U.S. sees smooth Fourth of July travel rush
A record number of travelers hit the sky this Fourth of July weekend, and air travel was running much smoother than last year. Wall Street Journal reporter Allison Pohle joins CBS News to explain why.
A record number of travelers hit the sky this Fourth of July weekend, and air travel was running much smoother than last year. Wall Street Journal reporter Allison Pohle joins CBS News to explain why.
Millions of Americans will encounter a busy travel rush around the 4th of July weekend. The Transportation Security Administration expects that Sunday will be the busiest travel day and could break a record. Reggie Stephens, the federal security director for the Detroit Metro Airport, joins CBS News with more.
Memorial Day has come and gone, but it seems the travel delays and cancelations are here to stay. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains how the weather is making a mess at airports and where the biggest issues remain.
Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.
Thousands of flight attendants protested outside 30 airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as their unions work to negotiate new contracts with major airlines. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans is at LAX with the latest.
Cross-country storms have caused nearly 8,000 flight delays and more than 2,300 cancellations. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports from LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
Millions of Americans are under wind chill alerts as extreme cold weather envelops the U.S. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Carriers canceled nearly 2,700 U.S. flights Monday as frigid conditions across the U.S. hit air travel for the third day straight.
Southwest Airlines again hit with flight disruptions, though most U.S. passengers are enjoying a smoother takeoff for their holiday travel plans.
AAA says more than 115 million Americans are expected to travel over the holidays. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what travelers can expect.
A Delta flight was diverted to Canada on Sunday, leaving passengers stuck at a remote military base overnight.
The Thanksgiving rush is on, with an estimated 49 million Americans expected to drive more than 50 miles from their homes this holiday weekend. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Traffic is ramping up on what experts say could be the busiest travel day of the year for Americans as people head to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is on I-95 with more.
Stormy weather could upend travel for millions hoping to take advantage of the holiday weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
Airports across the nation are expecting a record of nearly 30 million flyers this Thanksgiving travel period. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is live in United's Newark Liberty Airport operations center where they are watching the weather and hundreds of departures.
Gusty winds and heavy rain could prompt flight delays and cancellations in the Northeast just before Thanksgiving.
Lee made landfall in Canada while also bringing tropical-storm conditions and coastal flooding to parts of New England.
Nearly 2,000 flights have been delayed or canceled Wednesday after powerful Category 3 hurricane hit Florida's Gulf Coast.
Britain's air traffic control service said it had "remedied" the issue and was working with airlines and airports "to manage the flights affected."
Travelers this summer have seen widespread flight cancellations and delays as airlines battle severe weather events across the country and abroad. And with the effects of climate change, travelers may need to get used to those headaches. Amanda Hoover, a Wired Magazine staff writer covering how climate change is impacting travel, joined CBS News to discuss.
This week, the House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that seeks to address airlines' obligations to their customers at a time of growing disruption and dysfunction in the industry.
Summer travel often means long lines at airports, crowded gates, flight delays and other stressors. Arati Menon, global digital director for Conde Nast Traveler, offers tips and tricks for traveling stress-free this summer.
After summer chaos in 2022 as airlines and airports grappled with post-COVID staff shortages, is Europe ready to meet "pent-up demand"?
After plenty of travel headaches last week, Fourth of July travelers felt some relief at the airports on Monday. Little more than 120 U.S. flights were canceled as of late Monday afternoon, far less than the 600 canceled on Sunday. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports from Newark Liberty International Airport.
At the height of the nationwide weather-related travel disruptions earlier this week, Scott Kirby flew private from New Jersey to Colorado.
Banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the fourth and final night of the 2024 RNC, when Donald Trump addresses the convention.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Sandra Hemme, now 64, had been serving a life sentence after she was twice convicted of murder in the death of library worker Patricia Jeschke.
Many protesters stayed away, but one group found a unique way to draw attention to the climate crisis during the RNC in Milwaukee.
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Officer Daniel Auderer was heard laughing after stating Jaahnavi Kandula was dead, saying her young life had "limited value."
Sandra Hemme, now 64, had been serving a life sentence after she was twice convicted of murder in the death of library worker Patricia Jeschke.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Cash, cars and even cows are just a few ways some nations reward their medal-winning Olympic athletes.
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Cash, cars and even cows are just a few ways some nations reward their medal-winning Olympic athletes.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
John Deere & Co. says the farm equipment maker will no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Legendary comedian Bob Newhart, known for his trademark deadpan delivery, has died at the age of 94.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
After nearly four years of legal disputes, renowned wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has regained the right to use her name and control of social media accounts.
Emmy award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new comedy, "The Fabulous Four," and her third Emmy nomination for "Abbott Elementary."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, David Wroblewski, read an excerpt from his long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle."
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
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.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
Keith Edmund Gavin was pronounced dead at 6:32 p.m. CT following a chemical injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Alabama.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
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It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Former President Donald Trump made a dramatic entrance on the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, walking on stage with his last name behind him in bright lights.
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Melania Trump made her first appearance at the 2024 Republican National Convention on Thursday night. The former first lady has been largely absent from the campaign trail this election cycle. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage.
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During his speech at the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, spoke about why his father decided to run for president in 2016. Eric Trump denounced the criminal investigations against his father, claiming he's being persecuted.