Condé Nast's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards
Jesse Ashlock, the deputy global editorial director at Condé Nast Traveler, joins "CBS Morning News" to share key takeaways from the publication's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.
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How travelers could be impacted as Spirit Airlines makes cuts
Spirit Airlines is ending service in nearly a dozen U.S. cities this week. The cuts could impact more than just those who fly with the budget airline.
History and impact of government shutdowns
The U.S. government has just hours before it runs out of funding and shuts down. While down-to-the-wire government funding negotiations are not unusual, an actual shutdown is less common. CBS News explores the history, Kelly O'Grady has the economic impact and Kris Van Cleave reports on the travel implications.
How a government shutdown would impact travel
As lawmakers race against the clock to avoid a government shutdown, CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave breaks down how travel around the U.S. could be impacted.
How a government shutdown could impact travel
If the government shuts down at midnight, more than 58,000 TSA employees and 13,000 air traffic controllers would be working without pay. The immediate travel impact would likely be limited, but if a shutdown lasts weeks or longer, travelers should expect disruptions. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Americans will soon have fingerprints scanned when they go to most of Europe
Authorities in Europe will phase in new security measures for Americans and other international travelers over a roughly six-month period starting next month.
Fingerprints to be scanned for some travel
As part of a new entry-exit system, visitors traveling to most European countries will have to provide four fingerprints and a facial photo at a self-operated kiosk. The information will be stored for three years, with the photo being used for ID verification on later visits.
Spirit flight gets close to Air Force One
A Spirit Airlines flight was repeatedly told by air traffic control to "pay attention" after the plane got close to Air Force One carrying President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and others. CBS News' Chris Van Cleave has more details.
These airports were ranked best in North America
J.D. Power released its annual rankings of the best airports in North America, based on facilities, food and other key metrics.
AI wants to help you plan your next trip. Can it save you time and money?
AI wants to help you save time and money when planning your next trip, but how good is it at getting you the best deals?
New details emerging after deadly funicular crash in Lisbon
At least one American was among the 16 people killed in a devastating electric streetcar crash in Portugal's capital, along with many other foreign nationals.
Lisbon funicular crash death toll climbs to 16, including American
Lisbon's Elevador da Gloria funicular streetcar has carried tourists in Portugal's capital for more than a century. The cause of its deadly crash remains unclear.
Americans plan to spend less this holiday season, survey shows
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Labor Day travel expected to break records
As people head home from Labor Day weekend travel, 17.4 million flyers are estimated to be traveling, according to the TSA. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Smooth Labor Day weekend for air travel
Despite a record number of people traveling this Labor Day weekend, airlines are operating smoothly for the most part. Out of roughly 46,000 flights scheduled Monday, there were less than 100 cancellations nationwide. Meg Oliver reports.
How Buc-ee's became the gateway to the great American road trip
Buc-ee's has become a must-visit destination for roadtrippers across the country, filling up on gas, snacks and even barbecue.
Labor Day weekend wraps, travelers hit airports
As Labor Day weekend comes to an end, millions of travelers are catching flights to head home. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has the latest from the airport in Houston.
Why Buc-ee's is such a popular road trip spot
It's one of the busiest days of the year at Buc-ee's, which quickly became a must-visit for millions of American roadtrippers. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave visits Buc-ee's, and explains how the chain became a staple.
Amtrak's new high-speed Acela train is a gamechanger
Amtrak's NextGen Acela high-speed train is now racing passengers between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., hitting top speeds of 160 miles per hour. Kris Van Cleave was on board this week for the train's inaugural run.
Millions take to the skies over Labor Day weekend
The TSA says nearly 17.5 million flyers are expected to pass security checkpoints this holiday weekend, with several airlines estimating they will break records for the number of Labor Day weekend passengers. Elise Preston has more.
Head of Las Vegas tourism insists Sin City isn't dead despite drop in visitors
Las Vegas saw a 12% decline in visitors compared to a year ago, hosting about 3.1 million people, according to LVCVA data.
Labor Day travel expected to break records
TSA is expecting about 17.5 million travelers at its checkpoints through Wednesday. Meanwhile, Americans driving to their destinations will find cheaper gas prices this year.
Air traffic control issues at Newark airport
Air traffic control issues caused delays and affected travel at Newark Liberty International Airport as the Labor Day Weekend began. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave's reports.
Last-minute Labor Day getaway tips, ideas
This Labor Day Weekend is expected to break air travel records, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Christie Hudson, an Expedia travel expert, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss last-minute travel tips.
Las Vegas tourism slumps, costing city billions
Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, costing the city billions. That could signal trouble ahead for the U.S. economy. Andres Gutierrez has new details.
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Fate of Senate funding deal looks uncertain as DHS shutdown grinds on
Senate Democrats are still pushing for reforms to ICE on Day 40 of the DHS shutdown and plan to put forward a counteroffer. Follow live updates.
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As Trump declares war won, Iran mocks suggestion serious talks underway
Trump says the Iran war is already won, but more U.S. forces are heading to the Mideast as Tehran asks U.S. officials if they're "negotiating with yourselves?"
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A security warning, buried: How a classified TSA report stalled inside DHS
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide .
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
We asked every lawmaker in Congress what they're doing to end the DHS shutdown
Lawmakers and President Trump appear to be edging closer to a framework to wrap up the Department of Homeland Security shutdown — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach. CBS News contacted every House and Senate office to ask what they're doing to end the shutdown.
Shock, disbelief at Houston airport as 36% of TSA officers call out: "Insane"
"This is the first time I've experienced something like this in my entire life," one traveler said as TSA lines snaked through George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Husband of U.S. soldier killed in Kuwait on what her service meant
The Minnesota mom of two and U.S. soldier was days from returning home from her tour in Kuwait when she was killed in an Iranian strike.
2 pilots killed in LaGuardia runway collision identified: "An absolute tragedy"
The pilots killed in a collision between a jetliner and a fire truck on a New York runway have been identified as Capt. Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing title
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
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Husband of U.S. soldier killed in Kuwait on what her service meant
The Minnesota mom of two and U.S. soldier was days from returning home from her tour in Kuwait when she was killed in an Iranian strike.
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
Bear cubs taken into care after mom is euthanized for attacking people
The orphaned bear cubs will receive intensive care even as their exposure to humans is limited, the San Diego Humane Society said.
Record-high temperatures possible in 17 states as heat wave expands
Seventeen states could break daily temperature records on Wednesday, as the heat wave that has been scorching the West expands into the central U.S.
Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can't pay off bills
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
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Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can't pay off bills
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
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.
Judge calls Pentagon's moves against AI firm Anthropic "troubling"
A judge sharply questioned a lawyer for the federal government on Tuesday over the Pentagon's efforts to cut Anthropic's AI out of its classified systems.
FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
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A security warning, buried: How a classified TSA report stalled inside DHS
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide.
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Fate of Senate funding deal looks uncertain as DHS shutdown grinds on
Senate Democrats are still pushing for reforms to ICE on Day 40 of the DHS shutdown and plan to put forward a counteroffer. Follow live updates.
Court denies appeal to stop Riverside County Sheriff's election probe
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
DOJ found no evidence of a crime in Fed renovation project, prosecutor admits
The Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve found no evidence of a crime, a federal prosecutor privately conceded under questioning by a judge.
We asked every lawmaker in Congress what they're doing to end the DHS shutdown
Lawmakers and President Trump appear to be edging closer to a framework to wrap up the Department of Homeland Security shutdown — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach. CBS News contacted every House and Senate office to ask what they're doing to end the shutdown.
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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.
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.
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Skeleton of famed musketeer possibly found in Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1673. His final resting place has remained a mystery ever since.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing title
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
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As Trump declares war won, Iran mocks suggestion serious talks underway
Trump says the Iran war is already won, but more U.S. forces are heading to the Mideast as Tehran asks U.S. officials if they're "negotiating with yourselves?"
Senate rejects latest push to rein in Trump's powers in Iran as war's off-ramp unclear
Democrats have vowed to keep forcing votes on the issue as they seek public testimony from administration officials.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
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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.
Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
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Verdict in landmark trial against Meta
A jury in New Mexico found Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, misled users about safety and enabled child sexual exploitation on its platforms. A judge has ordered the tech giant to pay $375 million in civil damages. Meta says it will appeal the verdict.
Jury finds Meta liable in child safety trial
The New Mexico Department of Justice has won a landmark trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the 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.
New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
Anthropic's case against Pentagon underway
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon in court after the Trump administration designated it a national security risk. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.
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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.
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.
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Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
Wife of Hawaii doctor testifies at his trial
Arielle Konig testified that her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, attempted to stab her with a syringe, and when that failed she said he repeatedly bashed her head with a rock during a birthday hike one year ago. Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of his wife. Matt Gutman reports.
Verdict in landmark trial against Meta
A jury in New Mexico found Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, misled users about safety and enabled child sexual exploitation on its platforms. A judge has ordered the tech giant to pay $375 million in civil damages. Meta says it will appeal the verdict.
Cold case murder of K-9 officer's wife could hinge on dog's cause of death
Paul Kovacich's defense team contends that long-suppressed evidence debunks claims that he killed his dog weeks before his wife disappeared.
Wife of Hawaii doctor takes stand 1 year after he allegedly tried to kill her
Arielle Konig took the stand to testify against her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, exactly one year after he allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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U.S. soldier's husband on her death
Joey Amor, the husband of Army Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, who was one of the six soldiers killed at a command center in Kuwait when the Iran war began, sat down with CBS News to talk about the impacts of losing his wife. CBS News's Jonah Kaplan has more.
Markets reacts to possible peace Iran talks
Oil prices dropped with news of possible U.S.-Iran peace talks. Isabel Wang, a markets reporter for MarketWatch, joins with more.
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Husband of U.S. soldier killed in Kuwait speaks
In an exclusive CBS News interview, Joey Amor, the husband of Nicole Amor reflects on her bravery and service after the Army Reserve soldier was killed in a March 1 Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. Watch his extended conversation with Jonah Kaplan.
Iran ridicules Trump's negotiation claims
President Trump told reporters Tuesday that negotiations with Iran were underway, but an Iranian military spokesperson publicly ridiculed Mr. Trump's claims on Wednesday. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Chris Livesay have more.
NASA announces plan to build moon base
NASA announced its latest initiatives on Tuesday, including a plan to build a moon base. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.