Delta Airlines flight returns to JFK Airport after reported bird strike
Delta said in a statement that the plane "encountered birds following departure" to the Bahamas.
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Delta said in a statement that the plane "encountered birds following departure" to the Bahamas.
The pilots of a Delta Air Lines flight hit the brakes and narrowly avoided a potentially catastrophic collision with an American Airlines plane at New York's JFK airport Friday night. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the investigation and how quick action may have saved hundreds of lives.
Officials are probing the incident involving an American Airlines plane that was crossing a runway and a Delta Air Lines jetliner that was preparing for takeoff. Both were packed.
Aviation fans got some of their holiday shopping done at Delta's monthly surplus sale. Shoppers were able to take home first-class seats, fan blades and even an infant life jacket to tuck under the tree. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Halle Bailey sent tears of joy through Black and Brown children when she debuted as "The Little Mermaid." Months later, she's still seen as an "inspiration."
Airline unions are seeking big pay increases and could have leverage because of labor shortages as travel rebounds.
As airlines try to stabilize their schedules, new international routes could set them up for a good fourth quarter and next summer's anticipated demand.
Delta Air lines canceled more than 3,000 flights after thunderstorms ripped across Georgia and other states in the Southeast last week. But one woman left the Atlanta airport $11,000 richer after complaining about her canceled flight and then offering her spot up to other travelers.
One perk of buying a ticket on an oversold flight? If you agree to be bumped, some airlines may pay you thousands in cash.
Cancellations are stacking up once again this holiday weekend as U.S. airlines struggle to serve their own customers.
Airline says it expects "some operational challenges" as the ranks of travelers surge over the holiday weekend.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 14,000 pilot openings are projected for each year over the next decade.
The passenger allegedly used the plane's phone to hit a flight attendant, who he said made him "uncomfortable" because he is "homophobic."
A photo of the windshield taken by a passenger showed the glass, though lined with cracks, didn't fall from its frame.
More than 4 million Americans are expected to fly this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and airports nationwide are bracing for the pre-pandemic level of traffic. Errol Barnett has the latest from some Delta Air Lines crews working around the clock during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
The suspect was taken into custody in Oklahoma City after the alleged incident with a flight attendant. The flight was headed to L.A. from Washington, D.C.
A federal grand jury in Seattle indicted a man accused of punching a flight attendant in the face twice and trying to open the cockpit door late last year during a flight from Hawaii to Washington state.
One union is warning that it could have repercussions for the holiday season.
The airline said it has reported more than 600 people to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Health insurers — which once waived costs of treating COVID-19 — are increasingly asking patients to chip in.
Delta Air Lines is instituting a strict new policy aimed at increasing employee vaccinations. CEO Ed Bastian joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the policy and whether there could be stricter policies for passenger vaccination in the future.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said unvaccinated employees who participate in the airline's health care plan will incur an additional $200 monthly fee beginning in November. CBSN's Lana Zak has more.
The average hospital stay for employees with COVID-19 costs the airline $50,000 per person, CEO Ed Bastian said.
A Delta Air Lines flight from California to Georgia was diverted to Oklahoma on Friday night after a passenger became unruly and had to be subdued. Delta confirmed that the passenger was an off-duty flight attendant. Read more here.
The carrier says the passenger was "unruly." "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson says the pilot said the passenger became a threat.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency venture.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
The roof of a private tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, collapsed, killing more than a dozen pupils and leaving at least eight more injured, authorities say.
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, the band says.
Hernan Gil Flores is believed to still be in the security booth of the building's underground parking garage. His wife says rescuers have been able to make contact with him and get him water.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, the band says.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
The Aspen Acres Fire has destroyed 55 homes in Custer County and more than 100 structures in Pueblo County.
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
Longtime labor activist Dolores Huerta says President Trump's disparaging remarks about Mexicans show he "does not know history," and called on Latinos in California, Texas and other states to push for change.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
The roof of a private tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, collapsed, killing more than a dozen pupils and leaving at least eight more injured, authorities say.
Hernan Gil Flores is believed to still be in the security booth of the building's underground parking garage. His wife says rescuers have been able to make contact with him and get him water.
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, the band says.
While there's still no official word from Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce on their wedding, some law enforcement sources are talking details. Jo Ling Kent has more from Madison Square Garden.
After all the speculation, law enforcement sources are revealing new information about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events this holiday weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Crews were seen unloading covered equipment from trucks into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, fueling rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be holding their wedding there this weekend.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
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.
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
From the tennis court to the soccer pitch, some elite athletes are proving that their careers don't have to end as they get older. At the World Cup, two of the biggest stars are 39-year-old Lionel Messi and 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. 41-year-old NBA star LeBron James is looking to add another NBA title to his resume, and 44-year-old Serena Williams took to the court at Wimbledon this year. Matthew Futterman, senior writer for tennis at the Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The Supreme Court upheld the Constitution's guarantee of birthright citizenship on Tuesday. The court voted 6-3 to strike down President Trump's executive order drastically scaling back that right. Norman Wong, the great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark, who's case nearly 130 years ago led to children born on U.S. soil being granted U.S. citizenship immediately, discusses the ruling.
While there's still no official word from Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce on their wedding, some law enforcement sources are talking details. Jo Ling Kent has more from Madison Square Garden.
Tony Dokoupil visited an elementary school in New Jersey where students celebrated the country's 250th birthday with some historical figures.