Carrollton man gets 30 years for exploiting more than 45 children
A 21-year-old North Texas man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after posing online as a girl to exploit children and sell their explicit images, officials said.
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A 21-year-old North Texas man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after posing online as a girl to exploit children and sell their explicit images, officials said.
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
Cheer stunts, fatherly wisdom, and an unshakable bond — that's what you'll find on Roland Pollard's Instagram feed.
A Prosper dad and his daughter started posting daily videos with their cheer stunts but have since gone viral.
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
CBS News uncovered multiple paid advertisements on Meta's Instagram stories feature that lead to Telegram channels that promote sex work in the U.S. and other countries
Leaked information includes user passwords for platforms including Google, Facebook and Apple, the report says.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
Counselors are urging foreign students applying to U.S. colleges to avoid certain topics online as the State Department scrutinizes their social media.
A push in Texas to ban children under 18 years old from social media platforms is fading in Austin.
Valeria Márquez, 23, was likely murdered by a hit man during a livestream on TikTok, Mexican prosecutors said.
Social media accounts using AI to impersonate people with Down syndrome are spreading, CBS News analysis shows, garnering dollars and millions of views while exploiting real advocates.
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
Sherman police are warning residents about a scam circulating on social media.
Southwest Airlines' latest social post to try and deflect from backlash over ending its free checked bag policy has created quite the social media buzz.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend.
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrove and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.
Videos of Kerato's eye color surgeries have millions of views on social media.
One couples love story shows how love can heal and inspire others.
Meta Platforms will pay $25 million to resolve a lawsuit President Trump brought in 2021 over the suspension of his social media accounts after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Fort Worth ISD said the district is actively investigating the post and is committed to the safety of its students.
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips you can use to tell fact from fiction online.
City leaders launch a new initiative to protect the $24 billion nighttime economy, with a focus on safety, inclusion, and readiness for global events.
The inmate is serving a 210-month sentence for meth conspiracy when he vanished from the minimum-security facility on Friday afternoon.
New Texas laws require warning systems, evacuation training, and ban cabins in floodplains after the Camp Mystic tragedy.
Caleb Halvorson suffered severe burns and a dislocated knee while battling a house fire; his newborn remains in intensive care.
Chelsie Wood learned hands-only CPR through a school program and continues to advocate for heart health after losing a family member to cardiac arrest.
Scattered storms could turn severe during Friday night football. Cooler, drier air is expected to settle in for the weekend.
City leaders launch a new initiative to protect the $24 billion nighttime economy, with a focus on safety, inclusion, and readiness for global events.
The inmate is serving a 210-month sentence for meth conspiracy when he vanished from the minimum-security facility on Friday afternoon.
New Texas laws require warning systems, evacuation training, and ban cabins in floodplains after the Camp Mystic tragedy.
Caleb Halvorson suffered severe burns and a dislocated knee while battling a house fire; his newborn remains in intensive care.
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.
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
Republican State Representative Keresa Richardson of McKinney discusses a new bill that will ban fundraising if lawmakers are breaking quorum and potential new House rules increasing penalties for quorum breaking
Democratic State Representative Chris Turner of Grand Prairie discusses a new bill that will ban fundraising if lawmakers break quorum, and potential new House rules increasing penalties for quorum breaking.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch discusses her potential plans to run in next year's midterm elections.
Former National President of LULAC Domingo Garcia says he is forming an exploratory committee for a potential run for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District.
Democratic lawmaker James Talarico is jumping into next year's Texas Senate race, sources tell CBS News.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
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.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
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.
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.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
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.
"It makes me sick he didn't win this game," Jones said. "I know what it meant to him."
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.
Jalen Carter was ejected from the Eagles-Cowboys game Thursday after he apparently spat on quarterback Dak Prescott.
Fans have a wide range of predictions for the year.
Local businesses like Marquez Bakery are gearing up for a wave of international visitors as FIFA opens its first ticket draw next week.
Debbie Gibson wrote about the highs-and-lows of her career in her new memoir, "Eternally Electric: The Message in My Music."
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 jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Disney violated a federal privacy law when it failed to properly label YouTube videos, federal regulators allege.
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.
