Chaos at U.S. airports as airlines cancel thousands of flights
Millions of travelers packed into airports over the holiday weekend, and many were met with chaos as thousands of flights were delayed or cancelled.
July 4th
What's ahead for travelers during July 4 "airmageddon"
The Department of Transportation is considering new rules that would hold airlines accountable for their flight schedules and make them better compensate passengers.
Strong storms headed to Northeast for July 4 weekend
Strong storms are moving through the Great Lakes into the Northeast, bringing potential heavy rains and frequent lightning. Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Bruin has the forecast for the July 4 holiday weekend.
Travelers, airlines gear up for potential cancellations over holiday weekend
Cancellations are stacking up once again this holiday weekend as U.S. airlines struggle to serve their own customers.
Millions plan road trips for July 4th holiday
A record number of Americans are expected to travel this upcoming July 4th holiday weekend, per a new report from AAA. Drivers should prepare for increased traffic as 42 million people take to the road for trips of at least 50 miles. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins "CBS News Mornings" with details on what to expect.
Last known footage of Thomas Edison shows him celebrating July 4
The inventor and businessman is shown alongside family members three months before his death.
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Putting on a fireworks show amid coronavirus
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, fears that fireworks displays will attract thousands of spectators has caused cities across the U.S. to cancel Independence Day celebrations. One pyrotechnic company, often called “the first family of fireworks,” shares their concerns while prepping for a show the president is expected to attend.
Coronavirus cases skyrocket in Florida
Coronavirus cases are rising at a dramatic rate in Florida. The alarming trend prompted beach closures in Miami-Date County heading into 4th of July weekend. David Begnaud reports from the COVID-19 testing site at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
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Doctor implores Americans to wear masks
Many Americans are looking for ways to stay safe this holiday weekend as coronavirus cases rise to record levels in some states. The total number of confirmed cases in the U.S. is nearly 3 million. Johns Hopkins University's Dr. Amesh Adalja joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the latest numbers and what that means for the millions of Americans hoping to celebrate Independence Day.
Delta variant spreads across U.S.
There are signs that massive holiday travel is impacting the fight against the pandemic — especially among unvaccinated Americans. Errol Barnett has the details.
Holiday travel could spread COVID-19
There are signs in the U.S. that holiday travel may affect the fight against the coronavirus, especially among unvaccinated Americans. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins "CBSN AM" with why the Delta variant is cause for concern this summer.
Fauci recommends masks in low vaccine areas
Lurking among the July 4 celebrations is a COVID-19 reality check. The Delta variant accounts for one in four cases in the U.S. as vaccinations slow. Carter Evans has more details.
Holiday travel breaks pandemic record
The July 4 weekend was the busiest holiday travel weekend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikki Battiste takes a look.
COVID-19 vaccines vs. variants
The Delta variant could threaten progress made against COVID-19. Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning” with the latest on how effective the authorized COVID vaccines are at protecting us from the Delta variant.
White House hosts July 4th celebration
President Biden offered a message of celebration at a White House Independence day event but also issued a warning that the US fight against the coronavirus pandemic is far from over. Nancy Cordes reports on the president's July 4th message.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," July 4
Today on "Face the Nation," Americans are celebrating their freedom, but it is too soon to declare independence from COVID-19?
Americans celebrate freedom from COVID-19
CBS News senior correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on America's birthday and where we are as a country in terms of gaining our freedom from the virus.
An All-American pie
"Sunday Morning" dishes up a slice of Americana: pie, as sweet and diverse as these 50 United States. Contributor Kelefa Sanneh talks with Stacey Mei Yan Fong (whose "50 Pies/50 States" project has created edible tributes to the nation), and with Sarah Sanneh (proprietor of the Brooklyn restaurant Pies 'n' Thighs) about the perfect pie for the Fourth of July.
Travel spikes for Fourth of July weekend
Roughly 48 million Americans are expected to travel in some form this Fourth of July weekend. The spike in travel demand, however, is causing airport delays and pumping up gas prices. Lilia Luciano has more.
Concerns of COVID outbreaks during holiday weekend
Communities across the country are preparing for large celebrations and gatherings this Fourth of July weekend. But some health experts are expressing concern about new COVID infections fueled by the more contagious Delta variant. And while more Americans are getting their vaccines, the U.S. will miss a goal set by the Biden administration. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports, then Jodie Guest, professor and vice chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss ways to stay safe.
4th of July travel expected to surge
Americans are hitting the road with renewed urgency this Fourth of July weekend. More than 43 million people are expected to take some kind of road trip, despite sky-high gasoline prices, as COVID restrictions are lifted. 3.5 million others are expected to catch a flight. Elise Preston has the details.
Delta variant fuels new spikes
Concerns are mounting over the Delta variant as the U.S. prepares for July 4 celebrations. Experts are particularly worried about areas with low vaccination rates, and as Janet Shamlian reports, many of those are in the South. Then, Dr. Amesh Adalja, infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
More than 47 million travelers predicted over July 4 weekend
Gas prices have hit a 7-year high and rental cars are selling out across the country. Meanwhile, airports and airlines are short staffed as travelers take off for the holiday weekend. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports and WBZ meteorologist Jacob Wycoff joins CBSN for the holiday weekend weather forecast.
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