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There are calls for Congress and the White House to make the sky safer. The government's own watchdog agency says a flaw in the nation's air traffic control system could result in planes flying too close together. Kris Van Cleave spoke with one of controllers sounding the alarm.
Pilotless devices' proliferation threatens air safety, wildfire fighting and personal privacy
A California helicopter pilot is receiving praise for maneuvering around a drone mid-flight. The medical chopper pilot was airlifting a patient when he spotted a large drone in his flight path. This is the latest in recent aircraft run-ins with drones. Kris Van Cleave reports from Reagan National Airport outside Washington about the growing concerns over drone safety.
Recent liver surgery has revealed that former President Jimmy Carter has cancer that has spread; and FAA chief Michael Huerta says his agency is concerned with the growing number of drones.
FAA chief Michael Huerta says his agency is concerned with the growing number of drones. He pointed to recent incidents during wildfires as evidence for the need to crack down on individuals who operate the aircraft in dangerous ways. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
The FAA is investigating an airline drama over North Dakota. An Allegiant jet from Las Vegas nearly ran out of fuel as it approached Fargo, but Hector International Airport tried to keep the plane from landing. Kris Van Cleave reports on the confrontation and how it's raising new concerns about the airline.
The FAA is taking a closer look at mid-air plane collisions with birds. Founder of TravelPulse.com Mark Murphy joins CBSN with more on how the agency wants to know whether airlines and manufacturers need added gear to prevent them.
The FAA and police are investigating whether a drone equipped to fire a gun is in violation of federal regulations.CBSN's Jeff Glor reports.
The FAA says 11 commercial airliners spotted a potentially blinding green laser light hitting their planes Wednesday night as they flew over New Jersey. Several of the flights were headed for Newark, an airport that's seen at least 23 other cases of laser strikes this year. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A news helicopter crew captured remarkable video of a drone flying dangerously close to another chopper near Seattle. The camera operator estimates it got within 50 feet of a news chopper. Charlie Rose reports.
Former FAA Assistant Administrator Scott Brenner offers insight on the Delta plane that skidded off the runway in New York City.
On the heels of releasing new proposed rules on drones, CBS News has learned that the Federal Aviation Administration is concerned about a dramatic increase in the number of unmanned aircraft flying near planes and helicopters. Jeff Pegues reports with a story you'll see only on "CBS This Morning."
The new rules would apply to commercial drones. Julianna Goldman reports that the government wants to make sure drones can safely share the skies with planes and helicopters.
America's antiquated air traffic control system is getting an upgrade, with an overhaul through the FAA's NextGen designed to keep up with increasing air travel and the push for on-time flights. As Ben Tracy shows, however, parts of the country are paying a steep price for progress.
As ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft gain in popularity, a start-up called Flytenow wants to take that same concept to the skies. But the Federal Aviation Administration has stepped in and shut it down over concerns about regulations. Don Dahler reports.
A JetBlue plane nearly collided with a Caribbean Airlines flight on Saturday as the two planes took off from JFK Airport. JetBlue saw the collision coming and hit the brakes when the Caribbean flight didn't respond. Jeff Pegues reports.
As sales of drones soar, the FAA is worried about the safety problems they'll cause. Bob Orr reports on how the agency is trying to keep the airspace safe.
The government is getting a surge of complaints of drones interfering with larger aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration tells CBS News it is receiving 25 reports a month from pilots who have seen drones or model planes near their aircraft. Jeff Pegues reports.
A new ruling by the NTSB is rattling America's fledgling drone industry. While the Federal Aviation Administration is still considering how to regulate the commercial use of drones, NTSB is calling them aircraft, which could set a precedent. Jeff Pegues reports.
Hundreds of flights in Chicago airports were cancelled Sunday, three days after an employee allegedly set fire to an FAA communication center in Aurora, Illinois. Officials say it may take two weeks to return operations to normal. Jeff Pegues reports from Chicago.
Crews responded to an alarm at a FAA facility in Aurora, a Chicago suburb. O'Hare and Midway Airports are both affected.
Regulators issued an emergency waiver and lifted tough drone regulations in Texas. 23-year-old Christina Morris went missing on August 30. Anna Werner reports.
FAA rules allow children under two years old to sit in an adult's lap on airplanes. But are they safe? Former NTSB director Deborah Hersman and CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the dispute.
Wedding photographers are using drones to capture the bride and groom's special moment, but regulations say using a wedding drone without permission from the FAA is illegal. Adriana Diaz reports.
The Federal Aviation Administration says Southwest put planes in the skies that were not FAA approved, and the company now faces the second largest proposed fine to date for an airline. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington Dulles International Airport.
The Trump administration on Monday plans to announce it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Iran's military declares a halt to operations as Trump says Israel and Tehran are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
A deadly earthquake rocked the southern Philippines, killing dozens of people and sending small tsunami waves toward at least three nations.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
States across the Midwest and northern Plains could see flooding as severe storms hit, forecasters say.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Pope Leo XIV denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" in the Church ahead of an expected private meeting with victims in Spain.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
States across the Midwest and northern Plains could see flooding as severe storms hit, forecasters say.
The Trump administration on Monday plans to announce it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
An 18-year-old died last week on a hike deep in the Grand Canyon, after showing symptoms of heat-related illness, the National Park Service said.
With the unemployment rate for young workers about twice as high as the national average, "Sunday Morning" talks with recent graduates from across the country about how AI is affecting both their prospects and the hiring process itself.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
The Trump administration on Monday plans to announce it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
L.A. City Councilwoman Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt in the race for L.A. mayor after previously trailing by 6%. The California gubernatorial primary also remained undecided.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Pope Leo XIV denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" in the Church ahead of an expected private meeting with victims in Spain.
Iran's military declares a halt to operations as Trump says Israel and Tehran are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
A deadly earthquake rocked the southern Philippines, killing dozens of people and sending small tsunami waves toward at least three nations.
In his fourth major final, Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg talks to CBS News about his 34th feature film, "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if all of the evidence about UFOs and alien life was released to the entire world and proved we are not alone. He also discusses his opinion on aliens, saying they "have been here and they are here."
At Broadway's biggest night, "Schmigadoon!" took home the award for best musical. Meanwhile, "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the night. Jamie Wax has more on the winners and top moments.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Hosted by Jane Pauley: Featured: The Tony-nominated musical "Ragtime"; Steven Spielberg on "Disclosure Day"; GLP-1 medications; college grads' job search woes; a tour of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona; an exhibit of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion; and a honey sommelier.
During her lifetime, and her 70-year reign as Britain's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe was as important diplomatically as any speech she gave. A new exhibition on view at Buckingham Palace in London, "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style," is the most comprehensive look at her wardrobe, covering every decade of her life. Correspondent Alina Cho pays a visit, and also talks with fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu about how the Queen inspired his work.
LinkedIn's latest workforce report found hiring rates are nearly 5% lower than a year ago. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career expert, explains how job applicants can break through the market, using AI when applying and more.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
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.
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
At least 12 people were injured during a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials say. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Twelve people were injured, two of them critically, in what police are calling a "gunfight" that broke out at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Six people were taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station Sunday evening.
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Hyma Moore join CBS News with their take ahead of Graham Platner's primary in Maine, and President Trump's reaction to the California primaries during an interview with NBC.
CBS News contributor David Begnaud went to New Orleans to ask everyday Americans who believed in them. He spoke with 23-year-old Chris Wurl who described how a former coach made a major impact on his life.
Democratic candidate Graham Platner is barreling into Maine's Senate primary despite multiple scandals plaguing his campaign. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to voters about his candidacy.
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg talks to CBS News about his 34th feature film, "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if all of the evidence about UFOs and alien life was released to the entire world and proved we are not alone. He also discusses his opinion on aliens, saying they "have been here and they are here."
LinkedIn's latest workforce report found hiring rates are nearly 5% lower than a year ago. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career expert, explains how job applicants can break through the market, using AI when applying and more.