Report Finds More Than 95 Percent Of World's Population Breathing Unhealthy Air
More than 95 percent of the world's population is breathing unhealthy air, and the poorest nations are among the hardest hit, a new report has found.
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More than 95 percent of the world's population is breathing unhealthy air, and the poorest nations are among the hardest hit, a new report has found.
A new invention could make sunglasses a thing of the past. FDA officials have signed off on the first ever transition contact lenses, which will get darker when the wearer is in the sunlight.
A study in 2016 claimed that pregnancy-related deaths in Texas had more than doubled in just two years. But a newer study offers different data that reduces the number by nearly two-thirds.
The area's best physicians were honored as Fort Worth Magazine selected 2018's top doctors. There are 530 medical professionals on the list representing 51 specialties.
The lawyer for a Texas woman has claimed that singer R. Kelly was grooming her for a sex cult when he knowingly infected her with a sexually transmitted disease.
The world's largest LEGO replica of the doomed Titanic liner was built in 700 hours over 11 months -- by a 10-year-old boy from Reykjavik who is on the autism spectrum.
People who stay up late and have to drag themselves out of bed are likelier to die younger than those who rise and set with the sun, according to new research.
A new study has found that people with a specific gene which makes them crave sugary treats actually have less body fat than others.
Mariah Carey said that she is no longer living in isolation after seeking treatment for a bipolar disorder. She was first diagnosed after a physical and mental breakdown in 2001.
Government and other scientists are proposing a new way to define Alzheimer's disease — basing it on biological signs rather than memory loss and other symptoms of dementia that are used today.
A spike in vaping by high school students has grabbed the attention of the FDA. The trend is prompting concerns that companies are marketing vaping products to younger users.
Lin-Manuel Miranda thought he had a migraine. It turns out the Broadway star really had shingles.
Tarik El-Abour is not an MLB player yet, but his signing by the Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime. El-Abour is believed to be the first pro baseball player on the autism spectrum.
Dwayne Johnson has revealed that times were once much harder. In an interview, he talked of battling depression. "Struggle and pain is real," he said. "I was devastated and depressed."
A North Texas company has recalled nearly four tons of raw beef wrongly produced and packaged without federal inspection.
The 39th annual Grapefest features tastings, grape stomping, live music and more than 100 vendors in historic downtown Grapevine.
The man says he dropped his gun after seeing police badges — but was shot anyway. His children were detained, and the home was damaged by gunfire.
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A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
The Texas Rangers rallied past the plummeting New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
The company that employed the driver in a crash that killed five people in Terrell has a history of violations.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
President Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Democratic Texas Rep. Venton Jones says he defends Texas A&M University and the professor who included gender identity in a Children's Literature class. He says, "They did not break any laws. They were exercising their academic freedom".
Former Texas Congressman Colin Allred discusses Rep. James Talarico's announcement that he will be joining an increasingly crowded Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Allred tells Jack Fink his main platform issues include fighting corruption and lowering costs for the public.
Texas Republican Rep. Brian Harrison has blasted Texas A&M University leadership on X for a now-fired professor's lesson involving discussion of gender identity. He tells Jack Fink, "[The student] was discriminated against on the basis of her conservative beliefs and her First Amendment free speech rights were absolutely violated."
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
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Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
The Texas Rangers rallied past the plummeting New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday.
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an underage sex sting.
The Dallas Wings star finished her debut season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
Bueckers scored 10 of her 15 first-half points in the final 2:30 to help Dallas build a 57-47 lead.
The Dallas Cowboys have an eight-game winning streak over the New York Giants going into Sunday's meeting of NFC East rivals.
Lady Gaga will bring her sold-out MAYHEM Ball tour to Fort Worth's Dickies Arena on Feb. 28 and March 1, 2026, with tickets on sale starting Sept. 10.
Debbie Gibson wrote about the highs-and-lows of her career in her new memoir, "Eternally Electric: The Message in My Music."
A lightsaber Darth Vader used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction for more than $3.6 million.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
From Fort Worth to Ferris, a wave of productions is transforming North Texas into a national film hub — and giving local talent new opportunities.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
