House passes legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
The company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users.
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The company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users.
The timeline for TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles in Congress and survive legal scrutiny.
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance doesn't sell its stake.
Lawmakers are reacting to concerns that TikTok's current parent company poses a threat to national security.
The House is expected to vote on a bill next week that could lead to a ban on TikTok.
The new bipartisan bill would force parent company ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban in the U.S.
The Biden campaign says it's "incorporating a sophisticated security protocol" around use of TikTok.
Keith Lee is known for his make-or-break reviews of small businesses on social media, and locals are doing everything they can to make sure he visits their favorite spots, including Aunt Irene's Kitchen in Dallas.
Snaphat, TikTok, Youtube and others generated billions in profits last year from advertising targeting young users, a Harvard study shows.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
A federal judge in Texas has upheld the state's TikTok ban on official devices and networks.
The social media influencer had been arrested in May by police authorities following a confrontation with a male employee of a car rental company in Dubai.
A Fort Worth church is apologizing for comments from a guest speaker about slavery last month.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.
Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation" that the White House supports his bipartisan bill that seeks to give Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo the power to ban or force the sale of TikTok.
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
"If protecting national security is the objective, divestment doesn't solve the problem," a TikTok spokesperson told CBS News in a statement.
A bipartisan group of senators unveiled a Tiktok ban this week.
The trend of making and consuming "borgs," or "blackout rage gallons," became popular on TikTok.
The move could curb amount of time teens spend on platform, but many will be able to bypass limit by entering passcode.
Congress banned the popular app from federal government devices in December.
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
"The security risks associated with the use of TikTok on devices used to conduct the important business of our state must not be underestimated or ignored."
Irreplaceable artifacts were lost, but longtime scouts say the traditions, friendships, and spirit built over nearly a century will endure.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
She came to the Dallas Zoo in 2009 and became well known among the staff members who cared for her.
Ranchers rally together to save trapped and injured livestock as a fast-moving wildfire threatens their community.
The Family Place CEO Tiffany Tate says apologies should be followed by education and meaningful action.
Irreplaceable artifacts were lost, but longtime scouts say the traditions, friendships, and spirit built over nearly a century will endure.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
She came to the Dallas Zoo in 2009 and became well known among the staff members who cared for her.
Ranchers rally together to save trapped and injured livestock as a fast-moving wildfire threatens their community.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
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.
U.S. District Judge David Hittner originally ruled the law was unconstitutional in September 2023.
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
The committee said the president will appear on both nights with a keynote address on the second night.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
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.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
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.
