Map shows U.S. travel advisories by country
The State Department issues a travel advisory, with levels ranging from "Exercise Normal Precautions" to "Do Not Travel," for every country.
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Here's what the U.S. State Department's travel advisories mean
The U.S. State Department's international travel advisories are regularly updated or reissued.
Severe weather in North Texas
A wave of storms is hitting the South with most of northeastern Texas and parts of Louisiana under tornado watches. Texas also faces potential hail, flash floods and wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis reports.
Snow in Northeast impacts holiday travel
Heavy snow in the Northeast has prompted emergency warnings and caused travel delays for many trying to return home after Thanksgiving. Rob Marciano has more.
Hundreds of flights delayed, travel rush underway
The TSA planned to screen around 2.9 million flyers Wednesday at airports across the U.S. But snow in Denver delayed hundreds of flights, and air traffic control staffing issues again caused delays at Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Rough weather complicates holiday travel
Rain and snow are in the forecast for Thanksgiving Day, from the Midwest to the Northeast. John Elliott has the latest forecast.
What to expect for Thanksgiving travel
The TSA expects to screen 2.9 million people on Wednesday as they travel to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on traffic, flights and travel advice.
Thanksgiving travel ramping up
Some people are already getting a headstart on their Thanksgiving travel this weekend, as airports are expected to be packed as the week progresses. More than 70 million people are also expected to drive to their holiday destinations. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Milton closes airports, theme parks in Florida
As Milton approaches Florida's west coast, several airports and iconic theme parks have already closed down. Manuel Bojorquez gives an update on the preparations for the hurricane's arrival.
Americans gearing up for Labor Day weekend travel
Millions of Americans are expected to travel within the country for Labor Day weekend, as the price of flights and gas have come down since last year. One of the top destinations this year is Seattle, thanks in part to a surge in Alaskan cruises. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Mother of woman missing in Bahamas pleads for daughter's safe return
The mother of Taylor Casey, who went missing while at a yoga retreat in the Bahamas last week, said there are many unanswered questions after she failed to show up for a morning class.
Another American sentenced in Turks & Caicos
Tyler Wenrich, an American arrested in Turks and Caicos for having ammunition in his luggage, was sentenced to time served and a $9,000 fine, avoiding a 12-year mandatory minimum sentence in the British Territory. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Americans describe being detained in Turks and Caicos
Florida grandmother Sharitta Grier talked about her experience being detained over ammunition found in her luggage while coming home from a surprise Mother's Day trip to Turks and Caicos.
Travel warning issued to American diplomats
As the region braces itself for further conflict, several countries have warned their citizens against travel to Israel. The U.S. Department of State is warning American diplomats not to travel outside Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, while the U.K. advised citizens to leave Israel if they can.
U.S. warns spring travelers to Mexico to "exercise increased caution"
"Crime, including violent crime, can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist destinations," the U.S. Mission to Mexico said in a news release on Thursday.
Bahamas officials respond to U.S. travel warning
Officials in the Bahamas responded to a U.S. State Department travel advisory warning Americans about a rise in gang-related homicides on the island. The advisory followed a similar warning about Jamaica. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Americans urged to reconsider Jamaica travel
The U.S. government raised its travel alert level for Jamaica this week amid a spate of murders in the Caribbean nation, urging Americans to reconsider visiting the island "due to crime and [unreliable] medical services."
Airlines scrap thousands of flights as wintry weather disrupts travel
Carriers canceled nearly 2,700 U.S. flights Monday as frigid conditions across the U.S. hit air travel for the third day straight.
CDC warns travelers to Mexico of exposure to Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include fever, headache, and rash, the CDC said.
State Department issues "worldwide caution" alert for U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens overseas have been advised to "exercise increased caution" due to "the potential for terrorist attacks" and violence amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Busy Labor Day travel weekend predicted
Labor Day weekend is expected to be one of the busiest travel periods of the summer, capping the busiest summer travel season on record. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Storm chaser discusses Mississippi tornadoes
Tornadoes killed over two dozen people in Mississippi over the weekend. Storm chaser Aaron Rigsby was in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, when the tornadoes touched down and witnessed the storm firsthand. He shared his story with CBS News.
Mexico is too dangerous for spring break, officials warn
The State Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety is urging the public against spring break vacations in Mexico amid the threat of kidnappings, crime and violence.
At least 2 killed in Southern ice storm
Ice storms stretching from Texas to Virginia have caused at least two deaths and are creating major travel delays across the South. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins "CBS News Mornings" from Memphis with more on the impact the conditions are having in the region.
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Live Updates: Cassie says she told Diddy "you are sick... stay far away from me"
Singer Cassie Ventura is back on the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Trump meets with Syria's new president amid push to restore ties
President Trump says he will move to normalize relations and lift sanctions on Syria's new government to give the country "a chance at peace."
EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza, dimming hope amid Trump's peace push
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ramps up the war in Gaza, despite mounting pressure from Trump and castigation by France's president.
Boy missing in floodwaters as heavy rain hits Virginia, western Maryland
Downpours spark floods in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, leaving one boy missing and forcing dozens to evacuate inundated homes and schools.
Menendez brothers resentenced to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole
A judge has reduced the Menendez brothers' murder sentences, making them eligible for parole.
Relatives of notorious cartel leader enter U.S., Mexico confirms
Ovidio Guzman Lopez is one of the brothers left running a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel after notorious capo "El Chapo" was imprisoned in the U.S.
Federal judges targeted nationwide by "pizza doxxings"
As federal judges face a rise in threats, some have faced a spate of strange, unnerving incidents in which an unknown person orders a pizza to their home.
Overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
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Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid falling sales
Japanese automaker joins other automakers in pointing to new U.S. tariffs as weighing on their financial results.
Overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie Ventura testifies she told him "stay far away from me"
Singer Cassie Ventura is back on the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Dramatic details emerge after climber survives 400-foot fall that killed friends
Despite suffering internal bleeding and head trauma, the survivor spent over a dozen hours making the trek to a pay phone to call for help.
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Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid falling sales
Japanese automaker joins other automakers in pointing to new U.S. tariffs as weighing on their financial results.
$TRUMP coin buyers spent $140 million to secure Trump dinner invite
The top holders of the $TRUMP meme coin spent from $53,400 to $16.4 million each to get a dinner invitation with President Trump.
Most Americans don't earn enough to afford costs of living, study finds
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
Fresh & Ready Foods recalls products after listeria sickens 10 people
Voluntarily recall comes after listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food puts 10 people in hospital, Federal officials say.
Skincare kits and ottomans: A look at United's new premium suites
United Airlines is adding premium seating and other interior upgrades to its fleet of Boeing 787-9 planes. Here's what it looks like.
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EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Trump's fast-tracked deal for a copper mine heightens existential fight
Apache tribal members are already feeling harm as the Trump administration moves to fast-track a deal to turn their sacred land of Oak Flat, Arizona, into a copper mine.
Buttigieg suggests Biden's 2024 run was "maybe" a mistake
Pete Buttigieg made the comments following a town hall in the Hawkeye state.
USAID to hire lawyers to investigate employees who talked to the press, alleged job posting shows
A job posting reviewed by CBS News shows the U.S. Agency for International Development is trying to hire more lawyers to conduct investigations into employee misconduct.
Federal judges targeted nationwide by "pizza doxxings"
As federal judges face a rise in threats, some have faced a spate of strange, unnerving incidents in which an unknown person orders a pizza to their home.
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Overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Trump's fast-tracked deal for a copper mine heightens existential fight
Apache tribal members are already feeling harm as the Trump administration moves to fast-track a deal to turn their sacred land of Oak Flat, Arizona, into a copper mine.
Head of worker safety agency NIOSH restored, ahead of RFK Jr. hearing
Letters reversing the layoffs arrived a day before House and Senate hearings with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. where he was expected to face questions about the layoffs.
FDA seeks to remove ingestible fluoride products for kids' teeth from market
The FDA says it will conduct a scientific review of children's ingestible fluoride prescription drug products by Oct. 31 with the aim of removing them from the market.
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Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid falling sales
Japanese automaker joins other automakers in pointing to new U.S. tariffs as weighing on their financial results.
Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza, dimming hope amid Trump's peace push
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ramps up the war in Gaza, despite mounting pressure from Trump and castigation by France's president.
A radar clocked a "repeat offender" speeding. It was a duck.
Police in Switzerland were astounded when radar images showed that a duck was caught in the speed trap — again.
Relatives of notorious cartel leader enter U.S., Mexico confirms
Ovidio Guzman Lopez is one of the brothers left running a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel after notorious capo "El Chapo" was imprisoned in the U.S.
Edan Alexander's family reflects on reunion, trauma their son experienced
For the first time since American-Israeli Edan Alexander's release by Hamas, his family is speaking publicly about what their son went through.
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Gene Simmons on family, fame
KISS legend Gene Simmons shares how his mother's strength as a single immigrant parent shaped his life and how the band created some of its biggest rock anthems.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie Ventura testifies she told him "stay far away from me"
Singer Cassie Ventura is back on the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Robert Benton, prolific filmmaker known for "Bonnie and Clyde," dies at 92
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
Weezer bassist's wife shot by LAPD officers pleads not guilty to charges in Eagle Rock shooting
Shriner is due back in court on June 18, according to prosecutors.
Key moments from Cassie Ventura's testimony at Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand Tuesday at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
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How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
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.
Big Tech stocks rise with CEOs in Saudi Arabia
The Dow Jones dipped on Tuesday, but Big Tech stocks saw gains as CEOs joined President Trump on his trip to Saudi Arabia. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move
The layoffs, impacting all levels at the company, come as the tech giant continues to post strong sales and profits.
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Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
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Cassie Ventura at "Diddy" trial
Singer Cassie Ventura, Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend, is back on the stand after testifying at his sex trafficking trial about her relationship with the disgraced music mogul. Her graphic testimony lays out a story of violence and abuse. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie Ventura testifies she told him "stay far away from me"
Singer Cassie Ventura is back on the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Relatives of notorious cartel leader enter U.S., Mexico confirms
Ovidio Guzman Lopez is one of the brothers left running a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel after notorious capo "El Chapo" was imprisoned in the U.S.
Father-son cartel leaders charged for allegedly running fentanyl network
Pedro Inzunza Noriega and his son, Pedro Inzunza Coronel allegedly ran one of the world's largest and most sophisticated fentanyl production networks, federal prosecutors said.
Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing begins
A resentencing hearing got underway in Los Angeles on Tuesday for brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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ENCORE: A couple's first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, May 17 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Trump lands in Qatar, meets with emir
President Trump met with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani following his arrival in Qatar. Mr. Trump and the emir signed a defense agreement that includes a $200-billion commitment for 160 Boeing jets. CBS News' Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Adriana Diaz hits the ice
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How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
Breastfeeding device offers real-time tracking
A team at Northwestern has created a wearable sensor that tracks how much milk a baby consumes during breastfeeding. Dr. Jennifer Wicks joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how it could support parents and preemies alike.