Plane crash off Caribbean island kills at least 12, including music star
At least 12 people, including a popular musician, died when a small plane crashed into the sea while taking off from a Caribbean island off Honduras, officials said.
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Details on deadly plane crash near Honduras
Twelve people were killed Monday night when a small plane crashed into the Caribbean Sea near Honduras just seconds after takeoff, authorities say. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
12 killed in plane crash near Honduras
At least 12 people, including popular Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez, were killed Monday night in a plane crash shortly after taking off from the Honduran island of Roatan, officials and local media said. Officials said five others were rescued.
New safety actions taken in wake of D.C. midair collision
The NTSB issued its preliminary report on the midair collision between a passenger plane and helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January.
NTSB calls for immediate changes at D.C. airport
Federal regulators say there's a "serious safety issue" in the airspace around Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An investigation into the midair collision of a military helicopter and a regional jet in January found there have been many close calls involving planes and helicopters near the airport. Kris Van Cleave has more.
NTSB gives two major safety recommendations
The National Transportation Safety Board is warning of a "serious safety issue" in the airspace surrounding Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi reports.
5 injured in plane crash in Lancaster County, officials say
Authorities said three of the five people injured were sent from Lancaster General Hospital to a burn center in Lehigh County.
Small plane crash in Pennsylvania injures 5
A small plane crashed near a retirement home in southeastern Pennsylvania over the weekend. Five people on board the plane were injured. The FAA is investigating.
Philadelphia plane crash NTSB report finds cockpit voice recorder didn't record flight
The preliminary report on the Philadelphia jet crash found the cockpit voice recorder likely hadn't recorded audio for several years.
FAA investigating false collision alerts in D.C.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why flight crews received a false collision alert while attempting to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the weekend. The FAA said several crews reported the onboard alerts Saturday morning despite no other aircraft nearby. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
NTSB investigating Chicago near-collision
A Southwest Airlines plane aborted its landing to prevent hitting a private business jet crossing the runway, narrowly avoiding tragedy at Chicago's Midway Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the near-hit incident. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
New hunt for MH370 begins in Indian Ocean 11 years after flight vanished
The firm Ocean Infinity has launched a new search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in what it says is a "more credible" patch of the Indian Ocean.
Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Delta releases info about crew for flight that crashed, flipped in Toronto
Delta said that claims spreading online alleging the captain and first officer had failed training events were false, and both crew members are Federal Aviation Administration-certified for their positions.
Plane crashes can spark fear of flying. Here are tips to help you cope.
If headlines of recent plane crashes have you worried about air travel, you're not alone — but there are things to keep in mind to ease flying anxiety.
Transportation secretary: It's safe to fly
CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the recent string of high-profile air accidents with Duffy saying, "If you get in a plane, if you look at how many people fly, how many flights we have, of course it's a safe space."
Midair collision at Tucson-area airport kills 2
Two planes collided midair Wednesday at the Marana Regional Airport near Tucson, Arizona, leaving two passengers dead, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Transportation secretary addresses plane crashes
On his first full day as transportation secretary, Sean Duffy faced the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than 20 years — the midair collision over Washington that killed 67 people. It was the first of several high-profile crashes in recent weeks. Kris Van Cleave spoke to Duffy about the incidents and his priorities at the department.
"Of course" it's safe to fly, transportation secretary says
Duffy called each of the recent incidents "very unique" and also talked about recent layoffs and Elon Musk's efforts to overhaul the air traffic control system.
Delta offering $30K to passengers aboard flight that crashed in Toronto
Delta Air Lines says it is offering $30,000 to passengers who were aboard a flight from Minneapolis that crashed and flipped upside down while landing in Toronto on Monday.
Delta CEO discusses Toronto plane crash: "This is what we train for"
Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta Air Lines, spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" about the frightening Toronto plane crash investigation, the experience of the crew on board the plane and aviation safety.
Delta CEO discusses plane crash investigation
Delta CEO Ed Bastian joins "CBS Mornings" exclusively to discuss the Delta plane crash that happened in Toronto Monday. Eighty people were on board the flight and everyone survived.
Why did the Delta plane crash and flip in Toronto? Here's what we know.
An investigation is underway into the Delta plane that crash-landed Monday in Toronto. What caused it remains to be seen, but here's what we know so far.
Passengers describe Toronto crash-landing: "Everything went sideways"
Passengers aboard the Delta Air Lines plane that flipped onto its back after crash-landing in Toronto recalled the frightening incident.
Latest on Toronto crash landing investigation
Crews have recovered the black boxes from the Delta plane that crash-landed and came to rest upside down Monday in Toronto. Two people remain in the hospital, but all 80 people on the flight survived. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.
Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
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DEA memo from Epstein files raises question: Did he facilitate drug trafficking?
A memo shows Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a previously undisclosed U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigation targeting him and 14 others for suspicious money transfers possibly linked to illegal narcotics.
Judge permanently blocks release of Jack Smith's report on Trump documents case
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Suspect in Nancy Guthrie case had been to the house before, source says
An image the FBI released of the suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door, without a backpack, was captured by her Nest doorbell camera on a day prior to the suspected abduction.
Power outages reported, thousands of flights canceled as storm slams Northeast
More than 40 million people were under blizzard warnings along 700 miles of the East Coast from Maryland to Maine.
Anna Kepner's family says stepbrother charged in her death on cruise ship
Anna Kepner, 18, was on a Caribbean cruise with her father, stepmother and three stepsiblings when she was discovered dead on the Carnival Horizon in November.
U.S. women's hockey team declines State of the Union invitation
The U.S. women's ice hockey team said Monday they will not be attending President Trump's State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts.
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Anna Kepner's family says stepbrother charged in her death on cruise ship
Anna Kepner, 18, was on a Caribbean cruise with her father, stepmother and three stepsiblings when she was discovered dead on the Carnival Horizon in November.
Suspect in Nancy Guthrie case had been to the house before, source says
An image the FBI released of the suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door, without a backpack, was captured by her Nest doorbell camera prior to the night of her abduction.
Newsom's office slams "MAGA-manufactured outrage" as conservatives accuse him of bigotry
Newsom's remarks about his 960 SAT score went viral as he told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and a packed auditorium: "I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you, I'm not better than you."
Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
Peter Attia steps down as CBS News contributor
Dr. Peter Attia has stepped down from his CBS News contributor role weeks after crude emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein were made public.
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FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Trump's Section 122 tariffs could spur new legal battle, experts say
President Trump's novel use of a 1974 trade law to impose a global 15% tariff could be ripe for legal challenges, according to trade experts.
Tariffs pose "huge uncertainty" after Supreme Court ruling, experts say
The Trump administration is unlikely to back down from pursuing additional tariffs following the Supreme Court decision, according to trade experts.
Dow closes down more than 800 points as AI and tariff risks rattle investors
Stocks slumped amid investor fear of AI disruption and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's new tariffs.
Here's how much the new "no tax on tips" deduction could save you
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
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Texts show Rep. Gonzales sent explicit messages to staffer who later died by suicide
A newly revealed text exchange appears to show Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales encouraging an aide who later died by setting herself on fire to send him an explicit photo.
Newsom's office slams "MAGA-manufactured outrage" as conservatives accuse him of bigotry
Newsom's remarks about his 960 SAT score went viral as he told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and a packed auditorium: "I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you, I'm not better than you."
FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
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DEA memo from Epstein files raises question: Did he facilitate drug trafficking?
A memo shows Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a previously undisclosed U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigation targeting him and 14 others for suspicious money transfers possibly linked to illegal narcotics.
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As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Cop's shortness of breath was the only sign of rare lung disorder
Travis Corbitt's struggles to breathe led to his retirement and reliance on an oxygen tank.
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Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
Woman in Tehran praises students for reigniting protests after bloody crackdown
As Iran's new academic year began over the weekend, large-scale protests erupted across several universities.
Tariffs pose "huge uncertainty" after Supreme Court ruling, experts say
The Trump administration is unlikely to back down from pursuing additional tariffs following the Supreme Court decision, according to trade experts.
DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed
Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.
Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.
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Extended interview: Madison Beer
Madison Beer opens up about the start of her music career, artists who have inspired her along the way and creating her third studio album, "Locket," in an interview with CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Star Trek celebrates 60 years
CBS News' Dave Malkoff joins from Star Trek: The Cruise with Rob Picardo, who plays "The Doctor" in the series, to discuss how people are celebrating 60 years of the franchise.
Racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette's
Britain's film academy and the BBC apologized after a broadcast of the BAFTA awards ceremony that included an offensive outburst by an audience member with Tourette's syndrome.
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Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Social psychologist on social media addiction
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
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.
Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to trial
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
Mark Zuckerberg grilled in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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Anna Kepner's family says stepbrother charged in her death on cruise ship
Anna Kepner, 18, was on a Caribbean cruise with her father, stepmother and three stepsiblings when she was discovered dead on the Carnival Horizon in November.
Suspect in Nancy Guthrie case had been to the house before, source says
An image the FBI released of the suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door, without a backpack, was captured by her Nest doorbell camera prior to the night of her abduction.
Utah author fatally poisoned husband to get his money, prosecutors say
Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of fentanyl into a cocktail that her husband drank, prosecutors say.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Officials probe killing at Mar-a-Lago
An armed man was shot and killed after gaining "unauthorized entry" into Mar-a-Lago, President Trump's Florida estate, the Secret Service said. The shooting occurred as FBI Director Kash Patel attended the Winter Olympics in Italy. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
NASA's moon rocket hit by new problem, flight pushed to April
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
Report criticizes NASA Boeing Starliner trip
An internal investigation is blasting NASA's handling of the first piloted flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 2024. The flight left two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station for nearly a year. The investigation found the flight was plagued by potentially life-threatening technical and management failures.
Cosmologist on UFO files
President Trump has ordered the release of all government documents related to aliens, UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It comes after former President Barack Obama addressed the topic earlier this week and said aliens are real, a statement which he later modified. CBS News contributor Janna Levin has more details.
NASA targets March 6 for Artemis II moonshot
A successful fueling test prompts NASA to press ahead toward a March 6 moonshot.
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More U.S.-Iran talks set for Thursday
The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave its embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran are set to be held in Geneva this Thursday. Osamah Khalil, chair of the International Relations Program at Syracuse University, joined CBS News to discuss.
USA men's hockey sparks patriotic pride after win
The U.S. men's hockey team beat Canada 2-1 in overtime in a thrilling Olympic final game. Tony Dokoupil has more on the patriotic pride they inspired.
ICE whistleblower slams new recruit training
A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructor is criticizing the agency, claiming that efforts to rapidly increase its ranks will cause new recruits to be put on the street without the proper training to do the job. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest on what that whistleblower told lawmakers during testimony on Capitol Hill Monday afternoon.
Details: Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Mexican security forces on Sunday killed the drug lord known as "El Mencho." He ran one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico, which traffics a large share of the narcotics available in the U.S., such as fentanyl. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
Legal analysis of blocked Trump-docs report
A federal judge has permanently blocked the release of a special counsel report on President Trump's alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.