‘It’s turned crazy’: Inside the scramble for Trump pardons

President Donald Trump may not be willing to accept his term is ending, but as the clock ticks down on his time in office, hundreds of his allies — including…

7 Anti-Death Penalty Organizations To Support

Though until 2020, no federal executions had taken place since 2003, the Trump administration has moved to carry out the death penalty in a number of cases before the president…

Correction: Federal Executions story

CHICAGO (AP) — In a story first published on Dec. 9, 2020, about a Dec. 10 federal execution in Terre Haute, Ind., The Associated Press erroneously reported the first name…

Prominent architects group prohibits design of death chambers

The American Institute of Architects said Friday that it had approved new ethics rules prohibiting members from knowingly designing spaces intended for execution or torture, including for prolonged periods of…

Residents Urged To Assess COVID-19 Risk Of Various Activities During Holidays

(CBSDFW.COM) – As COVID-19 cases surge in North Texas and across the United States, the CDC says the safest way to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s is at home with…

Oracle Moving HQ From Silicon Valley To Texas

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Tech giant Oracle Corp. said Friday it will move its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas, and let many employees choose their office locations…

Supreme Court Rejects Texas Lawsuit Against Election Results In 4 Battleground States

HOUSTON (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a lawsuit brought forth by Texas and backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory, ending an attempt…

Texas GOP Chair Allen West Suggests ‘Law-Abiding States’ Should ‘Form A Union’ After Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit On Election Results

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The chairman of the Republican Party of Texas has suggested “law-abiding states” should “form a Union” after the Supreme Court rejected the state’s lawsuit seeking to…

Workers Expected To Face Questions About Holiday Travel Plans From Employers

(CBSDFW.COM) – Just because you’re off the clock over the holidays, doesn’t mean your boss can’t ask where you’re off to. Employees may face questions about their travel plans, and…

Texas Woman’s University Hosts Drive-Thru Graduation At Texas Motor Speedway

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – All 2020 graduates at Texas Woman’s University had the chance to celebrate their accomplishment today in person. But it wasn’t your typical ceremony. “We got a…

Brandon Bernard’s Execution Raises Serious Questions About Efficacy Of Death Penalty

By Anoa Changa ·December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Brandon Bernard spent his 20 years of incarceration counseling others to not follow his >reported by The Associated Press, Bernard’s final words…

James Charles Hits Back At Criticism Over Brandon Bernard Comments

James Charles is responding to backlash over remarks he made following the execution of Brandon Bernard on Dec. 10. Bernard was sentenced to death for his involvement in the murders…

Dallas County Reports 1,849 New COVID-19 Cases, 20 More Deaths Friday

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas County on Friday reported 1,849 new cases of COVID-19, along with 20 more deaths. Friday’s count brings the total in the county to 141,303 cases, which…

Texas Parks And Wildlife Confirms Another Mountain Lion Sighting In North Texas

COLLIN COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed trail-camera photos of a mountain lion near Princeton, in Collin County. The photos were time-stamped December 7, 2020. This…

Dallas Police Searching For 22-Year-Old Suspect Wanted For October Murder

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Police in Dallas have identified and are searching for a 22-year-old man who is wanted for a murder that happened in late October. Police said the incident…