Texas man executed for killing infant son after waiving right to appeal death sentence
Travis Mullis was put to death Tuesday evening for killing his 3-month-old son more than 16 years ago.
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Black student punished for hairstyle asks judge to let him return to his school
Darryl George, 18, asked a federal judge to prevent district officials from further punishing him for not cutting his hair and allow him to return to school.
Elon Musk's SpaceX sued by Cards Against Humanity over alleged trespassing in Texas
The company is asking for $15 million in damages, which it says includes a loss of vegetation on the land.
Human remains found in car that hit pipeline
Residents in suburban Houston returned to their homes Thursday after evacuating from an ongoing natural gas pipeline fire. Officials say the case turned into a criminal investigation as they work to identify the remains found in the SUV that struck the pipeline. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports.
Human remains found inside SUV that officials say caused Texas pipeline fire
The fire was finally extinguished Thursday night after burning for four days.
Built-to-rent communities are a rising U.S. housing market trend
Though a growing industry, build-to-rent communities made up only 7.9% of new residential constructions last year.
Human remains found in SUV after Texas explosion
Human remains were found inside an SUV that crashed into a natural gas pipeline valve in the Houston suburb of Deer Park, causing an explosion and fire that continued to burn Thursday. After being evacuated, many families have returned home to assess the damage. Janet Shamlian reports.
Pipeline explosion injured at least four
The pipeline explosion in Deer Park, Texas, forced evacuations and injured at least four people. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Texas's Abbott declares Venezuelan gang a terrorist group
Texas officials designated a Venezuelan gang as a "foreign terrorist group" and endorsed Donald Trump's claim that many migrants crossing into the U.S. were released from prisons in Latin America.
Texas pipeline explosion cause still unknown
A pipeline exploded about 25 miles southeast of Houston, Texas, on Monday. Surrounding neighborhoods were evacuated and nearby schools were told to shelter in place. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports.
What can revive the American starter home?
Only one-third of American families can afford a starter home in just 10 of the 100 largest cities in the U.S., CBS News found.
What can revive the American starter home?
Americans are increasingly unable to afford starter homes in many cities across the U.S. Among the problems, there's a shortage of about 5 million homes for sale or rent, and that's driving up prices. Mark Strassmann reports on the crisis and what's being done to try to fix it.
Texas natural gas pipeline explodes into flames
A liquid natural gas pipeline has been burning for hours after exploding and shooting flames high into the air, prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in the city of Deer Park, Texas. Janet Shamlian is on the scene with the latest of developments outside of Houston.
Massive pipeline fire in Texas
A pipeline exploded in La Porte, Texas, and residents in the area are being forced to evacuate as power lines nearby appear to melt, and a giant plume of fire shoots flames up into the air. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana
Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
Texas Mega Millions player wins $800 million jackpot
The winning numbers for the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot were white balls 1, 2, 16, 24 and 66, and the gold Mega Ball 6.
Texas deputy fatally shot while driving to work in Houston, officials say
Texas deputy Maher Husseini was stopped at an intersection in his personal vehicle when a suspect exited another car and opened fire on him, authorities said.
Rice University student found fatally shot in dorm room on first day of class
Two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide at Rice University in Houston.
Texas AG raids Latino Democrats' homes, including those of LULAC members
In a letter first obtained by CBS News, LULAC requested that the Justice Department investigate Paxton's office for Voting Rights Act violations.
LULAC demands investigation following Texas raids
LULAC, the country's largest and oldest Hispanic and Latin-American civil rights group, is demanding a federal investigation following raids of some of its volunteers' homes. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing the group of election fraud, which it denies. Omar Villafranca spoke with some of the volunteers whose homes were raided.
LULAC member on Paxton voter fraud raid
Lidia Martinez, a member of the League of United Latin American Citizens, describes a raid at her home in Texas where officers searched her possessions over allegations of voter fraud, an initiative led by Attorney General Ken Paxton. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
Complaints about Texas AG's voter fraud raids
The largest Latin American civil rights organization is calling for a federal investigation into a series of raids conducted by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office to combat voter fraud. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more.
Is plastic recycling a myth?
Houston, Texas, says its new recycling program can handle any type of plastic and the city is touting it as a model for the nation. In collaboration with the nonprofit Inside Climate News, CBS News' Ben Tracy looked into whether the claims are too good to be true.
Fallout from Texas voter fraud raids
The largest Latin American civil rights organization is calling for a federal investigation into a series of raids conducted by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office to combat voter fraud. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more on the story.
Texas AG accused of voter suppression
The largest Latin American civil rights organization wants a federal investigation of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, claiming his office authorized illegal searches at the homes of its volunteers in an attempt to target voter registration efforts. Paxton says he is investigating alleged election fraud and efforts to register noncitizens to vote.
Newsom signs California redistricting plan
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Erik Menendez denied parole after decades in prison
California officials have denied Erik Menendez parole after he spent decades in prison for killing his parents in 1989.
Judge halts "Alligator Alcatraz" construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
Eyewitness says American subcontractors at Gaza aid sites fired at Palestinians
An eyewitness told CBS News that American subcontractors at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites shot at Palestinians, a claim GHF denies.
Missouri appears likely to redraw congressional map during Trump's redistricting push
Texas and California have already begun congressional redistricting efforts for political advantage.
New York court throws out $527 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Alina Habba serving unlawfully as N.J.'s top federal prosecutor, judge rules
Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal lawyer, has been serving as New Jersey's U.S. attorney "without lawful authority" since early July, a judge said.
Trump hands out burgers and pizza to federal law enforcement amid D.C. police surge
President Trump visited a crowd of federal law enforcement officers on Thursday.
Cracker Barrel loses almost $100 million in value after new logo release
Cracker Barrel stock plunged as much as 15% after the restaurant chain released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.