New site aims to help with flight delays — but the devil is in the details
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Best fall luggage deals
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Lingering crew shortages, surging demand threaten fall and winter travel seasons
This month, U.S. pilots picketed at airports, threatening to strike if airlines don't approve better contracts for them and fix operational issues that have led to delays and cancellations.
Could Spain say adios to bull-running festivals?
The nation is divided, and after 10 people were killed running with bulls this summer alone, the debate over the tradition is as fierce as ever.
Millions travel for busy Labor Day weekend
It was a busy Labor Day weekend as one-third of the country was estimated to be traveling. The majority of those travelers hit the road as average gas prices dipped from where they were on Memorial Day. Omar Villafranca has more.
Millions expected to travel for holiday weekend
Millions are flying this Labor Day weekend, as a summer of struggles comes to a close for the nation's airlines. Severe weather and staffing shortages led to a spike in cancelations and delays, with nearly one-in-four U.S. flights arriving late. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Travel ramps up ahead of Labor Day weekend
The Labor Day weekend travel rush is in full swing, putting transportation systems to the test in unexpected ways. AAA predicts the U.S. will see travel volumes approaching pre-pandemic levels. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Millions on the move for Labor Day weekend
About a third of Americans are expected to travel for the Labor Day holiday weekend, matching pre-pandemic levels. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined Debra Alfarone with a look at how airlines are navigating protests from pilots who are demanding better pay.
53% of Americans to travel Labor Day weekend
More than half of Americans plan to go somewhere this Labor Day weekend despite inflation, high gas prices and a summer of air travel troubles, according to a recent study. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Pilot strikes ahead of holiday weekend
Ahead of the a busy holiday travel weekend, off-duty airline pilots launched nationwide demonstrations on Thursday. They made their voices heard at more than a dozen airports across the country in cities including Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas, demanding better pay and working conditions and saying staff shortages have caused fatigue and led to cancellations and delays.
New website launched to help flyers
The Department of Transportation launched a new website on Thursday that lets air travelers know what they're owed when a flight is disrupted. The website breaks down the different rights passengers have when an airline delays or cancels their flight because of a staffing or mechanical issue. Several airlines changed their hotel and meal voucher policies before the website launched.
Labor Day weekend travel tips
Airport madness may continue for the extended weekend, but lower costs for flights are on their way. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on how to save.
What travelers can expect for Labor Day weekend and this fall
More than 12.6 million passengers are expected to pass through the nation's airports between Thursday and Monday, but fewer could fly through the end of the year as travel chaos eases.
Record heat forces early harvest in France's wine country
Producers in the country's wine regions are scrambling to find grape pickers due to the early start, but while the heat will have an impact, there's no panic.
How to maximize your hotel stay
Before being handed a room key, there are things that travelers can do to ensure they have a more enjoyable stay at their hotel. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg explains the three questions every visitor should be asking the front desk and explains where the best rooms in the building are.
3 questions to ask before booking a hotel stay
What you should know about booster pumps, and why your hotel showers will be better when you ask about them.
Teen becomes youngest to fly solo around the world
A 17-year-old pilot flew into the aviation history books. Mack Rutherford became the youngest person to fly solo around the world, as well as the youngest to do so in a microlight aircraft.
Storms, airline staff shortages create travel chaos
Travel nightmares continue for many as thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed since Sunday. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has called on airlines to do more for travelers. Kris Van Cleave takes a look.
"Incredibly frustrating" airline delays cause summer travel nightmares
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to airlines last week calling their performance unacceptable.
Pilots fall asleep mid-flight, miss landing
Pilots with Ethiopian Airlines are under investigation after falling asleep while in the cockpit and missing the plane's landing. Lindsey Roeschke, a travel and hospitality analyst for Morning Consult, joins "CBS News Mornings" and explains how this was possible and how the pilot shortage is affecting the health of those still employed.
Pete Buttigieg talks flight disruptions
Over the last two days, more than 15,000 flights were delayed across the country and nearly 2,000 flights were canceled as severe weather affects states. Kris Van Cleave speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg -- who calls on airlines to do more for travelers affected.
Yellowstone says foot found in hot spring linked to July 31 death
Officials in Yellowstone National Park say part of a foot found in a hot spring in the southern part of the park earlier this week is believed to be linked to a July 31 death.
The Dish: The Potato restaurant
Surrounded by America’s largest national park, the Potato is a remote restaurant in McCarthy, Alaska that requires the ultimate travel commitment. CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor checks it out.
Airline fees for "premium" seats
Department of Transportation is reviewing the the spacing of seats on planes, amid concerns they may be too close for people to make emergency evacuations. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain why airline passengers pay upwards of $20 to chose which seat they occupy on flights and how to avoid those fees.
Best airlines of 2022 ranked in new report
Brian Kelly, CEO of The Points Guy travel website, joins "CBS Mornings" to share results of the sixth-annual Best Airlines Report and his tips for airline travel this upcoming fall and holiday season.
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Trump warns Iran to accept defeat as Israel kills another top commander
Trump warns Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late," as Israel says it's killed the Iranian commander behind the Strait of Hormuz closure.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
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Senate searches for end to DHS shutdown after deal stalls
Lawmakers are looking for a way out of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has roiled air travel after a potential deal stalled. Follow live updates.
Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution again
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago.
Census shows U.S. metro areas where growth slowed the most in 2025
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
House Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds set to face rare ethics "trial"
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is accused of using part of the $5 million to bolster her campaign and on luxury goods.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
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Senate searches for end to DHS shutdown after deal stalls
Lawmakers are looking for a way out of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has roiled air travel after a potential deal stalled. Follow live updates.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
Census shows U.S. metro areas where growth slowed the most in 2025
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
House Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds set to face rare ethics "trial"
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is accused of using part of the $5 million to bolster her campaign and on luxury goods.
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As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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Senate searches for end to DHS shutdown after deal stalls
Lawmakers are looking for a way out of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has roiled air travel after a potential deal stalled. Follow live updates.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
House Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds set to face rare ethics "trial"
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is accused of using part of the $5 million to bolster her campaign and on luxury goods.
As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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.
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Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in national park again
Twin mountain gorillas were recently born in the Virunga National Park, renowned for its biodiversity but threatened by conflict.
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Trump warns Iran to accept defeat as Israel kills another top commander
Trump warns Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late," as Israel says it's killed the Iranian commander behind the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Trump says he doesn't call Iran conflict a "war" due to need for approval from Congress
President Trump suggested late Wednesday he's avoiding describing the military conflict with Iran as a "war" because of concerns around the fact that Congress hasn't authorized military force.
As Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, it's borrowing from Ukraine's playbook
Trump says Iran's navy is "gone," so how does it still have a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz? Part of the answer may lie off Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
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Colbert to co-write "Lord of the Rings" film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson announced on Wednesday that "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert will co-write the next "Lord of the Rings" movie. "The Late Show" airs its final episode in May.
MLB's "robot umpire" debuts in Yankees-Giants season opener
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
"NCIS" star on show's 500th episode
Rocky Carroll, who has played the role of Director Leon Vance on "NCIS" for nearly two decades, joins to discuss the show's 500th episode, which aired Tuesday.
Rocky Carroll on major "NCIS" twist
(Alert: Spoilers ahead!) Actor Rocky Carroll, who has played beloved "NCIS" director Leon Vance for 18 season, talks with "CBS Mornings" about a shocking twist in the series in the show's 500th episode and what he would tell his younger self.
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Key takeaways from Meta, YouTube case ruling
Meta and YouTube were found liable on all charges in a landmark social media addiction trial. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Verdict in social media addiction trial
After days of deliberation, a jury in Los Angeles found Meta and YouTube liable for creating platforms designed to be addictive for kids and for failing to warn them. The plaintiff was awarded $6 million in damages in the case. Meta and Google, which owns YouTube, both say they'll appeal.
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.
New Mexico attorney general on win over Meta
A Los Angeles jury ruled against Meta and Google on Wednesday, finding the companies liable for reports of damage done to young people by social media. That verdict came less than 24 hours after a similar ruling in New Mexico, where a jury found Meta violated state consumer protection law and endangered children. New Mexico attorney general Raúl Torrez joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why regulating AI is so difficult
For years, governments have attempted to regulate new, emerging technologies on a global scale. Roland Fryer, a CBS News contributor and author of the Wall Street Journal op-ed "The Economics of Regulating AI," breaks it down.
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Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
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.
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Gender-based violence policy, training unit
The New York City Police Department is unveiling its gender-based violence policy and training unit to help survivors and investigate aggressors. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in court today
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is expected in court today for a hearing where he is expected to seek the dismissal of charges against him. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
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.
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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?
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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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Gender-based violence policy, training unit
The New York City Police Department is unveiling its gender-based violence policy and training unit to help survivors and investigate aggressors. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Drones being used by Iran similar to Russia's
There are some significant similarities between the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
The science behind the peptide craze
Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the recent buzz around peptides, if peptide therapies actually work and any potential side effects.
TSA lines are still growing, Congress at odds
TSA lines are still alarmingly long at U.S. airports, and lawmakers on Capitol Hill have not reached a consensus on ending the partial government shutdown. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.