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Concern over officer safety after Dallas cop dies
A Dallas officer who was shot at a Home Depot died Wednesday. Twenty-five officers have been gunned down in 2018 in the line of duty. At this time last year, 14 had died. The rising toll has some who wear the badge feeling like they're wearing a target. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Officials: Dallas police officer dies after Home Depot shooting
Another police officer who was shot remains hospitalized and the suspect is behind bars
Dallas cop is 24th officer killed this year in the line of duty
"Officers are having a difficult time," says Sgt. Demetrick Pennie. "It's really when you look at and question what we do"
Dallas officers shot
Police in Dallas say two officers have been shot and critically wounded outside a Home Depot. One civilian was also wounded in the shooting. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Home Depot shooting suspect caught; 2 officers critically wounded
Manhunt ended Tuesday night for 29-year-old suspect who fled the scene in a white pickup truck in northern Dallas
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Southwest Airlines engine explosion
Jennifer Riordan, a married mother of two, died Tuesday when engine parts shattered a window on Southwest Flight 1380 from New York to Dallas. Seven others were injured. Passengers are calling the pilot a hero for calmly guiding the plane to safety. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Passengers pulled woman partially sucked out of window back into jet
At about 32,000 feet the plane's left engine exploded, sending shrapnel through one of the plane's windows
Dallas Cowboys release star wide receiver after eight seasons
"This was not an easy decision," team owner Jerry Jones said Friday
Nurse faces murder charge after patient dies at Texas hospital
The Texas Board of Nursing suspended William George Davis' license in March
Security upgrades make their way to Dallas police substations
$3 million project should be completed at all seven of the city's substations in July; comes years after police HQ came under attack
Release of man who invoked "affluenza" defense in deadly DUI sparks outrage
Couch is scheduled to be released from Tarrant County Jail Monday morning after serving two years
Springsteen's guitarist "devastated" after instruments stolen in Dallas
Dallas police are looking for the person who stole several guitars and a harp from Nils Lofgren
Why are vaccinated young adults coming down with mumps?
Immunity against mumps from vaccination lasts an average of 27 years, but a quarter of people lose their protection after only eight years
Southwest Airlines flight diverted after smoke fills cabin
Plane headed from Phoenix to Dallas lands in Albuquerque; 5 passenger requested medical attention
Thousands of Dallas homes lose gas service due to leaks
Gas service will be discontinued for up to three weeks to about 2,800 homes in the wake of a house explosion that killed a 12-year-old girl
18-year-old killed, sister wounded in shooting at Dallas apartment
Nequacia Jacobs and her sister were struck after a suspect opened fire Saturday; police released photos hoping to capture suspect
Road rage allegedly prompted man to shoot Postal worker
Police arrested Donnie Ferrell, 25, in connection with Tony Mosby's death earlier this week
Dallas man smiles before being executed for killing two daughters while mother listened
"Well, hi, Mary Jean," John Battaglia said, looking and smiling at his ex-wife. "I'll see y'all later. Bye"
United changes policy on comfort animals after peacock incident
The airline announced it will tighten rules starting March 1; the changes are similar to those coming at Delta Air Lines
Dallas man executed for ex-girlfriend's 1999 slaying
William Rayford, 64, was given a lethal injection Tuesday in the nation's second execution so far this year
3-year-old boy shoots self in head with shotgun, authorities say
Lifeless body was found when police and paramedics arrived; detectives trying to determine how it happened
Car passenger dies while stopping along highway to urinate
Five people had been inside the stopped Honda, but two of them exited the car before it was hit
"He felt it": Deaf boy hears live music for first time at NBA game
"It's just really great to see something that normally everybody else gets to experience with their kids. You know, hearing 'mom' and all that stuff. We didn't get that"
Trump's attacks on Comey could undermine case, legal experts say
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal counts. Comey has said he is innocent.
Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Bondi vows to send Justice Department agents to guard ICE facilities
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
Judge who reviewed Comey indictment confused by prosecutor's handling of case
A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Humberto grows to major hurricane in the Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.
Humberto rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
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