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Obama, Clintons, Bidens will attend Jackson funeral Friday in Chicago

Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are among the big names who will be in Chicago Friday for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral.

California vet warns of deadly raccoon roundworm parasite after treating infected dog

Doctors say that if left untreated, raccoon roundworm can cause severe health complications, including brain damage and death.

Democratic Reps. Green, Menefee advance to runoff in redrawn Texas district

Rep. Christian Menefee, who was first elected earlier this year in a special election, is running against longtime Rep. Al Green, who had been gerrymandered into the same district.

U.S. satellites helped rescue 300 people last year. Here's how.

A network of satellites supported 300 rescues across the U.S. and its surrounding waters in 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.

Hail, damaging winds possible Wednesday as severe storms move through DFW

The severe weather threat begins around 5 p.m. Wednesday and continues through midnight.

Hegseth says U.S. torpedo sank an Iranian warship as military campaign ramps up

In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.

Johnson, Allred advance to runoff in District 33 Democratic primary

Texas' newly redrawn 33rd Congressional District is centered in Dallas County and remains a heavily Democratic seat.

Nate Sheets defeats Sid Miller in Republican primary for Texas agriculture commissioner

Sheets, the founder of the honey company Nature Nate's, rode a wave of support from prominent Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott.

GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses primary to Texas state Rep. Steve Toth, CBS News projects

Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas lost his primary race to Republican state Rep. Steve Toth.

Rev. Haynes wins Democratic primary for Texas' 30th Congressional District

The district, which covers much of southern Dallas and surrounding communities, has been represented by Democrats for decades.

Texas attorney general GOP primary heads to runoff between Roy, Middleton

The Texas attorney general serves a four-year term and plays a central role in shaping the state's legal strategy

North Texas pushes ahead on World Cup prep as funding, security questions persist

With 100 days until kickoff, Arlington and World Cup organizers say they're ready despite federal funding delays and heightened security concerns.

Gates among 7 asked to testify before House committee on possible Epstein ties

Last week, Bill Gates apologized to the staff of his philanthropic Gates Foundation for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which he said began in 2011 and continued through 2014.