Southwest lists new fare options after nixing open seating last year
Passengers flying Southwest, which has abandoned open seating, will soon have several fare options when booking a flight. Here's what to know.
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Real ID deadline is weeks away and most states aren't fully compliant yet
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
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Traders brace for more potential market chaos following Wall Street losses in all U.S. markets; Farmers fear the impact of new Chinese tariffs.
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Federal workers impacted by DOGE layoffs look to speak to lawmakers on Capitol Hill; Cat missing during cross-country move found hiding inside couch for three weeks.
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Musk renews threats to fire federal employees; Blue Origin launches 10th space tourism flight.
Flight bookings between Canada and the U.S. plunge amid trade war
Airlines are seeing lower demand from Canadians looking to travel to the U.S. amid a brewing U.S.-Canada trade war.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection; Former NFL player Chris Kluwe arrested at city council meeting in California.
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Hamas returns bodies of four Israeli hostages; Tributes to Pope Francis growing outside Rome hospital where he's being treated for pneumonia.
Despite high anxiety, data shows flying has only gotten safer
Online trends show people are more nervous about air travel this year, but while it may feel like it's less safe to fly, the numbers say the opposite.
Record spring break travel expected despite higher costs
AAA says on average domestic air fares are up 7% from last year, while gas is cheaper. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave found some last-minute deals.
Smoke in plane cabin, close calls raise alarm
45,000 flights carry nearly three million passengers every day safely, so when something goes wrong it shakes us out of what we consider normal. But there's no denying the string of recent airline incidents raise safety concerns. Kris Van Cleave gives his perspective.
Delta CEO discusses Toronto plane crash: "This is what we train for"
Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta Air Lines, spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" about the frightening Toronto plane crash investigation, the experience of the crew on board the plane and aviation safety.
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Nikki Haley says she raised $1 million following New Hampshire primary; FAA halts Boeing Max production expansion to improve quality.
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Supreme Court rejects college affirmative action; Jonathan Majors accuser may face arrest.
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Father of crew chief on board Black Hawk helicopter responds to President Trump saying DEI could be to blame for the crash; White House provides update on immigration arrests.
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Recovery efforts resume after a deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday; Top music stars hope to win big at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.
Where U.S. aviation safety stands
Given the congestion in the skies on a daily basis, U.S. aviation has a remarkable safety record. However, Wednesday's midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter outside Washington, D.C., may have shattered the flying public's sense of safety. Mark Strassmann explains.
Cat mistakenly left on a plane, takes 3 trips covering 4,500 miles
A Maine coon cat named Mittens made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.
Flight attendant dies week after smoke forced emergency landing
"We are devastated at our dear colleague's death," Swiss Chief Executive Officer Jens Fehlinger said in a statement.
Air Canada flight catches fire during crash landing
One of the wings of an Air Canada plane caught fire during a crash landing in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Authorities believe the plane experienced a landing gear failure. No injuries were reported.
Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
Record holiday travel expected
With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 million passengers this holiday season, while gas prices remain lower than last year.
Holiday travel rush peaks on Sunday
The Sunday before Christmas marked the busiest travel day of the holiday season, as millions of Americans packed airports, train stations and the roads. Elise Preston reports.
Holiday travel rush underway across U.S.
Many Americans are already on the way to their holiday destinations. A record number of travelers are expected to make their way through Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the busiest airport in the U.S. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry is there with what to expect.
What to know about Frontier Airlines' $499 "GoWild!" annual pass
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $499.
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Iran's drone and missile strikes continue, hit new ground as war spreads
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Suspected in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody after authorities found three women's bodies in Utah. Two of the bodies were found on a hiking trail.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
Britney Spears arrested in Southern California
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested around 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released around 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
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Suspected in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody after authorities in Utah found two women's bodies on a hiking trail and a third woman dead in a home nearby.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Brawl at women's college basketball game injures ref; 8 players ejected
Referee Marla Gearhar was knocked to the floor in the melee between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
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Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
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Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana won't seek reelection
Sen. Steve Daines said he had wrestled with the decision for months.
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
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Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
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Iran's drone and missile strikes continue, hit new ground as war spreads
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
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Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
Actor Luke Grimes talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals." Grimes reveals why he was hesitant to join the cast at first and what it was like to have his new song "Haunted" to play in the premiere episode.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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.
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Suspected in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody after authorities in Utah found two women's bodies on a hiking trail and a third woman dead in a home nearby.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
Officers who killed Austin gunman "undoubtedly saved lives," DA says
Travis County DA Jose Garza said suggestions that he would seek charges were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
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New jobs report may show a bounce in hiring
A new jobs report is expected to show a rise in hiring for some sectors. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains. (Sponsored by AT&T Business).
Battle between RFK Jr. and coffee chains
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging Starbucks and Dunkin' over the safety of high sugar drinks for teenagers as part of his Make America Healthy Again campaign. Now, the governor of Massachusetts, where Dunkin' is based, is responding. Tom Hanson reports.
How Kurdish forces could help in the Iran war
Kurdish forces surrounding Iran may jump into the fight against the Islamic Republic. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.