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The ambush in Dallas was shown live on television and followed on social media, making it harder for kids to be shielded from the tragedy. So, how should parents address the topic with their children?
While downtown Dallas ambush shooter Micah Johnson had no criminal record, he did have a troubled past in the U.S. Army. He was sent back to the U.S. from Afghanistan with a recommendation that he be removed from service.
People from all over North Texas have been coming to a growing memorial at the Dallas PD's headquarters after Thursday night's ambush in downtown. A total of 12 police officers were shot and five families are grieving.
The fallout from a tragedy, like what happened Thursday night in Dallas when 12 police officers were shot and five of them died, can be painful for the survivors and the families of the victims.
When police in Dallas used a bomb-carrying robot to kill a sniper, they also kicked off an ethical debate about technology's use in fighting crime. Experts couldn't recall another time when police deployed a robot with lethal intent.
Three tumultuous days made it clear that electing a black president hasn't reconciled the nation's fractured history with race. A country that lived through decades of unrest still bubbles with resentment and rage.
The 'Black Lives Matter' movement isn't backing down, despite concerns about backlash after the Dallas attack. Organizers repudiated violence against police, but said that they understand the frustration that led to the shootings.
Mark Hughes remembers what his life was like before the police officer ambush in Dallas. "You googled my name, it was a soccer player," he said. "You google my name now, I'm a suspect."
One of the seven police officers who was injured in Thursday's downtown Dallas ambush was a 23-year-old rookie named Gretchen Rocha. She is physically okay, but the emotional trauma has proven difficult.
An image taken just minutes before chaos broke out in Downtown Dallas on Thursday night captured the calm before a sniper's storm of bullets.
Anger about the police shootings in Dallas must not be allowed to divide us, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Friday
The Rangers observed a moment of silence before their game on Friday night to honor five police officers who were killed in a sniper attack in downtown Dallas, about 20 miles away from their ballpark.
The U.S. Army said Friday that Micah Xavier Johnson, named as a suspect in the Dallas police officer shootings, served in the Army Reserve for six years and did a nine-month tour of duty in Afghanistan.
The man identified as 25-year-old Micah Johnson told authorities he was upset about the fatal police shootings of two black men earlier this week and wanted to exterminate whites, "especially white officers," officials said.
Watch Jack Fink's one-on-one interview with Governor Greg Abbott one day after the deadly shooting in downtown Dallas.
Lamar High School students will return to class Wednesday just two days after a fatal on-campus shooting.
Gun violence has been seen at two North Texas schools in just a matter of two days.
There's a chance for severe weather Thursday night heading into the Friday morning commute.
On Wednesday, we'll see if interest rates will keep climbing, or stay the same.
Parents and teachers in Plano ISD pressed the school district and police Tuesday night with some hard questions about whether enough is being done to protect students from the dangers of fentanyl.
A longtime Dallas figure skating coach says the community is in shock after a fellow coach was arrested.
Jury selection in the case was underway on Tuesday before the judge declared a mistrial.
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.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG.
Students with special needs are eligible for a voucher up to $30,000, but they must obtain documents from a public school district.
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.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
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.
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.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG.
Texas Senate race heats up: Cornyn trails Paxton as $98 million+ spent, runoff looms and campaigns gear up for November showdown.
Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the Justice Department to prioritize animal welfare enforcement, in a move she said will entail stepping up prosecutions and even doling out grants to animal welfare groups.
Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News.
Regina Santos-Aviles told a colleague in a text message months before her death that she had an affair with Gonzales.
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.
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.
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 Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
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.
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.
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
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.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
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.
Star figure skater Ilia Malinin stressed he was focused on moving forward and continuing to push the boundaries of the sport.
The Kansas CIty Chiefs wide receiver's ex-girlfriend alleges repeated physical violence and other abusive behaviors.
Despite making steady progress in rehab, Irving said it was tough to come to the decision, but it was the "right one" not to return this season.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
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.
"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.
"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.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
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.
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.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
