U.S. airlines ranked by The Points Guy
The Points Guy ranked the best airlines in the U.S. for 2024, and one carrier remains on top. Brian Kelly, The Points Guy founder, joins CBS News with a look at the rankings.
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Close call at Reagan National Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is probing a close call between two planes at Washington's Reagan National Airport Thursday. A JetBlue flight and a Southwest flight almost collided before an air traffic controller warned both pilots to stop immediately. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Close call on runway at Reagan National Airport
A JetBlue flight from Washington to Boston began to take off at the same time a Southwest jet was crossing the same runway. Both planes stopped moments before a potential collision.
Boston bound JetBlue flight has close call on runway at Reagan National
A JetBlue flight was forced to abort takeoff due to another aircraft attempting to cross the runway at Washington Reagan National Airport.
JetBlue brings dynamic pricing to checking bags. Here's what to know.
Under JetBlue's new policy, fees for checking you luggage will now change depending on where and when you fly.
JetBlue and Spirit merger halted
A planned merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines has been halted by a federal judge's ruling, safeguarding travelers' access to Spirit's low-cost fares. The $3.8 billion deal faced scrutiny for potentially harming consumer interests.
JetBlue, Spirit end merger deal
JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines said they have mutually agreed to terminate their proposed $3.8 billion merger after a federal judge rejected the plan earlier this year. Oriana Pawlyk, aviation reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss what happens to the two airlines now.
JetBlue drops $3.8 billion deal to buy Spirit Airlines
JetBlue abandoned its proposed acquisition of Spirit only weeks after a federal judge ruled the deal would harm competition.
JetBlue planes hit each other on ground at Logan Airport
Two JetBlue planes hit each other on the ground at Logan Airport in Boston early Thursday morning.
Spirit Airlines shares losing altitude after judge blocks JetBlue deal
Spirit's stock price has plunged more than 60% since a federal judge scuttled its $3.8 billion deal JetBlue.
Judge blocks JetBlue-Spirit Airlines deal, citing antitrust concerns
Federal judge rules that JetBlue's $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit would limit options for travelers by reducing the number of discount carriers.
Video shows plane scraping tail
Newly-released footage shows a JetBlue plane scraping its tail during an emergency takeoff last year to avoid a head-on collision with another plane at an airport in Hayden, Colorado.
JetBlue captain took off quickly "due to his surprise" about incoming plane
The JetBlue captain pointed the nose of his jet up more quickly than normal "due to his surprise about encountering head on landing traffic," the NTSB said.
Airlines prepare for Thanksgiving travel
Stormy weather could upend travel for millions hoping to take advantage of the holiday weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
No injuries after JetBlue aircraft collides with moving vehicle on SFO tarmac
Officials at San Francisco International Airport confirmed on Monday that a JetBlue flight bound for Boston was delayed after the aircraft collided with a moving vehicle on the tarmac, but there were no injuries reported.
JetBlue plane tips backward as passengers get off at JFK
A passenger said flight attendants told them to spread out to rebalance the plane.
8 people hospitalized after JetBlue flight experiences "severe turbulence"
JetBlue flight 1256 flying in from Guayaquil, Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale experienced "sudden severe turbulence" as it neared Florida, a JetBlue official told CBS News.
Jet Blue flight hits severe turbulence
A Jet Blue flight from Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, hit severe turbulence, sending eight passengers to the hospital.
2 Jet Blue flights hit by lasers near Boston
Lasers were directed at two airborne Jet Blue flights Thursday near Boston Logan International Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. No one was hurt.
NTSB releases image of close call between JetBlue flight, Learjet
It happened at Boston's Logan International Airport in February. The agency is blaming an error made by the charter jet's pilot.
JetBlue, American Airlines ending partnership
JetBlue and American Airlines are ending their partnership. Starting this Friday, the two airlines will no longer sell tickets on one another's flights. A federal judge ruled in May their alliance is anti-competitive. Journalist and travel expert Scott Mayerowitz joined CBS News to talk about the change.
JetBlue and American Airlines must end partnership, judge rules
A partnership dubbed the Northeast Alliance is bad for travelers, a judge ruled in a win for government antitrust enforcers.
DOJ may try to block JetBlue-Spirit merger
The Department of Justice could soon file a lawsuit to block JetBlue's proposed merger with Spirit Airlines. The potential $3.8 billion deal was approved by Spirit shareholders last year. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss.
JetBlue CEO on Spirit merger
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at the Justice Department's looming decision over whether to allow a $3.8 billion merger with low-budget carrier Spirit Airlines.
JetBlue CEO "disappointed" but "not surprised" as DOJ aims to block Spirit merger
Hayes spoke shortly before the Department of Justice sued to block JetBlue's proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
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Trump again says Iran ceasefire is over, but U.S. will keep talking
Efforts are underway to get U.S.-Iran peace talks back on track after the most intense exchange of attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
Parents of teen found dead on island don't believe he chose to stay behind
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Pentagon releases new set of UFO files: "Unlike anything I had seen"
The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs, including one report from a Navy pilot who said a mysterious object was "unlike anything I had seen" in 28 years of service.
Charlie Kirk's family cites "overwhelming evidence" against alleged killer
Charlie Kirk's family said the end of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing "marks an important step forward in the pursuit of justice."
Man partially sucked out of plane window during flight, passenger says
A woman says she saw a fellow passenger on her Ryanair flight get his head and shoulders sucked out of a window that broke during their trip between Greece and Germany.
Trump admin. to back tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil,
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Former Afghan general charged with drug and firearm offenses in U.S.
A former member of Afghanistan's National Assembly was arrested and charged with conspiring to illegally import heroin and methamphetamine into the U.S.
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
Ex-Epoch Times CFO pleads guilty in $67 million money laundering scheme
The former CFO of The Epoch Times, a conservative multinational media company, interrupted jury selection at his money laundering trial to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in a $67 million fraud scheme.
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Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Former Afghan general charged with drug and firearm offenses in U.S.
A former member of Afghanistan's National Assembly was arrested and charged with conspiring to illegally import heroin and methamphetamine into the U.S.
Charlie Kirk's family cites "overwhelming evidence" against alleged killer
Charlie Kirk's family said the end of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing "marks an important step forward in the pursuit of justice."
Vance family to rent home in Virginia countryside
Sources familiar with the decision say the rental property would supplement — not replace — the official vice presidential residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington.
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Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
I tried eating Erling Haaland's World Cup "Viking diet" for a day
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
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Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Prince Harry, Meghan visit King Charles after security controversy
Prince Harry and Meghan have a rocky relationship with the prince's father.
Trump admin. to back tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil,
Man, 26, arrested after former British politician found dead in her home
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
At least 12 killed by wildfire in southern Spain
The cause of the blaze hasn't been determined, but Spain has been among the many European nations hit by severe heat waves, with temperatures peaking at almost 106 in the country's south.
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Sean Evans on Netflix "Hot Ones" spinoff
"Hot Ones," hosted by Sean Evans, has become one of the hottest series on YouTube. He talks to Vladimir Duthiers about his celebrity-filled show, his new Netflix spinoff, "Hot Ones: Extra Heat," and who he wants to interview next.
Meg Cabot on new "The Princess Diaries" book
Author Meg Cabot returns to Genovia to reinterpret "The Princess Diaries" in her new graphic novel, "The Princess Diaries: The Graphic Novel." Cabot tells "CBS Mornings" that she's excited to revisit the characters from the original films and "introduce them to a new generation."
Book excerpt: "Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000" by Barry Walters
Barry Walters, a writer for such publications as Rolling Stone and Spin, explores how LGBTQ songwriters, musicians, execs and fans reshaped pop culture in the late 20th century, as queer messages in music became less coded.
Director of "Aces," breaks down docuseries
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Jon Batiste performs "Georgia On My Mind"
Jon Batiste performs the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
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Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
New details on Mexican man killed by ICE
New details are emerging about what led to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death. The Mexican man was wrongfully shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. Shawna Mizelle has the latest.
Man, 26, arrested after former British politician found dead in her home
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
Records: Alibaba sold dangerous drugs in U.S.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren't pursued.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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7/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says U.S. continuing Iran talks, but ceasefire is "over"; Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race.
Hegseth looks to tighten military standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is renewing his push to tighten grooming and fitness standards for American service members. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
Cyclosporiasis parasite cases skyrocket
Cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a microscopic parasite, are growing in 31 states, and health officials still haven't identified the exact source of the outbreak. Dr. Eric Ascher, a family medicine physician, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the illness.
Details on Mexican man killed by ICE
The Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were looking for a different person when a Mexican man was shot and killed in Houston on Tuesday. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
Iran says it "made a mistake" in shooting at ships
Iran told the Trump administration privately that it "made a mistake" in shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, senior U.S. officials said. The attack on three ships led to two days of intense strikes. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.