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Pap smear recommendations changing Video included

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Less than a week after a government panel handed down new mammography guidelines, experts say early cervical cancer screenings may do more harm than good, particularly in young women. More>>

East Texas school nominated for 2010 Blue Ribbon honors Video included

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Commissioner Robert Scott today announced the nomination of 26 Texas public schools for the 2010 Blue Ribbon Schools recognition. More>>

"Botax" included in Senate healthcare bill Video included

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The Senate healthcare bill includes a 5% tax on elective plastic surgery, which in theory, will raise nearly $6 billion over a span of 10 years. More>>

Radio station donates 100 turkeys to PATH

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The charity called, People Attempting to Help or PATH are getting a big turkey-leg up. More>>

Center teacher dies in Wednesday morning wreck

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A teacher was killed in a Wednesday morning wreck near Center, a DPS report stated. More>>

Miley Cyrus' tour bus crashes, killing 1 Video included

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Interstate 85 in Virginia after pop star Miley Cyrus' tour bus overturned, killing one person, authorities said Friday. More>>

P&G recalls Vicks nasal spray after bacteria found

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The Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in some samples during routine testing. More>>

Guatemala reopening international adoptions

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Guatemala says it's resuming international adoptions after a nearly two-year suspension. More>>

Atty: Hospital hearing set for Fort Hood suspect

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An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday. More>>

Tracking down cheap or free: Part 2

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As the economy worsens, people are more likely to repair items than replace them. That means getting more miles out of an old car or fixing that old air conditioner. More>>

Tracking down cheap or free: Part 1

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With so much economic uncertainty, many are scrutinizing their monthly expenses for areas where they can save. More>>

More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff

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In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October. But economists say many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment. More>>

CA man allegedly paid teens to spit in his face

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A 39-year-old Southern California man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face. More>>

Texas high court agrees to rehear Exxon case

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The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to grant a rehearing in the nearly 15-year legal battle over accusations that Exxon Mobil Corp. sabotaged abandoned wells. More>>

Brookshire's, great company to work for says TAB

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Brookshire Grocery Co. has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas 2010. More>>

Gas well blowout, Bullard man killed Video included

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Authorities say the man killed in a natural gas well blowout in DeSoto Parish has been identified as 58-year-old James Dennis of Bullard, Texas. More>>

Grade Your Government: IRS Part 2 Video included

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Our Grade Your Government series continues with your scores for the Internal Revenue Service. More>>

Pumpkin pie in peril?

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The holidays may not be so sweet this year. More>>

'New Moon' midnight showings earn record $26.3 mil

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"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings. More>>

Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 flu cluster reported in NC

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Health officials say four people in North Carolina have tested positive for a type of swine flu that's resistant to the drug Tamiflu. More>>

Chief: I didn't try to sell Parker-Broderick items

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A police chief accused of breaking into the home of the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick says he never discussed selling items from the home. More>>

U. of Neb. board votes down stem-cell rule changes

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The University of Nebraska's governing board has voted down a proposal to restrict the school's rules governing embryonic stem-cell research beyond what the federal government allows. More>>

Testing your dog's DNA Video included

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A company that specializes in human DNA testing also claims to be able to tell you what breeds make up your mutt.  We put doggie DNA to the test. More>>

East Texan in 5-state dogfighting sting pleads guilty

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An east Texas man arrested in a five-state dogfighting sting operation has pleaded guilty to a federal charge. More>>

Fans give Twilight preview Video included

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The second film of the popular Twilight saga, "New Moon," debuts in theatres across East Texas. More>>

East Texas student competes at Cowboy game Sunday

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A Tyler ISD elementary student will take the field at the Dallas Cowboy game this weekend. More>>

Seen Twilight yet? Give us your critique Video included

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Shirtless werewolves, dreamy vampires and helpless humans sells. If you don't believe me, try to buy tickets to the newest film in the Twilight saga: New Moon. More>>

Fat free falsehoods Video included

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Wouldn't you want to know if you were eating something that could potentially give you heart disease? We explain the labeling loophole. More>>

Seminole hammer thrower up for Rhodes Scholarship

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For the second straight year a Florida State athlete is a semifinalist for a Rhodes Scholarship. More>>

Leggo my Eggo! Kellogg fights waffle shortage

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Kellogg Co. says there will be a nationwide shortage of its popular Eggo frozen waffles until next summer because of interruptions in production at two of the four plants that make them. More>>

White House not supporting new mammogram guidelines Video included

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After public criticism and backlash, the Obama Administration has distanced themselves from the new breast cancer screening guidelines. More>>

2 murdered in Mustang, no suspects yet Video included

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Two people are found shot to death in East Texas, and there are no known suspects for the crime. More>>

City of Tyler re-evaluating sign ordinance Video included

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What signs should businesses be allowed to have in the City of Tyler? How long can they have them in place? More>>

Small plane crashes in Wood County, pilot survives Video included

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A north Texas pilot may consider himself pretty lucky after crashing his private plane in East Texas early Thursday morning. More>>

Oprah announces end of talk show

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"The Oprah Winfrey Show," an iconic broadcast that grew over two decades into a daytime television powerhouse and the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, Winfrey's production company said Thursday night. More>>

H1N1 death, Nacogdoches working on plan of action

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Nacogdoches health officials are working on a plan of action following the first death recorded in the county as a result of H1N1, a hospital spokesman said. More>>

East Texas soldier killed over seas

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A 26-year-old soldier from Terrell has been killed in Afghanistan, according to his family. More>>

Health care deja vu or political faux pas? Video included

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This is not the first time controversial health recommendations have been made. More than a decade ago, a National Institutes of Health panel said routine mammograms for women in their 40's may not be worth the risks. More>>

United Nations Foundation features students' work

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The Lindale High School debate team presented the People Speaks Public Forum sponsored by the United Nations Foundation on Monday night. More>>

Computers working again after outage caused flight delays

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The Federal Aviation Administration says the problem has been fixed, but for the second time in 15 months a glitch in its flight plan system has triggered cancellations and delays. More>>

Jobless benefits could end for many in January

More than 1 million people will run out of unemployment benefits in January unless Congress quickly extends federal emergency aid, a nonprofit group said Wednesday. More>>

UPDATE: Man may not have been stabbed at car wash

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Investigators believe that the aggravated assault that was reported did not happen as reported by the victim. More>>

Shell denies asking for delay in drilling plan

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The president of Shell Oil Co. says the company did not ask a federal agency to delay a decision on the company's request to drill for oil and gas in Alaska's Chukchi Sea. More>>

TPAA gives tips to keep public safe

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Virtually every Texan lives near a pipeline and every Texan benefits from their role in the economy. More>>

Texas gas prices down before Thanksgiving week

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Texas retail gasoline prices slipped 3 cents as travelers prepare for next week's Thanksgiving holiday. More>>

Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia

Wesley Snipes' attorneys asked a federal appeals court Friday to review an "unreasonable" three-year prison sentence for the film star, who was convicted a year ago on federal tax charges. More>>

Analysis: Outlook for tough Iran sanctions is dim

The Obama administration is shifting the focus of its Iran policy from talk to sanctions, but the prospect of winning early international support for toughened new penalties appears dim. More>>

US survey shows southern counties most obese

The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia. High rates of obesity and diabetes were reported in more than 80 percent of... More>>

Floods devastate UK Lake District; much of Ireland

Raging floods engulfed northern England's picturesque Lake District on Friday following the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in Britain, killing a police officer and trapping dozens in their swamped homes. More>>

Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty

Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games should help build brand loyalty, a top executive said Friday. More>>

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