Flight returns to Las Vegas airport after flames come from engine midair
American Airlines said 153 passengers and six crew members were on board when Flight 1665 returned to Las Vegas' airport.
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Flames shoot out of American Airlines engine
Smoke and flames shot out of an engine on an American Airlines flight Wednesday before the plane made an emergency landing in Las Vegas. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Plane makes emergency landing in Las Vegas
American Airlines Flight 1665 returned to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas Wednesday morning after flames and smoke were seen coming from the engine in midair, officials said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Powerful heat wave grips Southwest U.S.
Another brutal heatwave is roasting the Southwest with Las Vegas finding itself in the middle of its fourth extreme heat warning before summer officially begins. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
The Assassination of Jeff German
A Las Vegas journalist is stabbed to death while investigating claims a boss was toxic. Did his reporting make him a target? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. [CASE UPDATE: On Oct. 16, 2024, public administrator Robert Telles was sentenced to serve at least 28 years in Nevada state prison for killing investigative journalist Jeff German. A judge invoked sentencing enhancements for elements including use of a deadly weapon, lying in wait and the age of the reporter to add eight years to the minimum 20-year sentence that a jury set in August after finding Telles guilty of murder.]
Las Vegas police warn against violence
Las Vegas is feeling the heat of the immigration fight going into the weekend. Nearly 100 protesters were hauled off after an anti-ICE rally turned confrontational. Organizers say they will be back out on Saturday. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
New products being unveiled at CES
New technology aimed at making life easier is being unveiled this week in Las Vegas at the massive trade show CES. More than 4,500 companies, including startups and industry powerhouses, will showcase their new products. Brian Cooley, from CBS News' partner CNET, gives us a look at some of those products.
Betting big on video game gambling
In an effort to appeal to a whole new generation, some casinos in Las Vegas are giving video-game players the chance to test their abilities and win big cash prizes. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller paid a visit to the Global Gaming Expo, the largest such trade show in North America, to learn more about this "game change" in gambling.
Vegas shooting that killed couple was livestreamed by victims
Police said the shooting near the landmark Bellagio fountains was an isolated incident between the victims and the suspect, who had been feuding on social media.
6 dead in Las Vegas apartment fire
A fire early Saturday in a Las Vegas apartment building left six people dead and 13 others injured, including a pregnant woman who jumped from the building. Fire officials say people were using their stoves to stay warm.
Tim Burton’s art on view at Las Vegas museum
Director Tim Burton’s long career includes a series of highly creative productions like "Edward Scissorhands," "Beetlejuice" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Now, some of Burton's most imaginative work isn't on the screen. It can be seen in real life at The Neon Museum in Las Vegas. “CBS This Morning Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller spoke with him about the exhibit, which includes animatronic sculptures, holographic drawings and signs of all sizes.
Las Vegas neon, preserved
There are few cities as infinitely bright as Las Vegas, but there are also few cities as glaringly temporary. Every time the Strip gets a facelift, it loses one of its iconic neon signs, which for decades have lit up the desert like a giant welcome mat. Thankfully, a few stars of the city's Golden Age have been preserved. Lee Cowan visits the Neon Museum.
Life for a shooting survivor
Those who have survived a horrific mass shooting know that life does go on - often with a renewed sense of purpose. Kristina Anderson was 19 years old when she was carried out of her French class at Virginia Tech in April 2007, after having been shot three times by a troubled student who killed 32 and wounded 16 others. She used money tucked inside get well cards to start a foundation, and now criss-crosses the country speaking about school and workplace safety. Anderson talks with Lee Cowan about the physical and mental healing required after a mass shooting, and what victims of last weekend's deadly attack in Las Vegas might anticipate during a long and difficult recovery.
Barbershop: A harmonious passion
In Las Vegas, at the annual convention of the Barbershop Harmony Society, singers of four-part harmony packed them in. Barry Petersen checks out the enthusiasts large and small, young and not-so-young, of the genre known as barbershop, and asks, in these polarized times, who couldn't use a little more harmony?
Las Vegas Strip shooting leaves 2 dead after apparent social media spats
Two people were shot to death late Sunday night on the Las Vegas Strip and a suspect was being sought, police said, after apparent feuding on social media among the three.
Rod Stewart forced to cancel U.S. shows due to illness
Rod Stewart took to Instagram to explain why he was canceling four shows in Nevada and rescheduling two others in California.
The Killers return to their roots
In this web extra, Ronnie Vannucci and Brandon Flowers, of the Las Vegas rock 'n' roll group The Killers, revisit with correspondent Kristine Johnson the house where the band practiced in its early days.
Killers frontman Brandon Flowers on pop music today
In this web extra, the lead singer of The Killers, Brandon Flowers, talks with correspondent Kristine Johnson about the state of popular music today.
Getting a slice of the pizza business
For one week every year, the center of the known pizza universe isn't Naples, Italy, or New York (or even Chicago); it's Las Vegas, when the International Pizza Expo rolls into town, bringing with it thousands of professional pizza-makers, and those dreaming of getting into the business. Luke Burbank talks with international pizza consultant Anthony Falco, aspiring pizzeria owners, and others who have pursued their dreams and are now rolling in dough.
Details on Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock's note
In a note found in Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock's room, law enforcement discovers calculations for distance to his victims and the elevation of his room to know where to aim his falling bullets so they would be most accurate
Las Vegas may still dazzle, but its sparkle is coming at a steeper price
Higher prices haven't stopped convention traffic in Las Vegas, but casual trips are down.
Fewer tourists are traveling to Las Vegas
Las Vegas may still dazzle, but for many visitors, that sparkle now comes at a steeper price. Inflation is hitting hard, and that means fewer tourists are traveling to the city. Andrés Gutierrez reports.
JD Vance vows White House's crypto support
Vice President JD Vance praised the cryptocurrency industry as the keynote speaker at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, and he promised full support for the industry from the White House. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and Axios crypto reporter Brady Dale has more.
Vance at Bitcoin conference; Trump crypto ties grow
Vice President JD Vance told a Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday that cryptocurrency isn't an asset or a new form of money, but a movement. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
JD Vance touts administration embracing crypto
Vice President JD Vance praised the Trump administration for embracing the cryptocurrency industry, saying crypto is a "hedge against bad policymaking," during his speech at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE.
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
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In Lynette Hooker probe, Coast Guard seeks info about mystery sailboat
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
Accused correspondents' dinner shooter charged with assaulting a federal officer
Accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen was indicted Tuesday on four charges, including a new charge of assaulting a federal officer.
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Texas shopping center
The incident happened at about 10 a.m. The Carrollton Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies are on scene.
What to know about Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says
Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.
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Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
Local activist Barbara Wien will not be criminally charged for doxxing top White House aide Stephen Miller, according to a court filing.
Amid attacks by Trump, Justice Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution"
President Trump has attacked Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for voting to strike down his most sweeping tariffs.
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
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In Lynette Hooker probe, Coast Guard seeks info about mystery sailboat
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
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Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
Local activist Barbara Wien will not be criminally charged for doxxing top White House aide Stephen Miller, according to a court filing.
Meta trained its AI on copyrighted work, new lawsuit alleges
The lawsuit claims that Meta's Llama is generating summaries — and, in some cases, verbatim copies — of original works.
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EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
Meta trained its AI on copyrighted work, new lawsuit alleges
The lawsuit claims that Meta's Llama is generating summaries — and, in some cases, verbatim copies — of original works.
Delta ending food and beverage service on shorter flights
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
Accused correspondents' dinner shooter charged with assaulting a federal officer
Accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen was indicted Tuesday on four charges, including a new charge of assaulting a federal officer.
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Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
Local activist Barbara Wien will not be criminally charged for doxxing top White House aide Stephen Miller, according to a court filing.
Amid attacks by Trump, Justice Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution"
President Trump has attacked Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for voting to strike down his most sweeping tariffs.
Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
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How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Latest on apparent hantavirus cruise outbreak
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
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How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places
The city, known for its tolerance of some drugs and sex work, no longer allows ads for airlines, cruises, beef, chicken, pork or fish products.
U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at former synagogue
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.
Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says
Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.
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Douglas Stuart reads "John of John" excerpt
Oprah Winfrey selected "John of John" by award-winning author Douglas Stuart, known for "Shuggie Bain," as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Douglas Stuart, read an excerpt from his novel that Winfrey calls " a complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love."
Details from the Met Gala red carpet
CBS News' Adriana Diaz and contributor Lauren Sherman join CBS News 24/7 to share details from the 2026 Met Gala.
Breaking down the 2026 Tony Awards nominees
The nominees for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which air on CBS on June 7, were revealed on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin joins with more.
Zac Posen on Kendall Jenner's Met Gala look
GAP Inc. executive vice president and creative director Zac Posen discusses designing model Kendall Jenner's dress for this year's Met Gala. He also dives into other looks that stood out at the annual event.
Stars shine at Met Gala
Stars shined at fashion's biggest night of the year on Monday, the Met Gala. This year's event was co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Outside the museum, protesters gathered holding letters that spelled out "tax the rich." Adriana Diaz reports.
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Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI
"This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
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.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Almanac: May 3
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Tanner Horner sentenced to death in murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand
A Tarrant County jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Carrollton shopping center, police say
The incident happened at about 10 a.m. The Carrollton Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies are on scene.
Judge apologizes to Cole Allen for treatment
A federal judge apologized to Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting case, for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he's being held. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment"
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
Gunman shot near Washington Monument
The White House was on lockdown Monday afternoon after the Secret Service shot a gunman just blocks away near the Washington Monument. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis
Border czar Tom Homan acknowledged "things weren't perfect" in the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, but highlighted his efforts to make changes after President Trump sent him to the city following the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti. "Things weren't perfect. We addressed it. We fixed it," Homan told CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez in an exclusive interview.
Abortion numbers increase since 2022: study
Nearly four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a new study found the number of abortions nationwide has slightly increased. The news comes during a renewed legal battle over access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Alina Salganicoff, senior vice president and director of the KFF Women's Health Policy Program, joins CBS News to discuss.
Two killed in Texas shopping center shooting
Police gave an update Tuesday on a shooting at a Dallas-area shopping center that killed two people. The suspect is in custody, authorities said.
Hegseth says Iran ceasefire is holding
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is holding. He called Project Freedom, the effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz that drew Iranian attacks on Monday, a separate and "temporary" operation. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Eleanor Watson have more.
Tennessee, Alabama considering redistriciting
The nationwide partisan congressional redistricting push have come to Tennessee and Alabama. CBS News' Nicole Valdes and Shawna Mizelle report.