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Dallas police officer Darron Burks "executed" in targeted attack, chief says Burks was killed in a shooting in Oak Cliff, and two other responding officers were injured late Thursday night, Dallas police said. 6H ago

Friends identify murdered Dallas police officer as Darron Burks DPD said the fallen officer didn't have the chance to call for help when he was attacked. 5H ago

North Texas officials react to deadly shooting of Dallas police officers Leaders from the city of Dallas and around North Texas offered their support. 5H ago

Labor Day weekend looking rainy across North Texas Parts of Dallas-Fort Worth started off the Labor Day holiday weekend with cloudy to mostly cloudy skies. 16H ago

Daily rain and storms expected for North Texas over Labor Day weekend Some storms could be strong, with gusty winds, heavy rain, and lightning. Widespread severe weather is not expected. 6H ago

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Politics North Texas Congressman Self is confident in the outcome of the November elections Congressman Keith Self, R-McKinney, is confident Republican voters will show up in full force to the polls this November. His certainty lies with both Cruz and Trump winning Collin County and re-election. 7H ago 17:31

Dallas Congresswoman Crockett's new high profile assignment Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, is a new National Co-Chair for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz's campaign. 7H ago 30:03

California advances bill banning food additives in school meals Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature. 13H ago

Harris addresses policy shifts in CNN interview, her first as Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, sat down on Thursday with CNN for their first TV interview. 16H ago

U.S. to reopen migrant sponsor program with new vetting process to curb fraud The Biden administration is reopening an updated version of a migrant sponsorship program it paused abruptly earlier this summer due to concerns about fraud. Aug 29

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Viral Jolly Rancher TikTok recipe leaves boy with severe burns. Here's a doctor's warning. A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns. Aug 14

Crews continue cleanup of debris left from storms in Richardson Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes. Jun 3

Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains. May 15

What you need to know before investing in solar panels Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story. May 13

North Texas drivers express concerns over self-driving 18-wheelers Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe. Apr 5

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California advances bill banning food additives in school meals Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature. 13H ago

Parental stress is an urgent public health issue, U.S. surgeon general says An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being. Aug 28

Heat-related deaths are on the rise, according to new study From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say. Aug 26

Baby dies after being left in hot car for over 7 hours, officials say Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car. Aug 22

Widow of UPS driver who collapsed on the job calls for better worker protections in extreme heat The widow of a UPS driver who died last year is calling for safer conditions for workers as temperatures spike. Aug 21

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Chevron moving its headquarters from California to Texas Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year. Aug 2

Olympic Committee sues Logan Paul's energy drink brand over trademark The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks. Jul 20

Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Jul 17

North Texas shoppers remain skeptical of Kroger-Albertsons merger as grocery giants make moves for federal approval Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds. Jul 10

First ammo vending machine in Texas makes its debut Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine. Jul 10

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Cowboys aim to defend NFC East title against Eagles' "Dream Team" Dallas opens its season on Sunday, Sept. 8, against the Cleveland Browns. Aug 29

Expectations high at Cowboys kickoff party at The Star Dallas Cowboys fans had a rare chance Wednesday night to see the team practice before its season opener on Sept. 8. Aug 28

Rangers beat White Sox 3-1 in resumed game Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh inning. Aug 28

Dallas Wings beat Aces 93-90 Satou Sabally had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Natasha Howard added 24 points. Aug 28

CeeDee Lamb calls on the Dallas Cowboys to re-up with QB Dak Prescott Now that Lamb has a contract that could keep him with the Cowboys through 2028, he's ready for the peace of mind that Dak Prescott will be with him. Aug 28

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Mariah Carey reveals her mom, sister died on the same day Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend. Aug 27

Foo Fighters say they did not OK Trump using "My Hero" at Arizona rally Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday. Aug 24

Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome their first child The couple first confirmed the pregnancy back in May. Aug 23

Taylor Swift addresses Vienna shows canceled over alleged terror plot Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled. Aug 21

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after months of speculation Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary. Aug 20

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Fort Worth celebrates Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July. Jul 4 9 photos

Spring storm damage across North Texas Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction. May 28 12 photos

North Texas Tornado Damage Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25. May 27 21 photos

Tornado destroys Texas home, storm chaser saves family of 4: PHOTOS A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it. May 3 8 photos

Painting for peace: Texas artist joins Israel–Hamas war protests Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin. Nov 14, 2023 8 photos

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