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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1566: Glottochronology
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (120+ words) Episode: 1566 Glottochronology: In which language decays like carbon-14." Today, a new word for you:"glottochronology. Episode: 1566 Glottochronology: In which language decays like carbon-14. Today, a new word for you: glottochronology. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please…...
May Day protest footage from around the U. S.
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (62+ words) Americans took to the streets on Friday for May Day, also referred to as International Workers' Day. The day commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Affair, when a Chicago protest for an eight-hour workday turned into a violent clash between demonstrators and police....
Hello Houston " The Commuter Cut (May 1, 2026)
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (219+ 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…...
Texas Killing Fields suspect faces two new felony charges following search of Bacliff property
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (283+ words) A man already accused of committing multiple crimes connected to the decades-old Texas Killing Fields case was charged with two additional felonies after authorities served search warrants on his Bacliff property. James Elmore, 61, was charged with possession of child pornography…...
Who are the favorites, longshots heading into Kentucky Derby?
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (61+ words) Saturday marks the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. 20 horses are set to run for the roses in the first leg of the triple crown. Hannah Vanbiber, a senior editor at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to…...
Gas prices surge in North Texas as Iran conflict continues
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (404+ words) Updated on: May 1, 2026 / 6: 49 PM CDT / CBS Texas Gas prices are climbing again as the war in Iran continues, and Texans are feeling the strain. On Friday, CBS News Texas asked Texans to describe gas prices in one word, and they…...
Texas cold front to bring storms, possible freeze. See where, forecast
15+ hour, 6+ min ago (542+ words) Just as Texans were about to break out their swim gear, a cold front is rolling in, with a "light freeze" possible in parts of the state. The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center is forecasting temperatures falling below seasonal…...
Latest CBS News Videos
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (54+ words) President Trump told Congress in a letter on Friday that "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated." Friday marks the 60-day deadline for the president to carry out military actions without congressional approval. CBS News national security analyst Aaron Mac Lean joins…...
What would a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers?
8+ hour, 30+ min ago (740+ words) May 1, 2026 / 5: 46 PM EDT / CBS News A Spirit Airlines shutdown would ripple through commercial aviation, likely raising higher fares as the budget carrier exits the market, industry experts said." "Any time you have a reduction in capacity and demand increases, airfares…...
Why Spirit is on the brink of collapse, and what it could mean for other airlines
8+ hour, 41+ min ago (64+ words) CBS News has learned Spirit Airlines could go out of business as soon as Saturday after bailout talks with the Trump White House stalled. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details. Then, Politico aviation reporter Oriana…...