3 dead, more than 200 rescued in South Texas after flooding
At least three people have died due to severe storms in South Texas this week as rescues were still ongoing Friday.
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At least three people have died due to severe storms in South Texas this week as rescues were still ongoing Friday.
About 47 million people faced an enhanced to moderate severe storm threat from Madison, Wisconsin, to Birmingham, Alabama.
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A cap is a weather term used when atmospheric conditions keep severe storms from forming.
Thousands of North Texas residents are without power Tuesday morning, with Dallas County reporting the most outages.
Wind speeds in some areas topped 70 miles per hour, nearly equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane.
It only takes 30 minutes for frostbite to set in, according to doctors.
Many Oncor customers are without electricity due to early morning storms, with Wise County facing the highest number of outages.
Around 40 million people in the U.S. are under a winter storm warning from an unusual blast of severe cold weather and snow across the South.
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.
Severe thunderstorms are expected Monday and a possible squall line with damaging winds and brief, spin-up tornadoes could form. Localized flash flooding is also in play.
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
The Great Galveston Hurricane is known as the deadliest weather disaster in United States history, killing at least 8,000 people, with some estimates as high as 12,000 people.
To date, experts recognize the 1900 Galveston hurricane as the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
Maps show the areas impacted by storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Helene, once a major hurricane and now a tropical storm, moves inland from Florida's Gulf Coast over Georgia.
Hurricane John's rapid intensification forced Mexico's Pacific tourist hubs of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido to brace quickly for a Category 3 storm.
Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
The proclamation was originally issued on April 30, days after severe storms caused widespread damage throughout North Texas.
Tropical Storm Debby reached Florida's gulf coast early Monday as a hurricane, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding.
This spring brought an extraordinary amount of rain, thunderstorms, and tornadoes to North Texas.
A Houston-area couple who took a wrong turn during storms on Tuesday stumbled across a truck driver nearly completely submerged in a flooded drainage ditch – and used a hammer to save his life.
A multi-day power outage is anticipated, Jenkins said.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second says, ""She is buried in nature now."
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second says, ""She is buried in nature now."
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
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.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Democratic Texas state Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. of Fort Worth speaks with Jack Dink about immigration policy, including Republican efforts to end birthright citizenship for so-called "birth tourists," or people who come to the U.S. in order to give birth. They also discussed data centers and the midterm elections.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke with Jack Fink at a Republican event in Sherman about the upcoming midterm elections and his proposals for property tax relief, among other topics.
Republican Rep. Brandon Gill of Flower Mound speaks with Jack Fink about his proposal to revoke birthright citizenship for children whose parents enter the U.S. illegally for the purpose of giving birth.
Malicious cyber activity affected technology at water systems in at least seven states this week, including Minnesota, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.
CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms.
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.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.
Allisha Gray scored five of her 25 points in the closing seconds and the Atlanta Dream overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 82-81 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break.
Yandy Diaz and Ryan Vilade homered in the first inning and five pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 3-0.
Spikes Under the Lights organizers announced the matchups Tuesday for the Aug. 27 event at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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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