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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6-year-old at center of Amber Alert has several health issues, Everman police say
Everman police say the missing 6-year-old has several physical and developmental challenges. His mother Cindy Rodriguez-Singh is not cooperating with their investigation.
Trump attracts thousands of supporters to Waco rally
Former President Donald Trump returned to Texas to hold his first campaign rally of the year.
Mitch McConnell back home after completing physical therapy for concussion
Earlier this month, the senator from Kentucky tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.
Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
The 33-year-old "Creed III" star was taken into custody on suspicion of strangulation, assault and harassment, the NYPD said.
Florida legislature debates bill to eliminate funding for college DEI programs
The bill has the support of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Trump rallying supporters in Waco ahead of possible charges
A defiant Donald Trump is holding the first rally of his 2024 campaign in Waco, Texas, as he faces the prospect of a possible indictment.
Trump supporter 'fired up' for Waco campaign rally
Monica Sudomir of Frisco said she can't wait to attend former President Donald Trump's rally in Waco Saturday, where organizers are expecting 15,000 people.
Amber Alert issued for missing 6-year-old from Everman, Texas
An Amber Alert has been issued for missing 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez from Everman, Texas.
6-year-old at center of Amber Alert has several health issues, Everman police say
Everman police say the missing 6-year-old has several physical and developmental challenges. His mother Cindy Rodriguez-Singh is not cooperating with their investigation.
Trump attracts thousands of supporters to Waco rally
Former President Donald Trump returned to Texas to hold his first campaign rally of the year.
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Texas bill would outlaw 'swoop and settle' insurance tactic after car crashes
"Unfortunately, not all carriers document settlements in writing and they utilize a practice known as 'swoop and settle' with an oral release," said State Representative Julie Johnson (D – Farmers Branch), who authored a bill that would outlaw oral automobile insurance releases.
Sleep apnea patients left frustrated & waiting as massive Philips CPAP recall drags on
"You are afraid to go to sleep because if you go to sleep without it, you might die. But if you go to sleep with it, it might kill you down the road," Janet Gray said.
Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis
Part of the solution: How an Oak Cliff school leads the way in use of research-based mental health tools for students.
I-Team: Handcuffed and restrained in hallways
According to a CBS Analysis, the I-Team has learned, in three school years (2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21), school personnel, or police, restrained Texas children with disabilities at least 83,416 times.
Federal program that helps millions pay for internet access is plagued with fraud and complaints
A federal program that helps millions of low-income families connect to the internet has been plagued with fraud and complaints, according to government records.
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Mitch McConnell back home after completing physical therapy for concussion
Earlier this month, the senator from Kentucky tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.
Trump rallying supporters in Waco ahead of possible charges
A defiant Donald Trump is holding the first rally of his 2024 campaign in Waco, Texas, as he faces the prospect of a possible indictment.
TX Rep. Ken King on his school safety proposal
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with Republican State Rep. Ken King about the school safety legislation he co-authored.
TX Rep. Joe Moody on his school safety proposal
CBS News Texas spoke with Democratic State Rep. Joe Moody about the school safety legislation he co-authored.
Student group sues after Texas university cancels drag show
A student group at a university in the Texas Panhandle said in a federal lawsuit filed Friday that the school's president violated their constitutional right to free speech when he canceled their planned drag show.
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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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Biweekly fresh produce drive opens at West Dallas Multipurpose Center
A new effort in West Dallas aims to help make sure all residents are able to access fresh and healthy food.
Whole Woman's Health opens New Mexico clinic after closing Texas locations
Almost exactly nine months after closing their Texas locations, Whole Woman's Health (WWH) has opened a brand-new clinic in New Mexico.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
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Survey: Business economists push back US recession forecasts
A majority of the nation's business economists expect a U.S. recession to begin later this year than they had previously forecast, after a series of reports have pointed to a surprisingly resilient economy despite steadily higher interest rates.
Record numbers of tourists brought billions in business to Fort Worth in 2022
At their annual meeting, Visit Fort Worth touted that the city saw a record number of tourists in 2022.
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?
The last surviving Blockbuster has an ad timed for the Super Bowl
When you're the last lone surviving store in any industry, you've earned the right to have fun and hype it up.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau meet in Mexico City for summit
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are set to meet for a series of talks on migration, trade and climate change.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Elite 8 this weekend.
Texas blows out Xavier 83-71 for spot in NCAA Elite Eight
Tyrese Hunter scored 19 points and second-seeded Texas rolled to an 83-71 victory over third-seeded Xavier to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 15 years.
Undermanned Hornets beat Doncic, Irving and Mavs 117-109
P.J. Washington Jr. scored 28 points and Gordon Hayward added 25 as the undermanned Charlotte Hornets built a 21-point lead and held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-109 on Friday night.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Knocking No. 1 seed Houston out of the NCAA Tournament made Jim Larrañaga feel like dancing.
Houston Cougars' Marcus Sasser: From Red Oak HS to another Final Four run?
It's his one piece of unfinished business before embarking on a career in the NBA.
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
The 33-year-old "Creed III" star was taken into custody on suspicion of strangulation, assault and harassment, the NYPD said.
Composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, dies at 43
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Lance Reddick's wife, Stephanie Reddick, posts tribute to late actor
Stephanie Reddick also thanked her late husband's many fans, especially those who knew him from the "Destiny" video game series.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
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Trump supporters at Waco rally not concerned about potential criminal charges
Supporters of the former president are steadfast in their loyalty to Trump.
Rain could return to North Texas early this week
It will be warm tomorrow, but it may not last that long.
Amber Alert issued for missing 6-year-old from Everman last seen in November
An Amber Alert has been issued for missing 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez from Everman, Texas.
Trump attracts thousands of supporters to Waco rally
Former President Donald Trump returned to Texas to hold his first campaign rally of the year.
Warm, sunny weather continues into tomorrow for North Texas
Sunny skies expected through the day. High: 81.
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Hail, ominous storm clouds seen across North Texas
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International Women's Day: Celebrating the ones who raised, shaped & taught us
Want to share your appreciation for an important woman in your life? Send a photo of them through our website, along with their name and why you're celebrating them today!
Aftermath of severe storms across North Texas
Many North Texans are recovering after severe storms rolled through Thursday evening.
Cupid visits little sweethearts in NICU
Where there is love, there is life and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth says it's overflowing with bundles of love. Happy Valentine's Day!
Winter weather in North Texas: Beautiful ice photos
Despite the chaos caused when freezing rain falls in North Texas, the silent and stunning beauty of ice is something to admire.
