False claims about hidden Plan B "pill" in pregnancy tests resurface online
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
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The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
Amid calls for holiday season boycotts, Sephora and other large retailers refute claims of political donations.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
Many of the falsehoods have followed Kamala Harris for years and focus on her citizenship status, racial identity and political achievements.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
Energy giant's own scientists were working on precise forecasts even as company publicly doubted warming was real.
Some advertisers, users have left platform amid growing concern over company's ability to deal with hate speech, misinformation.
A hospital in Texas has suspended the privileges of a doctor who spread misinformation about COVID-19 on social media.
The owners of Argyle Feed & Hardware say they've been selling out of the drug every time it comes in for the past three months.
A Texas congresswoman is among a growing number of GOP lawmakers pushing back on President Donald Trump's attempts to overturn election results showing he lost the race.
They're a Texas-based conservative group at the center of several lawsuits disputing the outcome of the presidential election. Now, True the Vote has moved to dismiss suits in four states.
An alternative social media network is shooting up the charts in the wake of the presidential election. Parler is gaining popularity in conservative circles.
The Texas Department of State Health Services urged Texans to avoid sharing misinformation about COVID-19 in a series of tweets Friday.
Military recruiting operations are going forward as normal. The military is an all-volunteer force, with about 1.2 million active duty troops.
Saying their goal is to "keep people safe", Twitter is now banning hate speech that targets religious groups by using dehumanizing language.
Merriam-Webster has chosen "justice" as its 2018 word of the year, driven by the churning news cycle over months and months.
Facebook says it is expanding its fact-checking program to include photos and videos as it fights fake news and misinformation on its service.
A First Alert Weather Day is issued for Wednesday morning as gusty winds and rain could impact the morning commute.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
A 19-year-old was arrested after he allegedly stabbed and stole a Lyft driver's car and led police on a chase Monday night.
"I owe every positive thing in my life to taking those first steps into recovery."
Walmart says retailing giant is testing pilot in one market, and no longer-term decisions have been made.
A First Alert Weather Day is issued for Wednesday morning as gusty winds and rain could impact the morning commute.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
Officer Isaiah Bias, 28, died Monday while carrying out his duties, Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman said.
A 19-year-old was arrested after he allegedly stabbed and stole a Lyft driver's car and led police on a chase Monday night.
"I owe every positive thing in my life to taking those first steps into recovery."
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Electors are voting in each state to formalize President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
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.
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.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The Barbara Cares Foundation, a Fort Worth-based nonprofit, has $10,000 of funding to give out by the end of the year.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Even those enrolled in Medicare have a harder time paying for treatment compared with older adults in other countries.
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
When we first met Nia-Tayler Clark earlier this year, she was excited to show us her Farmers Branch bookstore, BLACKLIT.
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
The SMU Mustangs are heading to Pennsylvania to face Penn State on Dec. 21.
Luka Doncic had his 80th career triple-double with a season-high 45 points along with 13 assists and 11 rebounds.
CeeDee Lamb had nine catches for 116 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown reception.
Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The prime-time matchup in Arlington will also take place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of an alternate broadcast.
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.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
