U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June; far fewer than expected, report says

Economists polled by FactSet had predicted the economy would add 100,000 jobs last month.
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Economists polled by FactSet had predicted the economy would add 100,000 jobs last month.
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Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
Thursday is off to another warm and muggy start, featuring sunshine and some clouds. Temperatures are in the 70s and 80s.The only change to the forecast will be the return of some rain chances, mainly east of I-35. These storms are "diurnally driven," which means they occur at peak daytime heatin...
Who would you honor — a parent, a neighbor or someone else who served in the military?What if honoring that person could also help another military family in need?That's the idea behind 250 Years, 250 Tributes, a campaign from the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Supporters can make a $250 tribute ...
World Cup fans who thought they had bought pricey match tickets at the ongoing soccer tournament are suing StubHub, alleging that the ticket broker failed to deliver them. Plaintiffs in a proposed class-action lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday said they "did not get what they pa...

A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.

Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment charging five alleged members of the Venezuelan transnational gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) in connection with a 2024 kidnapping and execution-style murder outside Dallas.
Temperatures will reach the upper 90s, with feel-like temperatures in the triple digits. There’s a small chance of rain over the weekend.
Economists polled by FactSet had predicted the economy would add 100,000 jobs last month.
Saturday, July 4, marks one year since the catastrophic floods killed more than 130 people, including 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls private Christian camp in Hunt, Texas. Matthew Childress' 18-year-old daughter, Chloe, and Ryan DeWitt's 9-year-old daughter, Molly, were in t...
Paesyn Stallcup CBS News Texas As families across North Texas get ready to celebrate the 4th of July, one local family reached out to a drone company with a simple request: make the show more accessible for their visually impaired daughter...

The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.

The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday.
Major changes to federal student loan rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, limiting how much Americans can borrow and narrowing 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."...
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...
The fathers of a camper and a counselor who were killed during last year's deadly floods at Camp Mystic in Texas said they'll keep advocating for improved summer camp safety to help prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy. Saturday, July 4, marks one year since the catastrophic...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be celebrating their nuptials with about 1,000 guests this holiday weekend in New York City after days of speculation about the most anticipated celebrity wedding of the year.The couple plans to have a rehearsal dinner Thursday evening and a wedding celebration ...

Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.

One man is dead following an overnight argument that escalated into a shootout near the Deep Ellum entertainment district, Dallas police said Thursday.

Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas late Wednesday night, authorities said.

Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a grocery store near Dallas Love Field Airport that left one man wounded, authorities said Thursday.

The first report was just released from the NTSB following that deadly apartment building explosion at the end of May in Oak Cliff. It says the gas line was not properly marked. Fox 4's Dan Godwin has the update from investigators.
Editor's note: Follow the latest on the couple's arraignment and further court proceedings Thursday here.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. The two were arrested and were arraigned at...
There's a 10 to 20% chance of rain during Fourth of July weekend. Highs will be near 100 degrees.

A typical early July weather pattern has settled over North Texas, bringing seasonable heat, mugginess, and minimal relief from low-grade rain chances over the holiday period.
Ponder ISD coach Blake Crutsinger is set to be released from the hospital after two months, following being hit in the head with a shot put.
Nearly 5 million Texans are expected to travel by car, with Thursday, July 2, among the busiest days, AAA says.
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.
The attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across Kyiv. Russia used 74 missiles and 496 drones, Ukraine's air force said, according to the Reuters news service.
In one incident, a fight broke out in a Deep Ellum parking lot when gunfire erupted. Police said one person was shot and killed, and an investigation underway.
Dallas Police Association President Sean Pease says as Dallas prepares to honor the five officers killed in the July 7, 2016, ambush, City Hall should also remember the officers and employees still serving. CBS News Texas "It's about honorin...
The United States on Wednesday designated Ecuadorian gang the "Chone Killers" as a foreign terrorist organization, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials, including high-profile assassi...
Americans can begin contributing to a Trump Account on July 4, when the new tax-deferred investment accounts officially launch.Starting Saturday, parents, guardians, employers and other contributors can deposit money into a child's Trump Account, also known as a 530A account. Children born betwee...
The U.S. Men's National Team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. It's the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada an...

A longtime Dallas Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest Monday afternoon during an undercover prostitution suppression operation, authorities confirmed.

Following a World Cup victory, Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland visited Wild Bill’s Western Store in Downtown Dallas, buying cowboy boots and a popular t-shirt that is now nearly sold out after going viral on social media.

A Dallas police officer is facing a solicitation of prostitution charge. Sr. Cpl. Zachary Helm was arrested Monday and is now on administrative leave.

A newly released preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that an underground natural gas line was left unmarked prior to a fatal apartment building explosion in Dallas in late May.
The United States is through to the round of 16 after taking down Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, in just the second-ever win in the World Cup knockout round for the men's team — but a controversial red card will leave the national team without one of its key players for the next match.Folarin ...
The debate over mandatory furlough days in Dallas continues. The president of the Dallas Police Association is criticizing the timing of the unpaid days due to the city's more than $30 million budget shortfall.
"You know, ten times, heaven touched the earth out here, and it's kind of a sacred ground," said Mike Richards while looking along his little patch of the Guadalupe River. For Richards, this little patch was his dream. Love comes true is the way he says it. "We had fishing tournaments with famil...
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