Boeing freezes hiring and mulls layoffs, citing machinists' strike
Top Boeing exec says a strike by 33,000 assembly workers "jeopardizes our recovery in a significant way."
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Alaska Airlines pilot describes moment of door blowout in first interview
A pilot on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 is opening up for the first time about the terrifying moments when a door panel blew out of the Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft in mid-flight in January.
Alaska Airlines pilot describes door blowout
An Alaska Airlines pilot recalls the emotional moment she checked in on crew members and passengers after a door panel blew out mid-flight in January.
New Boeing CEO after NTSB hearings
Aerospace executive Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg started as Boeing's CEO Thursday, a day after a set of National Transportation Safety Board hearings over the Alaska Airlines mid-air door panel blowout and other safety concerns. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
NTSB Boeing hearing docket, new details
Almost 4,000 pages of testimony and information were released as part of the National Transportation Safety Board's two-day hearing on the Boeing 737 Max midflight door panel blowout that occurred in January. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Boeing questioned over door panel blowout
Top Boeing officials faced tough questions from the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday over a mid-air door panel blowout on one of its planes earlier this year. The incident raised new questions about the company's aircraft safety. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Boeing agrees to plea deal
Aerospace company Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge in a deal with the Justice Department. The charge stems from a pair of crashes involving 737 Max jetliners. If approved, the deal would call on Boeing to pay a $243.6 million fine and invest almost half a billion dollars in safety programs. Zach Wichter, a consumer travel reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News to discuss what we know about the deal.
Boeing accepts plea deal stemming from 737 Max crashes
The Justice Department and Boeing say the aerospace giant will plead guilty to criminal fraud involving two crashes of 737 Max jetliners that killed 346 people.
Is Boeing recovering the public's trust?
The aviation behemoth built a reputation as the gold standard, but has been under scrutiny from regulators and the public alike after deadly crashes of its 737 Max, and another incident involving a door panel blowing out mid-flight.
Justice Department presents plea deal to Boeing
The Justice Department has presented Boeing with a plea deal in which the company would plead guilty to a conspiracy charge, pay a fine and enter a three-year probation period.
Rare glimpse into Boeing 737 Max production facility amid turmoil
The close-up look at the Boeing facility aimed to show changes the company said are being made after a door panel blew out mid-flight earlier this year.
Prosecutors recommend Justice Department criminally prosecute Boeing
Prosecutors have recommended the Justice Department should criminally prosecute Boeing for allegedly violating a deferred prosecution agreement from 2021.
Senators grill Boeing CEO on safety concerns
Tuesday, Boeing's outgoing president and CEO David Calhoun answered questions on Capitol Hill about the aerospace company's commitment to safety. The hearing follows three whistleblower allegations claiming Boeing did not address known issues and retaliated against the employees who raised them. Sharon Terlep, aerospace reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss.
Boeing CEO grilled by lawmakers as new whistleblower claims emerge
Boeing CEO David Calhoun tells a Senate hearing his company's culture is "far from perfect" amid new whistleblower allegations.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testifies
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testified Tuesday before a Senate investigations subcommittee that grilled him on safety concerns following recent mishaps with some of the company's fleet. Calhoun was asked about Boeing's culture of secrecy as a new whistleblower report claims some parts used to build the 737 Max did not meet standards.
FAA probes flight that plunged off Hawaiian coast
CBS News has learned that the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Southwest flight in April that plunged off the coast of Hawaii, coming within several hundred feet of the ocean.
FAA says it's holding Boeing accountable
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday the agency is holding Boeing accountable to address safety issues. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said Boeing developed a new safety proposal in the wake of a door plug blowing out of an Alaska Airlines flight in January. Niraj Chokshi, a transportation reporter with the New York Times, joins CBS News with more details.
FAA update on Boeing safety issues
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker gave an update Wednesday on the agency's work with Boeing to hold them accountable for safety concerns with some of its fleet. Whitaker said Boeing provided a roadmap for its planned improvements and met with the agency on future implementations.
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Whistleblower speaks out on quality issues at Boeing supplier
Former Spirit AeroSystems worker Santiago Paredes was responsible for checking 737 Max fuselages before they were shipped to Boeing.
DOJ meets with Boeing crash victim families
The family members of victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes met with Justice Department officials Wednesday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what the families are hoping to achieve.
Breaking down Boeing whistleblower testimony
In a congressional hearing Wednesday, lawmakers examined Boeing's safety culture following a door panel blowout on a 737 Max jet. In another hearing on the same day, a whistleblower claimed a different model -- the Dreamliner -- is unsafe to fly. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Boeing whistleblower raises new concerns
A whistleblower who came forward after a Boeing 737 Max Jet lost a door panel in the air is raising new questions over the company’s safety measures. Sources tell CBS News that federal regulators are now looking into his claims over a different Boeing jet, which the company denies.
Duckworth calls for Boeing FAA review
Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to review Boeing's pilot disclosure history of features in the Boeing 737 Max. Andrew Tangel, an aviation reporter for the Wall Street Journal, breaks down what a Boeing probe could look like.
Duckworth calls for FAA to review Boeing's failure to disclose flight deck features
Sen. Duckworth is urging the FAA to look into why pilots were unaware the Boeing 737 Max's cockpit door was designed to automatically open during a rapid depressurization.
Boeing board sees shakeup amid safety probes
Boeing announced Monday that its CEO, Dave Calhoun, will step down at the end of the year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what the news means for the aviation giant.
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Gas price rises as Trump mulls dropping bid to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump indicates he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on conversion therapy
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Jamie Dimon: I don't know if Iran war will be "tipping point" for recession
Jamie Dimon told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that "what's more important for the future of the world is that this war successfully conclude."
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump's White House ballroom
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Army crew grounded after flying helicopters near Kid Rock's house
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
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Archives IG says human error to blame for release of Sherrill's military records
The inspector general for the National Archives concluded human error, not political motivations, was to blame for the release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's military records last year.
Tiger Woods was "sweating profusely" after car crash, arrest report says
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
Trump says allies must "come in and take care of" Strait of Hormuz
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
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Trump advisers fear GOP midterm losses as gas prices spike
White House officials have been trying to drum up new strategies to prevent a GOP wipeout in the midterm elections.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Army crew grounded after flying helicopters near Kid Rock's house
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Judge rules Trump cutting off funding for NPR and PBS is unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
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Archives IG says human error to blame for release of Sherrill's military records
The inspector general for the National Archives concluded human error, not political motivations, was to blame for the release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's military records last year.
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Americans saving less for retirement — that's a "warning sign," experts say.
Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.
Jamie Dimon: I don't know if Iran war will be "tipping point" for recession
Jamie Dimon told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that "what's more important for the future of the world is that this war successfully conclude."
Iran war's impact is spreading beyond oil, hitting helium and aluminum
Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.
JPMorgan Chase rolls out new effort to expand economic opportunity
The bank plans to lend $80 billion to small businesses over the next 10 years as part of what it's calling the "American Dream Initiative."
Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
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Trump advisers fear GOP midterm losses as gas prices spike
White House officials have been trying to drum up new strategies to prevent a GOP wipeout in the midterm elections.
Judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump's White House ballroom
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Judge rules Trump cutting off funding for NPR and PBS is unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
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Archives IG says human error to blame for release of Sherrill's military records
The inspector general for the National Archives concluded human error, not political motivations, was to blame for the release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's military records last year.
Hegseth slated for House testimony amid Iran war pressure, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Iran war's impact is spreading beyond oil, hitting helium and aluminum
Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.
Hegseth slated for House testimony amid Iran war pressure, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Police find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes in Spain
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
Premature babies who escaped Gaza war finally reunited with families
Palestinian parents separated from their premature newborns by the war in Gaza finally get to meet their children for the first time.
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Army crew grounded after flying helicopters near Kid Rock's house
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Barbie Dream Fest disappoints some attendees
A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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Police find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes in Spain
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
Questions about bullet used to kill Charlie Kirk
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are looking to review an analysis that couldn't conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Lawyers for Kirk suspect ask to delay hearing
A new court filing reveals defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, claim an ATF analysis could not conclusively connect the bullet that killed Kirk to the gun Robinson allegedly used. Now the lawyers are asking to delay Robinson's preliminary hearing to review the evidence. Carter Evans reports.
Camels used to smuggle hundreds of bottles of booze, police say
Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin's lawyers question bullet-rifle link
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
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Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
NASA head Jared Isaacman on Artemis II launch
NASA is poised to launch a historic spaceflight around the moon on Wednesday. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman spoke with NASA administrator Jared Isaacman about the Artemis II mission.
Artemis II moon mission countdown underway
NASA is just a day away from the planned launch of the Artemis II mission around the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Artemis astronaut on risks of mission
The Artemis II mission could lift off as soon as Wednesday in a historic space flight around the moon. The crew of four has been training for nearly three years for the nine-day mission. Mark Strassmann gives a look at the risks and safety of space travel.
Good weather predicted ahead of Artemis II launch
Forecasters are predicting good weather ahead of the scheduled, historic Artemis II moon mission on Wednesday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins from the Kennedy Space Center with the latest on preparations.
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NASA head Jared Isaacman on Artemis II launch
NASA is poised to launch a historic spaceflight around the moon on Wednesday. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman spoke with NASA administrator Jared Isaacman about the Artemis II mission.
Average U.S. gas prices hit $4 a gallon
Gas prices in the U.S. on Tuesday topped $4 a gallon on average for the first time in more than three years, the latest sign of how the Iran war is driving up fuel costs for U.S. motorists. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Artemis II moon mission countdown underway
NASA is just a day away from the planned launch of the Artemis II mission around the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Jamie Dimon on Iran war and recession fears
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon tells "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil he doesn't know if the war in Iran will push the economy into a recession, but, "I think what's more important for the future of the world is that this war successfully conclude."
Key committee votes on Gulf oil, gas activity
The Endangered Species Committee voted Tuesday to exempt oil and gas activity in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act protections. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.