Virginia Executes Serial Killer
The 49-year-old had fought to prove that he's intellectually disabled to bar the state from putting him to death.
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The 49-year-old had fought to prove that he's intellectually disabled to bar the state from putting him to death.
Texas prison officials are helping Virginia carry out a scheduled execution next week by providing that state with the lethal drug pentobarbital
The woman who survived an on-air shooting that killed two TV journalists in Virginia says the gunman never said a word.
Adam Ward was remembered at a reception at his high school for his infectious personality, youthful enthusiasm and rabid love for alma mater Virginia Tech.
An ex-pastor at a Virginia megachurch has been convicted of molesting two girls in the 1990s as a minister in Fort Worth, Texas.
In the wake of a massacre at a black church in Charleston, South Carolina, a bipartisan mix of officials across Southern states are calling for the removal of Confederate flags and other symbols of the Confederacy.
Want to explore some of the most historic sites in U.S. history? Check out this list of the top civil war sites in Virginia from Carlo DeVito, author of "Mrs. Lee's Rose Garden."
Here are five games this week that will get you ready for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Enjoy a romantic weekend getaway for two, or for the whole family at any of these wonderful destination cities. With lots of activities, romantic spots and other hidden fun, you'll be planning another trip out there as soon as possible.
Some Texas students' experiments were destroyed when an unmanned rocket headed to the International Space Station exploded after liftoff in Virginia.
Everyone traveling into the U.S. from Ebola-stricken nations will be monitored for symptoms for 21 days.
Attorney Leonard Davis of New Orleans said Monday that notices were sent Friday to the homeowners in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Virginia, Texas and Alabama.
The man charged with abducting a missing University of Virginia student is back in Charlottesville after being arrested in Texas.
A man charged with abducting a missing University of Virginia sophomore has been captured in Texas and is awaiting extradition -- but there is still no sign of the student.
Two months before Omar J. Gonzalez allegedly hopped a White House fence, dashed across the North Lawn and entered the executive mansion, he was arrested in rural Virginia.
A Virginia politician has offered $100,000 to anyone with nude photos or videos of Kendall Jones, the 19-year-old Texas Tech cheerleader who posted photos of her exotic kills in Africa.
While Napa Valley deserves to be mentioned on any short list of the country's top wine destinations, there are several other destinations nationwide that are worthy of merit.
Wilt had some unbelievable games here. Ali and Frazier fought here. The players who will take the court at Madison Square Garden this weekend, though, don't remember any of that. And yet they still regard the Garden as the World's Most Famous Arena.
We're being told this is a classic tournament, with juggernauts about to collide like meteors over Texas, and a classic Final Four in store for us. Depends on your view of classic. Does an Arizona - Florida Finals sound unprecedented? Is that must-see TV?
Joe Harris scored 16 points and top-seeded Virginia shot 56 percent to beat Memphis78-60 on Sunday night, earning its first trip to the NCAA tournament round of 16 in nearly two decades.
Anthony Gill scored 17 points to help No. 1 seed Virginia pull away late and beat Coastal Carolina 70-59 on Friday night, avoiding a historic upset in the NCAA tournament.
A great weekend of hoops culminated in Sunday's selection show. With the field set, the real madness can begin.
A Virginia man who police say killed his wife Friday might be on his way to west Texas, near Abilene.
Gov. Rick Perry will be a featured speaker at an annual three-day gathering of Republican officials in Virginia. Perry is scheduled to speak on Saturday, December 7.
Omni Hotels & Resorts has reached a deal to buy five resorts from KSL Capital Partners. The Irving-based company did not disclose a purchase price in the agreement.
Investigators say the pair used drug‑infused paper to smuggle synthetic substances into correctional institutions across the U.S.
A 13‑year‑old, his mother, and a calm 911 trainee worked together to keep a 10‑year‑old alive until help arrived.
The agency says its focus will be on stopping trafficking, exploitation, and other federal crimes as millions of fans arrive in North America.
Loved ones question officers' actions and timeline as investigators review body camera footage.
Firefighters, outreach teams, and a nonprofit helped him stabilize his life and begin rebuilding.
Investigators say the pair used drug‑infused paper to smuggle synthetic substances into correctional institutions across the U.S.
A 13‑year‑old, his mother, and a calm 911 trainee worked together to keep a 10‑year‑old alive until help arrived.
The agency says its focus will be on stopping trafficking, exploitation, and other federal crimes as millions of fans arrive in North America.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
Loved ones question officers' actions and timeline as investigators review body camera footage.
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.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink goes one-on-one with Dallas Republican Ross Hunt, founder of Hunt Research, on whether the President's endorsement guarantees Paxton a win -- or if Cornyn has a chance of coming out on top in the runoff.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink goes one-on-one with Democrat Matt Angle, Founder and Director of the Democratic PAC, Lone Star Project.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
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 most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
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.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Kyle Busch, 41, died suddenly on Thursday after being hospitalized with an illness, according to his team.
In just a couple of weeks, the Swedish national team is expected to arrive in North Texas.
Bright shades of blue, orange, and pink now cover closed-off parking spaces along Main Street in downtown.
That new information suggests demand for tickets has been lower than anticipated.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
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.
