Death toll keeps rising in Hong Kong apartment blaze; more arrests made
Hong Kong authorities say almost 130 people have been confirmed dead in the massive fire that charred an apartment complex and took two days to put out.
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Hong Kong authorities say almost 130 people have been confirmed dead in the massive fire that charred an apartment complex and took two days to put out.
The governor of a northern region of Japan says authorities were getting "desperate" due to a lack of manpower amid daily reports of bear attacks.
President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the end of his tour of Asia.
Protesters demonstrating against Nepal's ban on many popular social media platforms clashed with police outside the parliament, reportedly leaving at least 17 people dead.
Sen. Roger Wicker, visiting Taiwan, called the island claimed by China a "free country." Beijing condemned the visit itself as a "serious violation" of bilateral pacts.
Remarkable rescue stories from Myanmar's earthquake ruins are keeping hope alive, but aid agencies say time is running out fast, and the need for help is vast.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.
It sent buildings in many areas toppling to the ground, buckled roads, caused bridges to collapse and burst a dam.
South Korea is reeling over a shock martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived gamble will have major implications.
Dozens of people on the Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 were also injured and it was forced to divert to Bangkok.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.
All 379 occupants of the Japan Airlines flight got out safely and the pilot of the coast guard plane also escaped, officials said.
Japan's leader says workers are "fighting a battle against time" to rescue people trapped in rubble after a series of powerful earthquakes.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 prompted a tsunami warning on New Year's Day.
A large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside, the Air Force confirmed.
The U.S. service member crossed the border so quickly that South Korean and American soldiers didn't have time to stop him, according to local media.
Janet Yellen, in Beijing to meet Chinese officials and American businesses, stressed the U.S. desire to trade, but not at the expense of security.
Six Raiders are in production. The Air Force plans to build 100 that can deploy either nuclear weapons or conventional bombs, and can be used with or without a human crew.
Biden said the leaders accept a joint responsibility to "prevent competition from becoming anything ever near conflict and to find ways to work together on urgent global issues."
The test of the suspected Hwasong-12 rocket set off warning alarms in northern Japan, and drew a quick military response from the U.S. and South Korea.
Dow hits 2022 low as markets sell off on recession fears as central banks around the world jack up interest rates.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made her controversial visit to Taiwan despite threats from the Chinese government. CBS News' David Begnaud and Debra Alfarone speak with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish on the implications of this closely watched trip.
Manufacturers are again downsizing packaging in an effort to ease the hit from inflation. Are they going too far?
The ceremony brought together family, friend,s and officers who have kept his legacy alive.
Marin Čilić rolled into the semifinals with a straight‑sets win, while top seed Taylor Fritz battled back from the brink in a three‑set thriller.
Sarah Hilaman joined the marrow donor registry after seeing cancer up close. Five years later, she became a perfect match for a 10‑year‑old boy fighting for his life.
Police say 911 callers reported bullets "passing by their heads" before officers traced the suspects to a vehicle seen on surveillance video.
New research shows students and adults increasingly view AI chatbots as friends or romantic partners, raising concerns among mental‑health and technology experts.
The ceremony brought together family, friend,s and officers who have kept his legacy alive.
Marin Čilić rolled into the semifinals with a straight‑sets win, while top seed Taylor Fritz battled back from the brink in a three‑set thriller.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
Sarah Hilaman joined the marrow donor registry after seeing cancer up close. Five years later, she became a perfect match for a 10‑year‑old boy fighting for his life.
Police say 911 callers reported bullets "passing by their heads" before officers traced the suspects to a vehicle seen on surveillance video.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
The filing includes new renderings of the new East Wing, relative to other buildings close to the ballroom and from vantage points near the U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial and points around the White House campus.
Democratic Candidate for Texas Lt. Governor Vikki Goodwin discusses her campaign. She describes what her priorities for Lt. Governor would be if she is elected for the position.
Democratic Candidate for Texas Lt. Governor Marcos Velez discusses his campaign. He describes what his priorities for Lt. Governor would be if he is elected for the position.
Democratic Candidate for 33rd Congressional District Carlos Quintanilla discusses his campaign. He describes what his priorities for Congress would be if he is elected to the position.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement accused two federal agents of lying under oath regarding the mid-January shooting of a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Lindsey Vonn broke her left leg in a crash during her downhill race at the Winter Olympics last weekend.
A packed crowd in Frisco watches Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul battle under the lights as the Nexo Dallas Open heats up.
They restring up to 60 racquets a day—and sometimes in just 10 minutes mid-match. Meet the team keeping the pros match-ready in Dallas.
A former U.S. Open champion is quietly making a run at the Nexo Dallas Open. At 37, Marin Cilic is chasing another title—and proving he's still a serious threat.
While most of the fans are watching from their seats, there are other ways to watch the Nexo Dallas Open up close and in style.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
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.
