California could ban Clear, which lets travelers pay to skip TSA lines
A "concierge service" that lets paying members bypass airport security lines is unfair to other travelers, California lawmaker says.
A "concierge service" that lets paying members bypass airport security lines is unfair to other travelers, California lawmaker says.
The detections, which averaged 16.5 firearms per day in the first three months of the year, were marginally fewer than last year's first-quarter average of 16.8 firearms per day, the TSA said.
Easter weekend and spring break travel are colliding this year, with the Transportation Security Administration screening nearly 2.8 million people on Thursday. That's nearly 290,000 more than the same day in 2023. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.
Newly obtained airport security video shows a suspected airplane stowaway taking a photo of another passenger's boarding pass in Salt Lake City, which authorities say he used to board a Southwest flight last weekend. Kris Van Cleave has details.
The TSA is testing a temporary fast lane for precheck fliers that uses a remote agent. The process involves passengers getting on-screen instructions and walking into a secure scanner while an automatic conveyor directs bags for rescreening or a hand search. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Imagine breezing through airport security as smoothly as a grocery store checkout. That's the vision behind a new TSA pilot program launching Wednesday in Las Vegas. With cutting-edge technology under real-world testing, Carter Evans offers a sneak peek into how this could transform the safety and efficiency of airport screenings.
The number of guns found by TSA officers last year was the highest annual total for the agency since it was created in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks.
The firearm marked the 39th confiscated from Reagan National Airport in 2023 — the most guns caught in a single year, beating a previously held 2021 record of 30 firearms.
The man first told the TSA that he didn't know how the bullet-filled diaper ended up in his luggage.
AAA estimates a near-record number of Americans -- 55 million -- will travel more than 50 miles from their home for Thanksgiving this year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on how airlines and Amtrak are preparing for the holiday rush.
Some 55 million Americans are expected to travel more than 50 miles from home this coming week to celebrate Thanksgiving -- and the TSA anticipates one of the busiest holidays in recent memory. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave shares tips to make your journey easier.
Traveling for Thanksgiving? See which days are the busiest for flyers and people hitting the road.
Jonathan J. Dunn, who was a co-pilot for Delta, is accused of threatening to shoot a flight captain during a trip last year.
The co-pilot allegedly threatened to shoot the captain multiple times if the flight was diverted for a passenger who may have been suffering a medical emergency, authorities said.
The skull was found in a traveler's luggage at Salt Lake City International Airport in mid-September, according to a news release from the Transportation Safety Administration.
A government shutdown would force essential staff at the Federal Aviation Administration to work without pay, but the agency has another deadline to worry about. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains.
After the incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the man said that his wife had packed his bag not knowing there was a loaded gun stored inside.
Thursday is the start of the Labor Day weekend for many travelers trying to squeeze one last drop out of the summer. TSA is expecting to screen more than 14 million passengers. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are handling the rush.
The CLEAR program, which boasts over 130 million successfully verified passengers, employs biometric technology to verify passengers' identities.
The TSA will soon require ID checks for all Clear members after at least three security incidents where non-members were allowed through. Clear is currently used at 53 airports nationwide. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports on the changes.
The TSA is implementing some new screening measures after incidents involving "CLEAR." The service is available at 53 U.S. airports and allows passengers to bypass long security lines. But as CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains, there are some concerns about how safe and secure it is.
The program, aimed at speeding up the airport security screening process, has vulnerabilities.
The TSA said it is preparing for potentially record-breaking numbers of flyers this summer. Meanwhile, airlines say they've added thousands of pilots in an effort to avoid the delays and cancellations that happened last summer. Kris Van Cleave reports.
"The behavior displayed by this handler is unacceptable and not within the high standard we hold our officers to," TSA said.
"So we had to Google what, exactly, a shillelagh is, but we know that anything that's made with the intent to bludgeon someone else is not allowed as a carry-on item."
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
One member of Israel's government says Hamas loves Mr. Biden, but other Israelis worry their leaders are losing the vital war for global support.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
A convicted murderer who survived a botched lethal injection is now set to be executed by nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama.
Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.
A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.
The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
Highway safety regulators say automaker's remedy for a fuel injector recall does not actually fix the problem.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Allan W. Knepper, 27, was among a squadron that encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Axis powers in July 1943.
Highway safety regulators say automaker's remedy for a fuel injector recall does not actually fix the problem.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a combined Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming service this summer.
A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
Allan W. Knepper, 27, was among a squadron that encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Axis powers in July 1943.
One member of Israel's government says Hamas loves Mr. Biden, but other Israelis worry their leaders are losing the vital war for global support.
The blue lobster could have sold for roughly $30 based on her size, but it was decided to donate her to an aquarium to keep her safe instead.
Nine men were found dead in the city of Morelos in Zacatecas — a day after nine bodies were found on an avenue in the city of Fresnillo.
A Japanese breadmaker "would like to apologize deeply for causing trouble" after black rat parts were found in 2 sliced break packets.
In "The Office" actor Rainn Wilson's new podcast "Soul Bloom," he speaks with comedians, experts and authors about creativity, spirituality and psychology.
Award-winning actor Rainn Wilson, famed for his role as Dwight Schrute in "The Office," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about hosting the new podcast 'Soul Boom,' inspired by his bestselling book.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator allegedly targeting kids on Facebook messenger.
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.
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.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.
Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Nine men were found dead in the city of Morelos in Zacatecas — a day after nine bodies were found on an avenue in the city of Fresnillo.
The suspect's girlfriend reportedly told investigators he showed up at her house and told her he had done something to "three gringos."
Campus police discovered an assault rifle registered to the student, as well as several high-capacity magazines, ammunition and "hand-drawn images in a journal depicting a violent act."
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Lesley Stahl delivers the latest on the three-fronts where Israel is currently engaged that have heightened security threats internationally since the October 7 terror attacks. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday his country will not be threatened and that his forces are always in a state of readiness as he accused the West of causing conflict around the world. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms killed at least three people across Tennessee and North Carolina Wednesday night, adding to a week of extreme weather hammering several states. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
President Biden said the U.S. will not supply Israel with weapons if it launched its planned military offensive in Gaza's southern city of Rafah. Last week, the U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over concerns about the impact some of the weapons could have in Gaza. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Nancy Cordes have more.
Exclusively on "CBS Mornings, NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves is announced as this year's recipient of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award