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Bob Newhart, star of "The Bob Newhart Show," dies at age 94
Bob Newhart, the actor and comedian who starred in "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died, his publicist confirmed to CBS News. He was 94.In a statement posted on his Facebook page, the Newhart family wrote: "Our father passed away this morning surrounded by all our family. We feel blessed that he is reunited with our mom and all of his friends waiting for him. Thank you for all of your well wishes. He was deeply loved by all, but especially by his children and grandchildren."Newhart, who was from the Chicago area, worked as an accountant until his career in...
Dollar Days return to the Dallas Zoo. Here's when and how to get $1 tickets.
DALLAS – Dollar Days at the Dallas Zoo are back. Every summer, for two days, the Dallas Zoo drops admission price to $1 for anyone ages 3 and older. This summer, those days are July 18 and Aug. 6. Tickets for July 18 sold out quickly but they are still available for Aug. 6.The zoo said the Dollar Days are to show appreciation for the community's support and to make the zoo accessible to anyone.In addition to the discounted admission, snacks are available for $1, $2 or $3.To combat the Texas heat, the zoo has permanently added misting fans throughout the property. They also implemented summer hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Dollar Days, zoo hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.The zoo suggests using a rideshare service or taking the DART Red Line straight to the entrance to avoid the busy parking lot. If you do park at the zoo, it's $12 per vehicle. Admission to the zoo ranges from $18 to $24 on a regular day. Kids under the age of 2 are free everyday.
Bissell recalls more than 3.5 million steam cleaners due to burn risk
Bissell is recalling more than 3.5 million steam cleaners sold across the U.S. and in Canada because the handheld products can spew hot water or steam, potentially burning users, the company said Thursday in a notice posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves multiple models of the Bissell Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners in the model series 39N7 and 2994, with "STEAM SHOT" or "POWER STEAMER" printed on the side. Colors include, green, pink, blue, orange, white, back, purple and red. Bissell has received 183 reports of hot water or steam escaping from the product, including 157 reports of minor burn...
John Deere backs off DEI policies, following Tractor Supply
John Deere is joining a list of large American companies backing off from diversity policies in the face of conservative criticism. The maker of John Deere tractors and other agricultural machinery on Tuesday said it would no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events. The company will also audit its mandated training materials to make sure they do not contain "socially motivated messages," Moline, Illinois-based John Deere said in a statement posted on social media.The move comes only weeks after retailer Tractor Supply shut down its corporate diversity efforts, and illustrates the growing pressure on companies to shelve diversity, equity...
Below average temperatures in store for North Texas ahead of the weekend
NORTH TEXAS – Thursday morning started humid across Dallas-Fort Worth but will decrease as the day continues.Dew point temperatures were in the lower 70s before sunrise but will slowly drop as the day progresses. The cold front that passed through North Texas is now further to the south, over the hill country. While the air mass is changing, it will be a slow change with dew point temperatures finally dropping to the 60s later this afternoon.However, spotty showers cannot be ruled out of the forecast with an area of low pressure that will track through the east sides of North...
Dallas tutoring program provides affordable options for students
DALLAS – School is almost back in session and some students are already getting ahead with the help of a North Texas organization.St. Vincent de Paul might be known across Dallas for its thrift stores, but in the back of one of the stores, they have full-sized classrooms where they help tutor young students to reach their full potential.While summer is a time to relax for many kids, Miguel Lopez is laser-focused."I just stay focused on what I really want to do," he said. "I don't want to know what they think, I want to know what I think."He's not...
See the full list of Kennedy Center honorees
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the organization behind the annual celebration of artists and cultural icons, announced its 47th class of honorees Thursday exclusively on "CBS Mornings."The recipients include award-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, legendary rock band the Grateful Dead, blues rock singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, jazz musician and composer Arturo Sandoval and the Apollo – the iconic New York City institution. It's the first time an organization like the Apollo has been recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors, which will celebrate all the honorees at a ceremony in December.2024 Kennedy Center honoreesFrancis Ford CoppolaConsidered one of the greatest filmmakers...
Boy among 6 shot dead in Mexico as mass killings of families persist
Six members of two families were killed in Mexico's violent state of Guanajuato, marking at least the third massacre of family members in the country since last month, authorities confirmed Wednesday.An increasing number of women, children and entire families have fallen victim to the increasingly indiscriminate violence in Guanajuato and other states where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.The killings in the Guanajuato town of Yuriria claimed six victims - three members of one family and three of another - including an adolescent boy and a woman, state prosecutors said.Yuriria's mayor, María De Los Ángeles López, said the victims...
Biden administration forgives another $1.2 billion in student loans
The Biden administration on Thursday said it is forgiving $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 borrowers who work in public service, ranging from teachers to firefighters. The announcement marks the latest round in government loan relief after the Supreme Court last year blocked President Joe Biden's plan for broad-based college loan forgiveness. With the latest student loan forgiveness, the Biden administration said it has waived $168.5 billion in debt for roughly 4.8 million Americans, according to a statement from the Department of Education. That represents about 1 in 10 student loan borrowers, it added. The people who qualify for forgiveness in the...
Usha Vance introduces husband JD Vance at RNC, recalls their meeting at Yale
Usha Vance said that when she was first asked to introduce her husband, vice presidential nominee JD Vance, at the Republican National Convention, she was "at a loss." What could she add to the Ron Howard movie that had already been made about his life and his own bestselling memoir?In her five-minute speech, she settled on giving the thousands attending the RNC and the millions watching the convention a glimpse of what he was like when she met him — before the VP nomination, the Ohio Senate seat, and before "Hillbilly Elegy."The two met at Yale Law School when "he...
Dallas police bust suspected chop shop as car theft victims watch
DALLAS — A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, and in the process helped lead police to an apparent chop shop.While he did not want to share his name, he was willing to share his story. "My wife's Super Sport was stolen Tuesday night from DeSoto, and thank God we had a tracker." He says they followed the car as it moved from location to location before making its way to a home on Mail Avenue, a dead-end street between Love Field and Parkland Hospital."Fortunately, we were able to finally put eyes on it and contact DPD,"...
North Texas community says crypto mining facility brings never-ending noise, declining health
GRANBURY — A rural Hood County community claims a crypto-mining facility replaced the peaceful quiet of the area with constant noise, and it's affecting their health.Crypto-mining uses computers and power to finalize transactions and release new cryptocurrency.Tom Weeks, who lives near the facility, says he moved to rural Hood County for the wonderful people and the peace and quiet. But all that changed when a cryptocurrency mining facility began operating nearby. "You know, you can't sit out in the evening and just shoot the breeze, have a glass of wine or anything because you get that [noise]," said Weeks....
FBI seeking fedora-wearing "Derby Desperado" in North Texas bank heists
NORTH TEXAS – The FBI is asking for help identifying a well-dressed bank robber it has dubbed the "Derby Desperado."The suspect struck banks in Garland, on July 3, and Dallas, on July 12.The FBI said the suspect is a stocky white male, roughly 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, with light or white skin, green or hazel eyes, and thick dark eyebrows.During the robberies at Texans Credit Union, located at 7220 Telecom Parkway in Garland, and the Capital One Bank, at 2903 Forest Lane in Dallas, the man wore a dark-colored suit, brown shoes, and a light...
A cold front is moving into North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — A cold front will come through North Texas Wednesday evening. A few showers are possible Wednesday and Thursday along with cooler weather. A front could kick up more storms Wednesday evening as it pushes south overnight.If it slows down, North Texas could end up with very heavy rain across the southeast counties down the I-45 corridor on Thursday. The First Alert Weather team will keep an eye on this possibility. Otherwise, just a few afternoon showers riding in on a north wind.There are not great rain chances for Thursday, but there is great news about cooler...
Fort Worth ISD Board approves $15,000 retirement deposit for superintendent amid public criticism
FORT WORTH — Fort Worth Independent School District's Board of Education narrowly approved a new deposit for Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey's retirement account at a special meeting held Tuesday night to evaluate her performance and current contract.The vote happened after a five-hour closed session for the scheduled evaluation, which is required annually by law. Five board members voted for the contract modification (Tobi Jackson, Quinton Phillips, Anael Luebanos, Kevin Lynch, Roxanne Martinez) and four voted against it (Wallace Bridges, Dr. Camille Rodriguez, and Anne Darr).That vote was to give Ramsey $15,000 for her retirement account.The district released this statement from the...
Biden tests positive for COVID
Washington — President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House confirmed Wednesday.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that Mr. Biden tested positive earlier in the day after an event in Las Vegas. He was poised to address the annual conference of the Hispanic civil rights and advocacy group UnidosUs, but its president, Janet Murguía, announced that he would no longer be able to attend.Jean-Pierre said the president is vaccinated and boosted and is experiencing mild symptoms."He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of...
Dallas' Brooklyn Rivera & Houston's Makensy Manbeck bring confidence to "Big Brother"
DALLAS – Brooklyn Rivera has been watching the reality TV show "Big Brother" for a long time.Rivera, who describes herself as "sassy, classy and a little bad a--y," said she's tired of watching others fail, especially mothers."I'm like put a mom in the house that can actually win," said Rivera, a 34-year-old mother and business administrator from Dallas. "And so instead of being frustrated behind the screen, I said, 'Why the hell not play it myself?'"And she is. Rivera is one of 16 houseguests on Season 26 of "Big Brother, which premieres at 8 p.m. Wednesday on CBS. The second...
Summer heat is causing soda cans to burst on Southwest Airlines flights
The intense summer heat is causing soda cans to burst after being loaded on some Southwest Airlines flights, the airline confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday. Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans of carbonated drinks have ruptured, often while being opened, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer. There have been a few hand injuries reported by flight attendants because of the issue, including one that resulted in stitches. Southwest says the injury reports are similar to last year. The issue is generating more focus...
Tree may have blocked snipers' view of Trump rally gunman, maps show
A tree may have prevented one of the sniper teams tasked with protecting former President Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania campaign rally from clearly seeing the would-be assassin as he climbed on a roof and opened fire, according to a CBS News analysis of video and satellite imagery.The tree, located between the shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight as the gunman climbed onto the roof from where he fired multiple rounds. That sniper team, which was positioned on a roof over Trump's right shoulder, did not fire the shot that killed...
Biden says he'd reconsider running if "some medical condition" emerged
Washington — President Biden said he would reevaluate running for reelection if a doctor told him that he had a serious medical condition. In an interview with BET News' Ed Gordon released Wednesday and airing the same night, Mr. Biden was asked whether there was anything that would make him reconsider staying in the race, a rematch against former President Donald Trump. "If I had some medical condition that emerged, if somebody — if doctors came to me and said you got this problem, that problem," Mr. Biden said, according to a video clip released by the network. The president said at a...
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