Friday, May 17 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:44:44 GMT
(CNN/KVAL) - Eight-tracks and tapes have come and gone, but many music lovers hold a special place for vinyl. It seems records are continuing to thrive despite the digital era. When was the last timeMore >>
Eight-tracks and tapes have come and gone, but many music lovers hold a special place for vinyl. It seems records are continuing to thrive despite the digital era.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:26:40 GMT
(CNN/CBS) - Comedian Robin Williams has a new weekly gig. He is returning to television. CBS has announced he'll star in the new comedy "The Crazy Ones," from Executive Producer David E. Kelley. WilliamsMore >>
Comedian Robin Williams has a new weekly gig. He is returning to television. CBS has announced he'll star in the new comedy "The Crazy Ones," from Executive Producer David E. Kelley. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:20 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:20:48 GMT
(KHOU/CBS) - A 29-year-old Houston mother, who allegedly suffers from depression and anxiety, is accused of placing an ad on Craigslist to give up her 3-year-old son for adoption. Stephanie Christine RedusMore >>
A 29-year-old Houston mother, who allegedly suffers from depression and anxiety, is accused of placing an ad on Craigslist to give up her 3-year-old son for adoption. Stephanie Christine Redus is now charged with advertising for placement of a child.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-05-14 14:46:44 GMT
(CBS/CNN) - Where you live could determine how much you pay for health care under the new federal health care law. To keep premiums low, some states are allowing insurance companies to charge patientsMore >>
A plane that once carried U.S. presidents could be yours, if the price is right. Also in Consumer Corner, where you live could determine how much you're paying for health care.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 10:12 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:12:35 GMT
People going to the winter Olympic games in Sochi, will need to be prepared for some serious pat-downs. Security at big sporting events has increased.More >>
People going to the winter Olympic games in Sochi, will need to be prepared for some serious pat-downs. Security at big sporting events has increased.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:24:46 GMT
(CNN) - Fans are remembering a soap opera star, who spent 3 decades playing Katherine Chancellor. Jeanne Cooper died in Los Angeles. The 84-year-old actress was best known for her role as the matriarchMore >>
Fans are remembering a soap opera star, who spent 3 decades playing Katherine Chancellor. Jeanne Cooper died in Los Angeles. Also trending today, a woman gets shot in the jaw with a harpoon.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:06:01 GMT
(CBS/KEYE) - Are you prepared is disaster strikes? Emergency situations like the explosion in West, the Boston Marathon bombings and hurricanes that devastate entire regions can cause mass chaos. SoMore >>
Are you prepared is disaster strikes? Emergency situations like the explosion in West, the Boston Marathon bombings and hurricanes that devastate entire regions can cause mass chaos.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-05-07 15:31:23 GMT
(CBS) - A 14-year study found fast food restaurants have modestly improved the Nutritional quality of their food. Researchers in Minnesota analyzed data from menus of eight restaurants including McDonald's,More >>
A new study finds fast food restaurants have made some strides in their meals nutritional value, but only modestly. Also in Consumer Corner, who does best when it comes to talking to kids about money?More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 9:41 AM EDT2013-05-06 13:41:10 GMT
WYLIE (CNN/WFAA) - Texas lawmakers have passed several bills involving concealed handgun licenses, including one that reduce the number of hours required to get one. People in one North Texas town areMore >>
Texas lawmakers have passed several bills involving concealed handgun licenses, including one that reduce the number of hours required to get one. People in one North Texas town are packing handgun license classes to learn how to use their handguns, including an unexpected place, a church.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-05-03 15:13:43 GMT
OREGON (CNN/KVAL) - Forget just looking cute. Some dogs dig in the dirt to make a living. The truffle hunter found a tasty treat that's going to fetch a pretty penny. "They all tend to start out aMore >>
Forget just looking cute. Some dogs dig in the dirt to make a living. The truffle hunter found a tasty treat that's going to fetch a pretty penny.More >>
(CBS) - A drug used to treat schizophrenia may also help in the fight against cancer. Canadian researchers found the anti-psychotic drug "thioridazine" killed cancer cells without the toxic side effects of chemotherapy. Hundreds of drugs were screened to see which ones were effective against cancer stem cells. Doctors are now planning trials to test thioridazine on leukemia patients.
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(CBS)- A healthy dose of sunshine may help lower the risk of stroke. It's the Vitamin D that's good for you. Researchers at the University of Hawaii followed more than 7-thousand Japanese-American men. They found those who took the least amount of Vitamin D had a 22 percent higher risk of stroke. Besides sunshine, Vitamin D can also be found in supplements, fortified milk, fatty fish and eggs.
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(CBS) - Doctors believe they know why a spice found in curry dishes is good for you. Researchers in Oregon found that turmeric effects a gene which boosts the immune system - helping to fight off sickness and disease. Previous research showed the spice may slow the spread of cancer and help prevent Alzheimer's Disease. Turmeric has been used as a medicine in India for more than 25-hundred years.
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(CNN) -If you suffer from asthma, you may want to be careful at work. A new study by the CDC finds that about nine-percent of all asthma cases in the U.S. are made worse by workplace environments. In a state by state analysis, Florida had the highest rate of the occupational illness. Researchers say work-related asthma can be prevented with a better understanding of the causes and prevention of the disease.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:19:27 GMT
HOUSTON (KHOU) — A good Samaritan was shot Friday morning while rushing to help a woman being attacked by her estranged husband at a strip center in northwest Harris County. A woman who worked at a nailMore >>
A good Samaritan was shot Friday morning while rushing to help a woman being attacked by her estranged husband at a strip center in northwest Harris County.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:30:08 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - Supper Shredder day is scheduled for Wednesday, May, 22 from 5:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. at CBS 19 studios located at 2211 ESE Loop 323. Items will be recycled by STS Electronic Recycling.STSMore >>
Supper Shredder day is scheduled for Wednesday, May, 22 from 5:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. at CBS 19 studios located at 2211 ESE Loop 323.More >>
TYLER (KYTX) - Tyler police were called to the 2300 block of West Erwin just before 10 pm Saturday when police say a car hit a person walking. That person was taken to a Tyler hospital, but we do notMore >>
Tyler police have confirmed the pedestrian hit by a car last night has died. He has been identified as 58-year-old Joel Thompson, from Tyler.More >>
SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - Large-scale disasters can happen anywhere, that's why first responders from all over Smith County took part in a simulation Saturday that could better prepare them to keep you safeMore >>
Large-scale disasters can happen anywhere, that's why first responders from all over Smith County took part in a simulation Saturday that could better prepare them to keep you safe for things like tornadoes, plane crashes and so much more.More >>
(CNN) -- The winning numbers for the largest multistate Powerball jackpot are: 22, 10,13,14, 52 and the Powerball number is 11. Saturday's jackpot is a record $600 million. It marks the largest in PowerballMore >>
The winning numbers for the largest multistate Powerball jackpot are: 22, 10,13,14, 52 and the Powerball number is 11.
Saturday's jackpot is a record $600 million. It marks the largest in Powerball history, surpassing a $587.6 million jackpot split by winners in Arizona and Missouri in November.More >>
