansion of the 287(g) program, local and state officers will be able to enforce some immigration duties.
Are local sheriff's offices playing a role in deportation operations?
While the Trump administration says they're only targeting criminals for deportation, those words have done little to comfort some immigrants
What do President Trump's immigration-related executive orders do?
A few weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders.
Law enforcement officials at the border anticipate Trump policy changes
Many Texas law enforcement officials say they are feeling positive as Donald Trump re-enters the White House for a second term.
I-Team Investigations
Texas woman shares violent video of jail experience
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
In jail instead of a hospital; the struggle to get mental health treatment in Texas
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
New messages show why Kerr County judge was absent in aftermath of deadly July 4th floods
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
North Texas mom speaks after Uber driver's conviction for assaulting 12-year-old
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
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Democrat Taylor Rehmet discusses his win in Tarrant County over Republican Leigh Wambsganss
Democrat state senator elect Taylor Rehmet sits down with Jack Fink in the CBS News Texas studio to discuss his win over Republican Leigh Wambsganss. "I got a lot of work to do," Rehmet said.
Dallas pollster discusses Democrat Rehmet's win over Republican Wambsganss in Tarrant County
Dallas pollster and Principal of Hunt Research, Ross Hunt discusses the upset win by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on re-election, Abbott endorsing his challenger
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R) discusses his re-election campaign and reacts to Gov. Abbott's decision to endorse his challenger.
Chairwoman of the Tarrant County Democratic Party predicts a blue wave in Tarrant County in November
Chairwoman of the Tarrant County Democratic Party Allison Campolo discusses the big upset victory by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the Texas Senate District 9 race. She tells Jack Fink that she predicts a blue wave in Tarrant County in November.
Chairman of the Tarrant County GOP predicts Republicans will win back Senate District 9 in November
Chairman of the Tarrant County GOP, Tim Davis, discusses the Democrats' big win in the Texas Senate District 9 race, a Republican majority district. He tells Jack Fink that he predicts Republicans will win the seat back in November.
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Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom, breaking Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Alysa Liu carries Team USA to Olympic medal contention after short program
Team USA's Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito competed in the women's short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday and qualified for the free skate on Thursday.
Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, wins gold in 5th Olympic appearance
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
After losing all four limbs, Dallas tennis player plans inspiring US Open comeback
Ron Rosas was a star player at Notre Dame and led his college team to the NCAA finals.
Team USA headed to women's hockey gold medal game at Winter Olympics
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
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Greer says White House expects to "stand by" trade deals after SCOTUS ruling
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said "stand by" the trade deal agreements it has signed with its partners despite the Supreme Court's tariff decision.
Huckabee's remarks on Israel and Middle East were taken out of context, embassy says
U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made his comments during an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday.
Win tickets to the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
U.S. beats Canada in thrilling gold medal final at Winter Olympics
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
North Texas stays ahead of mid-week warmup
Grab the jacket because it will be chilly. Temperatures will climb into the low 50s by lunch and reach into the upper 50s by the late afternoon.
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Donations of special cooling bassinets help stillborns' parents grieve, amid uptick in infant deaths
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Chaos, confusion and conspiracies plague Dallas nonprofit at center of I-Team investigation
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
Hunger Busters CEO resigns following CBS Texas I-Team investigation
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
7 years after deadly school bus cash, promised safety fix still not installed at Texas railroad crossing
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Questions remain for Dallas nonprofit that built its legacy on meals for students
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
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Greer says White House expects to "stand by" trade deals after SCOTUS ruling
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said "stand by" the trade deal agreements it has signed with its partners despite the Supreme Court's tariff decision.
Huckabee's remarks on Israel and Middle East were taken out of context, embassy says
U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made his comments during an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday.
Armed man shot and killed inside Mar-a-Lago perimeter, Secret Service says
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
The state of the Texas GOP Senate primary with early voting in full swing
Jack Fink spoke with the three major Republicans running for U.S. Senate during their campaign stops in North Texas.
Texas U.S. Senate race draws national attention as candidates blitz North Texas
Over the past two weeks, both Democratic candidates have made campaign stops in North Texas.
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Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
See which retailers are changing their return policies for the holidays
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
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After surviving near-fatal heart condition, former patient returns to Children's Health as nurse
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
How an officer's life-saving rescue sparked an American Heart Association mission in Fort Worth
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
Comfort dog provides peace, joy to cancer center patients
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Critical blood supply shortage after winter storm, nonprofit says
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
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Bridge removal leaves Downtown Dallas businesses searching for customers
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Video shows Amazon delivery drone crashing into apartment building
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
A who's who of powerful people named in the Epstein files
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Dallas coffee chain faces backlash after employee walkout over ICE discount
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
Atletico Dallas plans Fair Park HQ, beer garden ahead of World Cup
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
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U.S. beats Canada in thrilling gold medal final at Winter Olympics
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Rondale Moore, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, dies at age 25
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
Team USA captures record-breaking 12th gold medal at Winter Games
Team USA added another gold medal to its tally on Sunday, when the U.S. men's hockey team beat Team Canada.
Timberwolves beat Mavericks 122-111; Edwards scores 40 points
Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 in the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks.
Kelly Pannek on U.S. women's hockey team's "incredible ride" to Olympic gold
U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek reflects on the team's stunning overtime win against Canada to claim Olympic gold.
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Barry Manilow cancels more concerts amid recovery after cancer surgery
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi reveals she has cervical cancer
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
