Family fights for carbon monoxide safety after tragedy
John Heathco and his girlfriend died from carbon monoxide poisoning in 2023 while traveling. His family is now launching an effort to help save lives.
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Another outage impacts Newark airport
The FAA is investigating a fourth system outage in less than a month at the Philadelphia area air traffic control center that handles flights in and out of Newark airport. The outage happened Monday and lasted for two seconds, the FAA said, but a source told CBS News it took about one minute for things to fully come back online.
Tourism in Argentina
Some are opting to visit the least populated continent in the world, prompting more than 100,000 tourists to travel to Antarctica annually. That trip sometimes begins in a small Argentinian city with a story all its own.
These airlines had the most and least passenger complaints in 2024
Complaints against U.S. airlines soared to a record high in 2024 as carriers struggle with flight cancellations and delays, analysis finds.
Video shows ATC facility during outage
An exclusive video obtained by CBS News shows what it was like inside the air traffic control facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport during the brief outage that occurred on May 9. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
2024 airline complaints break records: Report
Travelers filed more than 66,000 complaints against airlines last year, a record high, according to a report from the consumer advocacy organization U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
Denver air traffic hit with 2-minute outage
The FAA says Denver air traffic control lost communications for about two minutes on Monday, but it was able to stay in contact with aircraft through a secondary frequency. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Officials reveal prior outages at Newark
Recent communications issues at the FAA facility handling flights in and out of Newark airport were not new, officials say. Outages happened at least three times last year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Expedia launches AI travel tool
Expedia is rolling out a new travel tool that utilizes Instagram Reels and artificial intelligence to help people plan and book trips. Melanie Fish, Expedia's head of global PR, joins "CBS Morning News" to explain how it works.
Duffy blames Biden admin. for Newark failures
Passengers at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport faced more travel turbulence over the weekend as the airport suffered another equipment outage. On Monday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed the Biden administration. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has more on the travel chaos and where things stand heading into a new week.
Second outage at Newark airport
A second air traffic control outage at one of the busiest international airport is exposing the nation's strained and aging system. For the second time in two weeks, Newark Liberty International Airport suffered a tech outage where controllers lost contact with pilots. The FAA says it is speeding up plans to upgrade the system.
Transportation secretary says air traffic issues will take until summer to fix
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tells "CBS Mornings" it will take months to restore normal operations at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Inside air traffic control revamp plan
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a multi-billion dollar plan to modernize America's air traffic control systems on Thursday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details.
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.
Newark airport travel misery continues
The travel chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport continued Wednesday, but with fewer cancellations and delays as officials work to resolve issues. CBS News' Meg Oliver has the latest.
Missing a Real ID? What to know before flying
The federal government is beginning to enforce requirements for Real ID at airports across the U.S. on Wednesday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has some tips for travelers who are not yet fully compliant.
Travel expectations without a Real ID
At every airport around the country, travelers will now need a Real ID or another form of compliant identification. The TSA expects nearly one in five flyers to not have a compliant ID, which means you can expect to go through extra security screening, officials say.
What's causing Newark's airport delays?
One of the busiest airports in the U.S., Newark Liberty International Airport, is still experiencing delays and flight cancellations. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Robert Sumwalt analyze the situation.
Noem on travelers without Real ID
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said travelers without a Real ID by Wednesday's deadline will still be able to fly for now, but will likely face some extra steps. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
FAA on cause of delays at Newark airport
The FAA acknowledges the air traffic control system that handles traffic coming in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport is antiquated. After a recent incident, about a half dozen controllers sought trauma leave due to working conditions. Since April 28, nearly 900 flights have been canceled in and out of the busy airport.
Frustrations mount at Newark Airport amid delays
Passengers flying from Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing long delays and cancellations on Saturday. The busy airport outside of New York City was hit with disruptions all week with no end in sight. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
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.
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.
Southwest rolls out new fare bundles
Southwest Airlines is outlining its new fare bundles that passengers can expect to soon see. Southwest will introduce a new cabin that offers extra leg room. For now, the seat will be free, but early in 2026, the airline will switch to assigned seating. Plus, starting in May, most passengers will have to pay to check a bag. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Hotel fire in Kolkata, India kills at least 14 people, police say
Police in Kolkata, India say a fire tore through a hotel in the city, killing at least 14 people, including one who reportedly jumped from a balcony trying to escape.
Democrats continue push for ICE reforms in emerging DHS shutdown deal
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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Iran war grinds on with Pentagon expected to send 82nd Airborne troops to Middle East
President Trump said several members of his administration were involved in talks with Iran about the ongoing war.
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out – the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Minnesota officials sue federal government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
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FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
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FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI
The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.
Minnesota officials sue federal government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
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Cybersecurity expert on concerns amid war
The war with Iran is raising cybersecurity concerns in the U.S. Vik Desai, global cybersecurity strategy lead at Accenture, joins CBS News to discuss.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
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.
Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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Amputee cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspect details in murder of Loyola student
Prosecutors say Jose Medina, who is accused of killing a Loyola University student, missed his first court appearance Monday because he has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. Medina is facing several charges in the fatal shooting, including first-degree murder. DHS says the alleged shooter is a Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally.
Latest news on antisemitic arson attacks
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
Top cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known as one of the top professional cornhole players in the U.S., is facing a series of charges including first-degree murder. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case against Webber.
Notorious apartheid police commander "Prime Evil" testifies on killings
Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.
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NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Unusual oil trading ahead of Trump announcement
Market watchers are concerned about potential insider trading due to an unusual surge in oil futures trading on Monday morning, just minutes before President Trump announced he would postpone power plant strikes in Iran. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins with more.
Trump says Iran "gave us a present"
President Trump on Tuesday told CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe that Iran "gave us a present." O'Keefe joins "The Takeout" with the latest. Then, former CIA Deputy Assistant Director for Counterterrorism Joe Zacks joins with analysis.
GOP Rep. Nick LaLota on DHS funding stalemate
House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News that he prefers not to split off ICE from Homeland Security funding as the partial government shutdown continues. Republican Rep. Nick LaLota of New York joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Long TSA lines continue as Senate works on deal
Airports in some of the largest U.S. cities are reaching a breaking point as Congress shows signs of progress toward a deal to end the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Taurean Small report.
Cybersecurity expert on concerns amid war
The war with Iran is raising cybersecurity concerns in the U.S. Vik Desai, global cybersecurity strategy lead at Accenture, joins CBS News to discuss.