As climate changes, climate anxiety rises in youth
Research shows most youth are "extremely worried" about climate change. Kids and young adults who struggle with climate anxiety can perceive they have no future or that humanity is doomed.
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Climate change is making winter weather warmer and "weirder"
Average winter temperatures across most of the country are on the rise, putting water resources at risk and threatening cold weather culture in the era of climate change.
Climate change is making winter weather warmer and "weirder"
Average winter temperatures across most of the country are on the rise, putting water resources at risk and threatening cold weather culture in the era of climate change.
Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming for decades, study says
Energy giant's own scientists were working on precise forecasts even as company publicly doubted warming was real.
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.
Scientists say planet in midst of a sixth mass extinction
Leading biologist tells Scott Pelley humans would need "five more Earths" to maintain our current way of life.
Jane Fonda announces her cancer is in remission
The 84-year-old actress and activist called it the "best birthday present ever."
Biden in Egypt says U.S. will do its part to avert a "climate hell"
"Climate hell" was a reference to U.N. Secretary General António Guterres' dire warning that "we are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator."
Biden's inflation law offers up to $14,000 for home upgrades
The Inflation Reduction Act includes rebates and tax credits to help homeowners install new heaters and other appliances.
"Doomsday glacier" hanging on "by its fingernails," scientists say
The Florida-sized glacier could have a major impact on sea levels, and scientists say the rate at which it's melting could rapidly increase in the coming years.
Eye on Politics: CPAC in review and a sit-down with Sen. Ted Cruz
This week's episode of Eye on Politics covers the Inflation Reduction Act, the role abortion could play in the November election and a review of CPAC in Dallas.
Get used to heat waves – scientists say climate change is making them more common
Driven by climate change, heat waves and drought go hand in hand. And in one U.S. city, heat kills as many people as homicide.
Supreme Court's EPA ruling "extremely dangerous" for climate, activists say
The court "took a sledgehammer to one of EPA's most important tools," one climate advocate said.
EarthX environmental expo underway in Dallas
EarthX environmental expo underway in Dallas
Why the U.S. hasn't figured out plastics recycling
It isn't all would-be recyclers' fault.
The $29 billion plan to save Texas' coast from rising tides
The plan would be the largest infrastructure project in the nation and take up to 20 years to complete.
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Cold case: Still no arrest in 1986 murder of Sammy Bruner
Thirty-six years ago, Sammy Bruner's skeletal remains were found in the 4600 block of South Loop 12 in Dallas.
Detention hearing held for 15-year-old accused of shooting 2 students at Lamar High School
A 16-year-old was fatally shot in the neck and a girl was shot in the jaw outside the school on Monday.
Gerber recalls Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula
In babies less than two months old, Cronobacter bacteria can get in the blood or make the lining surrounding the brain and spine swell.
Wylie ISD student's outcry gets child sexual predator off streets, police say
Wylie police are crediting a child for speaking up to get a "predator off of the streets," last week.
Investors are panicked over banks. Will the Fed make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
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Cold case: Still no arrest in 1986 murder of Sammy Bruner
Thirty-six years ago, Sammy Bruner's skeletal remains were found in the 4600 block of South Loop 12 in Dallas.
Detention hearing held for 15-year-old accused of shooting 2 students at Lamar High School
A 16-year-old was fatally shot in the neck and a girl was shot in the jaw outside the school on Monday.
Gerber recalls Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula
In babies less than two months old, Cronobacter bacteria can get in the blood or make the lining surrounding the brain and spine swell.
Wylie ISD student's outcry gets child sexual predator off streets, police say
Wylie police are crediting a child for speaking up to get a "predator off of the streets," last week.
Investors are panicked over banks. Will the Fed make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
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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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Investors are panicked over banks. Will the Fed make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
House GOP demands info from NY prosecutor about Trump case
House Republicans are rallying to the defense of former President Donald Trump before his possible indictment.
Texas lawmakers consider school safety bills as deadly shooting occurs at an Arlington high school
A shooting at Lamar High School left one student dead and another injured in Arlington on Monday. The incident comes as state lawmakers consider a variety of school safety bills at the Texas Capitol.
"Significant increase" in threats online ahead of possible Trump indictment
Domestic violent extremists have warned that a possible Trump indictment would be met with violence.
Michael Cohen asked to be available for Trump grand jury, sources say
Cohen has been asked to be in close proximity to the grand jury, which meets in Lower Manhattan, in case he's needed to "rebut" another witness expected to testify Monday.
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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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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.
California announces plan to produce $30 insulin
The product is not expected on store shelves until at least next year.
Priority bill in Texas House would extend Medicaid coverage for women after prengancies
A new bill, considered a top priority in the Texas House, would extend Medicaid coverage for women after their pregnancies.
Camera containing radioactive material goes missing in Houston
State health officials said on Saturday evening that they are working to find a missing camera that contains radioactive material.
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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 Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Dallas named No. 1 city for sports business
Dallas has won a new title – the No. 1 Sports Business City in the country by the publication Sports Business Journal.
March Madness: Sweet 16 matchups are set after wild weekend
The NCAA Tournament is heading to the Sweet 16 in the battle for the national championship in men's basketball.
Olivia Pichardo becomes first woman to play in a Division 1 baseball game
The left-handed batting utility player from Queens, New York, went to plate with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning.
No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson shocks Purdue in NCAA Tournament
Fairleigh Dickinson became just the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game.
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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.
Nearly 68 million Americans plan to wager on March Madness
Gaming group estimates that people will bet a total of $15.5 billion this year on the annual college basketball showcase.
Bobby Caldwell, 'What You Won't Do For Love' singer and songwriter, dead at 71
Bobby Caldwell, the soulful singer and songwriter behind R&B hits like "What You Won't Do For Love" and "Open Your Eyes," has died, according to a statement from his wife.
Michelle Yeoh makes history with Oscar win
"For all the little girls and boys who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility," she said during her speech.
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Your Tuesday Afternoon Headlines, March 21st, 2023
A new deadline has been set for the Forest Park mini-train. It has been one year since an EF-3 tornado hit Jacksboro.
Your Tuesday Morning Headlines, March 21st, 2023
Classes are canceled at Lamar High School in Arlington after yesterday's deadly shooting. Plano ISD is holding a Drug Dangers Panel for parents. Fort Worth City Council to vote on economic development.
Wet weather expected in North Texas this week
Remember your umbrella as you head out the door, because wet weather is expected in North Texas this week.
Jacksboro community coming back stronger 1 year after EF-3 tornado
One year ago, an EF-3 tornado damaged 80 homes and two schools in Jacksboro.
Health Watch: Allergies in Dallas
Dallas is one of the most prominent places in the U.S. for spring allergies.
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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.
