Newark airport travel misery continues
The travel chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport continued Wednesday, but with fewer cancellations and delays as officials work to resolve issues. CBS News' Meg Oliver has the latest.
Newark Liberty International Airport
What's causing the major delays at Newark airport?
Major delays and cancellations out of Newark Liberty International Airport could continue if multiple issues, including staffing shortages and equipment malfunctions, aren't solved.
Missing a Real ID? What to know before flying
The federal government is beginning to enforce requirements for Real ID at airports across the U.S. on Wednesday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has some tips for travelers who are not yet fully compliant.
Newark Airport controllers on trauma leave after outage, FAA says
Newark Airport is facing a ninth day of delays and cancellations today, as an air traffic controller shortage continues.
Reporter's Notebook: When a copper wire fails
A single aging copper wire knocked out Newark airport's air traffic control system for 90 seconds. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explores what the moment reveals about U.S. governance.
What's causing Newark's airport delays?
One of the busiest airports in the U.S., Newark Liberty International Airport, is still experiencing delays and flight cancellations. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Robert Sumwalt analyze the situation.
As Newark Airport delays stretch into another week, Schumer calls for investigation into FAA
The disruptions at Newark Airport continue with delays and cancellations, after more than 500 flights were impacted Sunday.
Behind air traffic control chaos at Newark
Just as air travel season is ramping up, there is a shortage of air traffic controllers at a key U.S. hub. Newark Liberty International has been dealing with disruptions and longer wait times for more than a week. Kris Van Cleave has more.
United cutting 35 flights per day from Newark Airport as problems persist
Delays persisted Saturday at Newark Liberty International Airport. They come a day after United Airlines announced they'd be cutting back flights at the airport due to persistent equipment and staffing issues.
Man tried to sneak turtle through airport security in his pants, TSA says
A man attempted to bring an invasive red-ear slider turtle through security at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials said.
FedEx plane makes emergency landing at Newark after bird strike, engine fire
A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire, the FAA says.
Debby remnants disrupt flights in Northeast
The remnants of Debby made their way north Friday, dumping heavy rain that's caused severe flash floods in the region. The severe rainfall has forced many flight delays in the Northeast. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more from Newark Liberty International Airport.
Flight forced to turn around after passenger tried to enter cockpit
Swiss Airlines said that one member of the cabin crew suffered minor injuries during the incident.
Newark-bound international flights forced to make emergency diversions
A United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Newark Airport was forced to land at Stewart Airport in Orange County on Friday.
More Americans make it home from Israel, as flights remain limited
For some, it was an emotional return. Many said they have pride for the country, but also worry about its future.
Severe weather in Northeast disrupts flights
Another day of severe weather in the Northeast has caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations ahead of the July Fourth weekend. Stranded passengers have been forced to either pay for a hotel or sleep at the gate. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports from Newark Liberty International Airport.
United Airlines CEO blames FAA for canceled and delayed flights
The FAA cancelled and delayed thousands of flights over the weekend amid stormy conditions in the Northeast.
Flight are disrupted due to wildfires. Here's what to know.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
4 people taken to hospital after fire forces United flight to return to San Diego
The New Jersey-bound flight had to return to San Diego International Airport after the fire broke out.
Man with loaded gun in carry-on arrested at Newark airport on Thanksgiving
The suspect is the third passenger to have been arrested this month at Newark airport for carrying a gun in "accessible property."
New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency as Ida barrels through
The downpours were being blamed for at least five deaths — four in New York City and a 70-year-old man the mayor of Passaic, New Jersey says was swept away by floodwaters.
Measles cases prompt warning
Health officials are warning travelers who went through airports in Newark, Detroit and Memphis this month that they may have been exposed to measles. As CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports, the cases are linked to two air passengers from abroad.
Peacock ruffles feathers
A woman showed up at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport with a peacock. She told United Airlines it was a support peacock and she needed to bring it on the plane. That did not fly with United. Jeff Glor reports.
Chris Christie TSA check
Port Authority police told CBS New York that one of its officers refused to let Chris Christie pass at Newark Airport, telling the former governor that he is no longer allowed to use that access. Chris Christie denied the report, calling it "pure fiction."
Secret United Airlines restaurant
When you think of elite and exclusive restaurants, you typically do not think of airport dining. But hidden inside Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the trendiest and hard-to-get-into restaurants. United Airlines teamed up with the hospitality group OTG to create the "Classified" dining experience. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Breaking
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Live
U.S. imposes military blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
Exclusive
Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
DHS orders thousands of employees back to work despite shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden admin.
Among those fired is Sanjay Patel, a longtime federal prosecutor in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section who was placed on administrative leave last month, sources told CBS News at the time.
Florida teen charged as adult in cruise ship killing of stepsister, DOJ says
The 16-year-old stepbrother of Florida teenager Anna Kepner has been officially been charged as an adult in her killing.
Trump faces backlash over post depicting him like Jesus
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account after it had received backlash from conservatives and Christians.
Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
Exclusive
Lynette Hooker told friend in 2024 text: "I can't be out there with him"
Two years before her disappearance, Lynette Hooker temporarily split with her husband Brian, telling a friend, "Our marriage lasted 6 weeks cruising," and "It was bad. I can't be out there with him."
U.S.
More U.S.
Exclusive
Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
Breaking
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden admin.
Among those fired is Sanjay Patel, a longtime federal prosecutor in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section who was placed on administrative leave last month, sources told CBS News at the time.
DHS orders thousands of employees back to work despite shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
McDonald's to start selling refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide in May
McDonald's is expanding its cold beverage menu and also plans to introduce energy drinks later this year.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
McDonald's to start selling refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide in May
McDonald's is expanding its cold beverage menu and also plans to introduce energy drinks later this year.
Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
Roblox introduces age-based accounts amid child safety concerns
The California-based company said it will assign users ages 5 to 8 to a Roblox Kids account and users ages 9 to 15 to a separate account called Roblox Select.
Stocks rally, oil dips below $100 as investors signal hope about Iran war
Despite start of military operations to intercept ships region, investors still expect U.S. and Iran to find an off-ramp.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Politics
More Politics
Exclusive
Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
Breaking
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden admin.
Among those fired is Sanjay Patel, a longtime federal prosecutor in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section who was placed on administrative leave last month, sources told CBS News at the time.
DHS orders thousands of employees back to work despite shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
Pride flag to be officially restored at Stonewall National Monument
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Exclusive
2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
World
More World
Colombia to kill dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to Pablo Escobar
The hippos are the descendants of four brought to the country in the 1980s by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar as he built a private zoo.
Meet Péter Magyar, the man replacing Viktor Orbán as Hungary's prime minister
President Trump has lost his biggest cheerleader in Europe, but he may find common ground with his new counterpart, Péter Magyar.
U.S. territories brace for powerful super typhoon in western Pacific
Super Typhoon Sinlaku is expected to cross the island chain that includes Guam in the western Pacific Ocean with winds of up to 175 mph.
Knife attack that killed 3 girls could have been prevented, U.K. inquiry finds
The attack sparked nationwide riots and was one of the most shocking acts of violence in recent British history.
Pakistan pushing for Round 2 of "Islamabad Process" after failed Iran talks
A senior Pakistani government source told CBS News that Islamabad is in active contact with Washington and Tehran to bring them back to the negotiating table over the Iran war.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Entertainment
Inside the creation of "Front Porch Freestyles"
What started off as a simple way to promote music with some impromptu freestyling back in 2017 has turned into a critically acclaimed series showcasing artists big and small. Photojournalist Parrish Smith met the Washington, D.C., artist and crew behind the increasingly popular musical showcase "Front Porch Freestyles."
"Margo's Got Money Troubles" stars on series
Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning talk with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new series "Margo's Got Money Troubles." The two discuss what drew them to the project and their characters, and what it's like to work together again.
Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab after California DUI arrest in March
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
4/12: Sunday Morning - The Money Issue
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
Technology
More Technology
Technology
Everyday items born from space exploration
The Artemis II journey around the far side of the moon is a monumental moment for human space exploration, but the mission could also bring back benefits for everyday life here on Earth. Better selfies, comfortable sneakers, basic household appliances and more can all trace their roots straight to NASA. Jarred Hill has a closer look at NASA tech in plain sight.
New warning over AI
Former AI company founder and CEO Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" to break down Anthropic's report about one of its AI models, Claude Mythos Preview. In the report, the company warned the program was "too powerful" to be released to the public and it worried about the program, which is designed to find security flaws in software, falling into the "wrong hands."
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.
Sam Altman voices safety concerns
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Science
More Science
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
FBI searches home of suspect in Altman attack
FBI agents are searching the home of a man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the latest.
FBI raids home of suspect accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's house
The 20-year-old suspect is accused of traveling from Spring, Texas, to San Francisco to target OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and carry out the attack.
Knife attack that killed 3 girls could have been prevented, U.K. inquiry finds
The attack sparked nationwide riots and was one of the most shocking acts of violence in recent British history.
Swalwell reacts as more allegations emerge
Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing more allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
Latest on Swalwell amid assault allegations
Campaign colleagues and other lawmakers are calling for California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, to step down from Congress as more details emerge about sexual misconduct allegations against him. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Space
More Space
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
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
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz underway
The U.S. has begun its blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to choke off Iranian revenue. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Swalwell resigning after sexual assault claims
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Monday he will resign from Congress amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the details.
How will U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz work?
President Trump says the U.S. military blockade of Iran's ports and the partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are underway. Dr. Sumantra Maitra, fellow at the Royal Historical Society, joins CBS News with analysis.
Swalwell suspends California governor bid
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his bid for California governor as he faces allegations of sexual assault. CBS News California accountability correspondent Julie Watts reports.
FBI searches home of suspect in Altman attack
FBI agents are searching the home of a man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the latest.