EPA Approves Release Of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes In Texas Next Year
The mosquito, named OX5034, was altered to produce female offspring that die in the larval stage, well before hatching and growing large enough to bite and spread disease.
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Tests Find Weed Killer In Oat Breakfast Cereals, Snack Bars
Tests by an environmental advocacy group found trace amounts of glyphosate -- the active ingredient in Monsanto's weed killer Roundup -- in some oat-based cereal and snack bars.
Judge Upholds Monsanto Cancer Verdict, Reduces Award To $78M
Jurors in August found Monsanto's weed killer caused cancer in a California groundskeeper.
Jury's $289M Award In Roundup Cancer Suit Heads To Court
A jury's $289 million verdict in favor of a school groundskeeper who says Roundup weed killer caused his cancer is facing its first court test.
Weed-Killing Chemical Linked To Cancer Found In Some Children's Breakfast Foods
A new report found glyphosate, a weed-killing chemical that some health authorities link to cancer, in a number of popular breakfast foods and cereals marketed to children.
I-Team: Jury Orders Monsanto To Pay $290M In Roundup Trial
A California jury on Friday ordered the maker of the popular weed killer Roundup to pay $289 million in damages to a school's groundskeeper who alleges Roundup caused his cancer.
I-Team: Cancer Patients Sue Roundup, Claim Ingredient Made Them Sick
"There is no medical evidence whatsoever that glyphosate causes cancer," said Monsanto Vice President Scott Partridge. "I regret that these plaintiff lawyers have pointed them in that direction."
Protesters March Against Monsanto In North Texas
Two protest rallies took place Saturday, one in Dallas and another in Fort Worth, against seed giant Monsanto. Protesters were a part of an international movement.
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First Alert Weather: Severe storms could impact your Friday morning commute
Our First Alert Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert for late Thursday into Friday morning. For a lot of North Texas, this will impact your morning commute/morning plans on Friday.
Parents take part in procession through Carrollton in an effort to spread fentanyl awareness
Parents, some of whom lost children to fentanyl, took part in a procession through Carrollton in an effort to get the attention of area schools districts that they say aren't doing enough to stop it.
Mother who has lost loved ones to gun violence uses her experience to help others
Melinda Hamilton launched the non-profit Mothers of Murdered Angels, comforting those who have experienced the loss of children to gun violence, while also advocating to stop it.
Curry, Warriors get crucial 127-125 win over Doncic, Mavs
Stephen Curry scored 20 points and assisted on Draymond Green's tiebreaking three-point play late, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 127-125 in a game with considerable playoff implications.
Dallas ISD police arrest suspect in Thomas Jefferson High School shooting
Dallas ISD police have arrested the suspect in the shooting that occurred at Thomas Jefferson High School on Tuesday.
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First Alert Weather: Severe storms could impact your Friday morning commute
Our First Alert Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert for late Thursday into Friday morning. For a lot of North Texas, this will impact your morning commute/morning plans on Friday.
Parents take part in procession through Carrollton in an effort to spread fentanyl awareness
Parents, some of whom lost children to fentanyl, took part in a procession through Carrollton in an effort to get the attention of area schools districts that they say aren't doing enough to stop it.
Mother who has lost loved ones to gun violence uses her experience to help others
Melinda Hamilton launched the non-profit Mothers of Murdered Angels, comforting those who have experienced the loss of children to gun violence, while also advocating to stop it.
Curry, Warriors get crucial 127-125 win over Doncic, Mavs
Stephen Curry scored 20 points and assisted on Draymond Green's tiebreaking three-point play late, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 127-125 in a game with considerable playoff implications.
Dallas ISD police arrest suspect in Thomas Jefferson High School shooting
Dallas ISD police have arrested the suspect in the shooting that occurred at Thomas Jefferson High School on Tuesday.
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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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Texas Senate, House advance competing bills to cut taxes
Both the Texas House and Senate have proposed very different priority legislation designed to provide property owners some relief.
Putin: Russia will "respond accordingly" if Ukraine gets depleted uranium shells
Depleted uranium is around 60% as radioactive as natural uranium, and its heaviness lends itself for use in armor-piercing rounds.
Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms
The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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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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Curry, Warriors get crucial 127-125 win over Doncic, Mavs
Stephen Curry scored 20 points and assisted on Draymond Green's tiebreaking three-point play late, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 127-125 in a game with considerable playoff implications.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
McKinney North football star Ronald Jones II signs 1-year contract with Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl-winning running back Ronald Jones II has signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
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.
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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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Severe storms could impact your Friday morning commute
The storm activity that will impact most of North Texas will begin after 2 a.m. and continue into early Friday morning as a cold front moves through.
Parents take part in procession through Carrollton in an effort to spread fentanyl awareness
Parents, some of whom lost children to fentanyl, took part in a procession through Carrollton in an effort to get the attention of area schools districts that they say aren't doing enough to stop it.
Mother who has lost loved ones to gun violence uses her experience to help others
Melinda Hamilton launched the non-profit Mothers of Murdered Angels, comforting those who have experienced the loss of children to gun violence, while also advocating to stop it.
Severe storms likely overnight Thursday, Friday morning
Severe storms are more likely to happen in the overnight hours and could impact your Friday morning commute.
Lawmakers debating bill that could use taxpayers money to send students to private schools
Money could be going into education savings accounts if SB 8 is approved.
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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.
