Explosions rock ammunition depot in Crimea in suspected Ukrainian attack
Russia blamed the blasts in the village of Mayskoye on an "act of sabotage," without naming the perpetrators.
Travel
Travelers urged to take advantage of falling airline ticket prices, experts say
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
New international flight routes
Major airlines are announcing new international fight routes, and with the rising power of the U.S. dollar against other currency, it's a great time save money on an international trip. CBS senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down the benefits of the new routes and how travelers can take advantage of the strength of the dollar.
Airlines add new international routes
As airlines try to stabilize their schedules, new international routes could set them up for a good fourth quarter and next summer's anticipated demand.
Drivers find relief at gas pump as prices drop
Americans are finally seeing relief at the pump. The average price of gas has fallen for more than 50 straight days, and the national average is on the verge of falling below $4 per gallon. Errol Barnett takes a look.
Thousands of flights delayed or canceled
According to FlightAware.com, more than 15,000 flights in the U.S. were delayed over the weekend and more than 1,000 flights were canceled. Taylor Rains, an aviation reporter for Insider, joins CBS News to discuss the travel chaos.
Death Valley tourists escape but roads remain closed after flash flooding
Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a path for them.
Amtrak train hits flatbed truck in Maryland
An Amtrak train heading from Washington, D.C., to Chicago hit a truck Wednesday. Amtrak says there were more than 140 passengers and crew on board, and no one was hurt. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital
An erupting volcano is putting on a spectacular show for tourists visiting Iceland. The volcano is near the country's main airport, but flights have so far not been disrupted.
Weather extremes strike across U.S.
In Kentucky, the death toll continues to rise after devastating flooding. In Northern California, at least four people have died in the McKinney Fire. Much of the country is facing extreme heat. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has more.
Ketanji Brown Jackson swearing in on tap
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be sworn in as a Supreme Court associate justice at noon -- just when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official. Emmett Till’s family is demanding an arrest - after an unserved warrant was found 66 years later, charging Carolyn Bryant Donham in his 1955 kidnapping. And pack patience for any July 4 travel. Besides flights being canceled all week -- AAA says road travel is expected to hit an all-time high.
Ex-Trump backer: He egged us on before Jan. 6
An eighth Jan. 6 hearing has been set for primetime next Thursday. Tuesday's session had an ex-Trump backer saying Trump tweets got everybody riled up ahead of Jan. 6. Heathrow Airport is telling airlines to curb ticket sales, after some travel chaos in London. And “Succession” leads this year’s Emmys contenders with 25 nominations.
Another Jan. 6 panel hearing on tap
Today’s January 6 hearing intends to show evidence that former President Trump may have been warned that his election lies could result in violence. AAA predicts some 48 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the July 4th holiday. And the Nobel Peace Prize that a Russian journalist auctioned off to raise money for young Ukrainian refugees sold for a record-shattering $103.5 million.
NRA convention in Texas days after shooting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is now skipping the National Rifle Association convention in Houston. He’ll instead address the group via video and hold a news conference in Uvalde, days after the school shooting there. Closing arguments are on tap in the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial. And it’s the unofficial start of summer. Thirty-nine million people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend despite sky high gas prices.
Travel difficulties continue in Europe
Due to staff shortages and an increase in travelers, airlines are struggling to navigate a summer surge in travel. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in London, where Heathrow Airport has limited its passengers to 100,000 per day.
Travel plans upended during holiday weekend
Memorial Day weekend was a messy one for thousands of travelers across the country. Over 7,000 flights were canceled worldwide this weekend, with more than 2,500 of those flights being canceled in the U.S. alone. CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg has more on the cancellations.
Nevada seeing record high gas prices
As gas prices rise nationwide, Nevada drivers are paying well over $5 a gallon, with the current state average at $5.56. Mick Akers, a transportation reporter for the Las Vegas Review Journal, joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss the impact.
Push to reopen Canadian border
Democratic Representative Brian Higgins of New York is calling on both U.S. and Canadian officials to come to an agreement on reopening the northern border. Non-essential travel between the two neighboring countries has been restricted since March 2020. Higgins joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss his proposal.
Concern grows over spread of Delta variant
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. could see 200,000 new COVID infections a day in the fall. His prediction comes as the Delta variant continues to drive new cases, and as officials race to get more Americans vaccinated. CBS' Skyler Henry reports from the White House. Then, CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's Red and Blue host Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.
New Zealand fully reopens
New Zealand's borders fully reopened to visitors from around the world on Monday, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed them in March 2020.
Pope returns to Rome following trip to Canada
The Pope has concluded a six-day visit to Canada and returned to Rome on Saturday. He spent much of his visit apologizing for the Catholic Church’s role in abuses committed against Indigenous children over the course of more than a century. Chris Livesay reports.
Nancy Pelosi to potentially visit Taiwan
Chinese officials have threatened military action if U.S. house speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan during a congressional trip to Asia. China claims the self-ruling island of Taiwan is a part of its territory. Christina Ruffini has more.
Impact of Jetblue, Spirit merger
JetBlue's deal to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion still needs the greenlight from the U.S. Justice Department. The merger announced yesterday would create the nation's fifth largest airline, but it could face push back from regulators. Mahmood Khan, professor and director in the department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Virginia Tech, joined CBS News' Christina Ruffini and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
Air travel refund complaints soared
Airline complaints are 300% higher than they were before the pandemic, and the top complaint for travelers is refunds for canceled flights. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg discusses refunds and how a proposed Spirit-JetBlue merger would affect ticket prices.
What to know about getting a refund for a canceled flight
More consumers complained to the Department of Transportation about refunds than about lost luggage, delays or overbooking.
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