Stranded Dallas Students Returning After Sandy
The 13 students and three adult sponsors from Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas who rode out Superstorm Sandy in New York City are on their way back home Friday.
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The 13 students and three adult sponsors from Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas who rode out Superstorm Sandy in New York City are on their way back home Friday.
In addition to cutting power to millions and causing massive flooding across New York City, Superstorm Sandy also brought down several high-profile websites.
The Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes divorce case is closed. Court records filed in a New York City court indicate the case was closed Monday.
Spurs guard Tony Parker may end up missing the Olympics, missing the opportunity for his home country, France, in the wake of an eye injury he suffered at a New York City nightclub.
It's Broadway's biggest night and you can celebrate in North Texas - for free!!
There's new evidence that the nation may be souring on sweets—especially sugary drinks. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed a ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 oz. The first-of-its-kind ban in the US would include drinks served at restaurants, movie theaters and sports venues. But, convenience and grocery stores would be exempted. The goal is to combat soaring obesity rates.
While "Men in Black 3" was battling "The Avengers" for box office supremacy this weekend, Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom" was breaking records on a smaller scale.
Art, jewelry and furnishings collected by the famed pianist Van Cliburn has fetched over $4.3 million at an auction in New York City. More than 150 items were on sale.
Major League Baseball finally announced Wednesday that the 2013 All-Star Game will be hosted by the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 16 -- the latest date for the game since 1985.
Legendary classical pianist Van Cliburn is parting with more than 150 items that he has acquired over five decades performing around the globe.
American Airlines pilots and flight attendants are rallying on Friday to show that they are unified, and have no confidence in their current management.
Brittney Griner has a broken right wrist sustained in a longboard accident.
Could a new contract be the key to saving a struggling airline? American Airlines said that they have come up with a new plan to cut costs and save jobs.
US Airways' announcement that it wants to pursue a merger with American Airlines sent American's three main unions soaring Friday.
The judge in the case of a Saudi man accused of trying to make a weapon of mass destruction has moved the trial to Amarillo and set a new date.
Fort Worth native Betty Buckley rose to international fame singing on Broadway, and now she's bringing her one-woman show back home.
One thing about CBS that I am enamored with is the CBS eye logo. Many different versions of the eye have aired over the past 60 years.
A federal judge in West Texas has recused himself from the trial of a Saudi man accused of trying to make a weapon of mass destruction.
The wife of the JetBlue pilot whose frightening behavior forced an emergency landing says the family is focusing on his recovery and will not be giving interviews.
"Nobody knew what to do because he is the captain of the plane," said passenger Don Davis. "You're not just going to jump up and attack the captain."
At 48,000 square feet, the Champ D'Or Estate may be a Texas-sized home, but the façade resembles a French Chateau. The stunning home seems a world away –– in actuality, it sits just minutes off Interstate 35E in Hickory Creek just south of Denton.
A collection relating to 20th century composer Arnold Schoenberg has been donated to the University of North Texas' Music Library.
Junior Woods has a well-practiced routine for conducting business on the road: While driving throughout rural Arkansas, the electronics salesman steals a glance at his cellphone every so often, checking for text messages and emails.
Robert Griffin III beat out preseason favorite Andrew Luck for the Heisman Trophy, dazzling voters with his ability to throw, run and lead Big 12 doormat Baylor into the national rankings.
Hundreds of North Texas firefighters honored the legacy of their fallen brothers by climbing in their memory.
Residents and businesses reported brief disruptions as electrical equipment strained under days of extreme temperatures.
The longtime Belgian Malinois patrol dog was remembered for his impact on the department and community.
The victim's disappearance in the mid‑1980s left her family without answers for nearly four decades.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas announced Project Safe Schools, a new initiative for fighting abuse in public schools.
Residents and businesses reported brief disruptions as electrical equipment strained under days of extreme temperatures.
The longtime Belgian Malinois patrol dog was remembered for his impact on the department and community.
The victim's disappearance in the mid‑1980s left her family without answers for nearly four decades.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas announced Project Safe Schools, a new initiative for fighting abuse in public schools.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Many people across the state, including suburban and rural Texans, are unhappy about data centers, particularly AI data centers.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
U.S. ICE officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
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.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Golden State has already surpassed its win total from last season by two and will get another chance on the postseason stage.
Homecoming is the only way to describe Sunday night's news: DeSoto native Von Miller is finally putting that blue star on his helmet.
The Stars' lease for the AAC ends in 2031, and the team is pushing to construct a new arena in Plano.
One of the greatest DFW football products will finally be playing in his hometown.
Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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.
