Florida execution sets record for most there in single year
The execution of Edward Zakrzewski set a record for the most in Florida in a single year, 9, since the death penalty was restored.
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The execution of Edward Zakrzewski set a record for the most in Florida in a single year, 9, since the death penalty was restored.
Protesters lined the streets on Saturday as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle arrived at the immigration detention facility.
As the Lone Star State continues rescues and recoveries, the Sunshine State has stepped up to lend a hand in its efforts.
President Trump toured a new immigration detention center in South Florida that state officials are calling "Alligator Alcatraz."
One of the bills (HB 575) will change dozens of state laws to reflect the name change, while the other (HB 549) will require state agencies to update "geographic materials" to reflect the change.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee.
Texas hospitals who are enrolled in state health plans, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program will start asking patients' immigration status in November.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the Republican presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump after falling short of lofty expectations at the 2024 Iowa caucuses.
We're less than 11 months out from the 2024 presidential election, which means primaries and caucuses are well underway.
Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis held events across New Hampshire on Tuesday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finished second in the Iowa caucuses, CBS News projected.
Wind chill may push temperatures as low as -45 F when Iowa Republicans go to caucus Monday night.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is gearing up for a major test in Iowa, where he's staked his presidential ambitions.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Four candidates have qualified for the fourth Republican presidential debate.
The attack has killed at least 700 people in Israel so far, with hundreds more injured and an unknown number of people taken hostage by Hamas.
Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador repeatedly denies his country is producing the synthetic opioid.
"I'm surprised and a little disappointed that (Abbott) didn't ... attempt to learn more about the facts before he got on national television and started talking."
Vivek Ramaswamy used to call Chinese-owned TikTok "digital fentanyl," but he later became the first Republican presidential candidate with an account on the app.
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.
The second 2024 Republican primary debate will be held in Simi Valley, California, in late September.
At least eight have met the requirements to attend the first debate in Milwaukee, but frontrunner Donald Trump has said he won't show up.
Already at arms over the AP African American studies course, the College Board has accused Florida of having "effectively banned" the advanced placement psychology class.
The accident occurred in Tennessee, where Florida Ron DeSantis is attending a pair of private fundraisers.
The signs read in English and Spanish, "Warning: Restricted Area" and had been declared restricted by "the commander."
New details from health officials suggest the whooping cough surge may be part of a national pattern driven by slipping vaccine coverage and waning immunity, with infants bearing the brunt.
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Leah learned the techniques to save her brother from a club she was too young to join.
After a penalty-free first and second periods, the whistles came out in a tense third period.
The signs read in English and Spanish, "Warning: Restricted Area" and had been declared restricted by "the commander."
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated, or missing.
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New details from health officials suggest the whooping cough surge may be part of a national pattern driven by slipping vaccine coverage and waning immunity, with infants bearing the brunt.
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch discusses the latest in the redistricting battle after a three-judge panel at federal court in El Paso struck down congressional maps drawn and approved by Republicans. She says she plans to run for re-election following this decision.
Democratic Congresswoman Marc Veasey of Fort Worth discusses the latest in the redistricting battle after a three-judge panel at federal court in El Paso struck down congressional maps drawn and approved by Republicans. He says he will be "cautiously optimistic and watching exactly what the Supreme Court does."
Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett discusses the latest in the redistricting battle after a three-judge panel at federal court in El Paso struck down congressional maps drawn and approved by Republicans. She also talks about what she's taking into account when considering running for a Senate seat.
President Trump said Tuesday he will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, marking a step up in defense ties between the U.S. and the Gulf monarchy.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
The 22-year-old suffers from a rare condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, first diagnosed after a minor sports injury as a child.
In the wake of Marshawn Kneeland's death, Dr. Jaya Mathew said talking about suicide can help people who are struggling.
Children's Health specialists recommend adjusting bedtime routines and limiting electronics to ease the transition.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
After a penalty-free first and second periods, the whistles came out in a tense third period.
The Dallas Cowboys have won their first game since the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland.
Naz Reid scored a season-high 22 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 120-96.
The Dallas Cowboys will take the field Monday night, honoring teammate Marshawn Kneeland with helmet decals in their first game since his tragic death on Nov. 6.
Dallas hit all seven of its field-goal attempts in overtime, all 2-pointers.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.
The series spent the summer filming across Fort Worth and Dallas, shutting down streets and transforming neighborhoods into backlots.
The actor, writer and musician has been an unconventional and unforgettable presence, from his Oscar-winning "Sling Blade," to his rock band, The Boxmasters. He's now back in Season 2 of the Paramount+ series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
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.
