As America marks 250 years since its founding, CBS News asked Americans to weigh in on what they think stands out about the country. Best thing about AmericaWhen asked to pick the best thing about the American way of life, it's "the people" that comes out on top, far ahead of its land and resourc...
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Fort Worth is stepping directly into the growing debate over data centers and their impact on nearby neighborhoods. At a public meeting at City Hall, residents were invited to comment on proposed regulations aimed at managing how these massive digital‑infrastructure facilities operate within the ...
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas. It's an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. The convention will be held on ...
Norwegian fans packed Texas Live as Norway edged the Ivory Coast 2-1 in a tight match. Both teams, considered dangerous dark‑horse contenders, pushed the pace, but Norway sealed the win with a late goal.
City of Dallas employees will be required to take mandatory furlough days as the city tries to balance its budget.
As Mexico City hosts Mexico’s match against Ecuador, the axolotl has become the unofficial mascot of the tournament — appearing on streets, trains, and even currency. Despite the fanfare, the amphibian is critically endangered in the wild. Axolotls are native only to southern Mexico City’s wetlan...
After a busy summer of international soccer in North Texas, visiting fans have been sharing viral posts about their newfound love for Texas staples — especially H‑E‑B. The principal culinary development manager at H‑E‑B says the reaction highlights how food connects people. One of the biggest sur...
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,...
Police, firefighters, and residents from across North Texas lined the streets of Mabank as the body of Fire Chief Charlie Woodard was escorted back to his hometown. The procession drew a large turnout from community members who described Woodard as a beloved leader who deeply served the area. Man...
With a new passenger terminal nearing completion at McKinney National Airport, Avelo Airlines is set to become the first commercial carrier to offer passenger service there. The airline has begun taking reservations for flights starting November 11, offering nonstop service to four destinations i...
NASA is moving forward with a first‑of‑its‑kind commercial rescue mission to save its aging Swift observatory, which has begun falling back toward Earth faster than expected due to recent solar activity. The agency plans to launch a robotic spacecraft as early as tomorrow to dock with Swift, secu...
A new CBS News poll shows Americans are heading into July 4th with historically low confidence in the American Dream. Only 17 percent of those surveyed say they are very confident it’s attainable. Half of the respondents report they are not too confident or not at all confident, while 32 percent ...
After reaching our hottest temperature so far this year on Monday, topping at 98°F, we will remain in the upper 90s Tuesday, with windy conditions at times, but that wind is getting lighter.The highest concentration of Saharan Dust has mostly moved away from North Texas, with very light conce...
The city of Dallas announced Tuesday that General Fund employees will be required to take at least three furlough days to address the 2026 budget shortfall. This comes after an April hiring freeze and implementation of overtime restrictions. The furlough days will be July 10, Sept. 4 and Sept. 28...
A Texas man who siphoned off millions from his employer to wipe out tens of thousands in student loan debt and bankroll extensive online gambling has pleaded guilty to federal embezzlement charges, prosecutors said.Mitchell David Slentz, 34, of Kyle, pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling ...
As we progress throughout the rest of the week, our weather will continue to be dominated by a ridge of high pressure centered over portions of the deep south, keeping our hot temperatures and humidity in place.
In Trump v. Barbara, a majority of six justices said the president's order, which would have limited citizenship for babies of those in the country illegally or temporarily, was unlawful. Five of the justices — Chief Justice John Roberts and Sotomayor, Kagan, Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown J...
LeBron James, widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history, will leave the Los Angeles Lakers and play elsewhere during the 2026-2027 season, his agent confirmed to CBS LA.The 41-year-old free agent spent eight seasons on the team and led the franchise to its 17th NBA champi...
The city of Dallas announced Tuesday that General Fund employees will be required to take at least three furlough days to address the 2026 budget shortfall. This comes after an April hiring freeze and implementation of overtime restrictions.
The World Cup has sparked a lot of love for soccer. Whether you have been a lifelong fan or are new to the sport, it’s all the craze right now, and people have been on the hunt for jerseys to rep their country.
Fair Park is ready to claim the title as the best place to watch the World Cup.
As the water sways and the flowers blow, 120 wooden crosses now line the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. The crosses, big and small, represent the people who have died in the Central Texas floods. Some are made from debris that washed up from the river."The first thing I did when I arrived, I pic...
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, reaffirming the more than 100-year-old understanding that nearly all of those born in the United States are citizens.In a divided decision in the case Trump v. Barb...
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled states can prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams, a decision that delivers the latest setback for transgender rights.In two of the most closely watched cases of its term, the Supreme Court upheld laws ...
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 ...
Some of soccer's biggest stars are taking the pitch at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the FIFA World Cup.AT&T Stadium, which is referred to as Dallas Stadium during the tournament, hosted five group stage matches:Group F – Netherlands vs. Japan on Sunday, June 14 – Match ended in a 2-2...
Caracas — The race to find survivors continued Tuesday six days after powerful twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela. A NASA assessment based on satellite imagery suggests almost 60,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed, and teams from all over the world have joined incr...
Tarrant County sheriff's deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning after her SUV veered off the road and struck a tree.
A man faces multiple felony charges, including intoxication manslaughter, after authorities say he struck a motorized scooter operator twice in a hit-and-run crash and left him to die.
Texas gas prices are well below the national average as travelers gear up for Fourth of July holiday travel, according to the American Automobile Association.
Buying a first home remains out of reach for many Americans, with fewer than 4 in 10 non-homeowner households able to afford a typical starter home, a new LendingTree analysis found.A typical starter home costs $200,000, with LendingTree defining entry-level homes as owner-occupied properties val...
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. The convention will be held in Dallas on Se...
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,...
The Texas Department of Public Safety is ramping up traffic enforcement for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend as millions of Texans prepare to travel for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Tuesday morning is off to another warm start, with temperatures in the 70s. Expect another day with breezy winds, hot temperatures and Saharan dust in the sky. Most of the dust will move out of North Texas by Wednesday.
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will consider whether the Second Amendment guarantees the right to have AR-15-style rifles.In a brief order, the high court agreed to take up a pair of cases challenging local and state laws outlawing AR-15s and similar semi-automatic rifles...
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court handed down a trio of decisions on key cases: birthright citizenship, trans student athletes, and campaign finance. Here's a closer look at the decisions.
Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Dallas Stadium is hosting the latest match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Ivory Coast and Norway will face off! Here's how the fans are gearing up for today's contest.
Travelers traveling on Interstate 65 in Tennessee now have a new place to stop for fuel, some food, and a chance to rest with the opening of Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop.
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