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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.
A new train line linking Miami to Orlando is giving Florida its first taste of the potential for high-speed rail. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is riding the rails in Florida with more.
President Joe Biden spoke from an Amtrak maintenance facility in Delaware Monday to announce improvements to the nation's rail system. Mr. Biden announced an investment of more than $16 billion for future rail projects. Watch his remarks.
Emergency crews are on the scene of a partial Amtrak train derailment in Southern California. Fire officials tell CBS News all of the passengers were evacuated from the train. Authorities did not confirm how many people were hurt, but local media is reporting at least one injury. Officials say Amtrak services between Ventura and Los Angeles are suspended for the time being.
No one aboard the train was hurt, officials said.
Amtrak has announced a major upgrade to its fleet, with the new "Amtrak Airo" trains set to roll out in the next three years.
None of the passengers or crew on the train have reported injuries.
A tentative deal between rail companies and union leaders averted a catastrophic shutdown less than a day before workers were set to walk off the job. Nancy Cordes has the details of the marathon negotiations.
A tentative deal was reached Thursday between railroad workers and railroad companies to avert a strike which could have cost the U.S. economy an estimated $2 billion in losses per day. Skyler Henry reports.
Passenger rail service said it wants to ensure its trains can reach their destinations ahead of a possible strike on Friday.
Contract negotiations between railroad workers' unions and railways remain stalled. The Biden administration is now actively trying to avert a potential strike that could have a major impact on the economy, supply chains and travel. Wall Street Journal reporter Esther Fung joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
A labor fight between railroads and unionized workers could result in a work stoppage this week costing $2 billion a day.
The Labor Day weekend travel rush is in full swing, putting transportation systems to the test in unexpected ways. AAA predicts the U.S. will see travel volumes approaching pre-pandemic levels. Kris Van Cleave reports.
One person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.
An Amtrak train heading from Washington, D.C., to Chicago hit a truck Wednesday. Amtrak says there were more than 140 passengers and crew on board, and no one was hurt. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The suit says the crossing has "impaired 'sight triangles,'" an "excessively small crossing angle," and other impairments, including "sloped approaches, brush, trees and vegetation blocking a full view of oncoming trains in some quadrants."
The death toll from the Amtrak derailment in rural Missouri climbed to four. Three victims were on the train, and the fourth person killed was the driver of the truck that was on the tracks. Federal transportation officials are investigating the crossing.
At least three people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed following a collision with a dump truck, officials said. Errol Barnett has the latest.
Officials say three people were killed and a number of others injured when an Amtrak train hit a dump truck and derailed near Mendon, Missouri. The train was en route from Los Angeles to Chicago, and several railcars ended up on their sides. Watch the full briefing here.
The train collided with a dump truck at a public crossing, officials said.
Despite high gas prices and skyrocketing airfares, there are a few options for smart travelers.
A Ukrainian military official is pleading for help from the international community to get wounded military members out of a besieged steel plant in Mariupol after all civilians were successfully rescued. Police in Maine are investigating after two people were hit and killed by an Amtrak train. And the graduating class at Wiley College is debt free after an anonymous donor paid the student's loan balances ahead of their commencement. The historically Black college in Texas is notably the real-life inspiration for the film “The Great Debaters.”
An Amtrak engineer was cleared of charges related to a high-speed derailment that left eight people dead and hundreds injured in Philadelphia in 2015. Brandon Bostian was acquitted of causing a catastrophe, involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment. CBS Philly reports the jury's verdict was swift.
Eight people died and over 200 were injured when the train rounded a curve at more than twice the speed limit and derailed in north Philadelphia.
Officials said that it all started with a confrontation on the train between two DEA agents and a suspect.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
On Thursday, the Clark County medical examiner identified two of the victims as Cha Jan Chang, 64, a professor at the university, and Patricia Navarro Velez, 39, an assistant professor.
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
A former California police chief who brought a hatchet to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for his role in the siege.
Stiff employer competition for workers should keep salary increases modestly ahead of inflation next year.
Derek Hough's wife, Hayley Erbert, was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel, Hough said.
Kate Cox, a 31-year-old Dallas-area mother of two, said she found out last week that her baby suffered from the chromosonal disorder trisomy 18.
Democrats are also criticizing administrators' responses, which they view as weak.
Former President Donald Trump has attended the trial eight times and testified on Nov. 6. He is also expected to be the final defense witness next week.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Forty-four families, all formerly enslaved people with Gullah Geechee heritage, settled on Georgia's Sapelo Island after the Civil War.
Derek Hough's wife, Hayley Erbert, was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel, Hough said.
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though some dropped out as the campaign progressed. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
After more than two years of price hikes, consumers are finally getting breaks on some items. That could help push inflation closer to 2%.
After more than two years of price hikes, consumers are finally getting breaks on some items. That could help push inflation closer to 2%.
Stiff employer competition for workers should keep salary increases modestly ahead of inflation next year.
Well-known actors were asked to record video messages to a stranger named "Vladimir," asking him to seek help for substance abuse, according to Microsoft report.
Social Security Administration Kilolo Kijakazi omitted numbers from Supplemental Security Income program for seniors with little or no income who are blind or otherwise disabled.
The developments come nearly 30 years after Disney launched a planned community near Orlando and a Disney theme park.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though some dropped out as the campaign progressed. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
Democrats are also criticizing administrators' responses, which they view as weak.
A former California police chief who brought a hatchet to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for his role in the siege.
Social Security Administration Kilolo Kijakazi omitted numbers from Supplemental Security Income program for seniors with little or no income who are blind or otherwise disabled.
Social Security Administration Kilolo Kijakazi omitted numbers from Supplemental Security Income program for seniors with little or no income who are blind or otherwise disabled.
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
The government agencies that oversee U.S. airlines are examining mental health regulations for pilots after an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot allegedly tried to turn off the engines of a plane mid-flight. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Gastroenterologist Dr. David Hudesman shares tips and advice on daily dietary habits for people to moderate ulcerative colitis symptoms.
The U.S. said it would conduct joint military flight drills in Guyana on Thursday amid rising tensions with Venezuela over a disputed Guyanese territory that's rich in oil.
A well-preserved tomb with over 600 relics dating back more than 2,000 years was unearthed in China.
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
Maryam Moshiri, the chief presenter at the British network, said she was "joking around a bit with the team" when she stuck up her middle finger just as the broadcast went to air.
"There's no telling how a commander of such an organization will behave," former elite commander says.
Derek Hough's wife, Hayley Erbert, was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel, Hough said.
Norman Lear, the legendary television producer, was surrounded by his family before he died of natural causes Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles.
Global music superstar Maluma joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album with his new album "Don Juan." Maluma discusses how he feels about becoming a dad for the first time and why family is the most important thing in his life.
Legendary television producer Norman Lear died at 101 years old. Over his 75-year career, Lear wrote and produced sitcoms like "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" which changed the face of American television. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, who is the son-in law of Norman Lear, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Lear's life and legacy.
In an interview before the news that Norman Lear died at the age of 101, actor Billy Crystal spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about his early impact on Crystal's career.
The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.
If America's most prominent banker and noted Wall Street critic Elizabeth Warren agree on one thing, it's that the crypto biz is out of control.
The update patches two vulnerabilities, includes no new features to the operating system.
The popular music streaming service has reportedly eliminated 1,500 roles amid slowing economic growth.
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
An 8-week-old sea otter pup was found alone in Alaska before being brought to the aquarium at the end of November.
Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
Developing countries are facing some of the most extreme challenges as climate change pushes them deeper into poverty. Ndileka Mandela, head of the Thembekile Mandela Foundation and granddaughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joined CBS News to talk about climate apartheid.
After record-breaking temperatures in November, the E.U.'s Copernicus Climate Change Service determined 2023 will officially be the hottest year humanity has experienced.
Authorities are investigating a possible motive behind Wednesday's fatal shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Sources tell CBS News the shooter was a former professor who wanted a position at UNLV, but was denied. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Three faculty members were killed in Wednesday's shooting on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, authorities confirmed Thursday. The suspected gunman was a former college professor who had applied for a job at the university and was denied. Omar Villafranca reports.
On Thursday, the Clark County medical examiner identified two of the victims as Cha Jan Chang, 64, a professor at the university, and Patricia Navarro Velez, 39, an assistant professor.
The seizures ranged from 44 pounds of cocaine to over 5,500 pounds taken from a "narco sub" on Nov. 20, the Coast Guard said on Wednesday.
Shots were fired on the premises of Temple Israel in Albany, New York, on Thursday, but there were no injuries, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Federal prosecutors have charged Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, with nine tax crimes, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday in the Central District of California. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson anchors special coverage.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Three faculty members were killed in Wednesday's shooting on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, authorities confirmed Thursday. The suspected gunman was a former college professor who had applied for a job at the university and was denied. Omar Villafranca reports.
Israeli soldiers continue to search for Hamas leaders in and around the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. This comes as Gaza hospitals are overwhelmed and President Biden Thursday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to protect Gaza civilians. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill is facing calls to resign over her testimony during a congressional hearing on antisemitism earlier this week. The House Education and Workforce Committee announced Thursday it is launching an investigation into UPenn, MIT and Harvard, with House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik calling their presidents' testimony "pathetic and morally bankrupt." Nikole Killion has more.