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Extended interview: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on ICE at the World Cup, hantavirus and more
5+ min ago (52+ words) Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin speaks with CBS News' Nicole Sganga in this exclusive interview about a number of topics, including ICE's role at the World Cup, "Alligator Alcatraz," the U. S. response to hantavirus and more. Extended interview: DHS Secretary Markwayne…...
Greg Abbott expands repeat offender task force from Houston to Dallas, Austin and San Antonio
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (306+ words) The governor announced the expansion after hundreds of arrests in Houston. Greg Abbott will expand a task force aimed at repeat violent offenders into the Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio metro areas after hundreds of arrests in Houston, the…...
Waymo recalls almost 3, 800 robotaxis after flooding incident in San Antonio
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (356+ words) Waymo's entire fleet of self-driving robotaxis, including those in Houston, will undergo a software recall. The recall comes just as Waymo is expanding its services in Houston and several other cities. Driverless transportation company Waymo has issued a software recall…...
Air Alliance Houston to expand program along Gulf Coast, despite federal funding cuts
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (391+ words) The environmental watchdog is bringing its awareness campaigns to Galveston, Corpus Christi and other parts of the region, after fundraising to replace a terminated EPA grant. When a concrete batch plant, chemical manufacturing facility or other industrial business seeks a…...
Tips to boost your phone's battery life
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (34+ words) As smartphones become more advanced, are batteries keeping up? CNET senior mobile expert Abrar Al-Heeti joins to explain how you can improve your phone's battery life. Tips to boost your phone's battery life...
Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang accompany Trump in China
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (51+ words) President Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Accompanying the president are several high-profile business and tech CEOs. Chris Mc Guire, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to…...
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin doesn't rule out ICE arrests at World Cup
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (48+ words) In an interview with CBS News' Nicole Sganga, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE arrests at the World Cup are not off the table. Sganga joins "The Takeout" with more on the conversation. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin…...
Louisiana lawmakers advance new 5-1 congressional map that favors Republicans
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (529+ words) May 13, 2026 / 5: 39 PM EDT / CBS News Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled a new congressional map for the 2026 election after the Supreme Court struck down the state's current map in a landmark ruling last month." The new map will eliminate one of…...
Former Houston police officer who was fired over viral racist rant appeals termination
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (342+ words) According to records obtained by Houston Public Media, Ashley Gonzalez was previously directed to review the department's general order prohibiting discrimination and harassment." A Houston Police Department officer who was fired last month for racist comments made in a viral…...
Hello Houston " The Commuter Cut (May 13, 2026)
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (190+ words) For our busy Houston commuters, we have " The Commuter Cut " a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today's edition…...