Dallas Family Moved By Plight Of Syrian Refugees Sends Gift, Creates Long-Distance Friendship
Friends and fellow soccer players in the DFW area pitched in to buy new equipment for the refugee children. The package arrived this week.
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Friends and fellow soccer players in the DFW area pitched in to buy new equipment for the refugee children. The package arrived this week.
Some President Trump allies on Capitol Hill, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, are blasting the president's decision, with Graham calling it an "Obama-like mistake."
NATO says the Russian navy is building up its presence in the Mediterranean Sea amid growing tensions over the war in Syria.
Muslim individuals and groups, as well as other religious and civil rights organizations, expressed outrage and disappointment at the high court's rejection of a challenge claiming the policy discriminates.
Iraqi Shiite forces and Syria accused the United States on Monday of targeting their troops inside Syria with an airstrike, a charge the U.S. denied but that ratcheted up tensions in the area.
Former First Lady Barbara Bush and former President George H.W. Bush were more than favorite customers at Fuzzy's Pizza and Café in Houston. They were family.
Vice President Mike Pence had a simple message for Russia Saturday, after overnight airstrikes in Syria that Russia condemned.
President Donald Trump said Saturday morning airstrikes in Syria overnight were "perfectly executed."
President Trump on Friday night announced he has directed the U.S. military to conduct precision strikes in Syria, after the chemical weapons attack that left dozens dead on Sunday.
The American service member killed this week by a roadside bomb in northern Syria was a 36-year-old Army soldier from Texas, the Defense Department said Saturday.
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's latest travel ban on travelers from six largely Muslim countries is unconstitutional because it discriminates against Muslims because of their religion.
An 18-year-old south Texas man has been arrested and charged with illegally distributing explosive-making information and attempting to support the Islamic State organization.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing President Donald Trump's third travel ban to take effect has intensified the attention on a legal showdown before three judges in Seattle.
It's not a final ruling, but the Supreme Court is letting the Trump administration fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States by residents of six mostly Muslim countries.
The Trump administration is due to announce new sanctions on North Korea on Tuesday after declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism in the latest push to isolate the pariah nation.
Austin Tice has been missing in Syria for the past five years. A video released a month after he disappeared showed him blindfolded and held by armed men, saying "Oh, Jesus."
The parents of an American journalist missing in Syria for five years say the U.S. and Syrian governments have assured them that they are doing all they can to secure his safe release.
The Trump administration is accusing the Syrian government carrying out mass killings of thousands of prisoners and burning the dead bodies in a large crematorium outside the capital.
President Donald Trump has rattled Washington, startled world leaders with his unpredictability and won their praise for a surprise strike on Syria. And that is all in the first 100 days.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is "not getting along with Russia at all" and relations between the two global powers are at an "all-time low."
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is not going to get involved in Syria but that he had to act because of chemical attacks there.
A senior U.S. official says the United States has concluded that Russia knew in advance of Syria's chemical weapons attack last week.
President Donald Trump's military strike against Syria drew strong push-back from an odd mix of libertarian Republicans, Democrats and the far-right conservatives who have long insisted on Congress' constitutional authority for acts of war.
CBS 11 News sat down with a woman who used to live in Syria but now calls North Texas home. The television is on in the living room of Samar Al Hesan. She and her family are closely following the latest news from back home.
Nearly 60 cruise missiles launched from ships in eastern Mediterranean were aimed at locations around Syrian airfield, according to CBS News' David Martin.
Texas regulators flagged dozens of deficiencies in Camp Mystic's emergency plan, saying missing flood maps, unclear evacuation procedures and undefined staff roles could hinder responses during disasters.
The city said current data shows its expenses will exceed the budget by $16.4 million.
A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.
Thomas Fry, 53, of Royse City, was sentenced to 28 months after being found guilty of possession and sale of a stolen firearm.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
Level 1 and 2 risks are in place for this weekend, with wind and hail being the two main threats, with any storms that do fire up east of a dryline sitting out to our west.
Texas regulators flagged dozens of deficiencies in Camp Mystic's emergency plan, saying missing flood maps, unclear evacuation procedures and undefined staff roles could hinder responses during disasters.
The city said current data shows its expenses will exceed the budget by $16.4 million.
A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
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.
Nearly a year after speaking with North Texas Mitsubishi dealership owner Don Herring, Jack Fink revisits the conversation to discuss the impact the tariffs have had on his dealerships and customers.
Candidate Marcos Velez tells Jack Fink about his plan to win the Democratic vote for Lt. Governor in the Primary runoff election on May 26.
Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin tells Jack Fink about her plan to win the Democratic vote for Lt. Governor in the Primary runoff election on May 26.
The city said current data shows its expenses will exceed the budget by $16.4 million.
A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.
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.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
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.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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.
Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bill Jones: The Cowboys will knock it out of the park if they can land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and then trade down for extra picks.
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit homer in the majors this season, a three-run shot off the top of the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning that powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
