Nancy Guthrie: FBI determines ransom notes are fake, report says
The FBI believes three ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake, according to a report from Reuters.
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2 people climb to top of NYC's Empire State Building, appear to get engaged
Two people climbed to the very top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon. Police sources said the two have since been taken into custody. The climbIt started at around noon Wednesday. The two, who appear to be a man and a ...
Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
Nancy Guthrie: FBI determines ransom notes are fake, report says
The FBI believes three ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake, according to a report from Reuters.
Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
World Cup fans in North Texas on the hunt for prized jerseys
With soccer being all the craze right now due to the World Cup, many in North Texas have been on the hunt for jerseys.Najera Sports, right off Jefferson Blvd in Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood, said they've been booming with business ever since the tournament kicked off."We expected it to be busy,...
North Texans fans hunting for jerseys to support favorite World Cup teams
Najera Sports, right off Jefferson Blvd in Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood, said they've been booming with business ever since the tournament kicked off.
Still hot and muggy for North Texas
July starts off warm and muggy on Wednesday morning, with temperatures in the 70s. North Texas will heat up once again, with highs in the upper 90s and feels-like temperatures in the lower triple digits.
Americans still traveling despite heat, fuel costs
There's still plenty of summer travel happening across America, even with summer heat and fuel prices rising.
Additional defendants in Prairieland ICE facility shooting handed prison sentences
Seven more defendants were sentenced Wednesday morning in connection with a shooting outside an immigration detention center in North Texas. Six of the defendants previously pleaded guilty to to one count of providing material support to terrorists, including a man who testified at the trial of t...
Empire State Building climb: 2 in custody after raising flag, proposing at top of spire
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.
Big changes coming for student loan repayment plans
Here's what you need to know if you still have student loans you're paying off now that the Biden-era SAVE Plan is being eliminated.
73,000 Texas school choice accounts get funded today, comptroller says
The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
Addison Kaboom Town returns July 3, 2026
Here's what you need to know ahead of Addison's big Independence Day celebration!
Texas Health Mansfield Stadium hosts grand opening
Texas Health Mansfield Stadium is now open to the public. Here's what the new soccer and entertainment venue offers.
More people sentenced after attack on Alvarado ICE facility
Seven more people were sentenced on July 1, 2026, for an attack on an ICE facility in Alvarado. Federal officials have said the attack was inspired by anti-fascist, or "antifa", ideologies. The sentences ranged from 22 months to 50 years in prison.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and GEM team up for Venezuela earthquake relief drive
DONATE HERE.CBS Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors are partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to launch an emergency relief campaign for families impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.The initiative, called Hope 4 Venezuela, is collecting both monetary donations and essentia...
Universal Kids Resort is officially open in Frisco
Lauren Crawford shares the sights and sounds from Universal Kids Resort's grand opening on July 1, 2026, and what parkgoers can expect.
RNC chairman says first-ever midterm convention in Dallas is "gonna be a Trumpapalooza"
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink speaks with Joe Gruters, chairman of the Republican National Committee, about the agenda for the Republicans' first-ever midterm convention in Dallas in September.
Final sentencing phase begins for Antifa cell members involved in 2025 Alvarado ICE center attack
Sentencing hearings are resuming today in federal court for the remaining co-defendants involved in a coordinated, midnight domestic terrorist ambush at a North Texas immigration facility last summer.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
Sony is discontinuing physical discs for its PlayStation video game consoles and going fully digital starting in January 2028, the consumer electronics company said on Wednesday.After physical disk production ends, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Sto...
July 4th: What's open and closed
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Dog rescued from rubble 5 days after Venezuela earthquakes, video shows
Dramatic video showed the moment a rescue team pulled a small dog from the rubble nearly a week after powerful twin earthquakes rocked Venezuela, killing hundreds of people and destroying thousands of buildings.Footage captured a search and rescue team from El Salvador pulling the dog from a crum...
Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies at 74
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died, his wife and the band said in Facebook posts on Wednesday. He was 74."It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR WILLI...
Three-alarm fire draws massive response to Killough High School in Lewisville
A three-alarm fire broke out on the roof of Killough High School late Tuesday night, drawing a massive response from local firefighters who worked into the early morning hours to contain the blaze.
Trump takes first trip on Qatari-gifted Air Force One
Washington — President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8 luxury plane gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.The president unveiled the $400 million plane earlier this month, which is replaci...
Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year, financial disclosure shows
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure released Tuesday, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.Mr. Trump reported $635 million in royalties from a company that issues...
New Texas law creates single statewide food truck permit
A new Texas law simplifying the mobile food vendor system takes effect today. Food trucks will now pay a single state fee instead of multiple city and county licenses.
Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
Texas nun detained by ICE while walking to Mass released after lawmakers intervene
A nun was released from immigration custody after she was arrested while walking to Mass in her habit in South Texas.Sister Leticia Ugboaja was walking to Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen, Texas, just a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday when she was detained by U.S. Immigration...
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
New student loan rules take effect July 1. Here's what borrowers should know.
Major changes to federal student loan rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, that will limit how much Americans can borrow and their repayment options.The overhaul, made under the 2025 "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," will affect millions of people who take out loans to finance their education."The...
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Three-alarm fire heavily damages Uptown Dallas Pilates studio early Wednesday morning
A three-alarm fire severely damaged a Pilates studio operating out of a historic Victorian-style building in the Uptown neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials.
North Texas stays hot and muggy into the Fourth of July
July starts off warm and muggy on Wednesday morning, with temperatures in the 70s. North Texas will heat up once again, with highs in the upper 90s and feels-like temperatures in the lower triple digits. CBS News Texas ...
U.S. faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in knockout round of FIFA World Cup
The U.S. Men's National Team faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
North Texas heats up ahead of Fourth of July with temperatures in upper 90s, 100s
North Texas will heat up once again today with highs in the upper 90s and feels-like temperatures in the lower triple digits.
Airline reveals first 5 destinations from McKinney National Airport, schedules first flights
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November when the inaugural Avelo Airlines flight from McKinney National Airport (DTX) departs for Fort Myers, Florida.Avelo Airlines said in a news release Tuesday that service will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 11. In addition to Fort Myers,...
Summer mid-90s heat and isolated afternoon storms ahead of holiday weekend
North Texans can expect a continuation of mid-to-upper 90s temperatures alongside isolated, afternoon storm chances heading into the holiday weekend.
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco celebrates official grand opening on July 1
The theme park sits on about 20 acres of land. Single-day tickets cost between $54.99 and $79.99. Annual passes start at $129.99. Kids aged 2 and under get in for free.
Dallas Pilates studio severely damaged after 3-alarm fire
At least 40 units were called in response to the blaze in the 2600 block of Routh Street in Uptown Dallas. No injuries have been reported at this time.