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Scientists discover bigger, more venomous spider species
The deadly 3.54-inch-long spider Atrax christenseni is among the most dangerously venomous spiders for humans.
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The deadly 3.54-inch-long spider Atrax christenseni is among the most dangerously venomous spiders for humans.
A hiker who got lost in Australia's Snowy Mountains has shocked police by surviving on a couple muesli bars and foraged berries.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
The 12-foot reptile "had been stalking and lunging out of the water at children and adults," police said.
New South Wales Assistant Police Commissioner Anthony Cooke said that he believed that the suspect acted alone.
Guinness World Records declared the record for the "behemoth blueberry" that's as big as a ping pong ball.
Bob and Imelda Bedell have traveled the world to find solar eclipses.
After the "one in a million" encounter, video shows the 55-year-old surfer back on his board, saying, "I just got hit by a whale."
"I just thought: 'What is that? It doesn't make any sense. But it's alive and moving,'" she was quoted as saying.
"Operation Bakis" has so far led to 19 arrests in Australia and 79 arrests in the U.S., officials announced on Tuesday.
Toxic cane toads are usually the size of a teacup, but Toadzilla is the size of a newborn human baby and will eat anything that fits in its mouth.
Surfers in Texas and around the world gathered for a "paddle out" to honor George Floyd and other black residents killed by police.
Hanks says they both started feeling tired, like they had colds and some body aches, chills and fever.
A pair of North Texas zoos are ready to aid in rehabbing marsupials overseas following the raging wildfires in Australia.
A gender reveal party in Australia took a dramatic turn as a car used to spew blue smoke (indicating a boy) suddenly caught fire.
Australian Senior Sgt. Daren Edwards was speaking to the media when he heard someone chasing a man in a red sweatshirt.
The three-eyed snake sees all! A snake with three functioning eyes was found in Australia last week.
A woman in Lakewood was surprised to see a wallaby hopping around in her driveway as she got ready for work.
Don't have a cow! One steer in Australia has avoided the slaughterhouse by simply being too big.
The Jacobs Engineering Group has announced plans to sell its energy, chemicals and resources unit to Australia-based WorleyParsons Limited for $3.3 billion.
The pilot of a plane that crashed last year into an Australian shopping mall, killing him and his four passengers from Texas, didn't properly check the aircraft before takeoff.
On a golf course in northern Australia, everything is swinging. That's because 30 people are playing in the nude. Well, not completely nude. The golfers wear shoes and a hat.
The record-breaking arachnid was 15 years older than any other spider scientists have found.
President Trump is changing the composition of the Kennedy Center's board — and wants to change the types of performances the center shows.
The district has 79 elementary schools but is projected to need as few as 51 to meet enrollment needs.
As Gaines County, Texas, deals with a measles outbreak, experts are reminding Americans that outbreaks like these can be avoided with available safe and effective vaccines.
Fans of the movie Dazed and Confused can purchase a piece of the film for just under $1 million.
Police believe the woman exited her vehicle and was standing in a traffic lane when she was hit by another driver.
President Trump is changing the composition of the Kennedy Center's board — and wants to change the types of performances the center shows.
The fan said he didn't believe he broke any rules and was voicing his opinion before Cuban stood up and yelled at him to sit down.
Rain tapered out by the end of the morning commute and DFW will remain dry the rest of the day.
The district has 79 elementary schools but is projected to need as few as 51 to meet enrollment needs.
As Gaines County, Texas, deals with a measles outbreak, experts are reminding Americans that outbreaks like these can be avoided with available safe and effective vaccines.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
For nearly two years, officers used questionable tactics to arrest women for prostitution. Then the cases fell apart.
An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his firing.
The machines offer a legitimate and easy way to buy cryptocurrency, but with convenience comes risk.
President Trump is changing the composition of the Kennedy Center's board — and wants to change the types of performances the center shows.
While the Trump administration has highlighted transfers of dangerous criminals to Guantanamo Bay, it is also sending nonviolent, "low-risk" migrants.
A group of eight former internal government watchdogs who were fired by President Trump filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging their terminations.
President Trump and other critics of the agency say it needs to be shut down. Supporters of the agency point to its record of protecting consumers.
PBS says it's shutting its diversity office to comply with President Trump's executive order and firing the two executives brought on when the effort was started in 2021.
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.
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 North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Knobs on ranges can be unintentionally activated, an issue that has proved a hazard with other brands, safety agency says.
H-E-B Dietitian Picks is a program where dietitians share recommendations on which foods to avoid or enjoy.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
The Texas Rangers have reached multiyear agreements with several distributors that will broadcast games in the team's five-state television territory.
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.
The company announced it purchased land at the southeast corner of LBJ Freeway and Hillcrest Road.
The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.
The fan said he didn't believe he broke any rules and was voicing his opinion before Cuban stood up and yelled at him to sit down.
While Luka Doncic made his debut with the Lakers, Mavericks fans continued calling on the team to fire GM Nico Harrison.
DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 42 points, including a baseline floater with 2 seconds left in overtime, and the Sacramento Kings beat the depleted Dallas Mavericks 129-128 on Monday night.
Luka Dončić made his highly anticipated debut with the Purple and Gold on Monday with 14 points against the Utah Jazz.
Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles are celebrating now that their team is officially Super Bowl champions.
Fans of the movie Dazed and Confused can purchase a piece of the film for just under $1 million.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
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Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.