Texas lawmakers fight
Texas lawmakers got into a tense confrontation over a law requiring sheriffs to hold suspects for potential deportation. CBS News' David Begnaud explains on CBSN.
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Texas lawmakers' shoving match
Texas lawmakers got into a dust-up on Memorial Day after a Republican lawmaker said he called immigration officials about protesters in the Texas state capitol. That lawmaker also threatened to shoot his Democratic colleague. David Begnaud reports.
Serial killer nurse
A Texas nurse already in prison for murdering a toddler in 1982 may also be responsible for killing up to 60 babies. CBS News' Dan Champion has the story.
Is anti-cop violence a hate crime?
Texas is poised to join Louisiana and Kentucky as the third state to pass a so-called "Blue Lives Matter" law which would classify violence against police as a hate crime. More than a dozen other states have similar legislation pending but critics question whether those laws are effective at preventing violence at all. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Zika in Texas
Fifteen pregnant women in Cameron County, Texas, have tested positive for Zika virus so far this year. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on how county authorities are working to stop the spread through mosquito control and public education.
Hogs gone wild
Feral hogs are are blamed for causing $100 million dollars in property damage in Texas. A new bill allows hog hunting from hot air balloons. CBS News' Don Champion has the latest.
Offensive award
A Texas school is apologizing for an offensive student award. The 7th grader was named "most likely to become a terrorist." James Miles from CBS Houston station KHOU has the story.
Kids saved from burning RV
Deputies in Arlington, Texas say a man abducted his wife and two kids before leading police on an early morning chase in an RV that later crashed and went up in flames. Deputies say the woman was shot and wounded, the suspect died and the two children were rescued safely.
Edwards family speaks out
On April 29, 15-year-old Jordan Edwards was shot in the head by a police officer. Now, his mother can't bring herself to go to church because she would have to drive past the spot where her son was killed. Omar Villafranca sat down with the Edwards family for their first TV interview.
Family of Texas teen killed by cop
The family of Jordan Edwards, a black teenage boy killed in a police-involved shooting in Texas, want the officer to be held accountable. Former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver, who is white, is charged with murder. Omar Villafranca spoke to the family in their first TV interview.
48 Hours preview
It was one of the most notorious cases in Texas history -- an ambush in a mansion left two people dead and two others wounded. To this day, no one has been held accountable. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher has an update on an all-new "48 Hours."
Mansion murder case lives on after 40 years
This week's "48 Hours" investigates a 1976 case that many Texans still follow to this day. Why does it continue to be so polarizing? Watch "Murder in the Mansion" Saturday, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
"48 Hours" preview
"48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher previews her upcoming report about an unsolved 40-year-old murder case in Texas.
TX millionaire get away with murder?
More than 40 years after a deadly ambush inside a lavish Texas mansion left two wounded and two dead -- including a 12-year-old girl -- no one has been convicted. Maureen Maher investigates the infamous case and the larger-than-life suspect with the best defense team money could buy in an all-new "48 Hours" airing Saturday at 10/9c on CBS. Maher joins "CBS This Morning" with a preview of "Murder in the Mansion."
Texas adoption bill
Lawmakers in Texas are debating a controversial adoption bill that would allow adoption agencies to discriminate against non-Christian and LGBT couples. Criminal defense attorney Troy Slaten joins CBSN to explain how this bill would work and if he thinks it would hold up in court.
New details emerge in Vanessa Guillen case
In a scathing report, the U.S. Army said officers at Fort Hood ignored complaints of sexual harassment from Vanessa Guillen, who was later killed by a fellow soldier. Mireya Villarreal has more.
Houston raid uncovers 90 people in possible smuggling ring
Police discovered a possible human smuggling operation in Houston, with more than 90 adults crammed into one house. Omar Villafranca has the details.
Sneak peek: Murder in the Mansion
It was one of the most notorious cases in Texas history -- an ambush in a mansion that killed two and wounded two others -- and to this day, no one has been held accountable. Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates Saturday, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Rep. Mike McCaul on Biden's first 100 days
CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns speaks with Texas Republican Congressman Mike McCaul about President Biden's first 100 days in office, the American Families Plan, immigration, and the future of the GOP.
Sanctuary cities fight
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law banning sanctuary cities in his home state, even though some local authorities opposed the measure. CBS News' David Begnaud reports.
Many Texas police oppose SB4 law
The controversial Texas law, known as SB4, was signed Sunday. The measure is facing resistance from law enforcement officials from across the state. Police and local officials could face $25,000 fines or jail time if they don't help enforce U.S. immigration law. David Begnaud spoke to one Travis County sheriff who was singled out by the governor when he signed the law.
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Sanctuary cities ban
A new Texas law forces local officials to honor detention requests for undocumented immigrants made by the federal government. Now the state is suing Travis County, which includes Austin, to comply with the new law. David Begnaud has more.
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Zika outbreak in Texas ahead of mosquito season; elementary school robotics team beats the odds
Sanctuary cities ban
Texas lawmakers approved a controversial bill that outlaws so-called "sanctuary cities" that don't enforce federal immigration laws. The bill will give every Texas police officer and sheriff's deputy the power to enforce federal immigration law. Omar Villafranca has more.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect appeared to confess to killing on Discord, company says
"It was me," a Discord account belonging to accused shooter Tyler Robinson appeared to state, according to a company spokesperson.
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor, rejecting Trump's bid to fire her
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit declined to grant the Trump administration emergency relief and clear the way for Mr. Trump to remove Cook from her position.
JD Vance hosts "The Charlie Kirk Show" after Kirk's assassination
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
Trump announces second U.S. strike against alleged Venezuela drug boat
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
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Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal between Trump administration and China, sources say
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
Patel says he doesn't regret his post about Kirk case that turned out to be wrong
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
Trump says he would have lowered flag for assassinated Democrat if asked
Mr. Trump said after the Minnesota assassination that he didn't want to "waste time" calling the state's governor after two lawmakers were gunned down.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect under special watch as investigators seek motive
The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk is under special watch in a Utah jail, days after he allegedly shot and killed the 31-year-old conservative activist.
Trump signs memo sending federal law enforcement to join Tennessee National Guard in Memphis
Memphis will become the third U.S. city to see National Guard troops in its streets during President Trump's second term — and he said Monday that Chicago is "probably next."