Overhaul planned for air traffic control system
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for a complete rebuild of the nation's air traffic control system, some of which is using 50-year-old technology. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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Trump administration unveils air traffic control overhaul plan
The Trump administration's announcement comes as Newark Liberty International Airport continues to deal with disruptions following an outage last week.
Senators grill FAA head over mid-air collision
The acting head of the FAA admitted "something was missed" when explaining what led to the deadly midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner in January. Senators also grilled the top aviation official on why thousands of previous close calls at Reagan National Airport went unaddressed. Nikole Killion has the latest.
What to know about Trump's pick to lead FAA
President Trump has tapped a regional airline CEO, Bryan Bedford, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk joins "America Decides" to unpack the top challenges Bedford would face if confirmed, including a shortage of air traffic controllers.
Transportation Secretary Duffy on FAA cuts
On his first full day as transportation secretary, Sean Duffy faced the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than 20 years. The midair collision near Washington, D.C., killed 67 people and just on Monday, a flight from Minneapolis crash-landed in Toronto with all passengers surviving. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Duffy about that and the recent layoffs at the Federal Aviation Administration.
Trump administration pulls approval for NYC congestion pricing
The Trump administration is pulling the plug NYC congestion pricing, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are fighting to keep it.
Transportation secretary addresses plane crashes
On his first full day as transportation secretary, Sean Duffy faced the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than 20 years — the midair collision over Washington that killed 67 people. It was the first of several high-profile crashes in recent weeks. Kris Van Cleave spoke to Duffy about the incidents and his priorities at the department.
"Of course" it's safe to fly, transportation secretary says
Duffy called each of the recent incidents "very unique" and also talked about recent layoffs and Elon Musk's efforts to overhaul the air traffic control system.
New York Governor defends congestion pricing
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a news conference to discuss New York City's congestion pricing after the Trump administration said it is terminating the city's program. Trump posted on Truth Social, "CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!"
Transportation Secretary Duffy responds to plane crash in first days on job
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy had been sworn in just hours before the deadly midair collision of a plane and helicopter near Washington, D.C.
Feds sue Southwest Airlines, fine Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.
Feds investigate frequent flyer programs
The Department of Transportation is investigating frequent flyer and credit card rewards programs at American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The probe is looking into how consumers could be impacted by extra fees, hidden pricing or earned rewards losing their value.
Delta sees 5th straight day of disruptions
Delta Air Lines is seeing a fifth straight day of flight disruptions after a global software outage last Friday forced cancelations and delays. The problems have led the Transportation Department to launch an investigation into the airline. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Passenger complaints about airline travel surged in 2023
The figure marks the largest volume of air travel complaints by consumers since 2020, when airlines were slow to give customers refunds during the pandemic.
Buttigieg on investment in union steelworkers
As Election Day draws closer, the Biden administration is touting progress made under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law. This week, the Department of Transportation released a video promoting the "Build America, Buy America Act" enacted under the law, which requires all federally funded infrastructure projects to be built with American-made materials. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins "America Decides" to discuss.
How car tech can help protect kids
Hilary Cain, with the auto industry trade group Alliance for Automotive Innovation, explains what technology car manufacturers are putting into new cars to help reduce the risk of children being left in hot vehicles.
How to help prevent hot car deaths
Janette Fennell, co-founder and president of Kids and Car Safety, talks about the strides they've made toward federal safety standards and why she's pushing for more action to prevent hot car deaths.
Buttigieg on new rules for airline refunds
The Transportation Department announced new rules Wednesday requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for flight cancelations or delays, delayed baggage returns and services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are paid for but not provided. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins CBS News to discuss the changes and how airlines are reacting.
Crews to open more channels to Baltimore port
Crews are taking significant steps to reopen the Port of Baltimore after last week's deadly Key Bridge collapse. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest. Then, Biden senior adviser Tom Perez joins to discuss the federal response.
Navy supplying 4 cranes for bridge clean up
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and other officials gave an update Friday on the Key Bridge collapse, announcing the U.S. Navy is supplying four heavy lift cranes to help clear the wreckage. The governor emphasized the "mission isn't just about Maryland" because the economic impacts affect the entire U.S. as the port of Baltimore is responsible for more cars and farm equipment than any other port in the country.
Inside effort to clear Key Bridge wreckage
Crews are working to clear the wreckage of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after it collapsed early Tuesday morning when a cargo ship struck a support column. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Nicole Sganga have more.
White House OKs $60M for Key Bridge rebuild
The White House is giving Maryland $60 million in funding to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, Gov. Wes Moore announced at a news conference Thursday. The bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning after a cargo ship struck a support column.
Recovery efforts continue for bridge workers
Officials are continuing efforts to recover six workers who are presumed dead in the Baltimore bridge collapse. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Divers recover 2 bodies from Key Bridge site
Maryland police said they recovered two bodies from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Nicole Sganga have the latest.
NTSB says Key Bridge probe could last 2 years
The National Transportation Safety Board held a news conference Wednesday night about its investigation into the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins with the key takeaways.
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Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Army to nix drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war
The decision to phase out the Army drone battalion comes amid tension between senior officers who envisioned the unit and the acting chief of staff of the Army.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media
Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.
New details about Trump's plans for Kennedy Center and White House ballroom
The latest court filings in cases involving the Kennedy Center and the White House ballroom project detail the work being done at the two institutions.
8 killed in charter plane crash at remote military radar site in Alaska
A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.
Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, fixer-turned-foe, after detente
President Trump appeared on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in a stunning public reunion that would have been impossible to imagine several years ago.
Drug mix-up at Nashville hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
New York Times defamed ex-college player, must pay him millions, jury says
An Alabama jury awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a former college basketball player, Kai Spears, of the Alabama Crimson Tide, in a story about a fatal shooting.
Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware
Heavy rain and winds were pounding the Northeast U.S. as storms tore through a beach on Long Island and knocked out power in Delaware's capital city.
8 dead in charter plane crash at remote military radar site in Alaska
A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.
National Weather Service confirms tornado struck N.Y.'s Atlantic Beach
Damage from a tornado and Thursday's storms has prompted a state of emergency in Nassau County, officials say.
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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse
Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September.
Clear Eyes eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination risk, FDA says
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate law
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.
Walmart says it is using $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to lower prices
The company told CBS News it will direct the refunds toward groceries and general merchandise.
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Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, fixer-turned-foe, after detente
President Trump appeared on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in a stunning public reunion that would have been impossible to imagine several years ago.
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News.
USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
Aisha Wahab wins special election to serve out remainder of Eric Swalwell's term
The partial term for California's 14th Congressional District ends January 2027, after which the candidate chosen in the November election will serve the next full term.
Dan Green wins crowded GOP primary in Florida's 9th District
Green will face Democratic Rep. Darren Soto after gerrymandering reshaped the district to heavily favor Republicans.
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Drug mix-up at Nashville hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media
Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
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Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News.
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Katherine LaNasa on "The Pitt"
Award-winning actor Katherine LaNasa discusses her recent Emmy nomination for her role as charge nurse Dana Evans on hit HBO series "The Pitt."
Nashville teen has big dreams of musical fame
High school senior and singer Kingston Kharif has dreams of making it big beyond the Nashville, Tennessee, scene. Nicole Valdes spoke with Kingston about his early successes and future goals.
Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"The Takeout" says goodbye to original chairs
The red chairs on "The Takeout" set, like the show, are unpretentious. But there is a season for all things, and it is now time to say goodbye. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett bids a fond farewell to the beloved seats.
What Harry, Meghan's return could look like
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. more than six years after stepping away from their roles in the royal family and settling in California. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins to discuss.
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Do AI smart glasses privacy protections work?
As tech companies like Meta push their AI wearables, many are concerned with privacy protections. Anna Schechter has more.
Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse
Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September.
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.
Book publishers forced to navigate AI
Book publishers are grappling with the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the publishing industry. Tisha Morris, an entertainment attorney and author, joins CBS News with more insight.
Data on how people are using AI chatbots
Recent data from the AI Observatory shows more people are using artificial intelligence chatbots for more intimate issues. Shayne Longpre joins with more on the recent study.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Chaplain's testimony on Clancy conversation
A chaplain who prayed with Lindsay Clancy took the stand in her murder trial. Trial lawyer and former prosecutor Mark Eiglarsh joins CBS News with more.
Tupac Shakur murder suspect recounts shooting in audio played to jury
Jurors heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
Explaining postpartum psychosis
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters rallied outside the courthouse on Thursday, where she's on trial for murder in the killings of her three children. Shanelle Kaul reports on postpartum psychosis, the rare, but treatable illness Clancy's defense team argues made her not responsible for the crime.
New York State Capitol terror plot foiled
The FBI announced the arrest of a 35-year-old woman they said had converted to Islam, expressed support for terrorism online, and allegedly developed a plan of her own to blow up the New York State Capitol. Meg Oliver reports.
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
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Award-winning actor Katherine LaNasa discusses her recent Emmy nomination for her role as charge nurse Dana Evans on hit HBO series "The Pitt."