Former smoker, stage 4 cancer survivor urges people to quit
According the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in people in the United States and it's largely preventable.
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Walmart Set To Ban Tobacco Sales To Anyone Under 21 Years Old
Walmart stores across the U.S. will soon ban tobacco product sales to anyone under 21 years of age.
Walgreens Still Selling Cigarettes, But Will Hike Minimum Age For Sales
Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales at its more than 9,500 stores nationwide.
The Science Behind Lighting Up: Smoking Marijuana Vs. Tobacco
As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some worry what that might mean for a public health success : curbing cigarette smoking.
Abilene House Fire That Killed 2 Blamed On Lit Cigarette
Investigators blame a lit cigarette for starting a West Texas house fire that killed an 82-year-old woman and her son.
Sean Penn Makes Smoky Appearance On 'Late Show'
Sean Penn made a smoky appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to promote his book.
$13 A Pack? NYC Mayor Wants Highest Cigarette Prices In U.S.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is pushing for the nation's biggest city to also be the country's priciest spot to buy a pack of smokes.
Study: E-Cigarette Poisonings Surge In Young Children
Electronic cigarettes have sickened rising numbers of young children, a study of U.S. poison center calls has found. Most cases involve swallowing liquid nicotine.
FDA Keeps Boxed Warning About Suicide On Chantix
The Food and Drug Administration is keeping a bold-letter warning on Pfizer's anti-smoking drug Chantix about suicidal behavior and other psychiatric side effects, after reviewing company findings suggesting the drug does not increase those problems.
Trube Stories: Kicking The Habit - Back To The Beginning
I have smoked for more than 20 years. It's not something I'm proud of, but there it is. Something to be proud of? I'm quitting.
House Fire Set By Cigarette Kills Retired Marine
Cleburne firefighters say a paralyzed, retired Marine accidentally set himself on fire with a cigarette and died in the blaze despite his elderly mother's best attempts to save him.
Texas' Largest Vaping Convention Held In Lewisville
Even though many North Texas cities have put restrictions and bans on certain sales of e-cigarettes, the largest vaping convention in the state took place in Lewisville this weekend.
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Pence officially files paperwork to run for president
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to launch his campaign with a speech in Iowa on Wednesday.
The "Barbie" movie used so much pink paint it caused a shortage
"But we delivered everything we could; they got it all," the film's paint supplier told CBS News.
Itasca ISD suspends Superintendent Michael Stevens
The board has appointed Keith Boles to serve as interim superintendent, starting June 6.
Victim of Sunnyvale shooting released from hospital as investigation continues
The man has been released from the hospital, but the three children, ages 8 to 10, remain hospitalized.
I-30 reopened after fatal big rig crash
The driver of the big rig was going eastbound on I-30, struck a concrete barrier and entered the westbound lane of traffic.
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Pence officially files paperwork to run for president
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to launch his campaign with a speech in Iowa on Wednesday.
The "Barbie" movie used so much pink paint it caused a shortage
"But we delivered everything we could; they got it all," the film's paint supplier told CBS News.
Itasca ISD suspends Superintendent Michael Stevens
The board has appointed Keith Boles to serve as interim superintendent, starting June 6.
Victim of Sunnyvale shooting released from hospital as investigation continues
The man has been released from the hospital, but the three children, ages 8 to 10, remain hospitalized.
I-30 reopened after fatal big rig crash
The driver of the big rig was going eastbound on I-30, struck a concrete barrier and entered the westbound lane of traffic.
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Texas fails to pass bill improving financial protections for domestic violence survivors
Even after leaving an abusive relationship, many domestic violence survivors are strapped with debt caused by their abuser.
Are Texas schools safer a year after the Uvalde shooting?
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
Sex trafficking in Texas: "I foolishly thought if I did everything right, he wouldn't beat me again"
On any given night in Dallas, 400 girls are trafficked on the streets according to New Friends New Life, a North Texas human trafficking advocacy group.
Hazmat truck routes in DFW haven't been updated in nearly 40 years
With thousands of trucks loaded with hazard material making their way through the Dallas-Fort Worth area every day, a single road accident could be disastrous for nearby neighborhoods.
I-Team: The dangerous rise in overlapping extremism
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
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Pence officially files paperwork to run for president
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to launch his campaign with a speech in Iowa on Wednesday.
Trump lawyers told DOJ they couldn't find classified doc discussed in audio
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Eye on Politics: The historic impeachment of Ken Paxton
Political reporter Jack Fink covers the two major stories unfolding at the Texas Capitol: the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton and the political showdown between the state's Republican leaders over property tax relief.
Gov. Greg Abbott pushes for his plan to cut property taxes
"We must go big; we must dream big," Abbott said. "Dream the possibility that we can eliminate property taxes in Texas. You got to dream it and then you got to do it."
Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
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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.
Are Super Bowl ads still worth the money?
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
CPSC considering gas stove ban due to 'hidden hazards'
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
Plumbers in high demand across North Texas as travelers return to broken pipes
While the damage was mild compared to the major Texas freeze of 2021, the full scope may not be clear until after Jan. 1, one company owner pointed out, with many people still out of town for the holiday.
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Some doctors say this is the most important virus you've never heard of
Last winter as COVID-19 was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms was making picking up steam.
Drugs — from cancer meds to children's Tylenol — are in short supply
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed
Researchers confirmed what many of us already suspect, that mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others.
CDC study: Cigarette use declining among US adults
The decline in the number of people smoking is countered by a rise in the use of vape products.
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When does student loan pause end? Here's how to prepare for when payments restart
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
American Airlines, pilots union reach agreement in principle on new contract
The union and the airline have been negotiating on a new contract since 2019, and earlier this month the pilots announced they had voted to authorize a strike.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike
According to a release from the SWAPA, 99% of the votes were in favor of a strike.
American Airlines pilots vote to authorize a strike
The vote isn't likely to lead to an immediate walkout, but airline unions believe strike votes increase their leverage at the bargaining table
Tesla cuts prices on all models, 3rd cut this year
Tesla cut prices on its entire U.S. electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year in an apparent effort to lure more buyers amid rising interest rates.
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Norma Hunt, wife of late Chiefs founder and only woman to attend every Super Bowl, dies at 85
Norma Hunt, the second wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt and the only woman to attend every Super Bowl, has died.
Semien streak at 23 with Rangers win against Mariners
The AL West-leading Texas Rangers are doing just about everything right.
TCU's Tre Richardson hits two slams, drives in 11 in 20-5 rout of Arkansas
The Horned Frogs had one other home run, a three-run shot by Brayden Taylor in the third inning.
Gray wins 5th start in row, Semien 21-game hit streak as Rangers beat M's 2-0
Jon Gray pitched two-hit ball over seven innings to win his fifth consecutive start, Marcus Semien scored the game's first run after extending his MLB-best hitting streak to 21 games and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0.
Dallas Cowboys top Forbes' list of most profitable sports teams; Mavericks ranked No. 16
For the third year in a row, America's Team has topped Forbes' list of most profitable sports teams, raking in $1.171 billion.
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The "Barbie" movie used so much pink paint it caused a shortage
"But we delivered everything we could; they got it all," the film's paint supplier told CBS News.
Art Appreciation: Gene Jones' program inspires, celebrates young artists
Gene Jones, wife of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, says the construction of the stadium led her to a love affair with art that is changing lives.
Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," dies at 83
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug trafficking charges
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Disney World is closing its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in September
Disney's Galactic Starcruiser is about to take its final voyage.
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Your Monday Afternoon Headlines, June 5th, 2023
Governor Abbott signs a bill imposing stronger penalties for ankle monitor tampering. The Fort Worth Bishop is now being accused of defamation.
Clouds linger across North Texas
Heavier storms are expected west of I-35W this evening.
Police working to identify suspects in fatal Sunnyvale shooting
The shooting left one woman dead and four others hospitalized Sunday evening.
Sunnyvale Police Department holds press conference
Sunnyvale Police Department holds a press conference to give an update on an overnight shooting that killed one and sent four others to the hospital.
Southwest reaches deal with flight attendants union
Just in time for summer travel, the Dallas-based airline says both sides have come to an agreement on a labor contract.
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Hail comes down across North Texas
Parts of North Texas saw hail Friday evening.
2023 Highland Park Buddy Bowl
Highland Park High School students teamed up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
Some-bunny to love: NICU babies have 'egg-stra special' photo shoot
The care team on the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health hospitals dressed up these little snuggle bunnies to make the Easter holiday special.
Hail and heavy rain batter parts of North Texas
Users sent in their own photos and video of the severe storms that rolled through on April 2.
CMT Awards: Country music's biggest night
The CMT Awards will be broadcasted live from the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, April 2, on CBS News Texas starting at 7 p.m. It will also be available for live and on-demand streaming on Paramount Plus.
