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Updated on: October 16, 2026 / 1:53 PM EDT / CBS News You don't have to switch jobs or earn a promotion to get a pay bump. These credentials, which demonstrate that a worker has completed training or developed a specific skill, can pay off…
Updated on: October 16, 2026 / 1:51 PM EDT / CBS News The bystander who stepped in to stop a gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has come forward and identified himself as Kaylub Giamanco, a lifelong Bend resident who has two…
Updated on: October 16, 2026 / 1:43 PM EDT / CBS News Washington — President Trump signaled on Friday that Katie Zacharia, his new White House press secretary, might not be in the role for long, saying he told her he would "reconsider" taking the job…
How did Xi Jinping become fiercely loyal to the Communist Party that destroyed his family? Political historian Joseph Torigian explains the bloody history behind China’s strongman. During the Cultural Revolution, the Chinese Communist Party purged Xi Jinping’s father and subjected…
The North Texas district says it’s complying with state law. But which state law? Grand Prairie ISD canceled an upcoming high school play over fears that a girl playing the lead role — which is a male character — would violate Texas…
Commissioners voted to create a working group to discuss amendments to the county’s automated license plate reader contracts. The group will produce suggestions by February 2027. Commissioners Thursday delayed action on Harris County’s use of automated license plate readers after a…
Episode: 1642 Reflections upon Halley's, and other, Comets. Today, a comet approaches. Episode: 1642 Reflections upon Halley’s, and other, Comets. Today, a comet approaches. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of…
On Thursday's show: We consider who might be a good fit to manage the Astros now that they're parting ways with Joe Espada. And we reflect on the history of Colt Stadium, the first home of Major League Baseball in…
Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world’s dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient. In his…
Early voting in Texas begins on Oct. 19 and runs until Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3. The 2026 midterm election will be held on Nov. 3, when residents in the Houston area and across Texas will have a chance to vote on key…