In the 250 years since America's inception, there have been a handful of presidents with an outsized impact on the course of U.S. history. Their words are etched into collective memory, found everywhere from monuments to sitcoms.These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated...
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The dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February by U.S.-Israeli strikes, has been marked by chants for revenge.
A dispute over a woman at a large Fourth of July gathering ended in a double shooting Saturday night, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized, police said.
President Trump held separate calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, which is now in its fifth year. The calls took place as a Ukrainian attack on Crimea left one person dead, according to officials i...
North Texas residents are bracing for a tumultuous week of weather, starting with storm risks Sunday before shifting into a sweltering, humid game day Monday and culminating in the region's first triple-digit heat wave of the season.
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The 4th of July was a warm one, marking the hottest day of the year so far for North Texas, with a high of 99°. That heat sticks around today, with forecast highs in the upper 90s to near triple-digits and, of course, feeling slightly hotter when you factor in the humidity.
President Trump paid homage to veterans, attacked communism and touted America's "golden age" in his Fourth of July speech commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.Speaking in Washington, D.C., after severe weather forced a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Mr. Trump's...
The 4th of July was a warm one, marking the hottest day of the year so far for North Texas, with a high of 99°.That heat sticks around today, with forecast highs in the upper 90s to near triple-digits and, of course, feeling slightly hotter when you factor in the humidity. ...
The George W. Bush Presidential Center is celebrating America's 250th birthday with a rare piece of history and art installation!
We're reflecting a year after deadly floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, and what's changed since then.
After calling for more regulations on data centers in Texas last month, Governor Greg Abbott has taken a step further and said AI data centers shouldn't be built in rural Texas neighborhoods. The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Au...
As the GOP looks forward to a first-ever midterm convention, Texas Democrats say they're looking to make major moves this election cycle.
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder said Democrats need to get "bigger" and "bolder", and that the Republican party "must be real scared" after their Dallas national convention announcement last week. Scudder sat down with Jack Fink after Scudder was recently re-elected for his posit...
After calling for more regulations on data centers in Texas last month, Governor Greg Abbott has taken a step further and said AI data centers shouldn't be built in rural Texas neighborhoods. His comments came during a re-election campaign rally in Bullard, Texas, near Tyler on Tuesday. Data cent...
Fort Worth police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened during a large gathering in southeast Fort Worth.Police say the shooting happened off Wilbarger Street, near Lake Arlington.According to investigators, two men got into an argument that escalated into gunfire.One man was killed. ...
Expect a hot and steamy forecast for the 4th of July, with highs around the 100° mark and feels-like temperatures as hot as 105°. There is a slim 10% chance of an isolated shower or rumble, but most areas will remain dry for the holiday. Saturday night, rain and storms in Oklahoma will d...
Brady Constantine isn't a one-man show. Crucial to carrying out his duties as Kendall County Emergency Services Director and Fire Marshal are the emergency responders within his reach. Certainly, good relationships with County officials help, too.The Comfort native who rode ambulances in Fort Wor...
Saturday marks one year since floods ripped through Texas' Hill Country region, claiming 137 lives and leaving behind devastation in the wake of the waters. The flash floods remain the second-deadliest flood disaster in state history, with the Thrall flood of 1921 still the most devastating at 21...
Watch the full fireworks display from Klyde Warren Park in Dallas on July 4, 2026.
The summer heat will continue across North Texas, but there is a chance of storms on the horizon. Damien Lodes has the updated forecast.
On the 250th birthday of America, we spoke with North Texans about what they love about America and what the milestone means to them.
A first responder who once lived in North Texas recalls the deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country one year ago.
People all across the Texas Hill Country paused today to honor and remember those who were lost in the 2025 floods that killed over 100 people. Ken Molestina reports.
Watch the full fireworks show put on in Fort Worth from July 4th, 2026.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.Tyler Holton retired the only batter he faced after relieving Flaherty, before Keider Montero pitched three no-hit innings wi...
After months of speculation and predictions, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.A representative for Swift confirmed in a statement provided to CBS News that the two were married in a...
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California, the Napa County Sheriff's Office said.Pelosi allegedly struck a vehicle on the 6700 block of Yount Street in Yountvill...
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five ...
The 62nd annual Arlington Independence Day Parade featured about 150 entries, including cheerleaders and marching bands from Arlington's six high schools. Organizers saw a huge turnout for the parade with almost 75,000 attendees.Red, white and blue filled the streets of downtown Arlington Saturda...
It's been a hot and steamy weekend, but some North Texans might see a stormy weather pattern next week.
Thousands of people lined the streets of Arlington on Saturday for the annual Independence Day Parade. Dawn White reports.
On this July 4th, many in the Texas Hill Country took a moment to pause and honor and remember the lives that were lost in the deadly flooding that happened exactly one year ago today.
One year after the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country, the people there are coming together to remember the lives lost while also celebrating the nation's 250th birthday.
Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown, spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe's migration debate to honor the tens of thousands of people who have died trying to reach Europe to find freedom and prosperity.While the Uni...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Kerrville on Saturday to mark one year since the deadly Hill Country flooding that claimed 136 lives across Central Texas.
Trevor Sochocki is an award-winning reporter for CBS News Texas Mornings and joined the station in September 2024.Before arriving in the Lone Star State, Trevor spent two years in the Sunshine State at WFLA in Tampa, Florida. While there, he covered five major hurricanes, including Ian, Idalia an...
DeNeeka Hill is a Multi-Skilled Journalist and Assignment Editor for CBS News Texas, where she plays a vital role in shaping daily coverage both behind the scenes and in the field.At the assignment desk, she helps lead the station's morning news coverage by coordinating breaking news, developing ...
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
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