Family of woman killed in Boeing 737 Max crash awarded $28 million
One contentious point was whether Shikha Garg suffered pain in her final moments, with Boeing arguing that passengers didn't experience physical pain before impact.
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Trump defends strike that killed Soleimani
Ten days after President Trump launched an attack that killed Iran's top general, the administration is still defending the rationale for his targeted killing. Mr. Trump said it "doesn't really matter" why he did it, because of Qasem Soleimani's past. Major Garrett reports.
Ukrainian plane crashes in Tehran
Officials say all 176 people who were on board a Ukrainian plane are dead after it crashed in Tehran, just hours after Iran attacked two U.S. military bases in Iraq. Unverified video from Iranian TV appears to show the Ukraine International Airlines flight on fire before it went down in a field just after takeoff on the city's outskirts. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Boeing 737 N-G plane are being grounded
There's mounting trouble for Boeing as more of its planes are pulled out of service. At least two major airlines have grounded Boeing's 737 N-G plane after cracks were found near the wing. It's the latest in series of problems for Boeing following two crashes involving 737 Max planes that killed 346 people. Kris Van Cleave reports.
U.S. help needed to retrieve black box data after South Korea plane crash
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded down the runway and crashed in a fireball in South Korea, and investigators are just beginning the process of figuring out why.
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.
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.
New Boeing whistleblower report alleges faulty airplane parts may have been used
A new whistleblower report alleging Boeing may have used some faulty airplane parts on its jets comes as the company already faces quality and safety concerns.
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Boeing supplier whistleblower talks concerns
Santiago Paredes, a former quality manager for Spirit AeroSystems, speaks publicly for the first time about concerns over the key Boeing supplier. Kansas-based Spirit AeroSystems builds the bulk of the Boeing 737 Max.
Engine cover falls off on Southwest takeoff
A passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight took video Sunday of an engine cover falling off during takeoff and hitting the plane's wing flap as the Houston-bound Boeing 737 was leaving Denver. The plane was able to land safely back at the airport after the incident. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Dozens of issues found in audit of Boeing 737 Max
An FAA audit of the production process for the Boeing 737 Max revealed dozens of issues. Boeing failed 33 of the 89 sections of the audit and incidents of alleged non-compliance were also found. Kris Van Cleave reports.
DOJ opens probe into Alaska Airlines incident
The Justice Department is launching a criminal investigation into an incident on board an Alaska Airlines flight in which a door panel blew off a Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight in January. It comes after at least 50 people were injured Monday when a Boeing aircraft made a sudden dip during a flight to New Zealand.
United flight rolls off runway in Houston
Nearly 170 people on board a United Airlines flight were forced to evacuate when their plane veered off the runway after landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and got stuck in grass while heading to the gate. Roxana Saberi reports.
United flight makes safe landing after losing tire
A United Airlines flight made a safe emergency landing in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon after one of its rear tires fell off during takeoff in San Francisco. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Boeing CEO acknowledges mistake on Alaska 737
In his first address since the mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun fights back tears and vows to work with regulators to ensure that something like this never happens again. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Loose bolts investigated on Boeing 737 Max 9s
Federal investigators continue to gather evidence and information on what may have caused a door panel to blow off mid-flight aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 on Friday. Robert Hedrick, an attorney with Aviation Law Group, joins CBS News with a look at the latest developments in the investigation.
Teen's shirt ripped off in Alaska Airlines flight emergency, passenger recounts
Because they had their oxygen masks on and the wind blowing through the hole in the plane was too loud, they couldn't communicate by talking. So they wrote messages in the notes app.
Travel expert on near-miss, FAA outage
The FAA and NTSB are investigating a near collision between two passenger planes at New York's JFK airport. And the FAA is facing criticism after a computer outage last week caused massive delays. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins Lana Zak to discuss.
Report suggests plane intentionally crashed
A preliminary U.S. assessment suggests that the China Eastern plane crash in March was intentional. All 132 people on board were killed. Andrew Tangel, an aviation reporter who co-authored the Wall Street Journal piece about the report, joins Elaine Quijano on CBS News.
No survivors found in China plane crash
A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed in southern China on Monday. As of Tuesday, no survivors had been found. Seth Doane has the latest on the crash investigation.
Passenger plane crashes in China
A China Eastern passenger jet crashed in a mountainous area of southern China on Monday, authorities said. The Boeing 737 was carrying 132 people, and the number of casualties is not yet known. CBS News transportation safety analyst and former NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt joins Anne-Marie Greene and Mola Lenghi with the latest on what investigators will be looking for.
Plane with over 130 people crashes in China
A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 plane carrying more than 130 people crashed in the southern mountains. There's no word yet of the number of casualties or survivors.
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U.S. set to unveil "economic D-Day" sanctions against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno keeping tens of thousands evacuated
Shifting winds challenged firefighters battling the out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, that was keeping tens of thousands of people evacuated.
Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loom
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial continues with psychiatrist on stand
The Lindsay Clancy trial resumes with a psychiatrist expected back on the stand as testimony winds down in the Massachusetts murder case.
Sean Grayson, convicted in killing of Sonya Massey, dies in prison, attorney says
Grayson, 32, was found guilty last October of second-degree murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey and was serving a 20-year sentence.
U.S. destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific, killing 2 people
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
2 Phoenix police officers fired, arrested after violent traffic stop
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the city's police chief said.
Ex-NBA center ejected from WNBA game after being confronted by player
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
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Tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in 116-degree heat
A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley National Park last week after becoming trapped in 116-degree temperatures.
Out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno keeping tens of thousands evacuated
Shifting winds challenged firefighters battling the out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, that was keeping tens of thousands of people evacuated.
Ex-NBA center ejected from WNBA game after being confronted by player
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
U.S. destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific, killing 2 people
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
2 Phoenix police officers fired, arrested after violent traffic stop
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the city's police chief said.
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Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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U.S. destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific, killing 2 people
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loom
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's comments
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
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Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how residents of Martha Vineyard are addressing an epidemic of Alpha-gal, and talks with experts about how best to avoid tick bites.
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Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
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4 arrested after world champion boxer shot dead in South Africa
Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.
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U.S. set to unveil "economic D-Day" sanctions against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who is on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
Transcript: Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Fed president and CEO, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Byron Donalds on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Byron Donalds, Republican of Florida and candidate for Florida governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
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Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Robin Wall Kimmerer on the wonders of nature
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is author of the New York Times bestsellers "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry" – books that advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth. She talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the importance of respecting both Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous knowledge, planting trees, and sharing the gifts of nature.
The real no-shoes Kenny Chesney
In his recent memoir, "Heart Life Music," Kenny Chesney describes his life's journey, from Knoxville, Tenn., to No Shoes Nation and beyond. Chesney sits down with Lee Cowan in the Florida Keys, where the country superstar is just another laid-back local, to talk about family, touring, and how he recovered from a 2009 concert which he describes as "hitting a wall." [Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2025.]
Milan's Casa Verdi, a rest home for musicians living in harmony
Opera great Giuseppe Verdi, one of history's most successful composers, used his fortune to create a retirement home for professional musicians "not favored by fortune." Residents of Casa Verdi in Milan not only share their lifetimes of artistry, they also provide master classes to young musicians. Chris Livesay reports.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actress Hayden Panettiere, star of "Nashville" and "Heroes."
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Laptop catches fire on flight to Dallas
A laptop caught fire during an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas on Friday, ramping up concern over lithium batteries overheating. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Hackers reportedly target U.K. power plant
A Telegraph report alleges that Iran-linked hackers temporarily shut down a power plant in the United Kingdom. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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.
AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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2 takes on Lindsay Clancy's state of mind
Experts testifying at the Lindsay Clancy trial offered different takes on her state of mind at the time when she allegedly killed her three children. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe breaks down the testimony.
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Closing arguments in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial are set to begin after weeks of testimony in Massachusetts. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
4 arrested after world champion boxer shot dead in South Africa
Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.
2 Phoenix police officers fired, arrested after violent traffic stop
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the city's police chief said.
Suspect in murders of 5 found dead day after their bodies were discovered
A quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington, a day after the bodies of five people were discovered outside Portland, Oregon, authorities said.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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2 takes on Lindsay Clancy's state of mind
Experts testifying at the Lindsay Clancy trial offered different takes on her state of mind at the time when she allegedly killed her three children. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe breaks down the testimony.
Laptop catches fire on flight to Dallas
A laptop caught fire during an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas on Friday, ramping up concern over lithium batteries overheating. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Navy sailor says ICE detained his dad
U.S. Navy sailor Joshua Aviles, who has been deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East for nine months, says his father was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Bessent to announce Iran sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce a new set of sanctions against Iran. Meanwhile, Canada's Mark Carney reacted to the Trump administration's 50% tariff on Canadian goods, saying Canada would match the fees "dollar for dollar." Weijia Jiang has the latest.
U.S.-Canada trade war intensifies
The U.S. and Canada are imposing tariffs on certain products after trade talks failed to materialize. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.