FAA says it is investigating Boeing over Alaska Airlines door plug blowout
"The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service," the FAA said.
Boeing
Experts weigh in on Boeing plane incident
Federal officials are continuing to investigate what may have caused a door plug to blow out on an Alaska Airlines flight involving a Boeing 737 Max 9. CBS News national investigative correspondent Stephen Stock spoke with industry insiders about what may have went wrong.
Boeing CEO acknowledges mistake after blowout
Boeing is vowing transparency following last week's incident where a door panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight. Speaking to staff, company CEO Dave Calhoun said they're working to ensure that something like this never happens again. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on where the investigation stands. And Jon Hemmerdinger, Americas managing editor for global aviation publisher FlightGlobal, joined CBS News to discuss the issues Boeing has seen over recent years.
Boeing supplier was warned of parts "defects," lawsuit claims
Lawsuit filed a month before the mid-air blowout alleged that Spirit AeroSystems made parts with "an excessive amount of defects."
Boeing is "acknowledging our mistake" after Alaska Airlines incident, CEO says
The door plug of a 737 Max 9 blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight, just minutes after the plane had taken off from Portland, Oregon.
Passenger recounts Alaska Airlines incident
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines say they have found loose bolts inside several door plugs on their Boeing 737 Max 9 fleets. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on the investigation. Then, Kelly Bartlett, a passenger who was on the Alaska flight when a section of the plane's fuselage blew off in midair, joins CBS News to recount the incident.
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.
Investigators eye plane door bolts after blowout
Investigators say they have not found four bolts that were supposed to help lock into place the door that blew out from a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet in midair. National Transportation Safety Board officials say they don't yet know if the bolts were defective or if they were ever secured into place to begin with. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Alaska Airlines flight investigation
United Airlines says loose bolts were found on door plugs of some of its grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes, and Alaska Airlines described "loose hardware" on some of its Max 9 fleet. The inspections come amid an investigation into why a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 mid-flight on Friday.
Loose bolts found on more 737 Max 9's
More loose bolts were found by United and Alaska Airlines on the now-grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after a door plug on a flight headed from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, Canada, blew out. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
The Boeing 737 Max 9 had a mid-air blowout. Here's what to know.
The aircraft is part of Boeing's Max line of jets, which have had a troubled safety history.
United finds loose bolts on Boeing door plugs
United Airlines said it found loose bolts on the door plugs of several of its grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes days after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
New details emerge in Boeing jet blowout
The Boeing 737 Max 9 jet that suffered a blowout in midair had been restricted from flying over the ocean after pilots on the plane reported pressurization warnings on at least three separate occasions. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Alaska Airlines plane blown off piece found
An NTSB official confirmed the door plug that blew off of an Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 Max 9 in a mid-air incident Friday was located near Portland, Oregon, in a backyard. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the finding and how it may help reveal what malfunctioned during the flight.
Investigating Alaska Airlines mid-air scare
More than 100 Boeing aircraft are grounded after a door plug blew off the side of an Alaska Airlines plane Friday, leaving a gaping hole in the fuselage. Christopher Hart, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, joined CBS News to discuss what investigators will be looking for as they try to find a cause for the incident.
What we know about Alaska Airlines mid-air scare
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday as investigators try to figure out why a piece of fuselage blew off an Alaska Airlines flight in mid-air on Friday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has a timeline of the incident.
Dozens of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes grounded
The FAA has grounded all 171 Boeing 737 Max 9's in the U.S. for further inspection after a piece of fuselage blew off a Friday night Alaska Airlines flight in mid-air. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on the investigation into what caused the terrifying incident.
Missing Alaska Airlines door plug found
CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has new details about the moment a door plug on a Boeing 737 Max 9 blew off of an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight. The incident has prompted the FAA to ground dozens of Boeing 737 Max 9 jets nationwide.
Warning signs on Alaska Airlines plane
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing Friday when a door plug blew off the side of the plane midflight, leaving a gaping hole, but miraculously no one was injured. Sunday night, the NTSB said pressurization warning lights had been reported on three earlier flights on the same plane, leading to restrictions on the types of flights the plane could operate. New York Times investigative journalist Mark Walker joined CBS News to discuss the investigation into the incident.
Door plug that blew off Alaska Airlines plane in-flight found in backyard
The NTSB described a chaotic scene in the Boeing 737 Max 9's cockpit after the blowout, which forced the plane to return to Portland, Oregon minutes after takeoff.
2 seats adjacent to Alaska Airlines fuselage blowout were empty, officials say
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Virgin Galactic launches third commercial space flight
Picking up the pace of commercial operations, Virgin Galactic is now launching piloted suborbital spaceflights every month.
First piloted flight of Boeing Starliner spacecraft delayed again
Officials say the Starliner will be ready to fly by early March, but it's not clear when a launch might fit into the space station schedule.
Boeing pauses 737 Max production over issue with parts
Situation is not an immediate safety issue and planes already flying "can continue operating safely," company said.
China's new plane a threat to U.S. economy?
A new Chinese airliner may soon take to the skies. It's called the C919 -- and it looks a lot like Boeing's 737. As Kris Van Cleave explains, development of the jet may have been assisted by espionage.
Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said.
Ukraine launches attacks on Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.
Democrats' path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Venezuela's María Machado to miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, in hiding for almost a year, will miss the ceremony to collect her the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway.
Border Patrol agent indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting, robbing women
A Chicago Border Patrol agent is facing federal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting four women at Chicago area hotels while on the job in 2022.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
1 killed in shooting at Kentucky State University, officials say
One person is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting at Kentucky State University, officials said Tuesday.
U.S.
More U.S.
Rod Paige, architect of No Child Left Behind policy, dies at 92
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
Army gynecologist charged with taking secret videos of 44 patients
Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an OB-GYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Texas, was charged Tuesday with 54 specifications for indecent visual recording.
After mom's ICE arrest, 18-year-old now caring for his sister in fear
Vilma Cruz's arrest came amid Operation Catahoula Crunch, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security effort that officials say targets "criminal illegal aliens" in the New Orleans area.
GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Why fighting inflation may not be the best way to make life more affordable
Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.
Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
Politics
More Politics
Democrats' path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
Rod Paige, architect of No Child Left Behind policy, dies at 92
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought
Higgins defeated former city manager Emilio Gonzalez with 59% of the vote, pledging to tackle housing affordability, climate resilience, and restore trust at City Hall.
Trump to name DHS official to be ambassador to El Salvador, sources say
President Trump intends to name the deputy homeland security secretary to be the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, multiple sources told CBS News.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
HealthWatch
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
World
More World
Possible evidence of 2,100-year-old ceasefire uncovered in Israel
Archaeologists finished excavating foundations of the ancient wall that surrounded Jerusalem when the story of Hanukkah took place.
Trump says he'll "make a phone call" to stop Cambodia-Thailand clashes
President Trump helped end a simmering conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in the summer, but the ceasefire didn't last long.
Venezuela's María Machado to miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, in hiding for almost a year, will miss the ceremony to collect her the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway.
Sneaky dogs let horse and steer run amok in Aussie lawmaker's living room
Australian lawmaker Andrew Mackay says his pets are safe, but "now the outside animals know what aircon feels like," and someone drank from the fish tank.
Ukraine launches attacks on Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Entertainment
Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
Golden Globe nomination surprises and snubs
Hollywood's awards season is underway with Golden Globe nominations announced on Monday. "One Battle After Another" was a financial flop at the box office, but it earned the most nominations. There were also a handful of first-time nominees and some surprising snubs.
Mark Hamill, Tom Kenny on SpongeBob movie
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, and Mark Hamill, the voice of the Flying Dutchman, speak with "CBS Mornings" about their new film, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" and marking 26 years since the first episode aired.
Details on Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix reached a deal last week to buy part of the company. The Paramount Skydance offer to purchase the entire company was presented directly to Warner Bros. shareholders. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Technology
More Technology
Technology
At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave 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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
Science
More Science
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Crime
More Crime
Army gynecologist charged with taking secret videos of 44 patients
Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an OB-GYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Texas, was charged Tuesday with 54 specifications for indecent visual recording.
Watch: Body cam video of Mangione's arrest
For the first time, the public is seeing body camera footage from Luigi Mangione's arrest. It was released on Tuesday during the pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Shooting at Kentucky State University: police
Police say one person was killed and another was injured at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
FBI releases new photo of Ryan Wedding
The public is getting a new look at the man the FBI director called a "modern day iteration of Pablo Escobar," former skier and snowboarder Ryan Wedding. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest on the search.
Officer details searching Mangione's backpack
Luigi Mangione appeared at a court hearing on Tuesday, one year to the day since he was arrested on suspicion of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Space
More Space
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Robert Redford 1936-2025
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral race
Eileen Higgens won Miami's mayoral runoff election Tuesday. She is the first Democrat to be elected mayor of the city in more than 30 years. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
Ricki Lake reunited with family photos after fire
Nearly a year after her home burned down in the Palisades wildfire, Ricki Lake is celebrating a surprise discovery. An artist recently found some of the former talk show host's precious family photos at a flea market. Carter Evans has the story.
Australia's social media ban takes effect for kids
In Australia, millions of kids' social media profiles are going dark, as the country's new social media ban takes effect for anyone under 16. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Teen caring for sister after mom arrested by ICE
What began as a normal Monday morning for 18-year-old Jonathan Escalante quickly changed when his mother, Vilma Cruz, called to tell him that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents had pulled up behind her car in Kenner, Louisiana. Omar Villafranca reports.
Trump says tariffs are making farmers rich
President Trump delivered remarks on the economy in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night. The address comes as CBS News polling finds only 32% of Americans think the economy is good. CBS News' Erica Brown reports.