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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Spirit Airlines shareholders weigh merger
Shareholders at Spirit Airlines are voting on a potential merger with Frontier Airlines, but a rival offer from JetBlue is complicating negotiations. CBS News Transportation Correspondent Errol Barnett breaks down what this means for fliers looking for low-cost options.
Woman opens fire inside Dallas Love Field Airport
Police say a 37-year-old woman fired several gunshots inside the Dallas Love Field Airport, sending passengers fleeing and stopping all flights. The woman was shot and wounded by a Dallas police officer. KTVT's Brooke Rogers has more.
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Oak Fire grows in California, forcing thousand to evacuate near Yosemite; Pope Francis will meet with Indigenous groups in Canada and apologize for abuse at schools
Americans cash in on strong dollar in Europe: "Now is the best time to come"
The U.S. dollar is now the strongest it's been against the euro for two decades — now $1 just about equals 1 euro.
Pope travels to Canada
The pope is beginning a historic trip in Canada, where he's set to apologize for the Catholic Church's treatment of Indigenous people. The pope has said the point of his visit is healing and reconciliation in response to the church's role in the abuse of native children at state-run boarding schools. Chris Livesay will be traveling with the pope this week and reports from the Canadian province of Alberta.
Puerto Rico island lacks many medical services
Puerto Rico's Flamenco Beach, a remote, pristine crescent of sand along a dazzling stretch of Caribbean blue water, is considered among the world's best. Locals are aware of the beautiful beach's biggest risk: If your life is in danger, help is not around. Until recently, the beach did not have a lifeguard to watch over its waters. David Begnaud reports.
U.S. dollar worth more than euro
Americans traveling to Europe this summer will benefit from a weakened euro and British pound. Ramy Inocencio spoke with business reporter Emma Haslett, who said that there is no better time than right now to visit Europe.
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President Biden announced funding for initiatives to address extreme weather; Airlines continue to face a pilot shortage
2 American tourists injured in crocodile attack in Mexico
Two U.S. tourists have been injured by a crocodile at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one went swimming in the ocean at night and the second American went in the water to help the other.
How to avoid vacation rental problems
Nicky Kelvin, senior director of content for the travel website, Points Guy UK, joins "CBS Mornings" with tips for renting a summer vacation home and the red flags to watch out for.
Former U.S. soldier takes risks for Ukraine
One U.S. veteran finds purpose in life with new mission, traveling to Ukraine to provide much-needed supplies, from children's medicine to body armor, and training to the country's soldiers. Ben Tracy has more.
Why is there a pilot shortage? It wasn't just the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global airline industry leaders were predicting a coming shortage well before the pandemic hit.
Several injured after flight hits turbulence
An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after severe turbulence. Several people aboard the flight were injured. Errol Barnett has the details.
Thousands travel to Florida for abortions
A growing number of women are traveling to Florida seeking abortions. Planned Parenthood said it had to increase staffing before the state's 15-week ban on the procedure went into effect. Still, the state's law is less restrictive than those in neighboring states. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Biden faces agenda hurdles at home and abroad
President Biden is back in the U.S. after an eventful trip to the Middle East. He's facing issues with his agenda at home after Senator Manchin announced he would not currently support a reconciliation bill featuring the administration's climate initiatives. Nancy Cordes has more.
Gas prices affect travelers for medical treatment
While surging gas prices and record-high inflation affects most Americans, one group is hit especially hard: Families that have to travel long distances for necessary medical treatment. Adriana Diaz meets with affected families to discuss their realities and the sacrifices made to receive care.
House passes first bills to restore abortion rights post-Roe v. Wade
The House voted to restore abortion access nationwide after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month.
Smaller airports losing airline service
While the country is experiencing a spike in travel, several major airlines have announced they're consolidating their service, cutting service to smaller airports in Illinois, Ohio and New York. CBS News travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what could happen as a result of these decisions and how the airlines chose the airports to cut off.
Smaller cities set to lose service as airlines pull back
Rising fuel costs and pilot salaries mean that 50-seat regional jets are no longer profitable for airlines to fly — and smaller airports are on the chopping block.
Ohio man charged with raping 10-year-old girl
An Ohio man has been charged with raping a 10-year-old girl whose case drew national attention after that the child traveled to Indiana for an abortion. Elaine Quijano reports.
Biden begins high-stakes Mideast trip in Israel
President Biden arrived in Israel with the specter of a nuclear-armed Iran hanging over his first presidential trip to the region. CBS News has learned that an off-duty Secret Service agent was sent home after he was detained by police for allegedly shoving a woman at a Jerusalem bar. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Europe's travel surge leads to summer chaos
Summer travel in Europe has been marred by chaos at airports as airlines have struggled with staffing shortages amid a surge of passengers eager to travel after pandemic lockdowns and carriers keen to start generating revenue again. Ramy Inocencio hears from a UK Travel Editor who helps explain the staffing shortages faced by airports no longer capable of dealing with travel demands
London's Heathrow Airport caps passenger numbers to quell chaos
"We are asking our airline partners to stop selling summer tickets to limit the impact on passengers," Heathrow CEO says.
White House touts bipartisan gun bill
At the White House on Monday, President Biden will mark a bipartisan effort to curb gun violence. He will also leave for his first trip to the Middle East this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
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Strait of Hormuz traffic ramps up in wake of U.S.-Iran deal signing
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
U.S. plans expansion of denaturalization push, aiming for 250 cases by fall
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools"
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
How Trump's memo of understanding with Iran compares to Obama nuclear deal
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Supreme Court sides with man who challenged law barring drug users from having guns
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
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Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with star-studded celebrations
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony featured a star-studded lineup of tributes, speeches and musical performances.
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GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30, his spokesperson said, after being away since March in an unexplained absence that has confounded Capitol Hill.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Intel shares leap after Trump announces chip deal with Apple
In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.
Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
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Michelle Obama's speech at center opening moves husband to tears
Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.
GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30, his spokesperson said, after being away since March in an unexplained absence that has confounded Capitol Hill.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools"
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
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Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
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Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools"
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
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Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Extended interview: Myles Smith
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith talks to Anthony Mason about his much-anticipated debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," growing up in London, his rapid rise to stardom and more.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
Ex-police commissioner on Heuermann sentence
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced
In a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, Rex Heuermann received three life sentences for choking and dismembering eight women, most of them in his basement, over the course of more than 15 years. The 62-year-old addressed the court before he was sent away. Tom Hanson reports.
Inside Gilgo Beach killer's sentencing hearing
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Obama center grand opening wraps in Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center held a star-studded grand opening in Chicago on Thursday. CBS News Chicago's Irika Sargent joins with highlights of the ceremony.
U.S. plans expansion of denaturalization cases
A Justice Department official tells CBS News that the Trump administration plans to revoke the citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by the fall. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Netanyahu: Israel won't withdraw from Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said the Israeli military will not leave its security zone in southern Lebanon despite the Iran memorandum of understanding. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Tropical Storm Arthur forms
Tropical Storm Arthur formed on Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas and drenched parts of the state as it strengthened. Arthur also caused flooding in parts of Louisiana. Jason Allen has more.
Michelle Obama speaks at center dedication
Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke at the dedication ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Thursday, calling it "an honor" to be by her husband's side. Watch her full speech.