39 million in the U.S. expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend despite high gas prices, airfare
About 950,000 people from Massachusetts will travel 50 miles or more for the weekend.
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Seaplane Service To Provincetown From Boston Harbor Set To Take Off In May
There's a new option for travelers making a summer getaway to Provincetown.
JetBlue Making Cuts To Summer Flight Schedule Because Of 'Challenging Staffing Situation'
JetBlue Airways is slashing as much as one in every 10 flights from its summer schedule despite what it calls heavy demand for travel.
JetBlue Cutting Or Suspending 27 Routes, Including Boston To Key West Flights This Summer
JetBlue is suspending Boston to Key West flights this summer as airlines face sky-high fuel prices.
After Constant Airline Delays And Cancelations, Sen. Ed Markey Says It's Time For Passengers Bill Of Rights
Senator Ed Markey, who just a few weeks ago grilled airline CEOs about their unwillingness to compensate travelers, says consumers need more protection.
FAA Warns It May Be Forced To Delay Flights Because Of COVID
The FAA is warning more air travel headaches may be in store.
Is It Safe To Go On A Cruise Right Now? 'It's A Calculated Risk,' Travel Expert Says
Should anyone with an upcoming cruise vacation, or those looking to book one, change their plans?
JetBlue Canceling 1,280 Flights As Omicron Cases Surge
A growing number of crew members are falling sick from COVID-19 infections.
More Flights Canceled In Boston, Around The Country As Omicron Causes Airline Staffing Shortages
A weekend of holiday travel was plagued by hundreds of flight cancellations across the country.
Hundreds More Flights Canceled Across Country On Christmas Day
The holiday flight cancellations continued on Christmas Day.
Airlines Warn Of Possible Delays From New 5G Towers; Logan Airport Could Be Impacted
The new year could bring new problems for airlines and airports.
Passport Book Fees To Increase By $20 Next Week
The price to get or renew a passport is going up.
Boston Named 3rd-Best City In The Country For A Quick Vacation, New Ranking Says
The report recognized Boston's "rich history" and proximity to Logan Airport.
Play Airlines Launches Low-Cost Flights From Boston's Logan Airport To Europe
According to the CEO, Play Airlines offers a streamlined, no-frills service for their base introductory price of $109 to any of their European cities.
Markey Aims To Ban 'Ridiculous' Airline Fees With Bill
Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts reintroduced a bill on Thursday to crack down on "exorbitant" fees from airlines.
'Know Your Rights,' Travel Expert Warns Of Possible Flight Delays, Cancellations During Holidays
Kyle Potter, editor of ThriftyTraveler.com, is warning anyone who booked holiday travel to check their flight status to make sure nothing has changed.
Tearful Reunions At Logan Airport After International Travel Bans Lifted
American citizens and permanent residents were always allowed to enter the U.S., but the travel bans grounded tourists, thwarted business travelers and often separated families.
Government Sues To Stop American Airlines, JetBlue From Coordinating Northeast Flights
Government lawyers say the deal between the two airlines will reduce competition in New York and Boston and lead to higher fares.
Hawaii Asks Tourists To Stay Away During COVID Surge; 'Not A Good Time To Travel To The Islands'
Hawaii is a popular vacation destination for New Englanders - but tourists are being asked to stay away.
Southwest Airlines System Problem Disrupts Flights; FAA Issues Temporary Nationwide Ground Stop
Some Southwest flights at Boston's Logan Airport were delayed or canceled on Tuesday.
JetBlue Adding Boston-To-London Flights Next Year
Flights from Logan to the UK are expected to start in the summer of 2022.
Boston Makes New List Of 'Best Places To Visit In The USA'
Boston is being called a hot travel destination as the country reopens and relaxes coronavirus restrictions.
What To Know Before Booking Your Summer Trip
Travel agents are suggesting that Americans hold off a little longer on traveling internationally.
Logan Airport Prepping For Busy Summer As Travelers Have Doubled Since January
Logan Airport says the number of travelers have doubled since January, and they expect the increases to continue to spike this summer.
Five New Hotels In Massachusetts Make Travel + Leisure's 'It List'
The magazine says these are among "the best new hotels in the world."
Latest News From CBS Boston
Boston will open about 30 splash pads for weekend heat
Boston will have some splash pads open early because of the upcoming heat.
Funeral held for Randolph police officer killed in rollover crash
Longtime Randolph police officer Michael Beal was killed in a rollover crash in Hingham last weekend.
Boy from "Jaws" becoming police chief on Martha's Vineyard
Decades after appearing in "Jaws," the boy in the fake shark scene is becoming a police chief on Martha's Vineyard.
Barnstable moving July 4th fireworks due to protected birds
The fireworks in Barnstable "cannot proceed as planned" due to the presence of piping plovers and least terns.
Dr. Fauci addresses graduates at Roger Williams University
Fauci was the commencement speaker but addressed students remotely because he had to attend a memorial service.
Shrewsbury couple hopes daughter's suicide helps others
A Shrewsbury girl died by suicide at 16 years old. Now her family hopes her death can help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
COVID-19 in Massachusetts: Latest developments
Get the latest COVID-19 related news updated throughout the day.
Oxford police sergeant drags injured man away from burning home
A police officer and four others are in the hospital Friday after a raging house fire in Oxford.
Food Truck Friday: Gogi on the Block
Hyun Kim's inspiration for Gogi on the Block was his mother's home-cooked meals as a kid.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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Boston will open about 30 splash pads for weekend heat
Boston will have some splash pads open early because of the upcoming heat.
Funeral held for Randolph police officer killed in rollover crash
Longtime Randolph police officer Michael Beal was killed in a rollover crash in Hingham last weekend.
Boy from "Jaws" becoming police chief on Martha's Vineyard
Decades after appearing in "Jaws," the boy in the fake shark scene is becoming a police chief on Martha's Vineyard.
Barnstable moving July 4th fireworks due to protected birds
The fireworks in Barnstable "cannot proceed as planned" due to the presence of piping plovers and least terns.
Dr. Fauci addresses graduates at Roger Williams University
Fauci was the commencement speaker but addressed students remotely because he had to attend a memorial service.
Health
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Health
Mental Health is Health: A roundtable discussion
Join Dr. Mallika Marshall and our panel for a discussion on mental health.
State Representative wants schools to allow mental health days for students
A bill introduced before the pandemic would allow two excused absences for mental health days.
Massachusetts state representative wants schools to allow mental health days for students
A bill introduced before the pandemic would allow two excused absences for mental health days. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
Boston Reverend expands "Can We Talk" program to new community
Rev. Edwin Johnson's program will focus on people who speak Spanish. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
I-Team
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Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Keller: Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Show How Abortion Rights Have Become 'Grotesquely Politicized'
Jon says abortion rights, like so many other issues, has "become grotesquely politicized, just like another once-accepted public health standard, the right of the state to require vaccinations."
Business News
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Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Consumer price growth slowed in April
The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
What Is Behind The Recent Stock Market Plunge?
Mike Armstrong, Senior Managing Partner at Armstrong Advisory Group, talked to WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben about the fluctuating stock market.
New England Living
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Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
New England Living: changing face of Mystic's shoreline
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
New England Living: Salmon Nicoise recipe
Legal Sea Foods Chefs Matt King and Patrick Keefe offer up tips on how to pick and prepare the perfect piece of fish.
Sports
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Butler says C's embarrassed Heat in Game 2
Jimmy Butler was the star of Game 1. But Game 2 was a different story.
Deuce Tatum leaves Grant Williams hanging after C's Game 2 win
The celebratory Celtics locker room was all smiles after the win in Game 2 in Miami.
Pats' top pick thought he was being pranked on draft night
If you were surprised to hear Cole Strange's name called in the first round of the NFL draft, you're not alone.
Marcus Smart's fingerprints are all over Celtics' Game 2 win
Marcus Smart was Marcus Smart in Game 2, putting his fingerprints all over a big win by the Celtics.
Celtics dominate Heat in Game 2 of Eastern Conference Finals
The Celtics absolutely pummeled the Heat in Game 2 to tie the Eastern Conference Finals at a game apiece.
Offbeat
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.