DHS ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA employees
Union representing TSA workers calls the Department of Homeland Security's decision an "unprovoked attack."
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A growing number of Americans are bringing guns to the airport, but not all of them are creatively hidden.
Passenger without ticket gets onto Delta flight from Seattle to Honolulu
A plane passenger taken into custody after boarding a Delta flight from Seattle to Hawaii without a boarding pass.
Woman who sneaked onto Delta flight from JFK to Paris faces federal judge
A Russian national accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Paris last week appeared in federal court Thursday.
Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris returns to NYC to face charges
The woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris last week returned to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday to face charges.
TSA expecting record number of flyers Sunday
The TSA is expecting to screen about 3 million people on Sunday, which would be a record. Elise Preston has more on the busy travel rush.
Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from New York City to Paris
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
What to expect for Thanksgiving travel
The TSA expects to screen 2.9 million people on Wednesday as they travel to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on traffic, flights and travel advice.
Charlotte airport workers strike at start of busy holiday travel week
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike at the start of a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.
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.
Labor Day caps record-breaking summer travel
As the Labor Day holiday weekend wraps up, millions of Americans will be traveling across the country to make it back home. The TSA expects to screen over 17 million travelers from Aug. 29 through Sept. 4 -- nearly nine percent more than last year. The busy weekend caps off a record-breaking summer for the travel industry. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest from New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Hawaii airport evacuated after grenades found in man's carry-on luggage
The Hilo, Hawaii airport was briefly evacuated after what turned out to be two inert grenades were found by TSA agents in the carry-on luggage of a 41-year-old man attempting to board a flight, Hawaii Police said.
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.
Record 3 million passengers passed through TSA checkpoints on Sunday
One reason for the record volume might be that flight prices dipped slightly during the holiday weekend.
The most unbelievable items intercepted by TSA
TSA expects to set a new record on Sunday for the busiest day ever at the nation's airports. While that's good news for airlines, the travel rush also means more prohibited items are being found in checked bags. Kris Van Cleave shows us some of the unbelievable things people try to bring on board.
Even the kitchen sink: Snakes and other strange items found at TSA checkpoints
Bottles of water and firearms are the most frequently stopped items by TSA officials, but now and then agents come across the unexpected.
Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz charged with weapons violation at Virginia airport
Rep. Victoria Spartz is facing a weapons charge after her office confirmed she had an unloaded handgun in her suitcase while going through security at a Virginia airport.
Are you traveling for July Fourth? Here's how to beat the travel rush.
Millions of Americans are preparing to get out of town for the holiday weekend. That will likely mean busy roads, packed airports and train stations.
TSA has second busiest travel day of the year
Time is ticking to book your summer travel, with just days until the official start of the season. Last Friday marked the TSA's second-busiest travel day of the year so far, with more than 2.9 million people passing through its check points. The Points Guy managing editor Clint Henderson joins to discuss.
How new technology is transforming airport security, efficiency
Advocates say the technology, including facial recognition, will lead to improved security and efficiency, but some remain concerned about privacy.
TSA sets single-day record for travelers screened
More than 2.95 million travelers were screened at U.S. airports Friday, a new single-day record according to the Transportation Security Administration.
TSA sounds alarm on guns at airports
The TSA expects nearly 3 million passengers on Friday to kick off Memorial Day weekend. But with the return of post-pandemic travel, a new trend has emerged — more Americans than ever are bringing guns to the airport. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has been looking into the story.
The top 2024 summer vacation destinations
A group representing major U.S. airlines predicts a record number of travelers this summer. Christie Hudson, head of public relations and a travel expert for Expedia, joins CBS News to break down the top vacation destinations this year.
Record travel expected for Memorial Day
Tens of millions of Americans are gearing up for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Nearly 50 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more this year, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend in almost 20 years, according to AAA. Kris Van Cleave has more.
California could ban Clear, which lets travelers pay to skip TSA lines
A "concierge service" that lets paying members bypass airport security lines is unfair to other travelers, California lawmaker says.
Key moments, reaction to Trump's announcement of new tariffs
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
4 Republicans join Senate Democrats to rebuke Trump tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products.
World leaders react to Trump's sweeping tariffs
The response so far from foreign leaders to President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs has ranged anywhere from muted to critical.
Businesses fear new Trump tariffs will hurt them — and their customers
One restaurant owner worried about tariffs pushing up food prices said such costs are "coming right off my bottom line."
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Tufts declares support for student detained by ICE, seeks immediate release
Tufts University is seeking the release of international graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was taken into custody by federal agents.
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Family of British couple in Taliban captivity appeal to Trump
Britons Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were detained by the Taliban on Feb. 1.
Poll: Most Americans say flying is safe, particularly those who do it often
A majority of Americans rate the overall safety record of commercial airline travel positively, CBS News polling finds.
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World leaders react with disappointment to Trump's sweeping tariffs
The response so far from foreign leaders to President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs has ranged anywhere from muted to critical.
Tornadoes, floods threaten Midwest as storms wallop region and the South
The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency, the most severe type of warning that exists, in Lake City, Arkansas.
What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
Businesses fear new Trump tariffs will hurt them — and their customers
One restaurant owner worried about tariffs pushing up food prices said such costs are "coming right off my bottom line."
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
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Businesses fear new Trump tariffs will hurt them — and their customers
One restaurant owner worried about tariffs pushing up food prices said such costs are "coming right off my bottom line."
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
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Which products will be affected by new tariffs announced by Trump?
President Trump rolled out new tariffs on April 2 aimed at easing trade imbalances. Here's which products could become more expensive as a result.
Trump reveals these 2 new tariffs on "Liberation Day," April 2
On April 2, President Trump unveiled a universal import duty of 10% on all products, as well as reciprocal tariffs on imports from 90 nations.
Poll: Most Americans say flying is safe, particularly those who do it often
A majority of Americans rate the overall safety record of commercial airline travel positively, CBS News polling finds.
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Trump's DEI undoing undermines accommodations for disabled people
From halting diversity programs that benefit disabled workers to federal staffing cuts, the Trump administration has taken a slew of actions that harm people with disabilities.
World leaders react with disappointment to Trump's sweeping tariffs
The response so far from foreign leaders to President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs has ranged anywhere from muted to critical.
Evangelical group strives to change its own narrative around immigration
Women of Welcome, a nonprofit migrant aid group made up of evangelical women from across the U.S. who are attempting to help asylum seekers, something they say is a Biblical calling.
Trump reveals these 2 new tariffs on "Liberation Day," April 2
On April 2, President Trump unveiled a universal import duty of 10% on all products, as well as reciprocal tariffs on imports from 90 nations.
Poll: Most Americans say flying is safe, particularly those who do it often
A majority of Americans rate the overall safety record of commercial airline travel positively, CBS News polling finds.
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Trump's DEI undoing undermines accommodations for disabled people
From halting diversity programs that benefit disabled workers to federal staffing cuts, the Trump administration has taken a slew of actions that harm people with disabilities.
Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Tony's Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars after reports of stones
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
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Miller Gardner died of carbon monoxide poisoning, Costa Rica says
Costa Rica authorities confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.
World leaders react with disappointment to Trump's sweeping tariffs
The response so far from foreign leaders to President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs has ranged anywhere from muted to critical.
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Family of British couple in Taliban captivity appeal to Trump
Britons Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were detained by the Taliban on Feb. 1.
Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
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Tony Bennett's daughters file new lawsuit against brother over estate
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
From the archives: Val Kilmer as Mark Twain
Actor Val Kilmer, best known for "Top Gun," "The Doors," and his starring role as Batman, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. In this Sept. 22, 2013 "Sunday Morning" story, correspondent Bill Geist sat down with Kilmer, then playing Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, "Citizen Twain," to discuss the legacy of the legendary humorist whom Vilmer called "the first great stand-up comedian."
Paddy Considine on "MobLand"
Paddy Considine talks about starring in Guy Ritchie's latest action-packed series "MobLand," playing the son of a powerful crime boss caught in a turf war alongside a star-studded cast.
Max Thieriot on season 3 of "Fire Country"
Max Thieriot plays Bode Donovan, a former inmate navigating a new life as a firefighter in season 3 of the CBS drama, "Fire Country." He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the inspiration behind the role and the real-life program that shaped the story.
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Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
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What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Adams reacts to judge dismissing case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touted a judge's decision to dismiss his federal corruption case with prejudice. Adams faced several counts of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
German police say online child sex abuse platform busted in huge operation
Police in Europe say "one of the largest pedophile platforms in the world" is now offline after a joint operation dismantled the "KidFlix" network.
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"City-killer" asteroid has slim chance of striking moon, experts say
The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope releases its first images
The first images captured by NASA's SPHEREx space telescope showed tens of thousands of stars and galaxies.
Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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