How the 2023 holiday travel season is going
This could be a record-setting holiday travel season, surpassing pre-pandemic travel levels, according to AAA. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is tracking the nation's travels.
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Holiday travel rush kicks off: What to know
AAA says more than 115 million Americans are expected to travel over the holidays. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what travelers can expect.
Holiday travel rush has begun as airports brace for record-breaking crowds
Airports are bracing for an influx of almost 3 million passengers daily through the holiday period, marking a significant 16% increase from last year.
Thanksgiving travel rush
Thanksgiving means millions are traveling for the holiday weekend. AAA predicts more than 55 million Americans will travel this weekend. Kris Van Cleave reports from Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C.
Best and worst times to drive on Thanksgiving
AAA predicts nearly 50 million Americans will hit the road this Thanksgiving. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave shares tips to reduce your drive time.
AAA predicts record travel this Thanksgiving
AAA estimates a near-record number of Americans -- 55 million -- will travel more than 50 miles from their home for Thanksgiving this year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on how airlines and Amtrak are preparing for the holiday rush.
Thanksgiving week could see record travel
Thanksgiving week is expected to be the busiest ever at airports with the possibility of more than 3.2 million people traveling. According to AAA, more people are also expected to drive, making this Thanksgiving the third busiest year. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Record travel expected over Labor Day weekend
AAA said more people are flying across the U.S. and abroad this Labor Day weekend than during the same time last year. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting to screen more than 14 million passengers at U.S. airports through Tuesday. Jesse Ashlock, deputy global editorial director at Condé Nast Traveler, told CBS News the numbers may be surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
U.S. credit rating downgraded from AAA to AA+
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the U.S. government's credit rating from the top mark of AAA to AA+, marking just the second time the nation has been stripped of its AAA rating by a major agency. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss why this happened and what the impact could be.
AAA pulls back from renewing some insurance policies in Florida
More insurance companies are fleeing the state because of the growing threat from natural disasters.
United Airlines gives out vouchers for last week's flight meltdown
United is giving some customers 30,000 miles to book new flights following severe travel disruptions last week.
Record travel expected for July 4th weekend
Airlines are working to keep up with the Fourth of July travel rush after storms caused thousands of flights to be canceled or delayed this week. AAA projects more than 50 million people will travel this weekend, which would break the record set in 2019. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Fourth of July flight delays, cancellations add to summer travel woes
The Federal Aviation Administration predicts Thursday to be the busiest day for scheduled flights.
Warm weather arrives for busy holiday weekend
According to AAA, at least 37 million Americans were expected to drive at least 50 miles from home this Memorial Day weekend. And many were hitting the beaches thanks to warm temperatures as the unofficial start of summer arrived. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Airports brace for millions of holiday travelers
AAA estimates that more than 42 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, the highest number since 2005. Of those, 3.4 million are expected to fly to their destination. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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Memorial Day travel rush
AAA predicts our nation's roads and skies will be busy as millions escape for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Kris Van Cleave has more on the travel rush.
Record-breaking Memorial Day weekend fuels soaring travel costs
High demand and rising prices hit travelers as more Americans take to the skies, opt for road trips, and face inflated expenses during the busiest Memorial Day weekend in history.
Memorial Day travel expected to surge
AAA projects over 42 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes this weekend for Memorial Day, a 7% increase from 2022. Melanie Fish, a travel expert with Expedia brands, has more on what to expect if you're packing your bags for a trip this summer.
Fliers brace for busy Memorial Day travel weekend
AAA estimating this could be the busiest Memorial Day holiday travel weekend for airports since 2005. Complicating issues for travelers is soaring airfare prices, coupled with fewer flights. Elise Preston has more.
Is travel insurance worth it?
Experts are warning flyers to brace for higher prices and travel glitches in the coming months. This summer is likely to be among the busiest travel seasons in years. So should you get travel insurance for your trip? Paula Twidale, the senior vice president of travel at AAA National, joins CBS News with more.
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Memorial Day weekend travel: What to expect
The summer vacation season is poised to start with a flood of flyers at the nation's airports. AAA predicts Memorial Day weekend will be among the busiest ever. More than 42 million Americans are expected to hit the roads or take to the skies for the holiday weekend, up 7% from last year. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Here's what to expect for holiday travel this year
The last days of 2022 will be busy for travelers, and a winter storm might complicate plans.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano quieting down
Scientists say the eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island is easing - and may soon end. It began spewing molton rock more than two weeks ago after being quiet for nearly 40 years. AAA estimates that 113 million people will go 50 miles or more away from home from Dec. 23 through Jan.2. And “Black Panther, Wakanda Forever” topped the box office for the fifth straight weekend. So far, it’s the sixth-highest grossing movie of the year.
Hillary Clinton tells House panel she had "no idea" about Epstein's crimes
The former secretary of state said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, federal officials say
The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
American among those killed on speedboat in Cuban waters, White House confirms
At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.
About a dozen FBI staff who worked on Trump documents case fired, sources say
At least 10 FBI employees were fired Wednesday, after FBI Director Kash Patel alleged former special counsel Jack Smith had subpoenaed his phone records.
Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving way for Paramount Skydance
Streaming giant declines to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery
Pentagon official on Anthropic feud: "You have to trust your military to do the right thing"
The Pentagon's top technology official told CBS News the military has offered compromises to Anthropic in order to reach a deal with the AI giant, amid a feud over whether its technology will be restricted.
Federal Reserve seeking to quash subpoenas in DOJ investigation, source says
The Federal Reserve has been mounting a closed-door effort to block the Justice Department's subpoenas for chairman Jerome Powell, CBS News has learned.
Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war?
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
Photo of Lutnick on Epstein's island removed from DOJ files now restored
A photo released last month as part of the Epstein files that showed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Epstein's island was removed from the DOJ's website before being restored Thursday night.
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Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say
The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
Photo of Lutnick on Epstein's island removed from DOJ files now restored
A photo released last month as part of the Epstein files that showed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Epstein's island was removed from the DOJ's website before being restored Thursday night.
Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving way for Paramount Skydance
Streaming giant Netflix declines to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
"I wanted to be on it all the time," plaintiff says in social media trial
The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.
FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from U.S. on to customers
FedEx said it will reimburse customers if the Trump administration provides refunds following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down emergency tariffs.
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Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving way for Paramount Skydance
Streaming giant Netflix declines to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
"I wanted to be on it all the time," plaintiff says in social media trial
The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.
FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from U.S. on to customers
FedEx said it will reimburse customers if the Trump administration provides refunds following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down emergency tariffs.
Pentagon official lashes out at Anthropic as talks break down
The Pentagon's top technology official told CBS News the military has offered compromises to Anthropic, amid a feud over whether its powerful AI technology will be restricted — but Anthropic called the offer inadequate.
Frozen blueberries recalled over possible Listeria contamination
On Tuesday, the FDA upgraded the recall to Class I, a situation in which a product can cause "serious adverse health consequences or death."
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Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say
The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
Federal Reserve seeking to quash subpoenas in DOJ investigation, source says
The Federal Reserve has been mounting a closed-door effort to block the Justice Department's subpoenas for chairman Jerome Powell, CBS News has learned.
Photo of Lutnick on Epstein's island removed from DOJ files now restored
A photo released last month as part of the Epstein files that showed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Epstein's island was removed from the DOJ's website before being restored Thursday night.
About a dozen FBI staff who worked on Trump documents case fired, sources say
At least 10 FBI employees were fired Wednesday, after FBI Director Kash Patel alleged former special counsel Jack Smith had subpoenaed his phone records.
Pentagon official lashes out at Anthropic as talks break down
The Pentagon's top technology official told CBS News the military has offered compromises to Anthropic, amid a feud over whether its powerful AI technology will be restricted — but Anthropic called the offer inadequate.
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Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
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Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
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As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
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Pakistan says it is in "open war" with Afghanistan, launches strikes on Kabul
Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan on Friday, including the capital Kabul. Islamabad has accused Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan.
American among those killed on speedboat in Cuban waters, White House confirms
At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.
Fraud conviction overturned for Hong Kong's ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai
A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai's fraud convictions linked to lease violations, in a rare victory in the prominent activist's legal battles.
Man charged with trafficking young Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
The founder of a Kenyan recruitment agency stands accused of deceiving and then trafficking young Kenyans to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine.
Russia says "no deadlines" for Ukraine ceasefire as Trump pushes for deal
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.
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Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving way for Paramount Skydance
Streaming giant Netflix declines to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
"Heated Rivalry" Season 2 is coming "as soon as humanly possible," creators say
A second season of "Heated Rivalry" is underway and filming will begin this summer, says show creator and director Jacob Tierney.
Toccara Jones reacts to explosive documentary
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Behind the success of "Heated Rivalry"
Jacob Tierney, the creator, writer, director and executive producer of "Heated Rivalry," and Brendan Brady, who is also an executive producer on the show, speak to "CBS Mornings" about the success, why it resonates with a diverse group of people and what to expect from its second season.
Eliminated "Survivor" contestants speak out
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Pentagon in standoff with AI giant Anthropic
With less than 24 hours left, Anthropic and the Pentagon are locked in a standoff over access to the company's powerful artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Plaintiff in social media case takes stand
Jurors heard from the 20-year-old woman at the center of a landmark social media addiction trial on Thursday. Dara Kerr, tech reporter for The Guardian, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Sources: Pentagon sends Anthropic final offer
The Pentagon has sent AI startup Anthropic a letter with the government's best and final offer to use their technology, CBS News exclusively reported on Thursday. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more.
Instagram rolls out new teen safety feature
Instagram announced a new safety tool for parents during the landmark trial on social media addiction. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and Emma Lembke, founder of the LOG OFF movement, joins CBS News to discuss.
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
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Nancy Guthrie's home to be returned to family
Authorities are preparing to return Nancy Guthrie's home to her family after sealing it off as a crime scene, a law enforcement search says. The search for the 84-year-old is entering its fourth week. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
FBI moving command post in Nancy Guthrie investigation, source says
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is still running at full speed, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
Man accused of torturing, killing wolf in Wyoming agrees to plea deal
Cody Roberts agreed to a plea deal that would spare him from going to trial and possibly prison on charges of animal abuse.
Hillary Clinton deposition opening statements
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shared her opening remarks for her closed-door deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee on her knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Whistleblower on allegations against ICE
Ryan Schwank, who testified against ICE training practices under the Trump administration, joins CBS News with his lawyer, David Kligerman, to discuss what he alleges is a "deficient, defective, and broken" training program.
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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Artemis II moon rocket hauled off launch pad for repairs
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
Mike Fincke reveals he was the astronaut who had medical issue on the ISS
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue required a group of space station fliers to return to Earth earlier than planned last month.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
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NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
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Pentagon in standoff with AI giant Anthropic
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U.S.-Iran talks make progress, but still no deal
Despite progress toward a potential nuclear deal between the U.S. and Iran, both countries and the region are also preparing for failure -- and potential war. Charlie D'Agata has details.
How the Nancy Guthrie investigation is shifting
Nearly four weeks into the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, the main crime scene is being turned back over to the family. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Prosecution rests against alleged gunman's dad
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