Europe sees surge in U.S. summer tourists
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wane, popular European tourist destinations like London and Rome are seeing a large increase in American tourists. Chris Livesay has details.
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Airlines catching up after delays
Severe storms are slamming parts of the U.S. Tuesday, ruining July Fourth plans and threatening travel. Airlines were already catching up after weather caused thousands of delays and cancellations over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave is in Phoenix with more.
"The Points Guy" shares summer travel tips
Travel expert Brian Kelly joins "CBS Mornings" with tips for airline travelers and how to bring down costs. He also shares advice for people driving to their destinations this summer.
Bad weather threatens July Fourth travel
As many travelers are about to embark on trips home after the holiday weekend, the forecast remains uncertain. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more.
Airlines brace for rush of July 4 travelers
A record 2.8 million people were screened by TSA at airports for the long holiday weekend. The increase in travelers comes after a frustrating week that saw thousands of delays in cancellations, partly due to extreme weather. Elaine Quijano reports.
Travel headaches ease ahead of Fourth of July
After plenty of travel headaches last week, Fourth of July travelers felt some relief at the airports on Monday. Little more than 120 U.S. flights were canceled as of late Monday afternoon, far less than the 600 canceled on Sunday. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports from Newark Liberty International Airport.
United Airlines gives out vouchers for last week's flight meltdown
United is giving some customers 30,000 miles to book new flights following severe travel disruptions last week.
Tips for planning a staycation
With so many travelers clogging the roads and the skies this Independence Day weekend, a lower-stress alternative could be a staycation. A survey by Bankrate finds 28% of Americans who plan to take a vacation this summer are opting to stay close to home. Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist at the Washington Post, has tips for what to do if you opt for a staycation.
Flexible travelers can find budget-friendly summer vacations
Travelers are discovering that flexibility and creative thinking can still make summer getaways a reality, even on a limited budget.
Budget-friendly summer travel
Experts say budget-friendly travel can still be found this summer if vacationers are willing to be flexible. Senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Phoenix.
Buttigieg: Changes needed to manage airspace "more efficiently"
Airlines have blamed the delays on the FAA, while Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said severe weather was the culprit.
Are airlines ready for holiday travel surge?
Airlines across the U.S. have dealt with major delays throughout the week, but that's not stopping people from traveling for the Fourth of July. AAA is expecting over 4 million Americans to fly this weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are preparing for the surge.
Record travel expected for July 4th weekend
Airlines are working to keep up with the Fourth of July travel rush after storms caused thousands of flights to be canceled or delayed this week. AAA projects more than 50 million people will travel this weekend, which would break the record set in 2019. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Fourth of July travel tips
Millions are hitting the roads and skies for the Fourth of July weekend, but delays and cancellations this week are already causing stress. Lale Arikoglu, articles director for Condé Nast Traveler, joined CBS News to share tips on how to avoid travel woes over the holiday weekend.
Thousands of flights delayed or canceled
The TSA says Thursday is the busiest day of air travel since the pandemic began in early 2020. As of Thursday evening, more than 5,000 flights were delayed nationwide. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the potential obstacles people could see this holiday weekend.
Snagging last-minute summer flight deals
As the calendar turns to July you may feel like you've run out of time to book a summer vacation. Katy Nastro, spokesperson for Going.com, says you can still find good deals and has advice on how to find them.
50 million expected to travel over July 4 weekend
A record number of Americans will travel by train, plane or car this upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, AAA forecasts. This comes as airlines are still recovering after storms forced thousands of flight cancellations and delays. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Flight chaos ahead of the Fourth of July
The FAA and airlines are hoping they've turned a corner on the flight cancellations and delays that have plagued travelers heading into the July 4th holiday weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Fourth of July flight delays, cancellations add to summer travel woes
The Federal Aviation Administration predicts Thursday to be the busiest day for scheduled flights.
Woman loses leg after getting it trapped in airport's moving walkway
The passenger was headed to catch a flight from Bangkok when she was caught by the walkway. Medics eventually had to cut her left leg off above the knee.
Several hurt in California train derailment, crash
More than a dozen people were hurt when an Amtrak train crashed into a truck and derailed in Southern California Wednesday.
Flyers nationwide frustrated by delays, cancellations
Air travel was slowly beginning to recover Wednesday after storms forced thousands of U.S. flights to be either delayed or canceled this week, leaving many passengers stranded at airports nationwide. Errol Barnett has more.
Delta plane makes smooth emergency landing in Charlotte
Photos show the plane on the tarmac and the nose touching the ground. The emergency slides at the front of the plane inflated.
Plane lands without front landing gear
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta carrying 96 passengers landed safely without its front landing gear in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nobody was injured. CBS News' Lana Zak and Meg Oliver have more.
Bad weather causing travel chaos across U.S.
Big storms in the East and Midwest have forced the cancellations of about 6,300 flights since Saturday, just ahead of the busy July 4 holiday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports from Phoenix.
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Israel targets more Iran leaders as allies reject Trump's calls for help
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
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Trump hosting big White House event around EPA's biofuels mandates decision
President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for an event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives.
Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
Senate GOP aims to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker's sway, Democrats' views of ICE, outside spending
The 2026 Democratic primary campaign for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat is largely a three-person race. Voters go to the polls Tuesday in Illinois.
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Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
More flights canceled or delayed as weather, TSA staffing upend travel
Powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country as many airports are also struggling with disruptions from reduced staffing at security checkpoints.
How much does becoming a homeowner at 30 boost your net worth?
Hopping on the property train earlier in life can significantly increase your wealth, a recent study found. Here's how much.
Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland today
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
Senate GOP aims to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
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How much does becoming a homeowner at 30 boost your net worth?
Hopping on the property train earlier in life can significantly increase your wealth, a recent study found. Here's how much.
Costco recalls meatloaf meal due to salmonella risk
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Hyundai stops sales of some 2026 models after a child's death
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
With gas prices still rising, experts recommend 3 ways to save fuel
Small adjustments, like maintaining a steady speed while driving, can help maximize fuel efficiency, experts say.
Gas prices edge higher with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel
Gas prices have jumped almost 79 cents per gallon from a month ago, raising fresh inflation concerns.
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Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Senate GOP aims to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
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Trump hosting big White House event around EPA's biofuels mandates decision
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Maine Democratic Senate primary grows bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker's sway, Democrats' views of ICE, outside spending
The 2026 Democratic primary campaign for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat is largely a three-person race. Voters go to the polls Tuesday in Illinois.
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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.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
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Israel targets more Iran leaders as allies reject Trump's calls for help
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
At least 23 dead in suspected suicide bombings in Nigeria, police say
At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in suspected suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Nigeria, police said. It was one of the deadliest attacks in the conflict-battered city in recent history.
Hundreds killed in Pakistani strike on Afghan rehab hospital, Taliban says
The Taliban in Afghanistan claim that a Pakistani military airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul has killed over 400 people, but Pakistan alleges the site was a weapons depot.
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Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Stars walk Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
Did "Sinners" get snubbed at the Oscars?
The 2026 Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier breaks down the winners and the biggest upsets.
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U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
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.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
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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.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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.
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Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
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Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland today
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
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In the "CBS Mornings" series "Never Too Late," an Olympian helps a woman face her fear of water, which she says stems from nearly drowning as a child. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Damaging winds slam eastern parts of the U.S.
In Georgia, high winds on Monday toppled trees, while further north, a tornado packing winds up to 85 mph touched down in Charlotte, North Carolina. Severe winds also slammed Washington, D.C.
Spring break "takeovers" overwhelm cities
Massive gatherings organized on social media have overwhelmed some Florida cities and local officials as part of spring break "takeovers." In Daytona Beach, beachgoers ran after hearing what they thought were gunshots. Cristian Benavides reports.