Small plane crashes in Southern California parking lot, killing 5
Official says the pilot declared an emergency before crashing Sunday about a mile from John Wayne Airport in Orange County
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TSA surveillance program criticized for tracking U.S. citizens
"Quiet Skies" program uses a computer algorithm to spot flyers whose travel and activities match with current threat intelligence
9 years after "Miracle on the Hudson," FAA proposes new bird strike test
The FAA estimates that the annual cost of the rule would be $4 million
FAA won't regulate legroom on planes
Squeezing widening bottoms into shrinking airline seats is not a problem to trouble the federal regulator with, agency says
Authorities swarm JetBlue plane experiencing radio issue
"While communication was reestablished via alternate channels, authorities responded out of an abundance of caution," JetBlue said
Experts warn it's a "matter of time" before airliners get hacked
At a presentation in January, researchers warned it is "a matter of time before a cybersecurity breach on an airline occurs"
2 dead, 2 missing after plane crashes off New York's coast, FAA says
Federal Aviation Administration says Piper PA31 aircraft went down around 3:20 p.m. Saturday; at least two bodies has been recovered
Emergency landing may have been caused by passenger smoking pot
Officials confirmed Wednesday's incident may have been caused by a passenger who was allegedly smoking in the plane's lavatory
Photo shows part of plane that broke window
Federal investigators believe a piece of engine covering caused the deadly window blowout on a Southwest flight. Investigators said the debris flew through the air and hit the plane when a fan blade broke mid-flight. John Dickerson has more.
Southwest engine blade's microscopic cracks
The FAA will order airlines to inspect hundreds of jet engines similar to one that exploded on a Southwest flight, killing one and injuring seven others. We're also learning more about hero pilot who guided the flight to a safe landing. Kris Van Cleave reports.
FAA orders emergency inspections after engine explosion
The Federal Aviation Administration is ordering the inspection of fan blades on hundreds of engines. This comes three days after an engine exploded on a Southwest flight, leaving one passenger dead. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details.
Engine inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order Friday directing airlines to thoroughly inspect the type of engine that failed Tuesday on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737, leading to the death of a woman after she was nearly sucked out of the plane. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN to discuss.
FAA orders inspections of more engines like one in Southwest incident
Operators will have 20 days to inspect 737's with engines that have had approximately 30,000 takeoffs and landings
Congress weighs in on Allegiant Air and FAA
Story on budget airline's safety record prompting calls for an audit of the FAA's enforcement practices
FAA to order engine inspections
The FAA will order airlines to inspect engines similar to the one that exploded on a Southwest flight after investigators found microscopic cracks in the engine fan blade that triggered the accident. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN from Philadelphia International Airport.
Southwest investigation update
CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest on the investigation into what caused the engine of Southwest flight 1380 to explode in mid-air. The FAA is ordering inspections on similar engines after finding signs of metal fatigue on the damaged plane.
FAA under scrutiny after "60 Minutes" report
FAA under scrutiny after "60 Minutes" report Federal lawmakers are demanding answers from the FAA after a "60 Minutes" report revealed Allegiant Air's alarming safety record. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Senator calls for investigation into FAA after "60 Minutes" report on Allegiant Air
Sen. Bill Nelson is calling for an investigation into the FAA's enforcement actions and its correspondence with Allegiant Air
New questions for Allegiant Air, FAA after "60 Minutes" investigation
The "60 Minutes" report questioned the FAA's 2015 adoption of its "compliance philosophy," which aims to work with airlines to foster improved compliance and reporting of issues
Allegiant Air responds to critical "60 Minutes" report
Carrier calls story "false narrative" and tells employees, "We are prepared to fight back against '60 Minutes"'
The budget airline flying under the radar
Steve Kroft investigates Allegiant Air, a discount carrier known more for its ultra-low fares than its high record of in-flight breakdowns
2 killed after small plane crash in Daytona Beach
The two people who died were the only ones on board
2 firefighters killed when planes collide at Indiana airport
Kyle Hibst and David Wittkamper were killed in the crash Monday at Marion Municipal Airport, 50 miles northeast of Indianapolis
2 airline pilots report seeing UFO while flying over Arizona
According to radio logs, pilots of a Learjet operated by Phoenix Air and an American Airlines flight saw the object flying in opposite direction of their planes
Possible UFO sighting?
Two airline pilots traveling over Arizona claim they were passed by an unidentified flying objects while flying at over 30,000 feet in the air. The FAA has released audio broadcast of their conversation when they spotted a UFO.
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Watch Live: Trump calls Graham "beloved friend" and "American original" in eulogy
President Trump delivered the eulogy for friend and ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly just a short time after visiting Ukraine earlier this month.
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Trump meets Netanyahu as his threat to resume strikes looms over Iran
Trump met Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu as the U.S. and Iran held their fire amid work toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
People trapped and injured after powerful earthquake strikes Japan
A powerful earthquake hit southern Japan, seriously damaging a shopping mall where there are reportedly many people trapped and some feared dead.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu amid wars in Iran, Ukraine
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.
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Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought stage 4 cancer side by side.
eBay settles with couple "terrorized" in bizarre stalking scandal
eBay has agreed to pay a large settlement after a Massachusetts couple was the victim of a bizarre harassment campaign.
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
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Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Civil War-era artifact turns out to be live explosive, Texas officials say
The device was a live "parrot round," the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office said.
Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu amid wars in Iran, Ukraine
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.
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Watch Live: Trump calls Graham "beloved friend" and "American original" in eulogy
President Trump delivered the eulogy for friend and ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly just a short time after visiting Ukraine earlier this month.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
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Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
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Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu amid wars in Iran, Ukraine
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.
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Watch Live: Trump calls Graham "beloved friend" and "American original" in eulogy
President Trump delivered the eulogy for friend and ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly just a short time after visiting Ukraine earlier this month.
Judge orders immigration officials to free key witness in deadly ICE shooting
A federal judge ordered U.S. immigration authorities to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston.
Thune says of Lindsey Graham "I feel his absence every day" in Capitol ceremony
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and later, his close ally.
In final debate, Michigan Senate Democrats spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
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What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
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Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu amid wars in Iran, Ukraine
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.
Woman murdered in 1936 and buried under building is finally identified
Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto.
Widow of murdered mayor arrested in extortion case in Mexico
Valentin Lavin, who was allied with President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, was shot and killed during a town hall.
People trapped and injured after powerful earthquake strikes Japan
A powerful earthquake hit southern Japan, seriously damaging a shopping mall where there are reportedly many people trapped and some feared dead.
Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
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William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
Ariana Grande sues alleged hackers
In a new lawsuit, Ariana Grande alleges unidentified hackers caused "irreparable harm" to her career and stole her unreleased music, photos and videos. She's asking the court to force internet providers to identify them.
"The Odyssey" movie sparking interest in book
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Police seek third Seattle shooting suspect
Seattle police are hunting for a third suspect being linked to a deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
Extremism expert on Berlin Pride attack
Authorities say the suspect who attacked Berlin's Pride event was known to German police for other crimes. Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler of the Counter Extremism Project speaks on German efforts to monitor extremists, and CBS News' Bradley Blackburn takes a look at German data on hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people.
Woman murdered in 1936 and buried under building is finally identified
Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto.
Bryan Kohberger challenges his conviction
Bryan Kohberger, the man sentenced for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, pleaded guilty last year as part of a deal. Now, he wants to take back his guilty plea and go to trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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The Lindsay Clancy Case: A Family Tragedy on Trial
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy is set to begin, Natalie Morales is joined by WBZ-TV Boston reporter and anchor Kristina Rex to examine the case that has drawn national attention and intense public scrutiny. They break down the events leading up to Clancy killing her three young children, the competing arguments expected at trial, and the role mental illness may play in the case.
The Larry Millete Verdict
More than five years after Maya Millete was last seen at her Chula Vista home, a jury has found her husband, Larry Millete, guilty of first-degree murder. In this special bonus episode, CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi revisits the evidence, the witnesses, and the unanswered questions that defined this no-body murder trial. From allegations of control and marital conflict to digital evidence, missing miles, and the now-infamous spellcaster testimony, we examine the case that captivated Southern California and beyond. And even with a verdict, the central question remains unanswered: Where's Maya?
Verdict Soon in the Larry Millete Trial
The prosecution and defense have rested their cases. Jurors heard testimony about Maya Millete's secret relationship, a hidden Instagram account, Larry Millete's communications with an online spiritual practitioner. Prosecutors also questioned witnesses about the digital evidence they say helps reconstruct the events surrounding Maya's disappearance and where investigators searched for her. CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi and "48 Hours" consultant Herman Weisberg discuss the significance of witness testimony for the outcome of this trial.
Watch: Sean Hannity eulogizes Lindsey Graham
Sean Hannity eulogized his friend and frequent show guest Lindsey Graham at the late senator's funeral in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
Trump eulogizes Graham at funeral
President Trump eulogized late Senator Lindsey Graham in a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday.