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Residents were forced out of their high-rise apartments on Wednesday when a fire broke out in the building. Triple-digit temperatures also caused problems for firefighters and rescue crews.

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The family of a Fort Worth man says it's a miracle that he is alive. Two weeks ago, he was trapped and facing almost certain death. Then, a man arrived to perform an amazing rescue.

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Southwest Airlines says its aircrafts fly an average of more than six flights each day, more than 12 hours per day. "That's a lot," said Peter Goelz, former managing director of the NTSB.

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During these dog days of summer, your pores can get clogged and skin can look oily. But beauty expert Danielle Arnett offers advice for keeping you looking your best.

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When you think about summer meals, what comes to mind? Chef Stephan Pyles offers a fresh, cool salad with a very distinct look.

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A 3-year-old girl is recovering in the hospital after being mauled by a pit bull on Tuesday afternoon in the town of Venus, just southeast of Burleson.

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Now that Michael Jackson has been laid to rest, the battle over his kids begins. Legal expert Jerry Loftin offers insight on how things could pan out.

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"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" is now playing in movie theaters nationwide. Entertainment reporter Sandie Newton recently spoke with Harry himself, Daniel Radcliffe.

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Dallas firefighters are familiar with the senior living center that caught fire on Wednesday. The same building caught fire in 2005.

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A business owner is in critical condition after he was shot at a Dallas gas station early Wednesday morning.

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A locally-based motorcycle manufacturer is closing its doors after filing for bankruptcy, but not before having a huge liquidation sale.

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A five-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise senior living center in Dallas Wednesday. Two people were injured. It's the same building where a fire killed an elderly woman in 2005.

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Gallbladder surgery used to be a major ordeal, with a lengthy recovery period, but not anymore.

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It's more than just lipstick and pink Cadillacs. Mary Kay cosmetics says the volatile economy is leading more people to become a part of its global sales force.

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Firefighters had to battle more than just the flames when a blaze broke out at senior living center in Dallas. High temperatures created a problem for rescue crews.

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It is important to take precautions in these extreme temperatures. One way to do that is by staying hydrated in the heat. CBS 11 medical expert Dr. Michelle Ho, with the Baylor Health Care System, had some suggestions.

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Anger and frustration filled the Fort Worth city council chambers Tuesday night. The community was given its first opportunity to comment publicly on the controversial raid at the gay club called the Rainbow Lounge.

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The Texas Rangers aren't the only local baseball team making noise halfway through the season. The Fort Worth Cats credit something different to their success.

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Residents of a Dallas neighborhood have been coming home to find their homes cleaned out by a clever burglar. It is happening in the city's Lakewood area, where more than $60,000 worth has been stolen during four recent break-ins.

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Henry Cox was shot point blank in the face, and the first person he thought about was his wife. "When I sat down in the parking lot, I cried out to God and asked him not to do this to my wife," Cox said.

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A 78-year-old North Texas man and his great-grandson were killed along the side of the highway after they ran out of gas. Now, their family is preparing for a double funeral.

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Living together before marriage, it's something that millions of Americans are doing. TXA 21's relationship expert talks about a new study that focused on cohabitation.

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Nobody was hurt when a Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing on Monday after a hole was found in the fuselage. But the carrier inspected planes after the incident.

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It seems as though women have become extra obsessed with their eyelashes. Many are turning to extensions and expensive mascaras, and some have even opted for prescription remedies.

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"Harry Potter" fans will finally get to see the newest movie when "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" opens in theaters on Wednesday. Entertainment reporter Sandie Newton spoke with two of the film's young stars.

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The economy continues to take a beating, and there are signs that a recovery might be starting. But, it might not be the recovery many had hoped for. Financial expert Jim Lacamp explains.

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The Fort Worth City Council is preparing to hear from community members about a raid at a gay bar that set off a firestorm of controversy earlier this month.

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It's one of the largest crime scenes in Chicago history. Authorities are inspecting all 100,000 gravesites at the historic Burr Oak Cemetery. The president of the company that oversees the cemetery lives in Grand Prairie.

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The City of Fort Worth is having troubles with federal money earmarked for low income housing. Now, the city claims it paid a corporation for over a dozen years to build low income housing, and received nothing for the money.

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Younger people are seemingly more vulnerable to the H1N1 virus. This has many camps and summer schools concerned.

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A Dallas Police Department program which has connected students with officers is on the chopping block. It's another casualty of the city's budget crisis.

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After a series of tremors have been felt in the Cleburne area, North Texans have started getting mail offering earthquake insurance for their homes.

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CBS 11 News once told the story of a young boy from Plano who touched the hearts of people around the world with his courageous and public battle against cancer. On Tuesday, thousands attended the funeral of 8-year-old Connor Cruse.

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A lot of parents say it's a challenge to get their children to eat healthy. Neva Cochran is a health, fitness and nutrition expert and stopped by CBS 11 News to show examples of healthier options.

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Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is inspecting nearly 200 of its aircraft after a hole in a plane forced an emergency landing. Passengers on the 737 reportedly could see through the 1-foot-by-1-foot hole in the rear of the plane.