Feds Say Texas Bomber Had No Known Links To Terror, Domestic Hate Groups
Federal officials say the man suspected in a series of bombings in Austin last year had no known links to international terror groups or domestic hate groups.
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Federal officials say the man suspected in a series of bombings in Austin last year had no known links to international terror groups or domestic hate groups.
Hurst Police said she is safe but had no further details at this time.
The suspected Austin bomber called himself a "psychopath" in a recorded confession and said he felt no remorse for deadly explosions that killed two people and terrorized the city, a U.S. congressman said Saturday.
The mother of a man who lived with suspected serial bomber Mark Conditt in a home north of Austin says her son was kept in police custody until after Conditt died in a fatal confrontation with officers.
During the more than 25 minute statement, Conditt described himself as a "psychopath" and said he feels as though he has been disturbed since childhood, a person confirmed to CBS News' senior investigative producer Pat Milton.
The trail to Mark Conditt included many dead ends among more than 500 phoned-in tips. There were theories that didn't pan out and surveillance cameras that failed to record a glimpse of the suspect.
A cellphone video left behind by suspected Austin bomber Mark Anthony Conditt details the differences among the weapons he built and police say amounts to a confession. But his motive remains a mystery.
Suddenly, the "Keep Austin Weird" slogan doesn't feel so fun anymore. Austin's beloved local motto isn't meant for things as sinister as the string of deadly bombings.
A man in his 30s was rushed to the hospital and first responders evacuated the Goodwill. Police said it was not any kind of copy-cat attack.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced an additional release of $265,000 in emergency funding to help assist bombing investigations in Austin after four attacks this month in that city.
Over the weekend Austin was rocked by the fourth bombing this month. Investigators believe the blast, that injured two people walking along the side of the road, was triggered by a tripwire.
Two people were injured in another explosion in Austin Sunday night, and police are not ruling out a connection to the three previous explosions that detonated earlier this month elsewhere in the city.
Austin police arrested a 26-year-old man on charges of making a terroristic threat for emailing a bomb threat that prompted sponsors to cancel a scheduled concert at Austin's South by Southwest music festiva
Police continue to urge anyone receiving unexpected packages to call 911 without handling or attempting to open them.
Austin Police said they have gotten 265 calls from residents about suspicious packages.
A sense of fear is sweeping through the city of Austin and across Texas after three package bombs, left on doorsteps in suburban neighborhoods, have exploded in less than two weeks.
Neighbors reported hearing the explosion and seeing the bloodied man collapse on his porch.
Austin police say a man dressed as Santa Claus is in custody after shooting at least three people at a Halloween party.
Kevin Waguespack's request to have his GPS bracelet removed to improve his chances of landing a job.
The Austin Police Department believes its own vehicles, which are the same models the Fort Worth Police Department uses, are making officers sick.
The grand jury reached its decision after hearing testimony over five days from seven witnesses, including Officer Matthew Paredes, who fatally shot 29-year-old Tyler Hunkin the night of April 22.
An officer first spotted the car driving erratically and tried to pull the vehicle over, but the driver refused to stop. The boy then hit another vehicle, but kept going and then ran into the pole.
Two Austin police supervisors have been demoted after Chief Art Acevedo determined they did not fully investigate use of pepper spray on a handcuffed man.
Austin police say an armed man was fatally shot by officers at an apartment complex after refusing to drop his weapon.
Police in Austin, Texas, say an officer has died days after being injured in a motorcycle wreck while escorting a funeral procession.
From South Dallas to England: Lincoln High senior Joe Gonzalez is making Dallas ISD history.
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
Police confirmed that 19-year-old Daniel Mora and 22-year-old Moises Mora have been charged in the shooting death of 20-year-old Jorge Armando Sanchez.
The suit claims the teen was tricked into the challenge by other students, and that his parents had warned administrators about an increase in bullying.
From South Dallas to England: Lincoln High senior Joe Gonzalez is making Dallas ISD history.
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
The case has been marred by controversy, racial tension and threats, while drawing national attention, particularly on social media.
Police confirmed that 19-year-old Daniel Mora and 22-year-old Moises Mora have been charged in the shooting death of 20-year-old Jorge Armando Sanchez.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
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.
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
Left-wing streamers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say Britain's government has denied them entry over their criticism of Israel.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
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.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
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.
From South Dallas to England: Lincoln High senior Joe Gonzalez is making Dallas ISD history.
Texas Tech (61-8) will play No. 2 Texas (51-12) on Wednesday at Devon Park in a double-elimination format.
Aziaha James scored 18 points off the bench, Paige Bueckers had 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 79-56.
The team's lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031.
Russell Henley birdied the final three holes to force a playoff with Eric Cole, then made it four in a row with a 5-footer on the first extra hole Sunday at Colonial to win the Charles Schwab Challenge.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
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.
