FAA clears Verizon, AT&T to activate more 5G towers
An estimated 90% of U.S. commercial aircraft are approved to operate in 5G-deployed areas, according to the FAA.
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What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
5G will disrupt flights, airlines say
Major U.S. airlines warn the rollout of new 5G networks could potentially ground and delay planes, as AT&T and Verizon plan to launch 5G towers near airports across the country. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are being affected and CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN to discuss the technology.
Companies delay 5G rollout near airports
America's biggest airports could see major cancellations and delays as telecom companies implement their 5G technology Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins "CBSN AM" with more.
5G launches amid warnings from airlines
Verizon and AT&T are launching their 5G service nationwide, but are delaying the rollout at some airports on Wednesday as airlines continue to warn of flight cancellations and delays. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Denver International Airport.
Airlines rush to scrap or change flights to U.S. over 5G dispute
Major carriers involved include Emirates and All Nippon, even as Verizon and AT&T push back the debut of their new 5G technology.
U.S. airlines express concerns over 5G rollout
Two major wireless companies are moving ahead with their plans to launch 5G cell phone networks on Wednesday. But they will delay the rollout near some U.S. airports. Airlines warn the technology could impact a plane's landing instruments and lead to significant interruptions. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Dallas. Then, Drew FitzGerald, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's Errol Barnett to discuss.
Wireless companies delay 5G networks
Two wireless companies are delaying the launch of 5G networks in certain areas as airlines continue to voice concerns it will cause disruptions to service. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to explain the issue between the wireless companies and the airline industry.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G debut near some airports after warning
Chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations should the technology not be limited around U.S. airports.
Airlines warn of chaos from imminent Verizon, AT&T 5G rollout
Major carriers say that, without any changes, the debut set for Wednesday could ground thousands of flights, strand tens of thousands of Americans overseas and severely clog shipping.
Airlines warn 5G to cause cancellations
Verizon and AT&T will roll out 5G service Wednesday after a delay to create buffer zones around airports. Airlines still warn that hundreds of thousands of flights could be canceled starting this week without further federal action. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports from Reagan national airport.
AT&T and Verizon agree to 2-week delay in rollout of new 5G service
The companies are going along with a request from airlines and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who worry the new technology will hinder altitude measuring devices on planes.
Wireless network CEOs resist 5G concerns
Airline industry representatives are concerned that 5G wireless cell towers near airports will cause radio frequency disruptions, resulting in hundreds of thousands of flight delays, diversions and cancellations. But network providers like Verizon and AT&T are pushing back. Engadget editor-in-chief Dana Wollman joins CBSN's Nancy Cordes to explain.
CES 2022: "The show will and must go on"
Trends at this year's edition of the annual tech showcase include autonomous race cars,16K TVs and AI everywhere.
FAA warns of potential impact of 5G towers on airplane safety systems
As wireless service providers begin rolling out 5G technology, the FAA is concerned that fallout over safety concerns could lead to flight cancellations. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Aviation industry warns of looming flight disruptions as 5G rolls out
Use of the new section of wireless spectrum is set to roll out January 5.
Concerns grow over 5G impact on planes
Airlines are warning that a dispute over 5G technology could cause delays for passengers in the new year. CBS News' congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Verizon and AT&T delay 5G rollout
Concerns over aircraft safety have caused AT and T and Verizon to postpone the launch of their new 5G wireless networks, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Federal Aviation Administration claims 5G service could interfere with cockpit safety systems, but the telecom providers say they're skeptical. Andrew Tangel, an aviation reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain.
WH officials talk cybercrime at conference
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and CISA director Jen Easterly laid out the federal government's plan to tackle the recent uptick in ransomware attacks earlier this week. The two were keynote speakers at the annual Black Hat USA cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss.
AT&T executive on 5G's potential
We've heard a lot in recent years about 5G technology, and many experts in the telecommunications industry are calling it the next big thing in tech. Mo Katibeh, AT&T's Chief Product and Platform Officer, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at how 5G could change our world.
China hosts technology trade show
Shanghai hosted the Mobile World Congress, a three-day event where thousands of attendees can engage with technological innovations. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports on next-generation devices and what it's like to be around large crowds again.
Verizon plans Super Bowl rollout for ultra-fast 5G
There's a lot riding on the rollout for NFL and Verizon, which has billed 5G as a core part of the infrastructure for future stadiums.
It could be years until full benefits of 5G are unlocked
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
Nashville plot raises fears over "lone wolf" attacks
“Lone wolf” attackers have proven to be some of the most difficult for law enforcement to stop. Jeff Pegues has more.
FBI searches for Nashville bombing motive
The FBI is searching for a motive after officials identified the Nashville bomber. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
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Biden signs gun control bill into law
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
5 things to know now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned
Where is abortion still legal? Could this ruling affect IVF or contraception? Here are some answers.
Biden administration halts limits on ICE arrests following court ruling
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
Off-duty officer allegedly punches woman and political rival at abortion protest
The officer was running as a Republican for a state Senate seat and the woman he allegedly punched is running for the same seat as a Democrat.
Roe v. Wade reversal brings uncertainty in states with "trigger" laws
Wyoming is one of 13 states which has enacted so-called "trigger" laws.
2 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at Oslo nightclub, police say
The PST security service raised its terror alert level from "moderate" to "extraordinary" — the highest level — after the attack.
House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner
Griner was detained at a Russian airport in February after officials alleged they found vape cartridges in her luggage which contained cannabis oil.
Alligator attack in South Carolina leaves 1 dead
The alligator grabbed ahold of the victim and dragged them into a nearby pond, police said.
U.S. destroyer sunk during WWII is "deepest shipwreck ever located"
"This small ship took on the finest of the Japanese Navy, fighting them to the end," an American exploration team said.
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House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner
Griner was detained at a Russian airport in February after officials alleged they found vape cartridges in her luggage which contained cannabis oil.
Transgender teen's murder launches movement, inspires new law
Named for Washington teen Nikki Kuhnhausen, a push to ban the so-called trans panic defense, where defendants use a victim's gender identity as an excuse for violence, resulted in legislation called "Nikki's Law."
Thousands of unvaccinated National Guard soldiers risk dismissal
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
Roe v. Wade reversal brings uncertainty in states with "trigger" laws
Wyoming is one of 13 states which has enacted so-called "trigger" laws.
Off-duty police officer allegedly punches woman and political rival at abortion protest
The officer was running as a Republican for a state Senate seat and the woman he allegedly punched is running for the same seat as a Democrat.
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Analyst on why "it's a mistake" to assume that worst of inflation has happened
Food prices are up 10%, new vehicles 12.5% and gasoline almost 50% compared to last year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Credit card debt is getting pricier. Here's how to pay if off.
Look for low-interest rate products that stop your debt from growing and becoming unmanageable.
Disney among companies promising to cover abortion travel costs
Major corporations rush to safeguard workers' reproductive rights after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Airlines blame FAA for flight delays as July 4th nears
Federal aviation agency is "crippling" air traffic, airline group says in letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Federal court blocks FDA ban on Juul e-cigarette sales in U.S.
Maker of electronic cigarettes blasts government order that it immediately halt sales "extraordinary and unlawful."
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House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner
Griner was detained at a Russian airport in February after officials alleged they found vape cartridges in her luggage which contained cannabis oil.
Thousands of unvaccinated National Guard soldiers risk dismissal
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
Biden administration halts limits on ICE arrests following court ruling
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
Supreme Court justices' past abortion views, in their own words and votes
More than a month ago, a stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicated that the Supreme Court was prepared to take the momentous step of overruling the Roe v. Wade decision from 1973 and stripping away women's constitutional protections for abortion.
Maine religious schools' use of state tuition program faces more hurdles
Maine attorney general says both Christian schools that prevailed in Supreme Court case have discriminatory policies, preventing their participation in the tuition program.
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Thousands of unvaccinated National Guard soldiers risk dismissal
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
"Trigger laws" limit abortion in several states
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday instantly limited abortion access in some conservative states, including Wyoming. Major Garrett has more.
Thousands protest overturning Roe v. Wade
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, crowds have gathered across the United States to protest. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Mississippi.
Abortion clinics close after Roe ruling
Abortion clinics in parts of the country closed down and stopped providing services almost immediately after the Supreme Court overturned its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade. Omar Villafranca reports on how this decision is already being felt.
5 things to know now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned
Where is abortion still legal? Could this ruling affect IVF or contraception? Here are some answers.
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House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner
Griner was detained at a Russian airport in February after officials alleged they found vape cartridges in her luggage which contained cannabis oil.
U.S. destroyer sunk during WWII is "deepest shipwreck ever located"
"This small ship took on the finest of the Japanese Navy, fighting them to the end," an American exploration team said.
Rare mummified baby woolly mammoth found in Canada
The female baby was named Nun cho ga, and she is estimated to have died over 30,000 years ago.
Russia launches missiles across Ukraine, cements gains in east
Russia's Defense Ministry spokesman said late Saturday that Russian and Moscow-backed separatist forces now control Sievierodonetsk and the villages surrounding it.
Ukrainian forces withdrawing from Sievierodonetsk, officials say
Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk have been the focal point of the Russian offensive aimed at capturing all of the Donbas and destroying the Ukrainian military defending it.
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Luke Combs on his new album, "Growin' Up"
Luke Combs is on a record-breaking run, writing a historic 14 consecutive No. 1 singles. Anthony Mason visited Combs at his Tennessee home to talk about his new album, "Growin' Up," gaining confidence in high school chorus, and becoming a first-time father.
Bill Nye marries journalist and author Liza Mundy
Pete Souza, who was President Barack Obama's official White House photographer, captured photos at the wedding.
Marvel actor Simu Liu on his rise to fame as an immigrant
Actor Simu Liu says he hopes his success helps create more representation for Asian people in Hollywood.
Bill Cosby sexually abused teen, civil jury finds
The jury awarded the victim, who is now 64-years-old, $500,000.
Masks will soon be optional at Broadway shows
Mask wearing will be optional beginning in July.
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Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
Twitter's board urges approval of Musk deal
Elon Musk is once again expressing concerns about purchasing Twitter, even as the company's board of directors is urging its shareholders to approve the sale. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson sat down with anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the world's richest man's latest hesitations with the deal.
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World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
6,000 bees found in wall of couple's home: "You could hear the buzzing"
Thomas Gouttierre said he and his wife tasted some of the honey before the bees were taken away.
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Transgender teen's murder launches movement, inspires new law
Named for Washington teen Nikki Kuhnhausen, a push to ban the so-called trans panic defense, where defendants use a victim's gender identity as an excuse for violence, resulted in legislation called "Nikki's Law."
Norway raises terrorism alert after Oslo attack
Norway raised its terrorism alert to the highest level after an attack in Oslo left two dead and many more injured. A suspect is in custody.
Off-duty police officer allegedly punches woman and political rival at abortion protest
The officer was running as a Republican for a state Senate seat and the woman he allegedly punched is running for the same seat as a Democrat.
States set to ban abortions through trigger laws
Abortion providers in states with trigger laws are preparing for a new reality. Effective immediately, abortion is now illegal in at least seven states -- where medical staff performing abortions could face prison time. Omar Villafranca has the details.
Vermont dad uses excavator as state troopers attempt to arrest his son
A pair of Vermont State troopers were attacked by an upset father behind the wheel of an excavator as they attempted to arrest his son on assault and burglary charges.
Space
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NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
NASA mulls moon rocket test results
NASA successfully fueled its new moon rocket on the agency's fourth attempt, but problems remain.
NASA fuels moon rocket for first time after three failed attempts
NASA says a critical fueling test for its Space Launch System moon rocket went well despite a leaking hydrogen fitting.
SpaceX pulls off three launches in 36 hours
SpaceX on track to launch more than 50 Falcon 9 rockets this year.
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The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
Inside the life of a teenage girl and how her disappearance inspired a movement.
Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal and country artists returning to live performances.
Inside the disturbing Pettit murder case
In the early morning hours of August 8, 2013, first responders were called to a house fire in Modesto, California. Scott and Janet Pettit were found dead inside, and investigators soon determined the fire was no accident.
Woman's web history provides clue in murder of ex-husband
How investigators built their case in the killing of cowboy Ray Green
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The Life and Death of Nikki Kuhnhausen
A young woman disappears after a Snapchat rendezvous. Her murder inspired a new law. "48 Hours" contributor Jamie Yuccas reports.
Group honors Black cyclist Major Taylor
Despite being the first Black American to win a sports world championship, cyclist Major Taylor's legacy was widely forgotten. A group of cyclists decided to change that by forming the Major Taylor Cycling Club. Elise Preston has more.
"Trigger laws" limit abortion in several states
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday instantly limited abortion access in some conservative states, including Wyoming. Major Garrett has more.
Norway raises terrorism alert after Oslo attack
Norway raised its terrorism alert to the highest level after an attack in Oslo left two dead and many more injured. A suspect is in custody.
Russia seizes city in eastern Ukraine
Russia seized full control of Sievierodonetsk, a city in eastern Ukraine that used to be home to more than 100,000 people. Now it's a wasteland. Chris Livesay has the latest.