FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Potato
A potato that has been genetically engineered to resist the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine is as safe as any other potato on the market, according to the FDA.
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A potato that has been genetically engineered to resist the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine is as safe as any other potato on the market, according to the FDA.
Pier 1 is recalling about 276,000 outdoor swing chairs and stands after reports from customers that they fell off them and were hurt.
Where's Rey? Disney said that it is working hard to get more of the new "Star Wars" heroine into stores following a social media firestorm over the lack of Rey in a new "Star Wars" merchandise.
AT&T is once again experimenting with offering unlimited data plans to smartphone customers while promoting its DIRECTV service, signaling a potential reversal of industry trends toward data caps and charges.
If you're used to thinking of drones as a passing fad, last week's CES gadget show should give you second thoughts. The tiny, self-piloted copters promise to buzzily follow you around into the future.
Chrysler invented the minivan 33 years ago. Now, it's reinventing it -- with styling reminiscent of an SUV, high-tech features and a first-ever hybrid version that the company hopes will make minivans popular again.
Volkswagen's new chief executive plans to present remedies for fixing diesel engines that cheat on emissions tests when he meets with the top U.S. environmental regulator this week.
J.C. Penney Co. says a key sales metric rose 3.9 percent during the holiday period as shoppers picked up home goods and other gifts.
The record-breaking $700 million Powerball jackpot is the stuff of dreams, but it all boils down to math. Saturday night's drawing is a numbers game that gives players good reason to brush up on their algebra.
Time Warner Cable said that the email addresses and passwords of about 320,000 of its customers nationwide may have been stolen by hackers. The company has yet to determine how the information was stolen.
The top executive of the Volkswagen brand worldwide said that he's optimistic that U.S. environmental regulators will approve fixes within the coming weeks or months for diesel engines that cheat on emissions tests.
For years, TV makers have focused on making pictures sharper by squeezing more pixels onto screens. Now, their attention is shifting to improving the way sets display color, with a newish technology called HDR taking center stage.
The House is poised to open its legislative year by sending a bill to President Barack Obama's desk repealing his signature health care law.
Garland Mayor Douglas Athas said that the city council is making sure that prices for supplies, hotel rooms and food stay the same as they were before the December storm.
Americans are buying more new cars than ever before. U.S. auto sales were expected to reach a record high of 17.5 million in 2015, topping the old record of 17.35 million set in 2000.
The extreme cold warning remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon due to dangerously cold temperatures. Wind chills will be 0 to -10 degrees.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
North Texas is feeling the impact of the winter storm that is sweeping across the region. With forecasts calling for freezing rain, sleet and snow, roads are expected to be hazardous.
Frisco police are investigating a sledding incident involving teenagers that left one 16-year-old girl dead and another in critical condition Sunday afternoon.
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents has further inflamed tensions in Minneapolis, a city at the center of America's immigration debate in recent months. Here's a look at how it started.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents has further inflamed tensions in Minneapolis, a city at the center of America's immigration debate in recent months. Here's a look at how it started.
Minnesota's secretary of state rejected a request from Attorney General Pam Bondi for federal access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed by immigration agents.
Sens. Chris Murphy and Alex Padilla have spent the past two days calling colleagues to whip opposition to the DHS funding bill, according to a source familiar with the process.
Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor were issued subpoenas to testify before the committee in February and March.
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.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
The winter storm forces the Dallas Mavericks to cancel their flight to Milwaukee for their game against the Bucks.
Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 assists, and the Lakers erased a 15-point deficit in the final seven minutes of a 116-110 victory over the Mavericks in the star guard's second visit to Dallas since his shocking trade to Los Angeles almost a year ago.
Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
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.
