Thousands of U.S. flight delays, hundreds of cancellations, after Thanksgiving
A major winter storm disrupted air travel in several big cities in the days after Thanksgiving, including Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York City.
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A major winter storm disrupted air travel in several big cities in the days after Thanksgiving, including Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York City.
Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
"This morning. We were supposed to leave here at 6 o'clock. We got here. The lady said no flights, no connecting flights," said Brenda Boyd, a passenger.
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
Nearly a quarter of flights arrived late into 16 of America's busiest airports in the week after air traffic controllers missed their first paycheck, data shows.
All inbound flights to Miami are being delayed due the rainy weather.
CBS News Miami's Joan Murray reports on severe storms moving across South Florida.
Morgan Rynor reports airports in South Florida have been filled with people coming for spring break or heading home from it.
American Airlines says its systems are restored after a software outage preventing weight and balance calculations grounded all flights nationwide.
CBS News Miami's Teri Hornstein is at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport where American Airlines experienced delays after a one-hour nationwide ground delay because of a software outage.
Hurricane Milton is causing flight cancellations and airport closures in Florida days because of Hurricane Milton.
Chelsea Jones reports the storm has led to a number of delays and cancellations.
Airports across Florida were reporting flight delays and cancellations after Hurricane Helene made landfall.
CBS News Miami's Larry Seward reports from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on the flight delays and cancellations brought about by Debby.
American Airlines later confirmed that crew members reported a fire in the back of the plane when they called in a mayday, with the smoke originating from a passenger's laptop bag.
Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.
Travelers should continue confirming their flight statuses with airlines as wet and windy conditions continue impacting the Northeast.
Austin Carter reports things appear to be better on Monday.
Carriers canceled nearly 2,700 U.S. flights Monday as frigid conditions across the U.S. hit air travel for the third day straight.
Southwest Airlines again hit with flight disruptions, though most U.S. passengers are enjoying a smoother takeoff for their holiday travel plans.
Nothing can spoil the fun of a trip more than the dreaded delayed sign on the departures board at the airport.
Lee made landfall in Canada while also bringing tropical-storm conditions and coastal flooding to parts of New England.
Nearly 2,000 flights have been delayed or canceled Wednesday after powerful Category 3 hurricane hit Florida's Gulf Coast.
Naomi Ruchim this Fourth of July travelers are bracing for more possible flight disruptions, with severe weather continuing to roll through parts of the country.
The busiest travel days during the six-day July 4th holiday period are expected to be Sunday, July 2, and Wednesday, July 5
A Miami man allegedly confessed to attacking his pregnant girlfriend and destroying her phone when she threatened to call police, according to a police report.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
South Florida will experience another warm weekend with the potential of seeing record high temperatures.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Miami Art Week 2025 delivers a full slate of installations, exhibitions and events across Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and beyond.
A Miami man allegedly confessed to attacking his pregnant girlfriend and destroying her phone when she threatened to call police, according to a police report.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
South Florida will experience another warm weekend with the potential of seeing record high temperatures.
Miami Art Week 2025 delivers a full slate of installations, exhibitions and events across Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and beyond.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.