United ground stop lifted; residual delays for flights at multiple airports
The United ground stop has been lifted at airports in multiple cities as the airline resolved a technical issue. There are still residual delays.
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Delivery driver finds way onto secured areas at O'Hare, drives miles
Police said they conducted a preliminary investigation and deemed the delivery driver's actions a mistake, and no charges or citations were filed.
Left-wing commentator Hasan Piker says he was questioned inappropriately at O'Hare
Hasan Piker said he was detained and questioned by federal authorities at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport following a trip to Paris.
Real ID requirement kicks in today at airports across U.S.
Wednesday marks the first day U.S. travelers flying domestically will be required to show a Real ID at airports.
Plane collides with aircraft tug at O'Hare Airport; tug driver critically injured
The FAA said Air Wisconsin Flight 6181 collided with an aircraft tug while approaching a gate at O'Hare International.
CDC to screen travelers for Marburg, as outbreak of Ebola-like disease grows
The CDC will urge Americans to "reconsider nonessential travel" to Rwanda.
United flight to L.A. diverted to Chicago due to bomb threat
Police said the passengers were evacuated, and the plane was searched at a remote location at O'Hare Airport.
Serial stowaway arrested
Serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman said in 2014 "obviously they'll be on the watch for me, so I wouldn't do it again. But this week, she managed to get through O'Hare Security, board a plane to London and make it across the Atlantic. CBS Chicago's Dorothy Tucker reports.
Fiery escape from AA flight
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will try to determine why the engine of an American Airlines Boeing 767 caught fire just before take off at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Friday. At least 20 people suffered minor injuries. Dean Reynolds reports.
Rabbit dies on flight
United Airlines is investigating a report that a giant rabbit died during one of its trans-Atlantic flights heading to Chicago O'Hare.
O'Hare runway fire
An American Airlines flight caught fire on a runway at O'Hare International Airport. Former NTSB Chairman Mark Rosenker spoke to CBSN about why the plane may have ignited.
Excessive delays are plaguing security lines at Chicago's O'Hare airport, but federal and local officials are stressing that help is on the way
Excessive delays are plaguing security lines at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, but federal and local officials are stressing that help is on the way. TSA officials are facing increasing pressure to fix the problem. Dean Reynolds reports.
No injuries were reported after an airplane slid off a runway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
No injuries were reported after an airplane slid off a runway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Former NTSB Chairman Mark Rosenker joins CBSN with the latest details.
"Affluenza" teen Ethan Couch and his mother arrested in Mexico, Chicago police officer who shot Laquan McDonald pleads not guilty, and more stories you're clicking on
"Affluenza" teen Ethan Couch and his mother arrested in Mexico, Chicago police officer who shot Laquan McDonald pleads not guilty, and more stories you're clicking on.
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Nearly 800 flights were either delayed or canceled Tuesday, a day after severe weather forced the cancellation of nearly 1,400 flights; just four percent of classical American symphony musicians are black; but that's not for lack of talent
Nearly 800 flights were either delayed or cancelled Tuesday, a day after severe weather forced the cancellation of nearly 1,400 flights
Nearly 800 flights were either delayed or cancelled Tuesday, a day after severe weather forced the cancellation of nearly 1,400 flights. Adriana Diaz is at Chicago's O'Hare airport where travelers are dealing with an avalanche of problems.
Air travel across the U.S. hasn't been the same since last Friday, when a suicidal 36-year-old man set fire to and destroyed critical air traffic control equipment inside a Chicago area control center
Air travel across the U.S. hasn't been the same since last Friday, when a suicidal 36-year-old man set fire to and destroyed critical air traffic control equipment inside a Chicago area control center. There are fewer cancellations and delays at Chicago's airports, but it's still enough to significantly disrupt air travel. Jeff Pegues reports.
Officials say it may take two weeks to return operations to normal
Hundreds of flights in Chicago airports were cancelled Sunday, three days after an employee allegedly set fire to an FAA communication center in Aurora, Illinois. Officials say it may take two weeks to return operations to normal. Jeff Pegues reports from Chicago.
Crews responded to an alarm at a FAA facility in Aurora, a Chicago suburb. O'Hare and Midway Airports are both affected
Crews responded to an alarm at a FAA facility in Aurora, a Chicago suburb. O'Hare and Midway Airports are both affected.
President Obama announces a plan to attract more foreign tourists to the U.S. by streamlining their entry process
President Obama announces a plan to attract more foreign tourists to the U.S. by streamlining their entry process.
A commuter train failed to stop as it arrived at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport
A commuter train failed to stop as it arrived at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The crash sent 32 people to the hospital, but authorities say none of the injuries are life-threatening. WBBM-TV's Susanna Song reports on the incident.
Serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman arrested yet again
Hartman claims to have taken more than 30 flights without a ticket starting in 2002.
Man arrested for allegedly living in airport for months
The man was using an I.D. badge that an airport employee lost back in October.
Man lived 3 months undetected in Chicago airport
A man from California is facing criminal charges in Chicago after hiding in O'Hare Airport for nearly three months. The man said he was living there because he was afraid to fly.
"Serial stowaway" arrested at Chicago airport for 2nd time
Hartman was taken into custody was charged with one felony count of criminal trespass
Supreme Court to hear major test of presidential power in case over FTC firing
President Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch and flex his presidential power are set to be tested at the Supreme Court on Monday.
Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
"Family of Spies": Christine Kuehn discovers her grandfather's Nazi past
In 1994 Christine Kuehn received a letter that revealed a family history from which her father had tried to shield her: Christine's grandfather, Otto, was a Nazi spy who was the only person tried and convicted for the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Winter weather alerts to impact 18 million people across West and Midwest
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
Trump's birthday added to list of free days at national parks; MLK Day, Juneteenth removed
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Trump calls on Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Apparent coup attempt in Benin thwarted, interior minister says
Earlier Sunday, a group of soldiers appeared on Benin's state TV to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Michael Annett, former NASCAR racing star, dies at 39
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
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Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
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Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in Oval Office ceremony
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Trump calls on Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
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California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
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Apparent coup attempt in Benin thwarted, interior minister says
Earlier Sunday, a group of soldiers appeared on Benin's state TV to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa.
At least 25 killed in nightclub fire in India
The blaze occurred just past midnight in Arpora in North Goa, a party hub.
Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
Afghan refugees forge their way on the soccer pitch
The Taliban made women's sports illegal in 2021 when the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, but it hasn't stopped a group of refugees in Houston determined to forge their own way on the soccer pitch.
Gaza ceasefire talks in "critical moment" as second phase in deal yet to begin
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.
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Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford: "I know that we don't have forever anymore"
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
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CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
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Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
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Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford
Novelist Jan Karon has written 25 bestsellers, including 15 about a make-believe mountain village, Mitford – stories in which the humanity of her characters is evoked in what she calls "a place of refuge." Karon talks with Faith Salie about discovering her voice as a writer at a very young age; the comforting qualities of her stories; and how the death of her daughter, Candace, led to her latest Mitford book, "My Beloved."
Extended interview: Ethan Hawke
In this web exclusive, actor Ethan Hawke talks with Tracy Smith about his first experiences with Broadway. He also discusses his films "Explorers," "Dead Poets Society," "Reality Bites," "Training Day," and his latest, "Blue Moon," Leonardo DiCaprio's success, and his obsession with Jack Nicholson's performance in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
Ethan Hawke on "Blue Moon"
The songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart helped put the "great" in the Great American Songbook. But Hart's heavy drinking led to the end of their partnership. In the new movie "Blue Moon," Oscar-nominee Ethan Hawke plays a heartbroken Hart reduced to watching Rodgers gain even greater fame collaborating with Oscar Hammerstein II. Hawke talks with Tracy Smith about the challenging role of Hart; his own youthful ambitions; and about joining the faces on the walls of the legendary Broadway watering hole Sardi's.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
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