2 Jet Blue flights hit by lasers near Boston
Lasers were directed at two airborne Jet Blue flights Thursday near Boston Logan International Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. No one was hurt.
Federal Aviation Administration
11 hospitalized after Delta flight hits turbulence
A Delta flight from Italy to Atlanta encountered severe turbulence as it was about 40 miles from its destination, sending 11 people to the hospital. Passengers and crew members were among the injured. Kris Van Cleave reports.
House escalates battle over federal government diversity initiatives
Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene said the FAA's mission is to ensure safe airspace, adding, "It doesn't talk about skin color." Rep. Eric Swalwell said the bi "should not become the next frontier of the GOP's imaginary culture wars."
6 killed in small plane crash in Southern California
This comes after another Cessna plane crashed in the same area earlier in the week, killing one person and injuring three others.
Flight chaos ahead of the Fourth of July
The FAA and airlines are hoping they've turned a corner on the flight cancellations and delays that have plagued travelers heading into the July 4th holiday weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
United Airlines CEO blames FAA for canceled and delayed flights
The FAA cancelled and delayed thousands of flights over the weekend amid stormy conditions in the Northeast.
Girl, 11, dies after losing consciousness on flight to New York
The crew of Turkish Airlines Flight TK003 diverted for an emergency landing in Budapest not long into the New York-bound journey.
Flight are disrupted due to wildfires. Here's what to know.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
Airlines, FAA and TSA prepare for busy summer
The TSA said it is preparing for potentially record-breaking numbers of flyers this summer. Meanwhile, airlines say they've added thousands of pilots in an effort to avoid the delays and cancellations that happened last summer. Kris Van Cleave reports.
FAA announces plan to speed up air travel
As the summer travel season nears, the FAA is opening what it calls "Highways in the Sky" to speed up air travel. But the news comes amid growing concerns over whether the nation's aviation system can keep pace with demand. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss what passengers can expect.
Avoiding summer airline delays
As summer travel nears, the airline industry and FAA are making adjustments to help keep up with demand. But some industry insiders worry they still aren't up for the task. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Video shows passenger punch flight attendant
A United Airlines passenger was seen hitting a flight attendant in video from a flight Sunday night. Unruly passenger incidents have dipped since an all-time high in 2021, but remain above pre-pandemic levels. Kris Van Cleave reports.
American Airlines plane engine catches fire after bird strike
Video recorded by a passenger seemed to show flames coming from the right engine.
FAA clears the way for maiden flight of SpaceX Starship rocket
With an FAA license in hand, SpaceX says the maiden flight of the world's most powerful rocket could come as early as Monday.
Boeing pauses 737 Max production over issue with parts
Situation is not an immediate safety issue and planes already flying "can continue operating safely," company said.
FAA refers 17 more unruly passengers cases to FBI for criminal prosecution
The FAA has referred 250 cases to the FBI for criminal prosecution review since 2021.
Minnesota man sentenced to prison for laser strike on Delta Air Lines jet
Prosecutors say James link put passengers and crew in "incredible danger" when he aimed a laser at a Delta Air Lines plane in 2021.
Leaky faucets on Boeing 787s are a safety problem, FAA says
Airline regulators worry that water could seep into the plane's electronics, posing a flight hazard.
United flight makes emergency landing in Houston over possible engine fire
The FAA said it will investigate after crew on board a Boeing 767 to Rio de Janeiro reported a possible fire in the left engine.
Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws name from consideration after GOP criticism
The FAA has lacked a Senate-confirmed administrator since March 2022.
Two planes have close call at Florida airport, NTSB says
A passenger jet was cleared by air traffic controllers to land on the same runway that a second plane had also been cleared to take off from, officials said.
FAA holds emergency safety summit
Following a series of safety incidents, including several recent close calls between planes on U.S. airport runways, the Federal Aviation Administration held an emergency summit Wednesday. Kris Van Cleave has more.
FAA holds first safety summit since 2009
The Federal Aviation Administration held its first safety summit in 14 years after a recent string of close calls on airport runways. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson gets the latest on the summit from CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave, who is at Reagan National Airport.
Air safety summit after several close calls
The FAA hosted a safety summit after several near collision incidents at U.S. airports in recent weeks. CBS News senior transportation and national correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak with details on the meeting and what happens next.
FAA hosts safety summit after close calls
The NTSB and FAA are investigating a close call between two planes last week at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside Washington, D.C. It's the seventh near-collision being investigated at U.S. airports this year. Meanwhile, the FAA Safety Summit is taking place Wednesday to address these incidents. Senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what they do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Which Thanksgiving foods can go through airport security?
As record travelers prepare to fly for Thanksgiving, here's what to know about transporting food through TSA checkpoints.
Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
U.S.
More U.S.
What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
McDonald's to serve up a McValue offering in 2025. Here's what it includes.
McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.
Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Politics
More Politics
What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
Alabama set to carry out nation's third nitrogen gas execution
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
New cases of bird flu in U.S.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
McDonald's pulls espresso drinks from some U.S. menus
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
World
More World
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup attempt
Former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people were indicted for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.
Iceland volcano flares marking region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Ancient amulet showing biblical king spearing devil is unearthed
The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.
U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
Shelby Lynne on how personal struggles and friendships impacted her music
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.
Malcolm Washington on "The Piano Lesson"
Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia
Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator"
Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.
Shelby Lynne on her journey and new album
After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.
Technology
More Technology
Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
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.
Reddit is down for many users, reports say. Here's what to know.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
Deepfakes of Elon Musk contribute to billions in fraud losses
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Science
More Science
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Crime
More Crime
Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot
The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.
Dad of 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
Man found guilty for Laken Riley murder
A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
Space
More Space
Space
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
deadly weather system moving across U.S.
A bomb cyclone that is moving away from the West and toward the Midwest turned deadly. This comes as another weather system is headed toward the West. CBS News Sacramento's Sakura Gray reports.
Behind Matt Gaetz's decision to withdraw
There were some private concerns among lawmakers over Matt Gaetz's efforts to become attorney general for President-elect Donald Trump's second term, CBS News' Nikole Killion reports. Also, Fin Gómez breaks down the latest on allegations made against Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for secretary of defense.
Violent bomb cyclone turns deadly
Winds pushed over a tree into a home and killed a mother while she was showering in Washington, according to local fire officials. This comes as a deadly bomb cyclone that slammed the West Coast moves toward the Midwest with high winds and rain. CBS News' Jessica Burch has the latest forecast, and Carter Evans reports from Renton, Washington.
Disruptor U. I Sunday on 60 Minutes
As contempt for cancel culture and self-censorship on college campuses continues to drive a political divide across the country, Jon Wertheim reports on a new start-up university, the University of Austin. Sunday on 60 Minutes.
More on Hegseth alleged sexual assault
A police report on alleged sexual assault apparently perpetrated by Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, has emerged as lawmakers meet with the president-elect's nominee. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.