2 planes avoid crash after possible air traffic control mishap, FAA says
A FedEx cargo jet was attempting to land when a Southwest Airlines jet was cleared to take off from the same runway, the FAA said.
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Holiday shopping season hurt by inflation
The holiday season is posting lower than expected sales numbers, as customers are curbing their spending amid rising costs due to inflation. Steve Futterman has the details.
Holiday shopping rush comes amid rising prices
With Christmas just a week away, Americans are rushing to complete their holiday shopping and shipping amid a surge in prices due to inflation. Danya Bacchus has more on the last minute frenzy.
Deadlines loom for shipping holiday packages
The U.S. Postal Service says first class mail and packages should be shipped by Saturday to arrive in time for Christmas. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at the holiday shipping crunch.
Planning for Christmas shipping deadlines
Shipping company employees are ramping up for the holiday rush as deadlines to get gifts delivered in time for Christmas approach. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins "CBS News Mornings" from a FedEx facility in Tennessee to share the dates that you need to be aware of.
Holiday shipping deadlines loom
Deadlines loom for shipping gifts for the holidays. Kris Van Cleve goes inside a FedEx center in Tennessee as workers prepare for the last-minute rush of packages.
Texas community mourns death of 7-year-old found dead after 2-day search
Neighbors on Monday tied bows and balloons to their homes in memory of Athena Strand, who loved the color pink.
Driver killed after FedEx truck hit by Amtrak train in Georgia
None of the passengers or crew on the train have reported injuries.
FedEx will raise its shipping rates starting in January
Global shipping company has closed offices and frozen hiring to offset the impact of soaring inflation.
Stocks tumble as FedEx profit warning spooks investors
The market swoon adds to weekly losses sparked by a hotter-than-expected inflation report.
FedEx to close stores and freeze hiring as demand slumps
Shares of the delivery giant fell 20% on news that it was slashing its profit outlook, heightening recession fears.
USPS announces rate increase for holiday shipping
The U.S. Postal Service is increasing rates for holiday shipping, beginning in October. First-class packages will see a surcharge depending on weight and distance.
Overseas baby formula shipment arrives in U.S.
The fifth shipment of baby formula has arrived from overseas, an attempt by the Biden administration to ease the nationwide shortage. CBS News anchors Nikki Battiste and Tanya Rivero spoke with Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, who is helping lead the response.
Postal Service seeks to raise mail prices
The U.S. Postal Service wants to raise postage rates this summer, less than a year after it increased the price for a first-class Forever stamp. The price would rise to 60 cents from 58 cents.
FedEx CEO Fred Smith to step down in June
Smith founded FedEx in 1971 and led it for over 50 years as it grew into a $60 billion shipping giant.
White father and son charged for chasing, shooting at Black FedEx driver
"He was simply Black while working," said one of Demonterrio Gibson's attorneys, who are calling for a federal hate crimes probe.
Christmas shipping deadline approaches
If you are doing most of your Christmas shopping online, FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service say tomorrow is the last day to order presents for ground shipping if you want them to arrive before Christmas. Meg Oliver has more.
FedEx poised to ship 100 million more packages this holiday season
The holiday rush comes as the shipping giant marks one year since transporting the first COVID vaccine.
Inside look at FedEx processing center
FedEx employees are working around the clock to make sure your packages arrive before the holidays. Norah O'Donnell was given rare access inside a FedEx processing center in Los Angeles to see how they do it.
Sheriff reveals more on FedEx packages dumped in ravine
Driver made at least six trips to remote area in Blount County, Alabama, to discard products headed to 450 people.
Transcript: FedEx CEO Fred Smith on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with FedEx chairman and CEO Fred Smith that aired Sunday, November 7, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
FedEx CEO says company can meet holiday delivery demand
FedEx CEO Fred Smith says the company can make holiday deliveries on time, as long as it can hire the employees needed to do so.
Self-driving trucks get ready to hit the road
A lack of truck drivers is partially behind lengthy delivery delays in the U.S., and the industry expects a shortage of 100,000 drivers by 2023, when the startup Aurora plans to have autonomous trucks begin driving FedEx packages. Transportation correspondent Errol Barnett recently rode along in a self-driving semi-truck on a Texas highway.
Consumer prices reach 13-year-high
Supply chain disruptions in the U.S. are fueling record-high prices for everyday items. As prices soar and shelves empty, experts warn that low-income Americans and small businesses will be left most vulnerable. Lilia Luciano reports.
Truck driver shortage fuels supply chain gridlock
Amid a supply chain bottleneck, there's a shortage of truck drivers to clear out the backlog at U.S. ports. Carter Evans takes a look.
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Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
Tropical Storm Arlene forms in Gulf on 2nd day of hurricane season
Tropical Storm Arlene is expected to slightly pick up speed overnight on its path toward Cuba, forecasters said.
Watch Live: Biden to address nation on debt ceiling deal
President Biden says he wants to sign the debt ceiling deal "as soon as possible."
Brad Pitt calls Angelina Jolie "vindictive" in court documents about winery
The actor said when they filed for divorce, he and Jolie told each other they would not sell their shares of the winery without the other's consent and that he felt it would be inherited by their children.
Trained dogs assisting search efforts after building collapse in Iowa
There are still three people missing at the site of the collapse.
Jeffrey Epstein sent letter to Larry Nassar before suicide, records show
Documents obtained by the AP provide the most complete accounting to date of Epstein's detention and death, and its chaotic aftermath.
At least 3 killed in stabbing, carjacking rampage in California cities
A man killed at least three people during a violent rampage in the Northern California cities of Milpitas and San Jose, police said.
At least 120 killed, 850 injured in India train derailment
Images broadcast on local stations showed smashed train compartments torn open with blood-stained holes of twisted metal, and scores of passengers lying beside the tracks.
A strawberry moon will take the night sky this weekend. Here's how to see it.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
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AI eliminated nearly 4,000 jobs last month, report says
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
Another major insurer is halting new policy sales in California
Allstate and others say thousands of natural disasters in recent years have made the state too expensive to cover.
Brad Pitt calls Angelina Jolie "vindictive" in court documents about winery
The actor said when they filed for divorce, he and Jolie told each other they would not sell their shares of the winery without the other's consent and that he felt it would be inherited by their children.
Trained dogs assisting search efforts after building collapse in Iowa
There are still three people missing at the site of the collapse.
8 people injured after building collapse in New Haven
Officials said that there were reports of "multiple people trapped" after the collapse.
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AI eliminated nearly 4,000 jobs last month, report says
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
Another major insurer is halting new policy sales in California
Allstate and others say thousands of natural disasters in recent years have made the state too expensive to cover.
Judge bans AI-generated filings — unless they get human oversight
AI has a place in the profession, but is currently limited in its capabilities, a Texas judge said.
Netflix shareholders vote to reject executives' pay packages
The symbolic vote on executives' multi-million dollar pay packages comes amid an ongoing writer's strike.
Ford recalls over 140,000 Lincoln MKCs because of potential fire risk
The automaker has advised consumers of certain models of the luxury SUV to park their vehicles outside and "away from structures."
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RNC sets first GOP primary debate for Aug. 23
The Republican National Committee also set the rules for the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 presidential cycle.
VP Harris to be a "leading voice" on gun violence heading into 2024
The Biden-Harris campaign plans to make addressing gun violence a key focus of President Biden's reelection effort.
CIA chief secretly met with Chinese counterpart in Beijing last month
CIA Director William Burns traveled secretly to Beijing last month, becoming the most senior U.S. official to visit China since the U.S. shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.
Who voted against the debt ceiling bill, and who voted for it?
It sailed through the House by a vote of 314 to 117 on Wednesday, and cleared the Senate one day later by a vote of 63 to 36.
Watch Live: Biden to address nation on debt ceiling deal
President Biden says he wants to sign the debt ceiling deal "as soon as possible."
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Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Winter saw "large spike" in very rare pediatric brain infections, CDC reports
At least 102 were hospitalized in December, nearly double an earlier peak.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
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At least 120 killed, 850 injured in India train derailment
Images broadcast on local stations showed smashed train compartments torn open with blood-stained holes of twisted metal, and scores of passengers lying beside the tracks.
CIA chief secretly met with Chinese counterpart in Beijing last month
CIA Director William Burns traveled secretly to Beijing last month, becoming the most senior U.S. official to visit China since the U.S. shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.
A strawberry moon will take the night sky this weekend. Here's how to see it.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
Blinken says "stronger" Ukraine a prerequisite for talks with Russia
"A cease-fire that simply freezes current lines in place," allowing Putin to "rest, rearm, and reattack - that is not a just and lasting peace," the top U.S diplomat said.
U.N. rushing to prevent "one of the worst oil spills" in history
The massive supertanker with more than 1 million barrels of oil on board could "spontaneously explode or break apart at any moment," the United Nations warns.
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Jacky Oh, Wild 'N Out cast member, dead at 32
The star of the improv show and longtime partner of DC Young Fly reportedly died in Miami on Wednesday.
Padma Lakshmi to leave "Top Chef" after 17 years
Padma Lakshmi joined the popular cooking show as a host in 2006.
Phil Dunster reflects on "Ted Lasso" finale, possible spin-off
When asked about his feelings as the season came to an end, Dunster described a mix of monumental career moments and the somber realization that it could be the last with his castmates.
Billy Joel is ending his decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden
Throughout his history-making residency thus far, Joel has sold 1.6 million tickets to fans from all 50 states and 120 countries.
Sean "Diddy" Combs sues liquor giant Diageo, accusing it of racism
The suit asserts that while Diageo publicly promotes itself as a leader on diversity, Combs and his company found it unwilling to treat its Black partners equally. Diageo denies it.
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How to protect your home security camera from hackers
It's important to practice good "cyber hygiene" to prevent hackers, and even employees, from accessing sensitive information.
Money stored on apps like PayPal could be at risk, feds warn
Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
"The ChatGPT Revolution" explored in CBS doc
In a new documentary, CBS Reports explores the unleashing of artificial intelligence, a rapidly evolving technology. Entrepreneur João Santos, who created AIsthetic, an apparel company using CHatGPT as the CEO, joins CBS News.
Meta threatens news ban in California over bill to support journalism
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber and has expanded its presence.
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Phoenix limits construction amid water crisis
Arizona is limiting new construction around Phoenix as the state's water supply continues to dwindle. State officials say there isn't enough groundwater for housing construction that's already been approved. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
Ancient mastodon tooth found by jogger on California beach
The massive fossil once belonged to an ancient elephant-like creature dating back to the Ice Age.
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At least 3 killed in stabbing, carjacking rampage in California cities
A man killed at least three people during a violent rampage in the Northern California cities of Milpitas and San Jose, police said.
"Dangerous" inmate on the run after escaping Missouri jail; 6 others caught
Seven inmates escaped, but most were recaptured within hours. The remaining escapee should be considered "armed and dangerous," police said.
Man arrested for aiming gun at woman's head after friend used his driveway
The driver said he pulled into the driveway to reposition his vehicle when the homeowner banged on his rear window with a gun.
Wanted woman poisons her lookalike with cheesecake to steal her identity
Viktoria Nasyrova was suspected of murder in Russia. This photo of her in sunglasses gave away her hiding place in New York.
48 Hours: The Case of the Poison Cheesecake
Authorities say a woman named Viktoria Nasyrova tried to kill her lookalike and steal her identity in a most unusual way. Nasyrova is accused of poisoning a beauty stylist, Olga Tsvyk, with a piece of cheesecake. 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant joins "CBS Mornings" with a preview.
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A strawberry moon will take the night sky this weekend. Here's how to see it.
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How to "get as close as it's currently possible" to Mars
A Mars livestream is offering a one-hour opportunity to get closer than ever to the red planet.
Boeing again delays first piloted test flight of Starliner crew ferry ship
A new launch target was not announced, but Boeing officials said a flight this year is still feasible. In theory.
Webb telescope discovers traces of water in atmosphere of exoplanet
Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
NASA holds first public meeting on UFOs
NASA says it's received more than 800 reports of unidentified flying objects from around the world over the past 27 years, but only about 2-5% of them are actually mysteries. For the very first time, the space agency's team investigating UFOs held a public meeting, revealing the research it's doing to understand the unexplained objects. Nate Burleson reports.
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Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
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How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Lamar Johnson's 28-year fight for freedom
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
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The ChatGPT Revolution | CBS Reports
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived. AI tools such as ChatGPT offer the power to transform fields like business, art, medical research and more. But this technology also brings ethical uncertainty and peril. CBS Reports explores the unleashing of this still rapidly evolving creation and some of the possible dangers.
Partial building collapse in Connecticut
Seven people were injured in a partial building collapse in New Haven, Connecticut, near Yale University on Friday. City officials say two of the injured are in critical condition.
Should you recline your airplane seat?
As summer travel heats up, airplane passengers are faced with the delicate question of whether to recline their seats. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more on airline seat etiquette.
Phoenix limits construction amid water crisis
Arizona is limiting new construction around Phoenix as the state's water supply continues to dwindle. State officials say there isn't enough groundwater for housing construction that's already been approved. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
WGA says potential DGA deal won't end strike
In a memo Thursday, the Writers Guild of America told members that the Directors Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild negotiations will not affect their fight. The memo said the "era of divide and conquer is over." Anousha Sakoui, a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times, joined CBS News to talk about the situation, a month into the writers strike.