Flight attendant dies week after smoke forced emergency landing
"We are devastated at our dear colleague's death," Swiss Chief Executive Officer Jens Fehlinger said in a statement.
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American Airlines flight makes emergency landing after likely bird strike
An American Airlines flight departing from New York City for Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff after a possible bird strike. No injuries were reported on board.
Possible bird strike forces jet to make emergency landing at JFK Airport
Back in 2009, the "Miracle on the Hudson" involved a bird strike and a plane taking the same route as Thursday's American Airlines jet.
Qantas emergency landing in Sydney
A Qantas plane bound for Brisbane made an emergency landing in Sydney shortly after takeoff. The airline said there were potential issues with an engine. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang, but the airline said there was no explosion.
Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, forcing emergency landing in NYC
A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the crew to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline says.
Passenger lands small plane after pilot experiences medical emergency
The twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 90 was traveling from Las Vegas to Monterey, California, the FAA said.
Trump's plane diverted in Montana due to mechanical issue
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Bozeman, Montana, Friday night.
Passengers sickened by spoiled food on Delta flight
Moldy chicken meals made several passengers sick Wednesday, forcing a Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam to make an emergency landing in New York. For the second day in a row Thursday, Delta has pulled all meals except a pasta dish from the economy cabin on 75 international flights as a precaution. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Museum honors captain's actions
It has been more than 15 years since 155 people were rescued from the Hudson River after US Airways flight 1549 struck a flock of geese, forcing an emergency landing on the water. Everyone on board survived, largely in part because of the actions of Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. A new museum named in his honor revisits that day.
Small plane makes emergency landing on snowy Virginia highway
No vehicles were struck and no one aboard the single-engine Cessna 208 Caravan were hurt.
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.
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.
Off-duty pilot indicted in alleged attempt to shut down plane's engines
The Portland, Oregon, grand jury indicted Joseph David Emerson, 44, on lesser charges than state prosecutors had originally sought deciding he didn't seek to injure anybody.
United plane makes emergency landing in Houston
A United Airlines passenger jet bound for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was forced to return to Houston after one of its engines may have caught fire. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Man allegedly tried to stab flight attendant
A man is under arrest after allegedly trying to stab a flight attendant and open a plane's door mid-flight. The incident came just hours after another flight had to make an emergency landing after birds struck the plane and the cabin filled with smoke. Lilia Luciano takes a look at these and several other recent aviation incidents.
Spirit flight diverted after fire breaks out
A Spirit Airlines flight from Dallas to Orlando was diverted to Jacksonville on Wednesday after a fire broke out in an overhead bin, according to the airline. One person was injured, the airline said.
New York-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing in Scotland
The Delta Air Lines flight was forced to land at Prestwick Airport in Glasgow just 25 minutes after taking off from Edinburgh.
"Unruly" passenger forces Southwest flight to make emergency landing in Arkansas
The plane was bound from Houston to Columbus when it was diverted to Little Rock.
NTSB: Co-pilot was "visibly upset" before he exited plane in mid-air
The NTSB has released a preliminary report which offers some insight into what may have prompted a 23-year-old co-pilot to exit a damaged plane in mid-air, prior to an emergency landing.
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Trump to sign order to begin dismantling Education Department
Completely eliminating it would require congressional approval, which isn't certain.
Georgetown University researcher detained by ICE, sources say
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national who was studying and teaching on a student visa, is being held in a detention facility in Louisiana.
Trump says he had "very good" call with Zelenskyy
During the call, Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of and run Ukrainian's nuclear power plants, which he said would help protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Greenpeace ordered to pay $660 million over pipeline protests
Energy Transfer claimed in a lawsuit that Greenpeace was responsible for defamation, disruption and property damage for protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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Google finds 10,000 fake listings on Google Maps, sues alleged network of scammers
A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.
Pentagon removes, then restores webpage on Jackie Robinson's military career
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
Man convicted in series of drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, while Finland remained in the top spot and Mexico and Costa Rica moved up.
Minnesota Senate Republicans will move to expel state Sen. Justin Eichorn
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday will make a motion to expel their colleague Sen. Justin Eichorn following a federal criminal charge that he attempted to solicit sex from a minor.
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What to know about the first day of spring
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
Third youth arrested, charged with murder in death of bicyclist caught on video
A third teen has been arrested in a fatal hit-and-run police say targeted a bicyclist on his way to work in Albuquerque, N.M. in May 2024.
Man convicted in series of drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
Georgetown University researcher detained by ICE, sources say
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national who was studying and teaching on a student visa, is being held in a detention facility in Louisiana.
Greenpeace ordered to pay $660 million over pipeline protests
Energy Transfer claimed in a lawsuit that Greenpeace was responsible for defamation, disruption and property damage for protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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Red Lobster seeks to adjust to a changing economy
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun took over last September, shortly after the chain closed many locations and filed for bankruptcy.
Trump trade wars could tank foreign tourism in the U.S., report finds
President Trump's aggressive trade policies and barbed rhetoric threatens to discourage foreign travelers from visiting the U.S., economists say.
Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's frozen meals recalled over wood-like material
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but trims growth outlook
Fed Chair Jerome Powell cites "high uncertainty" around the impact of Trump administration tariffs on key trading partners.
Ben & Jerry's claims CEO was unlawfully fired over political issues
Ice cream maker alleges CEO David Stever was fired for upholding company's social mission and that its parent company violated their contract.
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Man convicted in series of drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
Georgetown University researcher detained by ICE, sources say
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national who was studying and teaching on a student visa, is being held in a detention facility in Louisiana.
Minnesota Senate Republicans will move to expel Sen. Eichorn
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday will make a motion to expel their colleague Sen. Justin Eichorn following a federal criminal charge that he attempted to solicit sex from a minor.
Trump to sign order to begin dismantling Education Department
Completely eliminating the department would require approval from Congress, which isn't certain.
Trump appointee Pete Marocco hands control of USAID to DOGE official
Acting USAID Deputy Administrator Pete Marocco handed off control of the foreign aid agency to a DOGE official.
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U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, while Finland remained in the top spot and Mexico and Costa Rica moved up.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's frozen meals recalled over wood-like material
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
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What to know about the first day of spring
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, while Finland remained in the top spot and Mexico and Costa Rica moved up.
Construction work unearths remains of 33 skeletons, woman's shoe
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
Retired Israeli general says Gaza strikes will mean more dead hostages
As Israel's renewed strikes kill hundreds in Gaza, a retired Israeli general says the assault will mean "more hostages dead," too.
Trump says he had "very good" call with Zelenskyy
During the call, Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of and run Ukrainian's nuclear power plants, which he said would help protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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Whitney Cummings on turning postpartum struggles into comedy
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls," returns for another year of her "Big Baby" tour, blending sharp humor with her new experiences as a mother.
Annaleigh Ashford on the true story behind new series "Happy Face"
Tony award-winner Annaleigh Ashford spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the new true crime series "Happy Face," preparing for her role and advocacy for victims' families.
Daniel Stern on his career, new book
From "Home Alone" to "City Slickers," Daniel Stern has been a Hollywood staple for decades. In his new book, "Home and Alone," he shares personal stories about his biggest roles, career highs, and lessons learned.
Annaleigh Ashford on "Happy Face"
Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford takes on the real-life story of Melissa Moore in Happy Face, a Paramount+ true crime drama about a woman who discovers her father is a notorious serial killer. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the gripping series and working alongside Dennis Quaid.
Whitney Cummings on comedy, motherhood
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls" and star of "Whitney," is back on the road for the second year of her "Big Baby" tour. Fresh off welcoming her first child, she brings her unfiltered take on motherhood and everyday life to the stage.
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Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
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.
China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes
New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank.
Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
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Construction work unearths remains of 33 skeletons, woman's shoe
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
Astronauts return after extended space stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday in a SpaceX capsule after their original 8-day mission turned into more than nine months at the International Space Station. As they celebrate with their families, their next challenge will be adjusting to the pull of gravity on Earth.
Webb telescope's images of exoplanets "stunned researchers," NASA says
The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said.
Fusion energy: Unlocking the power of the stars
Scientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reaction that powers our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume. Correspondent Ben Tracy visits the National Ignition Facility, in Livermore, Calif., where the largest laser ever built is used as part of the process; and Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts, where super-heated plasma burns around 180 million degrees Fahrenheit.
Fusion energy: Unlocking the power of the stars
Scientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reaction that powers our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume.
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Third youth arrested, charged with murder in death of bicyclist caught on video
A third teen has been arrested in a fatal hit-and-run police say targeted a bicyclist on his way to work in Albuquerque, N.M. in May 2024.
Man convicted in series of drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
Midwife charged with providing illegal abortions
A certified nurse midwife and a medical assistant were both charged this week with performing illegal abortions and practicing without a medical license. The midwife operated three unlicensed clinics near Houston, Texas, prosecutors said. A birth center owner who employed the midwife spoke to Janet Shamlian about the case.
Teslas set on fire in Las Vegas: What we know
Multiple cars were set on fire at a Las Vegas Tesla facility early Tuesday morning in what police are calling a "targeted attack." CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
Arizona executes man by lethal injection for 2002 murder
Aaron Gunches, who had dropped legal efforts to halt his execution, was sentenced to death for the 2002 murder of Ted Price, his girlfriend's ex-husband.
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Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
SpaceX return went well, says astronomer
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
Astronauts exit SpaceX capsule
The SpaceX capsule carrying Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams opened and its crew members exited after landing on Earth. This was their first time back on Earth after 286 days in space. Crew-9 mission members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov also left the spacecraft. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn and CBS News' Bill Harwood have more.
NASA astronauts splashdown off Florida coast
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams landed on Earth on Tuesday, splashing down off the coast of Florida. This ended the Starliner astronauts' mission which lasted over nine months on the International Space Station. CBS News' Bill Harwood, former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn, and CBS News' Mark Strassmann break it down.
NASA astronauts return after 286 days in space
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday evening after months of delays. Williams and Wilmore piloted Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station in June 2024, but mechanical failures turned what was supposed to be an eight-day trip into a 286-day stay. CBS News' John Dickerson anchors a special report.
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The challenges facing casual dining restaurants
Red Lobster is among more than a dozen casual dining chains that filed for bankruptcy in 2024. Now, its new CEO is attempting to reinvigorate and reinvent it in a challenging economic climate. Elise Preston reports.
High Point makes March Madness after 25 years
March Madness has finally arrived in the world of college basketball. The first rounds of the men's and women's NCAA Tournament begin this week. One team looking to steal the spotlight this year is the High Point Panthers from North Carolina. They make their March Madness debut against Perdue on Thursday. Alan Huss, head coach of the High Point Panthers men's basketball team, joins "The Daily Report."
Some police agencies stop selling used guns after probe
Several U.S. law enforcement agencies say they have stopped reselling their used guns following a joint CBS News investigation last year with nonprofit news organizations The Trace and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting. CBS News investigative data journalist Chris Hacker, who contributed to the investigation, reports.
CA Insurance Commissioner to require more FAIR Plan transparency following CBS News California Investigation
Should it be legal that the public is on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt, but we don't have access to the FAIR Plan financials? California's Insurance Commissioner says, "No." Now he's committing to fix that following a recent CBS News California Investigation. WATCH THE FULL INVESTIGATION HERE: California FAIR Plan secrets: Why the state's insurer of last resort is so secretive
Winemaker concerned for consumers on tariffs
In response to the steel and aluminum tariffs, the European Union said last week that it would place levies on $28 billion worth of American goods, including beef, poultry, bourbon, jeans and peanut butter, starting April 1. President Trump said that if the EU enacts those tariffs, he will respond by imposing a 200% retaliatory tariff on all European wine and Champagne. Andrew Rockwell, production winemaker at Sparkling Pointe, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.