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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.
Previous owners once had plans to restore the historic Berry theater, but the curtain is likely coming down for good.
The Dallas police, ATF and the US Attorney's office are targeting the most dangerous repeat offenders and want to prosecute their crimes federally.
The heat is unavoidable whether you're working or playing. Steve Pickett talked to people about how they are getting to work and play while staying safe in this early summer heat wave.
Feels like temperatures will be up to 110 degrees through Saturday.
In this episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: June 22), political reporter Jack Fink covers new developments in the two major stories that have gripped the Texas Capitol for nearly one month: the pending impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton and the ongoing and bitter political standoff between Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dade Phelan over the most effective way to provide Texans property tax relief.
Taha Sultan said he's still doing the work to honor the memory of his late little brother.
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.
We didn't wake up to rain, but expect storm chances as the evening gets underway.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Voters across North Texas weighed billions in bond proposals, transit participation and local leadership races in the May 2 municipal elections.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
The U.S. Department of Education says it's opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
The Mavericks touted Ujiri's experience, saying he has a decade of experience leading NBA front offices.
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
FC Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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.
