Laptop bombs
As Americans finalize their holiday travel plans, terrorists overseas are busy constructing laptop bombs that can be smuggled onto planes. Debora Patta reports.
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American Airlines computer glitch
More than three weeks before Christmas, American Airlines faces a holiday meltdown. A union blames a computer glitch for giving too many pilots time off. The scheduling mistake could leave 15,000 upcoming flights without a captain, co-pilot or both. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Pilots' vacation time
There was a software glitch in the system that handles scheduling for American Airlines' 15,000 pilots. It allowed too many to take vacation time during the very busy Christmas travel season. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Woman faces charges as reports of unruly airline passengers rise
The Federal Aviation Administration says it has received about 1,300 reports of unruly passengers since February — a sharp uptick.
AA flight disruption
A Turkish man was taken into custody on Friday after disrupting a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu. The suspect was also arrested in the airport before the flight. Carter Evans reports.
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AA uniform mystery
More than 3,000 flight attendants and about 200 pilots from American Airlines have filed reports complaining that their new uniforms have caused rashes, hives and breathing problems. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Another fight on flight
Passengers and an American Airlines flight crew member exchanged words after a woman with was hit with the stroller she was carrying. The woman was struck with the stroller with the crew member ripped it away from her as she was boarding. Witnesses say the stroller also nearly hit the child. American Airlines has suspended the employee after a video of the incident surfaced.
American Airlines co-pilot dies
A medical examiner is working to determine how an American Airlines co-pilot died at the controls. The flight from Dallas to Albuquerque had to make an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon. Kris Van Cleave reports.
O'Hare runway fire
An American Airlines flight caught fire on a runway at O'Hare International Airport. Former NTSB Chairman Mark Rosenker spoke to CBSN about why the plane may have ignited.
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O'Hare plane fire
An American Airlines plane bound for Miami never made it off the ground in Chicago. With passengers and crew on board, the plane caught fire on a runway at O'Hare International Airport. Several passengers and one flight attendant suffered injuries. Dean Reynolds reports on what investigators know so far.
Plane fire passenger
Hector Cardenas was a passenger on the American Airlines plane that caught fire on the runway at Chicago O'Hare Airport Friday, and he videotaped the evacuation. Cardenas spoke to CBSN anchor Vladimir Duthiers about what he experienced.
O'Hare plane fire
An American Airlines plane erupted into flames on the runway of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. All 170 people on board escaped. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Housing market grew by 2 percent in February
Housing market grew by 2 percent in February, mainly in the west; American Airlines plans to share their record profits with employees; and you can pre-order the new iPhone today. Those headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner at the New York Stock Exchange.
After the terror attacks in Brussels, multiple U.S. airlines are waiving rebooking fees for customers
After the terror attacks in Brussels, multiple U.S. airlines are waiving rebooking fees for customers. Those headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch's Hena Daniels at the New York Stock Exchange.
At least six people became ill Wednesday on Flight 109 from London to Los Angeles
American Airlines is investigating a mid-air mystery after at least six people became ill Wednesday on Flight 109 from London to Los Angeles. Witnesses say the jet turned around after a passenger and flight attendant fainted. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Over 100 CEOs meet to talk voter restrictions
In a first-of-its-kind Zoom call, leaders from more than 100 major U.S. companies across industries brainstormed ways to combat the wave of restrictive voter laws sweeping the country. Groups ranging from American Airlines and United to Walmart and AMC Theatres came together virtually in the hopes of fighting voter suppression, making it clear they do not fear reprisals for stepping into politics. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Prosecutors accuse American Airlines flight attendant Joanne Snow of a mid-air meltdown
Prosecutors accuse American Airlines flight attendant Joanne Snow of a mid-air meltdown. Co-workers say Snow struck other flight attendants and federal marshals on recent trips. Snow is in jail waiting for her next court appearance. Kris Van Cleave reports on how her last flight ended with handcuffs.
Airline completing merger with American Airlines, but not before embarking on one last flight
Airline completing merger with American Airlines, but not before embarking on one last flight. CBS News correspondant Juliana Goldman reports.
The final US Airways flight leaves San Francisco Friday night, bound for Philadelphia
American and US Airways will complete the final steps of their merger, which creates the nation's biggest domestic carrier. The final US Airways flight leaves San Francisco Friday night, bound for Philadelphia. Kris Van Cleave reports on why some fear there could be a bumpy start to this new era.
An autopsy report found that pilot Michael Johnston died of natural causes Monday during a flight from Phoenix to Boston
An autopsy report found that pilot Michael Johnston died of natural causes Monday during a flight from Phoenix to Boston. The co-pilot made an emergency landing in Syracuse, New York. The FAA says just six airline pilots have died during a flight in the past 21 years. Kris Van Cleave reports.
An American Airlines pilot died in the air, on a flight from Phoenix to Boston
An American Airlines pilot died in the air, on a flight from Phoenix to Boston. The plane was diverted and landed safely in Syracuse, N.Y. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke to CBSN about the incident.
Officials say a Chicago-bound American Airlines flight was diverted to Indianapolis after a woman struck another passenger and a flight attendant
Officials say a Chicago-bound American Airlines flight was diverted to Indianapolis after a woman struck another passenger and a flight attendant. The woman was removed from the flight causing a 90-minute delay.
Amid signs of a decrease in average fares, American Airlines is backpedaling on plans to add more flights this year
Amid signs of a decrease in average fares, American Airlines is backpedaling on plans to add more flights this year. Also, a recent Gallup poll found 41 percent of Americans check their smart phones a few times an hour.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
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DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts
The focus on immigration and law enforcement comes one year after the department terminated or delayed funding for victims services, criminal justice researchers and more.
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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say it was "a preventable murder"
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Operation Metro Surge drained $610 million from Minnesota's economy, filing says
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
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Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
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DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts
The focus on immigration and law enforcement comes one year after the department terminated or delayed funding for victims services, criminal justice researchers and more.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Condom maker warns prices may rise due to Iran war supply disruptions
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
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Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Condom maker warns prices may rise due to Iran war supply disruptions
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
It's not just gasoline. Iran war could drive prices higher for many products.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
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Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
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DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts
The focus on immigration and law enforcement comes one year after the department terminated or delayed funding for victims services, criminal justice researchers and more.
Operation Metro Surge drained $610 million from Minnesota's economy, filing says
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
At least 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as peace talks remain stalled
A gun boat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on a container ship in the contested waterway before a cargo ship came under fire in a separate attack, the British military says.
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Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Details on charges against D4vd in teen's death
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
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Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
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.
John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Tim Cook announced he would be stepping down as Apple CEO on Monday. Jo Ling Kent reports on John Ternus, the mechanical engineer preparing to take the wheel.
Where does Apple go after Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September after 15 years at the helm of the company. CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue joins to discuss Cook's legacy and where Apple's future could lead.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Man charged for having gun used by Louisiana shooter says it was stolen
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
New details about Mexican pyramid shooting
Mexican authorities say a gunman atop the Pyramid of the Moon, one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites, shot at tourists and taunted first responders on Monday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports on the new details.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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is China preparing to invade Taiwan?
Eyck Freymann, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University, joins CBS News with more on his warnings about China potentially entering a conflict in Taiwan. Freymann recently wrote about his research for The Free Press, a Paramount Skydance publication.
Slain student's parents on daughter's killing
Sheridan Gorman's parents spoke with CBS News' Matt Gutman about their daughter's killing at Loyola University Chicago in March.
What Virginia's congressional map vote means
The results of Virginia's election to change its congressional map could impact Republicans and Democrats nationwide. CBS News' Fin Gómez and David Becker have more.
Iran targets ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Tensions are mounting in the Strait of Hormuz as questions linger about diplomacy to end the war with Iran. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Aaron Navarro report. Also, Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins with more insight.
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