United flight makes U-turn over "four-letter word" Bluetooth device
According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
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According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
The United ground stop has been lifted at airports in multiple cities as the airline resolved a technical issue. There are still residual delays.
United Airlines has lifted a ground stop that affected flights at several major U.S. airports . The outage began around six Wednesday and was resolved within a few hours.
The Department of Transportation has approved a previously announced partnership between United Airlines and JetBlue. The program, called Blue Sky, allows frequent flier benefits to be pooled between the two airlines.
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
The plane left the Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania, around 5:24 a.m. and was expected to arrive at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport at 8:44 a.m.
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
United and Delta are pausing flights to and from Tel Aviv as concerns grow about a possible widening Middle East conflict.
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
After the plane landed, deputies, American Medical Technologists personnel, and Air National Guard Fire personnel immediately received and began performing life-saving measures on the girl.
United Airlines wants pilots to volunteer for unpaid leave, citing delays in receiving planes from Boeing.
This comes in response to a series of concerning incidents involving United aircraft over the last month.
United CEO Scott Kirby said the airline is reviewing a series of "unrelated" cases and adding extra training for pilots.
John Barnett worked at Boeing for 32 years and has raised flags about multiple concerns at the airline manufacturer.
United joins American Airlines, Jet Blue and other carriers in recently upping their fees to check luggage.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
Lawsuit filed a month before the mid-air blowout alleged that Spirit AeroSystems made parts with "an excessive amount of defects."
Alaska and United are the only two U.S. commercial airlines that operate Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, the type of plane involved in Friday's incident.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Delta, United and American airlines have all temporarily suspended flights to and from the Ben Gurion International Airport.
The FAA confirmed the ground stop had been lifted as of around 12:50 p.m. Central Time, after being in place for more than an hour.
Investigators found that miscommunication between pilots led to a United Airlines plane diving toward the ocean shortly after takeoff from Hawaii.
The airline expects to equip its entire mainline fleet with Braille by the end of 2026.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
CBS News Detroit is hearing more from those who knew the victims and the suspect in a quadruple homicide in Livonia, Michigan, on Tuesday.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Police are searching for a suspect who shot a man on Wednesday at a Wendy's in Eastpointe, Michigan.
Thousands of Michigan residents lost power after severe storms swept through the state on Wednesday.
Thousands of Michigan residents lost power after severe storms swept through the state on Wednesday.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
CBS News Detroit is hearing more from those who knew the victims and the suspect in a quadruple homicide in Livonia, Michigan, on Tuesday.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night.
After years of construction and decades of planning, the Gordie Howe International Bridge appears to be closer than ever to opening.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
The recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment." CBS News has this report.
Good morning Family! A Heat Advisory is in effect again today for portions of Southeast Michigan along and south of the I 96 corridor including Metro Detroit Noon-8PM. Heat indices are expected to range between 96 and 102 degrees today. There is a potential for an organized line of thunderstorms to track across SE Michigan late tonight. Damaging winds in excess of 70 mph, spin-up tornadoes, and large hail will all be possible if the line holds together. A Slight Risk (2 of 5) and Enhanced Risk (3 of 5) are in place for parts of southeast Michigan.
The city of Hamtramck is now looking for a new city manager after a sudden and contentious vote by the council to terminate Adel Al-Adlani.
A federal grand jury indicted eight people associated with the University of Michigan for allegedly being involved in conspiracies to threaten university leaders, law enforcement officials and businesses.
An investigation is ongoing after a shooting in Livonia on Tuesday left four people dead. A friend of one of the victims and a neighbor reacted to the tragedy.