Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Appearing At Senate Committee Hearing
An airline executive who argued for lifting the onboard mask mandate at a Senate hearing Wednesday has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Southwest Airlines Offers Explanations For Flight Cancellations, But Industry Expert Not Buying Them
The Columbus Day holiday weekend has been a headache for thousands of people trying to catch flights.
Passengers At LaGuardia, Other Airports Around Country Miffed By Southwest Airlines Mass Flight Cancellations
There were long lines and frustration at many airports nationwide this weekend on the heels of a slew of flight cancellations by Southwest, the nation's largest domestic airline.
Travel Experts Say Major Airlines Forced To Cancel Flights Were Unprepared For Issues Like Pilot Shortage
As millions more take to the skies, some major airlines are having trouble keeping up with the surge.
American Airlines Extends Suspension Of Alcohol On Flights Due To Unruly Passengers
This comes after a Southwest flight attendant was seriously injured last weekend after being assaulted by a passenger.
Southwest Airlines Pulling Out Of Newark Airport Due To Boeing 737 Groundings
Southwest Airlines is pulling out of New Jersey's Newark airport because of the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max.
Southwest Plane Clips Wings With Airliner At Newark Airport, Delays Expected
According to officials in Newark, the Southwest flight clipped wings with a parked airplane at Gate A just after 7 a.m. Saturday morning.
FAA Investigating Southwest Airlines Over Baggage Weight Data
Federal safety officials are investigating Southwest Airlines for frequently miscalculating the weight of checked baggage on its flights.
American Airlines To Pay $45 Million To Settle Fare Price Lawsuit
American Airlines agreed to pay $45 million to settle a lawsuit that says it and other major U.S. airlines colluded to drive up prices.
Heroes In The Sky: Calm, Confident Southwest Airlines Crew Describes Emergency Landing
Crew members of the Southwest Airlines flight that lost an engine appeared on CBS This Morning for their first joint interview Wednesday.
Southwest Flight Bound For Newark Forced To Land Because Of Cracked Window
This comes just two weeks after a woman was partially sucked out a shattered window on another Southwest flight.
President Trump Praises Southwest Crew, Passengers For 'Tremendous Bravery'
The president welcomed pilot Captain Tammie Jo Shults, First Officer Darren Ellisor and others to the White House on Tuesday.
Southwest Passenger Sues Airline, Engine Manufacturer Over Deadly Explosion
Lilia Chavez says she's suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing "the horror" as fellow passenger Jennifer Riordan was partially sucked out the plane's shattered window.
Heroism Of Pilot In Southwest Airlines Emergency Landing Captured On Audio; Inspections Reveal No Additional Cracked Fan Blades
Southwest executives said they have checked more than 25,000 fan blades since 2016 for signs of metal fatigue and the remaining 10,000 will be inspected by mid-May.
Husband Of Southwest Airlines Victim: 'We Ended With I Love You, Safe Travels'
For the first time, Jennifer Riordan's husband Michael speaks publicly about the tragedy.
New Questions About Whether Southwest Airlines Death Could Have Been Prevented
Southwest Airlines had sought more time last year to inspect jet-engine fan blades, like the one that snapped off during one of its flights Tuesday.
Airline Regulators To Order Inspections On Engine Blades After Fatal Failure Aboard Southwest Flight
The announcement came after initial findings from investigators showed that Tuesday's emergency was caused by a fan blade that snapped off.
Stories Of Horror, Heroism Arise From Inside Southwest Flight After Deadly Emergency Landing
The Boeing 737 was bound from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Dallas with 149 people on board when an engine blew at 32,000 feet.
Abandoned Pets Get Private Flight Out of Hurricane-Stricken Puerto Rico
After Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, 62 dogs and cats who were abandoned are now getting a fresh start after being relocated.
Video: Woman Claiming To Have Deadly Allergy Dragged Off Southwest Airlines Flight
Southwest Airlines is apologizing after video showed a woman being forcibly dragged off a flight after she claimed to have a deadly allergy.
Woman Battling Cancer Thanks Airline Employee Who Tracked Down Her Lost Luggage
A random act of kindness took an extraordinary turn when a Southwest Airlines employee not only tracked down lost airline luggage for a woman battling cancer but also left an inspiring note inside.
Southwest Airlines Plane Bumps Into Another Aircraft At LaGuardia Airport
A Southwest Airlines aircraft was being towed around 10:00 p.m. Saturday when it struck the right side of a parked American Eagle plane operated by Republic Airlines near LaGuardia's gate C4.
Long Island Mom's Facebook Thank-You To Flight Attendant Who Calmed Fussy Baby Goes Viral
As the baby's parents were starting to panic on the crowded plane, a flight attendant came over, saw the situation, picked up Aiden and was immediately able to calm him down.
Woman Claims She Was Choked By Man During In-Flight Dispute Over Seat
The man who allegedly choked the passenger was taken off the plane by FBI agents, but as of now he's not facing charges.
Southwest Airlines Fixes Technology Issue That Delayed Flights
Southwest Airlines says it's fixed the technology problems that delayed hundreds of flights Sunday and that it expects a normal day of operations.
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Special session in Albany to pass gun control, abortion legislation
Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything.
New York Aquarium reopens spaces that flooded in Superstorm Sandy
The aquarium spent the last decade rebuilding and making improvements to protect it from future storms.
William Ryan awaiting arraignment after racist road rage incident in Newburgh
Ryan, 60, claimed to a be an off-duty state trooper and used racist language when he threatened a Wallkill Police lieutenant with a box cutter.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
Police: American, POW flags cut down at VFW post in Paramus
Paramus Police are trying to find whoever cut down the flag pole at a VFW post.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
8 adults, 1 teenager injured in drive-by shooting in Newark
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
FDNY battles 5-alarm fire in Brooklyn, at least 14 hurt
The fire was first reported at around 5:40 a.m. Friday and grew to a five-alarm blaze about two hours later.
Brittney Griner "keeping the faith" as Russian court sets next trial date
The latest hearing yielded no real information on the strategy adopted by the WNBA star's legal team, but a U.S. diplomat says she's doing "as well as can be expected."
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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New York Aquarium reopens spaces that flooded in Superstorm Sandy
The aquarium spent the last decade rebuilding and making improvements to protect it from future storms.
William Ryan awaiting arraignment after racist road rage incident in Newburgh
Ryan, 60, claimed to a be an off-duty state trooper and used racist language when he threatened a Wallkill Police lieutenant with a box cutter.
Special session in Albany to pass gun control, abortion legislation
Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
FDNY battles 5-alarm fire in Brooklyn, at least 14 hurt
The fire was first reported at around 5:40 a.m. Friday and grew to a five-alarm blaze about two hours later.
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Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts. So have the travel nightmares, with airlines struggling with pilot and other staffing shortages.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
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Police: American, POW flags cut down at VFW post in Paramus
Paramus Police are trying to find whoever cut down the flag pole at a VFW post.
Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts. So have the travel nightmares, with airlines struggling with pilot and other staffing shortages.
Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
8 adults, 1 teenager injured in drive-by shooting in Newark
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
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Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Where to watch fireworks near you July 4th weekend
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
CBS2's John Dias and his mom reflect on when he came out of the closet
Jackie Dias would've liked to have had a crystal ball to see the future would be OK when John came out as a gay man 10 years ago.
Suffolk Co. announces 5 mph boating speed zones for holiday
As many as 1,000 boats are expected in the water off Huntington for the Fourth of July.
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Special session in Albany to pass gun control, abortion legislation
Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything.
Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
Lawmakers express concern Supreme Court's concealed carry decision may fuel shootings
Mayor Eric Adams, along with many other lawmakers, fear the recent Supreme Court ruling on guns in New York will have far-reaching implications.
NYC gun violence: CBS2 analyzes how we got to this point
Shootings spiked in June and July of 2020, reaching record levels not seen since 2006. We examine the reasons why.
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Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
NYC monkeypox cases rise as city waits for vaccine shipment
The city is still waiting for a shipment from the federal government.
Chokshi details de Blasio-Cuomo tensions during pandemic
Dr. Dave Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo got in the way of public health.
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Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Off-Broadway events offer affordable, family-friendly fun
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
Jimmy Awards honor high school musical theater performers
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Teen reunites with TV crew who helped him after car crash
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
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Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
Reports: Superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets
The 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, signed a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn last season.
Brenner completes hat trick in 70th, Cincinnati draws NYCFC
NYCFC (8-4-4) got two goals from Héber, another one from Gabriel Pereira and one from Talles Magno.
Verlander dominant, sends Mets to first 3-game losing streak of season
Veteran right-hander throws two-hit ball over eight innings in Astros' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2's 7/1 Friday afternoon update
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
Contestants weigh in for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Top-ranked eaters from around the world compete in the contest on July 4.
Broadway's mask mandate ends for at least 1 month
Masks will not be required at most Broadway shows for at least the next month.
New York Aquarium reopens spaces that flooded in Superstorm Sandy
The aquarium spent the last decade rebuilding and making improvements to protect it from future storms.
WNBA star Brittney Griner on trial in Russia
Griner's arrest came at a low point in U.S. relations with Russia, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
