Train that derailed in Ohio highlights cost-cutting strategy in rail industry
The strategy seeks to streamline rail operations by lengthening trains while cutting the workforce.
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The strategy seeks to streamline rail operations by lengthening trains while cutting the workforce.
East Palestine, Ohio, has been dealing with the aftermath of the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train transporting hazardous chemicals two weeks ago.
East Palestine, Ohio, has been dealing with the aftermath of the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train transporting hazardous chemicals two weeks ago.
Unions have asserted that widespread job cuts in the industry in recent years have made railroads riskier.
The transportation secretary warned the CEO of Norfolk Southern that the rail company must "demonstrate unequivocal support for the people" of East Palestine, Ohio.
The Biden administration announced rules for EV chargers and new commitments from Tesla, GM and others.
The Federal Aviation Administration said a "damaged database file" was to blame for a computer outage which forced a nationwide ground stop, canceling and delaying thousands of flights Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined John Dickerson on Prime Time to discuss the latest on the situation.
The FAA is working to identify why a key safety system that sends alerts to pilots failed on Wednesday morning, prompting a ground stop that canceled and delayed thousands of flights nationwide. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said his department is also looking into how the failure happened. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The FAA said its preliminary investigation traced the outage to a "damaged database file," but has found "no evidence of a cyber attack."
Embattled carrier canceled less than 50 flights Friday, but faces challenge regaining customers' trust.
The carrier faces frustration from passengers and scrutiny from federal officials over its handling of its schedule in the aftermath of the massive storm that wrecked holiday travel plans across the U.S.
The Senate last week advanced the Respect for Marriage Act, with 12 Republican senators voting in favor along with every Democrat. David French, senior editor at The Dispatch, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the bill.
"Prices will be higher, and we will see flights sell out for both holidays," one travel pro said.
Frontier Airlines and five foreign carriers are paying over $600M to consumers whose flights were canceled or delayed.
Pete Buttigieg is on the campaign trail seeking to build support for Democrats across the country. He joins “Red & Blue” from Las Vegas, Nevada, one day ahead of Election Day to discuss his party’s messaging and his future in the Biden administration.
A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll found that the Republican party is still favored to take the House. Debra Alfarone reports.
The Transportation Secretary addressed voters' concerns about rising inflation and government spending on "Face the Nation."
Ambassador Gordon Sondland faces lawmakers; Prince Andrew denies Epstein accuser's allegations.
New Hampshire voters go to the poll today; Former Iowa governor wins lottery prize
CBS News projects Sen. Sanders wins NH Primary; Andrew Yang drops out of 2020 Presidential Race
Democratic candidates take debate stage in South Carolina; Hong Kong bookseller gets 10 years in jail
New polls show Sanders leading in New Hampshire; Your Taxes explained
Pete Buttigieg drops out before Super Tuesday; Supreme Court to hear case about Louisiana abortion law
This week on "Face the Nation," challenges for the Biden administration continue as the country struggles to meet the president's self-imposed deadlines.
This week on "Face the Nation", following chaos at the caucuses in Iowa, will the Democratic Party be able to pull it together for New Hampshire and beyond?