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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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.
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 bound for Melbourne, Australia, was forced to divert to New Zealand Monday after a fire shut down one of its engines. The number of passengers on the flight and the cause of the fire were not immediately known, a Queenstown Airport spokesperson said.
Fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems said documents for some aircraft parts that entered production were falsified.
Here are some of the top headlines of Friday, including an FAA investigation into whether counterfeit titanium is being used in parts on some Boeing and Airbus planes, the search for a Los Angeles man who went missing while hiking on a Greek Island, and a warning from the CDC about a salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragons. Kris Van Cleave, Carter Evans and Dave Malkoff report.
The FAA and NTSB are investigating a May 25 incident in which a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max went into a motion known as a "Dutch roll" during a flight from Phoenix to Oakland. The plane landed safely. Separately, the FAA is investigating whether falsified documents may have been provided for titanium sold to Boeing and Airbus.
Last month, prosecutors said Boeing had breached the agreement that would have led to the Justice Department dropping criminal charges tied to two deadly 737 Max crashes.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
The Starliner's launch was picture-perfect, but additional helium leaks were detected, triggering another round of troubleshooting.
Boeing's Starliner capsule finally took off Wednesday after years of delays, with two NASA astronauts on their way to the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains why the launch took so long, and how significant it is.
Here are some of the top headlines of the day, including Boeing's first ever launch of astronauts aboard the Starliner capsule bound for the International Space Station, a look at how President Biden's new order restricting asylum claims is impacting immigration processing on the U.S.-Mexico border, and why a controversial congestion pricing plan in New York City is being postponed indefinitely. Mark Strassmann, Lilia Luciano and Elijah Westbrook report.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule launched Wednesday with a crew of two on a mission to the International Space Station. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann breaks down how it finally happened after repeated delays.
The third time was the charm for Boeing's Starliner mission on Wednesday as the capsule's first crewed mission successfully lifted out of the Earth's atmosphere on its way to the International Space Station. See CBS News' coverage of the launch.
A third launch attempt will be made Wednesday morning to launch Boeing's Starliner crew capsule for a flight to the International Space Station, its first piloted test flight. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on why the Starliner is a big deal for NASA.
A NASA Atlas V rocket is once again prepped to launch Boeing's Starliner capsule into orbit Wednesday as part of its first human-crewed mission. The trip to the International Space Station has been plagued by delays, the most recent being a last-minute launch scrub over the weekend. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were initially cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
The second attempt to send Boeing's Starliner crew capsule into orbit was canceled just minutes before it was set to launch on Saturday.
If the first piloted test flight goes well, NASA hopes to certify the Starliner for regularly scheduled service starting next year.
Trump found guilty on all counts in "hush money" case; Boeing Starliner crewed flight rescheduled for Saturday.
Boeing is preparing to launch its crewed Starliner spacecraft on Saturday after having to scrub the plan twice before due to technical difficulties. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is following the preparations for Boeing's flight.
Boeing is expected to try again on Saturday to launch a pair of NASA astronauts into space aboard its Starliner spacecraft. The original launch was scheduled for early May but was canceled because of a faulty valve. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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 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.
Virginia Beach mourns mass shooting victims, potential defective parts on Boeing 737 jets
Audio reveals pilots questioned Boeing after Lion Air crash; Montana Gov. Steve Bullock says trade war hurting farmers.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, he says.
President Trump warned Friday that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
A disturbance at a prison in northern Georgia Sunday afternoon left three inmates dead and 12 more injured along with a guard, authorities say.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
"If they're saying we shouldn't believe our eyes, then let the investigation take place before you characterize this mother of three as a domestic terrorist," Rep. Ilhan Omar said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
"If they're saying we shouldn't believe our eyes, then let the investigation take place before you characterize this mother of three as a domestic terrorist," Rep. Ilhan Omar said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Millions of Americans are struggling with medical care – either unable to pay high premiums, burdened with high deductibles, or denied coverage for necessary tests and treatment by health insurance companies. Erin Moriarty of "48 Hours" talks with doctors and health experts about how medical care is being eroded by insurers motivated by profit. As one doctor says, insurance companies have "made it more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Images on social media showed five heads tied with ropes on two wooden posts at a popular whale watching destination in Ecuador's southwest.
"I think Congress will stop [President Trump', both Democrats and Republicans," Sen. Tim Kaine about any plans to take Greenland by military force.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 11, 2026.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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Andres Gutierrez looks back at the life and career of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who has died at 78.
In this web exclusive, actress Carrie Coon, star of the TV series "The Gilded Age" and "The White Lotus," talks with Jim Axelrod about her return to Broadway in the play "Bug," written by her husband, Tracy Letts. She also talks about the state of Broadway today.
In this web exclusive, actor and playwright Tracy Letts, and actress Carrie Coon, star of the TV series "The Gilded Age" and "The White Lotus," talk with Jim Axelrod about their marriage, and their collaboration in the new Broadway production of "Bug."
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
A disturbance at a prison in northern Georgia Sunday afternoon left three inmates dead and 12 more injured along with a guard, authorities say.
Michael McKee, 39, is accused of shooting and killing his ex-wife, Monique, and her husband, Spencer Tepe. The couple was found dead in their Columbus, Ohio, home last month. Ali Bauman reports.
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Andres Gutierrez looks back at the life and career of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who has died at 78.
One year after the devastating L.A. wildfires, CBS Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel remembers when she and her photographer rushed in to help a woman desperate to save her pet chickens and ducks as flames closed in on her home.
A suspect is in custody after the oldest synagogue in Mississippi, and the only synagogue in the city of Jackson, was set on fire in a suspected arson attack. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says hundreds more federal agents are being sent to Minnesota as protests continue there and across the country, demanding justice after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good. Nicole Sganga has more.
President Trump has been briefed on new military options for a strike against Iran amid widespread protests and a government crackdown on communications for Iranians, a senior U.S. official tells CBS News. Willie James Inman has more.