Prison escapes in America: How common are they and what's the real risk?
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
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Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
He pleaded guilty to sending obscene materials to a minor.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has issued a lockdown at all correctional facilities, citing a rise in dangerous contraband and drug-related inmate homicides.
"You understand when I say that I can't do an interview, which means that I can't answer any questions," Whelan told a Russia Today reporter.
There have been 373 in-custody deaths since 2016 in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis and Tarrant counties.
An inmate allegedly attacked Nassar in his cell with a makeshift weapon, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Van Houten, now in her 70s, received a life sentence for helping Manson's followers carry out the 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife, Rosemary.
Donald Hazard was "eager for violence" on Jan. 6, wearing a tactical vest and a helmet adorned with the image of the Confederate battle flag, a prosecutor said.
Ivan Cantu had been condemned for the fatal shooting of his cousin, James Mosqueda, 27, and his cousin's girlfriend, Amy Kitchen, 22, during a November 2000 robbery at their North Dallas home.
Duarte was located and arrested at around 7 p.m. Wednesday.
A group of death row inmates filed a federal lawsuit against the Texas prison system over its policy of mandatory and indefinite solitary confinement for all prisoners who are awaiting execution.
The Sinaloa cartel founder says he's suffering "psychological torment" in a prison dubbed the "Alcatraz of the Rockies."
Texas plans to use expired and unsafe drugs to carry out executions early this year in violation of state law, three death row inmates allege in a lawsuit.
McLaughlin is scheduled to die by injection Tuesday for killing a former girlfriend in 2003.
Ciudad Juarez was the scene of years of deadly clashes between security forces and the rival Sinaloa and Juarez drug cartels.
Attorneys for a College Station man are asking the Supreme Court of the United States to review the constitutionality of his death sentence, after footage from a comedy special hosted at Brazos County Jail was used to sentence him.
After 13 hours of deliberating, the jury sentenced Aaron Dean to 11 years, 10 months and 12 days in prison.
The release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from a Russian prison is giving other families renewed hope.
The release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from a Russian prison is giving other families renewed hope.
The former Minneapolis police officer will serve his state sentence at the same time as his federal sentence and in federal custody.
A Texas man who holds a leadership position in a white supremacist prison gang was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for racketeering-related crimes.
The Bureau of Prisons is searching for missing inmate Salvador Gallegos, 31, after officials said he walked away from a satellite camp in Seagoville.
Saifullah Paracha was reunited with his family after more than 17 years in custody in the U.S. base in Cuba, Pakistan's foreign ministry said.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles says prison and staffing issues are not considered in their decisions.
We're hearing for the first time from Trevor Reed, the former Marine and North Texas native, who was held in Russian prison for nearly 3 years.
Dozens of speakers raised transparency concerns as the board approved policy changes and Superintendent Peter Licata said the district's deficit is nearly erased.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Multiple departments responded as the large blaze burned through the church and prompted officials to warn residents to avoid the area.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Dallas PD said the victim was shot by an unknown suspect who fled the area before the officers arrived.
Dozens of speakers raised transparency concerns as the board approved policy changes and Superintendent Peter Licata said the district's deficit is nearly erased.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Multiple departments responded as the large blaze burned through the church and prompted officials to warn residents to avoid the area.
Morris completes six months after pleading guilty to child sex abuse charges
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Sweden's 3-2 playoff victory over Poland completes Dallas' group‑stage lineup for the 2026 World Cup — and the team will base its training camp in Frisco throughout the tournament.
In a podcast interview, Cuban also recounted how he found out about the Luka Doncic trade.
TCU was trying to reach its first Final Four and has now been eliminated in the Elite Eight in consecutive seasons.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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.
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