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Ahead of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao's first congressional testimony since the Ethiopian Airlines crash, the department announced a new committee that will review the FAA's certification of the Boeing 737 Max
Investigators are looking into how Boeing's 737 Max jet got approved by the FAA and whether the company downplayed safety concerns, following two deadly crashes only months apart. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN with the latest.
The indicator light warns pilots of a malfunction that could cause its anti-stall system to activate unnecessarily
Boeing said FAA approval for new safety updates to its software on its 737 Max jets could come as early as next week. After the crash of two Max jets that killed 346 people, the company announced it would now make standard an indicator light that warns pilots of a sensor malfunction that could cause its anti-stall system to activate unnecessarily. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Two fatal crashes involving the Max, just five months apart, have raised questions about the relationship between the FAA and Boeing
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger criticized both Boeing and FAA over the 737 Max 8 in an op-ed published Wednesday. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleve spoke about it on CBSN.
A new report from Bloomberg says an off-duty pilot intervened when a Lion Air Boeing 737 Max began experiencing flight control problems just one day before it crashed into the sea. The pilot knew how to override the automated system. Former commercial pilot Anthony Roman joins CBSN to discuss the latest details in the investigation and President Trump's pick as the new head of the FAA.
Bloomberg says doomed Lion Air jet might have crashed day before if not for hitch-hiking pilot who knew how to override new flight control system
Dramatic new details were revealed about the Lion Air Boeing 737 Max jet that crashed off Indonesia last October, killing 189 people. A report from Bloomberg says that same plane nearly crashed the day before, but an off-duty pilot who happened to be in the cockpit "told the crew how to disable a malfunctioning flight-control system, and save the plane." In a separate report, Reuters details the moments before the deadly crash. The cockpit voice recorder shows the pilots struggling to figure out why the jet continued to pitch downward.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has asked her department's inspector general to audit the certification process for the Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane. This comes as federal investigators are looking into how the FAA approved the plane after similarities were found in two deadly crashes in less than five months. Mike Slack, an aviation attorney, licensed pilot and former NASA engineer, joins CBSN to discuss.
A former associate administrator says FAA does not have the resources to certify aircraft without the help of the manufacturer
French investigators said Monday the black boxes taken from the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 showed similarities between that crash and the Lion Air crash in October. There are growing calls for an investigation into how the 737 Max was deemed safe to fly. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Devastating Midwest flooding leaves at least 3 dead; Twins head to March Madness thanks to a major assist from mom.
Investigators are trying to determine what happened when an Ethiopian Airlines airplane crashed. Now they say there are "similarities" with another disaster. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Congress to probe FAA's certification of the modified 737 jets, and has ordered Boeing and FAA staffers to retain records related to it
Boeing's pilot training is under scrutiny, as investigators analyze data from the Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people. CBS News has learned U.S. pilots were given initial training of 56 minutes on an iPad about the differences between new Boeing Max planes and older 737s. New evidence shows similarities between the Ethiopian Airlines crash and the Lion Air crash in Indonesia in October. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Ethiopia's transport minister says the black box from the plane crash one week ago is in good condition. Dagmawit Moges told reporters Sunday night that data so far shows there is a "clear similarity" between the Ethiopian Airlines crash and an earlier one in Indonesia that involved the same type of plane.
Aviation officials from France are trying to retrieve data from the black boxes that were heavily damaged in the deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The U.S. became the last country to ground all Boeing 737 Max aircraft days after an Ethiopian Airlines crash killed 157 people. The FAA says the 737 Max jets will not fly, pending further investigation. Clint Balog, associate professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, joined CBSN to break down the government's decision to halt future flights.
President Trump announced that all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 planes would be grounded in the U.S. The announcement comes after two of the planes crashed overseas in the past six months. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN to discuss the decision.
We're learning more about some of the eight Americans killed in the Ethiopian Airlines crash. Brothers Bennett and Melvin Riffel from Redding, California, were on a world adventure before the birth of Melvin's daughter in May. Melvin's wife, Brittney, had been with them, but returned home after visiting Australia, while the brothers continued traveling. Melvin's friends say they will do everything possible to support his wife and baby.
The FAA is under increasing pressure to ground Boeing's top-selling passengers plane after the deadly crash in Ethiopia. The U.S. and Canada are the only two major countries allowing the Boeing 737 Max 8 planes to continue operating. At least 39 nations, including European Union countries, grounded them. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of Sunday's crash that killed 157 people, including eight Americans. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A plane crash in Ethiopia claimed the lives of 157 people, including eight Americans. Two were borthers and another was a U.S. servicemember on vacation. Debora Patta reports from Ethiopia.
At the crash site, a team of American aviation experts is helping investigators search for answers
Aircraft maker shares are down nearly 12 percent as more countries move to ground its 737 Max planes
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Federal prosecutors have charged three Iranian hackers for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign as part of a "wide-ranging" cyber scheme.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Hezbollah senior commanders, including the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, were the target of the strikes on the group's headquarters, according to a senior Israeli official.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
"I don't think we know who's going to win Michigan yet," Rep. Debbie Dingell told chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Hezbollah senior commanders, including the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, were the target of the strikes on the group's headquarters, according to a senior Israeli official.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
A simple cocktail recipe, from the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Barefoot Contessa at Home."
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Ongoing fighting between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and an armed militia group called M-23 has left the African country in one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. The United Nations estimates roughly a quarter of the country faces food insecurity, forcing more than seven million people to leave their homes. Amy Pope, the director general of the International Organization for Migration, joins CBS News to discuss the situation.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited the southern border Friday for the first time as a presidential candidate. Harris is using the trip to push back against former President Donald Trump's criticism of the Biden administration's handling of immigration. Ed O'Keefe has more from the crucial battleground state of Arizona.
Huge explosions rocked the capital city of Beirut, Lebanon, as Israel says it struck Hezbollah headquarters in a residential neighborhood. They say they were targeting the leader of the Iran-backed terror group. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Helene roared ashore Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane and the most powerful storm on record to hit Florida's Big Bend region. Jason Allen shows us the storm's devastating impact.
Catastrophic flooding is the main concern across North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee, as the remnants of Helene devastate the region. Dave Malkoff reports from swamped Atlanta.