Amtrak train slams into truck in Mesquite
No one was injured after an Amtrak train slammed into a Ford truck in Mesquite on Sept. 21.
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'My Nerves Are Still Rattled': Passenger Aboard Amtrak Train Talks Crash
"I felt the impact," Jeremy Menchaca said. "I saw the front of the truck and then we just saw sparks until we stopped."
1 Killed When Dump Truck Struck By Amtrak Train At Kaufman-Dallas County Line
None of the 79 passengers aboard the Amtrak train were injured.
Amtrak Train Hits Semi In Southeast Texas, More Than 1 Dozen Injured
Authorities say more than a dozen people suffered minor injuries when an Amtrak train from Los Angeles bound for New Orleans struck a tractor-trailer in southeast Texas.
Flooding Causes Amtrak To Suspend Service Between Texas And Missouri
The record breaking flooding from Texas through Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Illinois is wreaking havoc on travel in the midwest.
2 Seriously Hurt In Crash Involving Amtrak Train And Vehicle In Fort Worth
Investigators at the scene said the northbound Amtrak Texas Eagle train 22 hit a car crossing the track, dragging the car about a quarter of a mile.
Abandoned Trucks Litter California Highway As Wildfire Rages
The Delta Fire erupted Wednesday afternoon and within hours had devoured nearly 8 square miles of timber and brush on both sides of Interstate 5.
Van Driver Hurt After Being Struck By Amtrak Train In North Texas
Joshua Police said the preliminary investigation indicates the van went around railroad crossing arms.
Amtrak Crash In South Carolina Leaves 2 Dead, Over 100 Hurt
An Amtrak passenger train hurtling through the early morning darkness Sunday slammed into a freight train parked along a siding in South Carolina, killing two Amtrak crew members and injuring more than 110 people, authorities said.
Amtrak Didn't Wait For System That Could've Prevented Wreck
The rush to launch service on a new, faster Amtrak route near Seattle came at a deadly cost — critical speed-control technology that could have prevented a derailment was not active.
Amtrak Train Speeding 50 MPH Over Limit Before Deadly Derailment
Federal officials confirmed an Amtrak train was hurtling 50 mph over the speed limit when it careened off an overpass south of Seattle, spilling cars onto the highway below and killing at least three people.
What DFW Expert Says Comes Next After Deadly Amtrak Derailment
He says investigators will start their probe in Washington State by reviewing the train's black boxes to see what was happening moments before the crash, testing the engineer to see if drugs or alcohol played a role, and by focusing on the cause of most train derailment.
Recent NTSB Review: 'Lack Of Strong Safety Culture' At Amtrak
On November 14 of this year the National Transportation Safety Board concluded that a "lack of a strong safety culture was at the heart" of an Amtrak accident that led to the death of two maintenance workers in Chester, PA last year.
At Least 3 People Dead After Amtrak Train Derails Onto Washington Interstate
An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass Monday near Tacoma and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least three people, authorities said.
Railroad Sues Over Millions Of Rail Ties It Calls Defective
One of the nation's largest railroads says it must replace millions of defective wooden railroad ties under its tracks because they're degrading faster than expected.
Union Station In Dallas Turns 100 Years Old
Union Station is turning 100 years old, and a centennial celebration has been planned for the Dallas icon. Mayor Mike Rawlings and other city leaders are gathering Monday to honor the station.
18-Wheeler Driver Dies After Struck By Amtrak Train In Mesquite
The big rig overturned and the driver died according to sources.
Trains Silencing Horns Through Downtown Mesquite
Trains with Union Pacific and Amtrak do not have to sound horns except in emergencies.
Amtrak Train From Texas Collides With Truck Outside Chicago
An Amtrak train headed to Chicago from San Antonio slammed into a semitrailer on Friday at a crossing near the Illinois community of Wilmington.
Romantic Getaway Guide To Montreal
No other city in North America reminds visitors of Paris and European culture than Montreal, less than an hour drive from the U.S.-Canadian border.
Supreme Court: Amtrak Like Gov't Agency In Helping Set Rules
A unanimous Supreme Court says Amtrak is more like a part of the government than a private corporation when it helps federal agencies craft rules to keep trains running on schedule.
Person Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train
An Amtrak train struck and killed a person who was walking on the tracks near Division and Collins in Arlington Wednesday afternoon.
Amtrak Train Strikes, Kills Pedestrian
A 25-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening near Buckner Road when an Amtrak train struck him..
Guide To Vacationing In Arizona
Use this travel guide to Arizona to help you sort out the best of what to see, where to eat and where to stay.
Travel By Train For Your Next Vacation
To get better acquainted with Amtrak, the nation's railroad service, here's a simple yet very helpful guide to understanding how get onboard a passenger train.
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Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
The State Fair is open! Here's what you need to know
There are some changes to policies at the State Fair this year. Here's what you need to know.
Sunny skies for State Fair opening weekend
As we move through Friday, we're expecting highs in the mid to upper 90s under mostly sunny skies. Drink plenty of water and wear your sunscreen if you're heading to the State Fair.
ATF Dallas offering up to $15K for information on the death of 2-year-old Zyah Lacy
Zyah died after a drive-by shooting last weekend in South Dallas, just outside Fair Park.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Anna family shares their story of hope
A local family from Anna says when you get this diagnosis, your world stops. And now, they're sharing their story in hopes it'll bring comfort to those battling this disease.
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No victims injured, suspect in custody after shooting at Vandergriff Honda in Arlington
An investigation is underway after a gunman opened fire outside the Vandergriff Honda in Arlington Thursday evening.
Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
The State Fair is open! Here's what you need to know
There are some changes to policies at the State Fair this year. Here's what you need to know.
Sunny skies for State Fair opening weekend
As we move through Friday, we're expecting highs in the mid to upper 90s under mostly sunny skies. Drink plenty of water and wear your sunscreen if you're heading to the State Fair.
ATF Dallas offering up to $15K for information on the death of 2-year-old Zyah Lacy
Zyah died after a drive-by shooting last weekend in South Dallas, just outside Fair Park.
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Why is it so hard to evict a serial squatter? We asked an attorney who's done it.
The return of a woman nicknamed the "serial squatter" by eviction attorneys is raising questions about how difficult it can be to evict someone from a home.
Jury awards $1M to son of Tony Timpa, who died in police custody in 2016
A federal jury awarded the 15-year-old son of Tony Timpa $1 million in damages seven years after Timpa died in police custody.
Serial squatter strikes again, threatening to leave Rowlett woman homeless
"Why is Texas protecting her? Because she did this once or twice in Colorado and they put her in prison."
Texas schools received 77,000 threats last year. Some schools lack the resources to respond.
Texas schools received more than 77,000 threats last year, according to data collected by the Texas Education Agency.
I-Team: 7 years after dying in police custody, civil trial starts in the death of Tony Timpa
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
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Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Eye on Politics: September 28, 2023
In this episode of Eye on Politics, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is facing calls to resign after he announced he's becoming a Republican. Some of Attorney General Ken Paxton's former top deputies say they'll keep pursuing their whistleblower lawsuit against the state. And a judge has declared the state's new law limiting drag shows unconstitutional.
Eye on Politics: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson becomes a Republican
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories making headlines across North Texas this week.
Texas Lawmakers respond to federal judge's ruling striking down SB 12
This week, a federal judge in Houston blocked a new state law that cracks down on sexually oriented performances, including some drag shows.
One on One with Whistleblower & former Deputy Attorney General Blake Brickman
This week, some of the former top deputies hired by Attorney General Ken Paxton held a news conference to discuss the next steps in their whistleblower lawsuit against the state. Included in that group is Blake Brickman, who spoke with Jack Fink about their fight going forward.
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Shopping on Amazon Prime Day? Here's what you need to know
At one of the largest Amazon delivery hubs, associates and drivers are hitting the ground bright and early for Amazon Prime Day.
Schumer asks FDA to investigate Logan Paul's energy drink
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
Soaring prices for North Texas apartments squeeze renters
When it comes to finding a place to live in North Texas, renting has become just as competitive and expensive as a home, if not more so.
Dream swimming pools turn into nightmares for dozens of North Texans
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Tesla recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Anna family shares their story of hope
A local family from Anna says when you get this diagnosis, your world stops. And now, they're sharing their story in hopes it'll bring comfort to those battling this disease.
After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Concern is raised as hospitalizations for COVID-19 increase among seniors and kids
Seniors have the highest rates of COVID hospitalizations by far, but hospitalizations among children—especially among those younger than 5—are rising fast.
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The federal government is headed into a shutdown. When will it start and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.
Texas ranks 2nd most visited wine region in the US
The Texas Hill Country is home to hundreds of wineries.
American Airlines fined $4.1 million for dozens of long tarmac delays
The fine is the largest ever for keeping passengers on delayed flights without giving them a chance to leave the plane.
Nissan recalls 236,000+ cars over problem that can cause loss of steering
Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break.
Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down
Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has left the company after 13 years with the the electric vehicle and solar panel maker.
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Dallas ISD's Wilmer-Hutchins Eagles are soaring this year with new "girly girl" kicker
"I have an uncle who plays football," 17-year-old Jacqueline Aguilar shared. "He played for Kansas and he's the one supporting me. And he was like, 'Oh, you have to do this.'"
García, Dunning push Rangers to the brink of a playoff berth in a 5-0 win over the Angels
The Texas Rangers moved to the brink of clinching their first playoff berth since 2016 with a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Wilson's 30 points, 11 rebounds leads Aces to 91-84 win over Wings in Game 2 of WNBA semis
Wilson is the first player in WNBA playoffs history with three consecutive 30-point games.
Drury, Detmers help Angels snap Rangers' 6-game winning streak with 9-3 victory
The Angels rolled to a 9-3 victory over Texas on Tuesday night preventing the Rangers from getting another step closer to wrapping up their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Rangers back Gray with 3 straight homers, beat Angels 5-1 to maintain AL West lead
Adolis García, Mitch Garver and Nathaniel Lowe hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, and the first-place Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 for their sixth straight victory.
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Black musician accused of trafficking his own children aboard American Airlines flight
Black musician David Ryan Harris says that he was accused of trafficking his own children by a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight two weeks ago.
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum, star of hit TV series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' and 'NCIS,' dies at 90
Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and played the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90.
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Traffic tips for the State Fair
CBS News Texas' Madison Sawyer breaks down the best traffic tips if you're headed to the State Fair.
State Fair puts safety first for fairgoers
Here's all the hard work the State Fair of Texas puts into making sure you and your family is safe while enjoying your time at the State Fair.
New rides at the State Fair
The Infinity Loop is one new ride at the State Fair this year. There are also two other new rides for children: Kiddie Bumper Boats and Toy Cars.
Where's Brittany? Live at the State Fair!
CBS News Texas' Brittany Rainey shows us some of the sights at the Texas State Fair on opening day.
Sunny skies as the State Fair opens
As we move through Friday, we're expecting highs in the mid to upper 90s under mostly sunny skies. Drink plenty of water and wear your sunscreen if you're heading to the State Fair.
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ERCOT supply and demand
ERCOT is asking residents to conserve electricity use
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!
Little ones in the NICU at Texas Health hospitals are ready for the Fourth of July!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care units at Texas Health won't be able to go home for this year's Fourth of July, but that doesn't mean they can't join in the festivities.
After the Storm: Matador Tornado Damage
A tornado struck Matador, killing at least four people, injuring nine.
HAIL-uva storm system sweeps through North Texas
Strong to severe storms have kept North Texans on their toes this week, with large hail pelting some areas and a tornado claiming three people's lives in Perryton, about 115 miles northeast of Amarillo.
