SMU Crane Suspect Falls To Death After Standoff
A robbery suspect, who climbed to the top of a construction crane on the SMU campus on Monday, fell to his death early Tuesday morning, ending a standoff that had started over 12 hours earlier.
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A robbery suspect, who climbed to the top of a construction crane on the SMU campus on Monday, fell to his death early Tuesday morning, ending a standoff that had started over 12 hours earlier.
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A new math curriculum designed by SMU professors is helping kindergartners in Dallas develop necessary skills before they start first grade.
The college sports landscape of North Texas is changing yet again.
The 71-year-old Hall of Famer was formally introduced Monday as the new coach at SMU, returning to college for the first time in a quarter-century.
A person familiar with the deal says SMU and Larry Brown have an agreement in place for the Hall of Famer to become the next men's basketball coach of the Mustangs.
Thousands of people across the country, including here in North Texas, rallied on Wednesday over the arrest of George Zimmerman.
The Razorbacks finished at 23-under par for the 54-hole event with North Texas at 22-under par. Texas A&M was third, SMU was fourth and Baylor was fifth. Tulsa came in 10th.
Saint Louis University men's basketball head coach Rick Majerus has reportedly become the next interest to become the next head coach at Southern Methodist University.
Former President George W. Bush said that he hopes his institute's new collection of interviews and documents will inspire those fighting for freedom.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will deliver SMU's commencement address on Saturday, May 12, the school has announced.
The Bush Institute is set to launch its collection of videos and documents that tell the stories of those who participated in worldwide freedom movements.
Hundreds of excited SMU students lined the perimeter of the Trigg-Hughes Student Center for a special anniversary celebration and to welcome one of Hollywood's biggest comedic stars.
The Mustangs announced Doherty's dismissal Tuesday. Doherty went 13-19 this year and 80-109 in six years with SMU.
In a still tight job market, Southern Methodist University senior and real estate major Michael Sizemore has a problem to be envied.
A Dallas conference on first ladies will feature two women who have held the post: Laura Bush and her mother-in-law, Barbara Bush.
Yu Darvish is being covered by almost 100 Japanese media in Surprise, Arizona. Only thing that Americans can compare it to is, I think, Lance Armstrong dominating the Tour de France.
Spent a lot of time analyzing why so many people have such an emotional defense of Rangers' star Josh Hamilton.
Alabama-Birmingham held SMU to the lowest scoring output ever in a Conference USA game, defeating the Mustangs 47-28 Wednesday night.
TCU opens its 2012 season at home Sept. 8 against Grambling State, a week before the Horned Frogs make their Big 12 debut at Kansas.
The Bears, who tied a school record with 10 wins last season, play their Big 12 opener Sept. 29 at West Virginia.
The statement says the new conference will likely include 18-24 schools, be split into divisions and not only have a football championship game, but also semifinal games.
Now that he's running for the Senate, James can't separate his Republican politics from football, which accounts for nearly all of his name recognition.
Former SMU Mustang Sterling Moore was the hero in the AFC Champ game and helped guide the Patriots to another Super Bowl. He called in to embrace his RAGE!
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
Supporters highlight the former high school valedictorian's academic success and community impact.
She says six years of accusations, racist attacks, and political pressure gave her a deeper understanding of what it feels like to be targeted by the justice system.
A Frisco nonprofit prepares 3,000 care packages filled with comfort items and encouragement for women undergoing treatment.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
Supporters highlight the former high school valedictorian's academic success and community impact.
She says six years of accusations, racist attacks, and political pressure gave her a deeper understanding of what it feels like to be targeted by the justice system.
A Frisco nonprofit prepares 3,000 care packages filled with comfort items and encouragement for women undergoing treatment.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
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.
The issue has divided conservative rural areas that have helped Republicans dominate state politics.
President Trump attended a dignified transfer honoring the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days during the ongoing war with Iran.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
If the daylight saving time bill becomes law, most of the country would stay on daylight saving time year-round, while states that already observe standard time, like Hawaii and most of Arizona, could continue to do so.
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine, Florida, and into the path of a truck.
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.
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.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
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.
Arike Ogunbowale had 24 points and Paige Bueckers added 21 for the Wings.
Chase Meidroth went 4 for 4 while he and Andrew Benintendi had a pair of run-scoring singles apiece and Anthony Kay pushed through five innings for his first win in more than a month as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Fudd is the only rookie participating and currently ranks 10th in the WNBA with 50 made triples so far this season – the most among all rookies.
Kumar Rocker pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in his last 10 games, Brandon Nimmo homered among his four hits and the Texas Rangers routed the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
New York rallied from a 12‑point third‑quarter deficit, survived a late Dallas push, and capitalized on Ionescu's perfect overtime shooting to edge the Wings 99-98.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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.
