Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say
The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
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The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
The Pentagon indicated that it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a former U.S. Navy captain, for a video that said service members should "refuse illegal orders."
Just before meeting with China's Xi Jinping, President Trump announced he had directed the Pentagon to resume testing of nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries.
The U.S. military struck another alleged drug-carrying vessel on Friday, killing three people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, in the seventh known attack since last month.
President Trump said last week of the meeting, "I love it."
President Trump singed an executive order Friday directing the Department of Defense to use the name Department of War as a "secondary title" — restoring a name it last held in the late 1940s.
Earlier this year, President Trump confirmed that the Qatari royal family was donating a Boeing 747-8 for his use.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said leaker of initial intel assessment wanted to "make it look like this historic strike wasn't successful."
U.S. Navy is renaming a ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk and considering new names for others named for prominent Americans.
It's the latest request from the Trump administration for assistance with its mass deportation efforts.
President Trump issued an executive order in January that targeted active-duty and prospective service members with gender dysphoria.
Administration officials including Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem championed the law during President Trump's first term.
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled in favor of transgender active-duty service members and transgender people in the process of enlisting.
The change comes amid President Trump's efforts to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.
The military announced in a social media post on Friday that it will no longer allow transgender people to enlist.
The concern could put another one of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks at risk of falling short of the support needed for confirmation.
The pardon could affect thousands of service members convicted over the six decades that military law formally banned consensual homosexual conduct.
Lloyd Austin's "bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery. His (prostate) cancer prognosis remains excellent," hospital officials said.
The bill does not include language blocking the Pentagon's abortion travel policy or restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender service members and dependents.
The service members were identified as Stephen R. Dwyer, Shane M. Barnes, Tanner W. Grone, Andrew P. Southard and Cade M. Wolfe.
Moving to Fort Worth, from Puerto Rico when she was eight years old, Karol Planadeball Fernandez's fascination with computers started as a child.
Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $28.8 million salary for the 2026 season.
Patrick David Gillespie, John Sims, Monte "Doc" Mitchell and Kurt Schwab are running in the March 3 GOP primary for a district long rated solidly Democratic.
Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt will all join Mr. Trump on his visit.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $28.8 million salary for the 2026 season.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
Patrick David Gillespie, John Sims, Monte "Doc" Mitchell and Kurt Schwab are running in the March 3 GOP primary for a district long rated solidly Democratic.
Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt will all join Mr. Trump on his visit.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt will all join Mr. Trump on his visit.
The usually low-key race has taken on a bigger profile this year with a contested Republican primary.
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
Jack Fink asks James Talarico about where he stands in the race for a Texas Senate seat. Talarico says that he's still the underdog in this race.
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.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
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.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $28.8 million salary for the 2026 season.
"Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition" showcases the speed, innovation and legacy of open-wheel racing.
Wyatt Johnston scored his 30th and 31st goals of the season as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1.
"I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
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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