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Puppeteer Who Played Big Bird On 'Sesame Street' Retiring
The puppeteer who has played Big Bird on "Sesame Street" is retiring after nearly 50 years on the show.
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The puppeteer who has played Big Bird on "Sesame Street" is retiring after nearly 50 years on the show.
Tommy Dorsey was one of the most prolific big band musicians and orchestra leaders from the 1930s through the mid 1950s.
Lady Gaga is apparently getting married. The 32-year-old singer thanked her "fiancé" at a speech in Hollywood Monday night.
Here's a story behind the music that serves as an intro or close to a radio show and before and after segments during the show, and as one suitable to talk over.
Fleetwood Mac disputes allegations in a lawsuit filed by Lindsey Buckingham for kicking him off the band's new tour.
The Dallas Cowboys have partnered with Susan G. Komen and Ford Motor Company to raise awareness of breast cancer among fans through its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Games and national "Star Survivor Contest."
Prince's surviving family members are asking President Donald Trump to stop using the late rock star's music at campaign rallies.
Lindsey Buckingham is suing Fleetwood Mac for kicking him off the band's new tour.
President Donald Trump is welcoming musicians including Kid Rock to the White House as he signs legislation overhauling the way music is licensed and songwriters are compensated.
Former "Top Chef" Fatima Ali says she has a year to live.
Will Smith can't wait for Disney's remake of "Aladdin." The star has revealed the live-action musical's first poster.
Verne Troyer, best known for his role as Mike Myers' comical sidekick "Mini-Me" in the "Austin Powers" movie franchise, died last April of suicide by alcohol intoxication.
Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice is an Italian citizen who came to the U.S. as an infant and wasn't aware he wasn't an American citizen.
Taylor Swift kicked off her week with a rare political post on social media, and at the American Music Awards she continued the conversation by encouraging fans to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
The ad revives a character from Linklater's 2011 film "Bernie," who mocks Cruz for embracing President Donald Trump after the billionaire insulted his family during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Debbie and Danny Holveck suffered burns and other injuries when their home exploded early Friday morning. Now, they're on the road to recovery.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Tropical Storm Debby is forecast to become a category one hurricane and hit north Florida on Monday. In North Texas, a little relief from the heat again Sunday, then the hottest days of the year so far this week.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Officers responded to the 7900 block of Harwood in response to a family disturbance call just after noon on Saturday.
Sammy Mukherjee denied all the accusations, but declined to get into details about the investment deals.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
After exposing a company allegedly connected to fraudulent billings, people flooded CBS News Texas with calls and emails.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
"He couldn't have been more courteous and welcoming in his response," Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D) said. "I thanked him for his sacrifice for the country in stepping aside and giving us a chance for success and he thanked me for my call." Doggett also discussed how the presidential race has changed now that Vice President Harris is the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R) says there will be no shortage of parking this year for the job fair she and her congressional office are holding later this August. She also discussed the presidential race, and whether Republicans will retain a GOP majority in the U.S. House.
As Texas school children head back to school, Gov. Abbott talks about improving safety for students, teachers, and staff. Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Austin talks about his visit with President Biden after he called for the president to step aside. Republican North Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne talks about the presidential race and the annual job fair she says is attracting 500 employers with high-paying jobs. Political reporter Jack Fink covers these stories and more in the latest episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: August 4).
"We will be able to better monitor whether or not schools across the state are following the best practices that have already been put into place by law in the State of Texas," Abbott said about the new Sentinel School Safety System. Abbott also discussed Texas House races, the presidential race, and efforts to prevent future extended power outages after Houston residents stayed in the dark for ten days following Hurricane Beryl.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Richard and Jessica Climer are still trying to have a baby. The couple said they lost $47,000 to a Houston-based surrogacy agency under investigation.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras homered back-to-back from the bottom of the order to erase a three-run deficit in the fourth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on Saturday night.
Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps' record of winning the gold medal in the same event at four straight Summer Games.
The U.S. went into their first knockout march undefeated and outscoring opponents 9-2 at the Paris Games.
Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse specialist who has become a breakout sensation at the 2024 Paris Games, won a bronze medal in the men's gymnastics individual final.
Dak talks about off-season practice improvements, fatherhood and his future in football.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
The costume was made famous when Carrie Fisher wore it at the start of the 1983 film "Return of the Jedi."
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
The seven-season series is filmed in Midlothian but set against the backdrop of first-century Israel, offering an intimate look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Recently ranked the 17th best player in the NFL by his peers, Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons continues to wreak havoc in the opposing backfield. Today the Cowboys held their blue-white practice, which aired live on our sister station TXA 21.
Heading out of the weekend, North Texas temperatures stay in the triple digits for the better part of the week. Florida residents brace for the impact of tropical storm Debby.
"They survived that by the hands of God," said the couple's daughter-in-law. Debbie and Danny Holveck are recovering from burns and other injuries but are in stable condition. The Ellis County Fire Marshal is investigating how the propane explosion ignited.
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R) says there will be no shortage of parking this year for the job fair she and her congressional office are holding later this August. She also discussed the presidential race, and whether Republicans will retain a GOP majority in the U.S. House.
"He couldn't have been more courteous and welcoming in his response," Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D) said. "I thanked him for his sacrifice for the country in stepping aside and giving us a chance for success and he thanked me for my call." Doggett also discussed how the presidential race has changed now that Vice President Harris is the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.