10 Must Watch Olympic Events This Week (8/15)
The second week of the Rio Olympics is upon us. Here's 10 events to keep an eye on this week.
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The second week of the Rio Olympics is upon us. Here's 10 events to keep an eye on this week.
There were no bumps on this road to Rio. Next up for the U.S. men's basketball team is the trip to Brazil, where the Americans think that they can play even better now that they're done having to go from place to place.
After losing to Argentina 4-0 in the semifinals, the 31st-ranked U.S. was beaten by No. 3 Colombia for the second time in the 16-nation tournament.
We don't yet know which 12 players will represent U.S. Basketball at this summer's FIBA World Championships in Spain, but at least we know what they'll be wearing.
Belgium defeated the U.S. 2-1 in full time and deflated the American hype and furor around our new favorite sport-of-the-moment. Although we won't see the USMNT contend for the title, good times and camaraderie were had by all.
With the U.S. and Portugal set to square off on Sunday at 6pm ET, the stakes couldn't be higher. Group G has been called the group of death by many because and it's starting to live up to it's nickname.
David Wright, or Captain America as he was accurately dubbed during the TV broadcast of USA's 7-1 victory over Puerto Rico, has long been known as just about the biggest enthusiast on Team USA.
The 27 guys who agreed to play for Joe Torre's team are a supremely focused, determined and even personable group that is talking a great game on the eve of the third WBC event.
Team USA manager Joe Torre firmed up his starting pitching for the first round of the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, slating Derek Holland against Canada.
The WBC still has major flaws, perhaps even fatal flaws. But if the tournament is going to survive, it desperately needs an American team that is desperate to win.
All we got out of Thursday's announcement of the Team USA roster was a reminder that until further notice, the World Baseball Classic remains a second-rate event.
Watson and Simpson birdied seven of their first eight holes, and their lone par - on No. 2 - was still good enough to win the hole.
CBS11 assignments manager Mike Pool wore a Team USA sweater from 1980 while 10pm producer Tom Duerr rocked one from the Hartford Whalers.
According to police records, Joseph Nguyen, 23, was booked into the Tarrant County Corrections Center on Wednesday, May 6.
Expect more clouds than sunshine, but temperatures will be warmer than on Wednesday, with highs in the mid-70s across DFW.
The sheriff's office said at about 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, deputies were called to the 100 block of Carol Lane in Red Oak regarding a disturbance.
When officers arrived, the suspect, who was still armed with a knife, was standing outside the entrance of the restaurant.
As President Trump again voices optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declares itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
According to police records, Joseph Nguyen, 23, was booked into the Tarrant County Corrections Center on Wednesday, May 6.
Expect more clouds than sunshine, but temperatures will be warmer than on Wednesday, with highs in the mid-70s across DFW.
The sheriff's office said at about 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, deputies were called to the 100 block of Carol Lane in Red Oak regarding a disturbance.
When officers arrived, the suspect, who was still armed with a knife, was standing outside the entrance of the restaurant.
As President Trump again voices optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declares itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
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.
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
The Justice Department charged a Texas man who allegedly fired his gun toward a Secret Service agent and wounded a bystander on the National Mall.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The Pentagon says the war in Iran has already cost roughly $25 billion — and counting. Lawmakers are raising concerns over strategy, rising costs and strained weapons stockpiles as tensions escalate.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
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.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
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.
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
The Mavericks touted Ujiri's experience, saying he has a decade of experience leading NBA front offices.
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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.
