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 University of Dallas men's basketball team raised more than $60,000 for the trip that is no longer happening.
On Monday, the court moved into what's known as the voir dire phase for expert witnesses.
Arlington's mayoral race heats up as candidates clash over taxes, transparency, and city spending ahead of Election Day.
A South Dallas "food desert" will soon have fresh produce and a new city-funded market planned for Oak Cliff.
Lisa Honrud, 55, is accused of murder in the 2002 death of Frank Weiss.
The University of Dallas men's basketball team raised more than $60,000 for the trip that is no longer happening.
On Monday, the court moved into what's known as the voir dire phase for expert witnesses.
Arlington's mayoral race heats up as candidates clash over taxes, transparency, and city spending ahead of Election Day.
A South Dallas "food desert" will soon have fresh produce and a new city-funded market planned for Oak Cliff.
Lisa Honrud, 55, is accused of murder in the 2002 death of Frank Weiss.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
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.
The subpoenas went out shortly after the Justice Department appointed conservative Trump ally Joe DiGenova to formally take over the criminal investigation into John Brennan.
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
The wife of a sergeant first class was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales and California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell both submitted resignation letters on Tuesday to the House clerk.
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.
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.
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.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
The University of Dallas men's basketball team raised more than $60,000 for the trip that is no longer happening.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
The Rangers scored two runs in the seventh with Josh Jung driving in Corey Seager with a sacrifice fly and Evan Carter doubling home Wyatt Langford.
The UConn star is now joining what many are calling one of the best revamped rosters of the upcoming 2026 season.
The agenda for next week's city council meeting includes a proposal to contribute what will be $273 million in upgrades to the stadium.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
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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