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.
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The announcement came after initial findings from investigators showed that Tuesday's emergency was caused by a fan blade that snapped off.
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.
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.
Southwest Airlines is apologizing after video showed a woman being forcibly dragged off a flight after she claimed to have a deadly allergy.
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.
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.
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.
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 says it's fixed the technology problems that delayed hundreds of flights Sunday and that it expects a normal day of operations.
Southwest Airlines is asking travelers to arrive at least 2 before their scheduled flights as technical issues are forcing manual check-ins.
American Airlines has lost its bid to restore flights between Long Island MacArthur Airport and Washington, D.C.
Southwest Airlines flight 449, a Boeing 737 with 143 passengers and five crew on board, sustained damage to the left winglet when it clipped American Airlines flight 1104, the Port Authority said.
A Southwest Airlines flight form LaGuardia Airport to Chicago made an emergency landing Tuesday after an engine warning light came on in the cockpit, an airline spokeswoman said.
Bob Diener, co-founder of Hotels.com and president and co-founder of Getaroom.com, shares 10 tips on how to save money on airfare.
Plan your next flight with this year's Air Quality Ratings to find the United States' best airlines.
Wanna get away? You would if you had this flight attendant on your plane.
A flight from Chicago struck a bird Thursday evening shortly before it arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The high in New York City Tuesday is expected to be 10 degrees, but wind chills will make it feel more like minus 10.
The airline stopped operations entirely on Monday at Newark, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports and at Boston's Logan International Airport at 5 p.m.
The following are five tips for traveling during Thanksgiving weekend that will make your life easier.
Sixteen people were injured on July 22 when the jetliner touched down on the runway, nose first, before its gear collapsed. The Boeing 737, which had come in from Nashville, Tenn., ended up in a grassy area next to the runway where passengers used chutes to escape.
The pilot of a Southwest Airlines plane that made a hard landing at LaGuardia Airport took control from the first officers just 400 feet from the ground, according to a report Tuesday.
Federal investigators said last month that the plane touched down on its front nose wheel before the sturdier main landing gear in the back touched down.
The National Transportation Safety Board released new information Thursday about the plane accident at LaGuardia Airport on Monday.
The agency said on its Twitter feed the plane skidded 2,175 feet before stopping at the edge of the runway.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
AI-powered technology is helping expand what is possible for people who are blind or have low vision.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
The NYPD touted progress in its fight against illegal guns in New York City Tuesday, announcing that so far this year more than 3,000 guns have been seized so far this year.
A mother and child were hit by a car Tuesday morning in New Jersey, according to police.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
AI-powered technology is helping expand what is possible for people who are blind or have low vision.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
The NYPD touted progress in its fight against illegal guns in New York City Tuesday, announcing that so far this year more than 3,000 guns have been seized so far this year.
Luigi Mangione returned to a New York City courtroom Tuesday morning for a final pretrial hearing in his state murder case.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
A mother and child were hit by a car Tuesday morning in New Jersey, according to police.
New technology is being installed at Newark that will help track planes and vehicles moving around the airport.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
A car plowed into a road crew on Long Island Monday morning, killing one worker and seriously injuring two others, Suffolk County police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Bridal designers are already racing to predict the next Taylor Swift-inspired trend.
The humidity is keeping the storm threat in the NYC area, with the potential for showers in the afternoon and evening. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Rescue efforts continue as crews search for survivors after the strongest earthquake to ever hit the South American country. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New radar technology is being installed at the New Jersey airport to help controllers detect movement on runways. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
