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Travel delays expected this July 4 weekend
Nearly 50 million Americans are expected to hit the roads, rails and skies this 4th of July weekend. AAA forecasts holiday travel to near pre-pandemic levels. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett experienced it firsthand at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.
Strong storms headed to Northeast for July 4 weekend
Strong storms are moving through the Great Lakes into the Northeast, bringing potential heavy rains and frequent lightning. Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Bruin has the forecast for the July 4 holiday weekend.
Flight cancellations, delays cause July 4 travel woes
Thousands of flights have been canceled and delayed as travelers head to their July 4th destinations. The roads are expected to be even busier, despite high gas prices. Errol Barnett reports.
Bracing for Fourth of July travel nightmare
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is expected to be a difficult one for travelers. The airline industry is struggling with a spike in flight cancellations and delays, while drivers face high gas prices. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
Delta reportedly offered passengers almost $10k to switch flights
One perk of buying a ticket on an oversold flight? If you agree to be bumped, some airlines may pay you thousands in cash.
Travel woes grow for Fourth of July weekend
Travel woes are growing for the millions of Americans planning to take a trip this Fourth of July weekend. Around 48 million people are expected to travel over the holiday just one million short of pre-pandemic levels. But that spike in demand appears to be overwhelming airports and comes as gas prices remain near record highs. Errol Barnett reports.
Travelers, airlines gear up for potential cancellations over holiday weekend
Cancellations are stacking up once again this holiday weekend as U.S. airlines struggle to serve their own customers.
Flight cancellations prompt fears of travel chaos
The holiday rush is underway — with nearly 48 million Americans hitting the road or heading to airports for the Fourth of July weekend. Airlines and travelers are preparing for another hectic holiday weekend amid a national pilot shortage. Errol Barnett has the latest.
AAA predicts record 4th of July travel
AAA predicts nearly 48 million Americans will be hitting the road or the skies and traveling more than 50 miles this July 4th weekend. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports on what to expect and how to prepare for your holiday weekend trip.
Delta offers free rebooking ahead of busy July 4 weekend
Airline says it expects "some operational challenges" as the ranks of travelers surge over the holiday weekend.
How not to get soaked by "drip pricing" when booking vacations
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Death toll rises in Missouri Amtrak derailment
The death toll from the Amtrak derailment in rural Missouri climbed to four. Three victims were on the train, and the fourth person killed was the driver of the truck that was on the tracks. Federal transportation officials are investigating the crossing.
Volunteers to help women travel for abortions
With Roe v. Wade overturned, Illinois is expected to become a haven for people seeking abortions. Volunteers with the Midwest Access Coalition are helping women travel into and across the state for the procedure. CBS News national correspondent Adriana Diaz reports.
High fuel costs not denting summer travel
Despite high prices,the TSA said 2.4 million passengers went through checkpoints on Friday. That's the most in a single day since the start of the pandemic. Danya Bacchus examines whether airlines are prepared to handle pre-pandemic numbers of flyers.
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Abortion providers brace for more out-of-state patients
States where abortion is legal are expected to see a surge in abortions due to Roe v. Wade being struck down. Washington state is expecting a nearly 400% increase in abortion patients, with about 60% of those coming from border state Idaho. Jamie Yuccas shares more.
What to know before you buy travel insurance
With airlines canceling flights and as pandemic-era policies protecting travel wind down, many people are considering travel insurance as a way to protect their trips. CBS News senior travel editor Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to share what you should know before adding the option to your flight.
Flight cancellations plague summer plans
Summer travel might not be as easy as you hope this year as airlines struggle with the latest wave of cancellations. More than 5,300 flights were canceled in the U.S. over the holiday weekend. CBS News' senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann is in Atlanta with more.
Millions plan road trips for July 4th holiday
A record number of Americans are expected to travel this upcoming July 4th holiday weekend, per a new report from AAA. Drivers should prepare for increased traffic as 42 million people take to the road for trips of at least 50 miles. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins "CBS News Mornings" with details on what to expect.
Weather, short staffing cause flight cancellations
Many were stranded at the airport over the holiday weekend due to flight cancellations. Delta canceled over 900 flights, more than it had canceled all of last summer. Michael George reports.
Airlines cancel flights over holiday weekend
People were left stranded at airports across the U.S. over the busy holiday weekend, amid prolonged flight delays and cancellations. New York Times travel editor Amy Virshup explains why airlines are struggling to keep up with demand on CBS News.
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President Trump is addressing the gathering of world leaders, CEOs and policymakers as America's allies balk at his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
House Oversight to vote on holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
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Supreme Court hears arguments over whether Trump can fire Fed's Lisa Cook
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Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Halligan exits DOJ after judge bars her continued use of U.S. attorney title
Lindsey Halligan has departed the Justice Department after a federal judge Tuesday barred her from referring to herself as a U.S. attorney in court filings.
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Second lady Usha Vance announces she's pregnant with fourth child
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Supreme Court hears arguments over whether Trump can fire Fed's Lisa Cook
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Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
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Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
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Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
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Lululemon pulls "Get Low" leggings from website amid sheer fabric complaints
The company said its "Get Low" collection is temporarily unavailable for sale online, but remains in stock in stores while it reviews customer feedback.
Danish pension fund says it's selling all its U.S. Treasuries
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Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
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U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
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Commuter train in Spain hits collapsed wall, killing at least 1 person
A commuter train hit a collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 37 people, according to officials.
Concerns mount over Iranian-American journalist wrongfully detained in Iran
Lawyers for Reza Valizadeh, a U.S. citizen arrested in 2024 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, filed a petition Tuesday with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
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Bert Kreischer talks new comedy series
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"Queer Eye" cast reflects on show
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Trump admits ICE may make mistakes
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Suspect in "Colonial Parkway murders" linked to more cold-case killings
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Actor used reputation as medicine man to prey on women, prosecutors say
Nathan Chasing Horse's defense attorney said prosecutors would present no evidence of the allegations, including no DNA evidence or eyewitnesses.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Prince Harry is testifying in London in a case against a British tabloid for news coverage he says went too far. Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and several other high-profile people have joined the prince in his civil suit for violations of privacy.
Trump admits ICE may make mistakes
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Stocks plunge over Trump threats of tariffs
Stocks plunged on the first day of trading after President Trump threatened tariffs against European nations that oppose his bid to acquire Greenland. Lauren Hirsch, a New York Times reporter, joins CBS News with more.
U.S. stocks sink amid Trump's tariff threats
President Trump's Greenland demands have already had a negative impact on the economy in the U.S. On Tuesday, all three major U.S. stock indexes dropped over the threat of new tariffs. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what to know.