Another rough day for travelers as airlines cancel more than 2,200 flights
Airline crews are stretched and de-icing fluid is running low as harsh winter weather across many U.S. states disrupts air travel.
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Boeing plane incident affecting travel
The FAA said Thursday it has launched an investigation into Boeing after the mid-air incident in which a door panel blew off during an Alaska Airlines flight last week. Boeing's 737 Max 9 planes remain grounded as a result. Clint Henderson, the managing editor for The Points Guy, joins CBS News with a look at the ongoing travel impact.
Passengers file class-action lawsuit against Boeing for door blowout
The lawsuit quotes Boeing CEO David Calhoun, who admitted to employees in a meeting Tuesday that the company is "acknowledging our mistake" in the wake of the incident.
Boeing door plug process for 737 Max 9 is "concerning," air safety expert says
"At the very least, installers missed something," former NTSB member John Goglia said after the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. "It calls into question the process."
Expert questions Boeing door plug process
A former NTSB board member is questioning Boeing's 737 Max 9 assembly and inspection process. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports on the investigation into the recent door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282.
FAA says it is investigating Boeing over Alaska Airlines door plug blowout
"The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service," the FAA said.
Experts weigh in on Boeing plane incident
Federal officials are continuing to investigate what may have caused a door plug to blow out on an Alaska Airlines flight involving a Boeing 737 Max 9. CBS News national investigative correspondent Stephen Stock spoke with industry insiders about what may have went wrong.
Alaska Airlines cancels all flights on 737 Max 9 jets through Saturday
Alaska Airlines expects to cancel up to 150 flights daily through January 13 as it continues to inspect its fleet of 737 Max 9 jets.
Boeing CEO acknowledges mistake after blowout
Boeing is vowing transparency following last week's incident where a door panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight. Speaking to staff, company CEO Dave Calhoun said they're working to ensure that something like this never happens again. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on where the investigation stands. And Jon Hemmerdinger, Americas managing editor for global aviation publisher FlightGlobal, joined CBS News to discuss the issues Boeing has seen over recent years.
Boeing CEO acknowledges mistake on Alaska 737
In his first address since the mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun fights back tears and vows to work with regulators to ensure that something like this never happens again. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Passenger recounts Alaska Airlines incident
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines say they have found loose bolts inside several door plugs on their Boeing 737 Max 9 fleets. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on the investigation. Then, Kelly Bartlett, a passenger who was on the Alaska flight when a section of the plane's fuselage blew off in midair, joins CBS News to recount the incident.
Boeing is "acknowledging our mistake" after Alaska Airlines incident, CEO says
The door plug of a 737 Max 9 blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight, just minutes after the plane had taken off from Portland, Oregon.
Boeing supplier was warned of parts "defects," lawsuit claims
Lawsuit filed a month before the mid-air blowout alleged that Spirit AeroSystems made parts with "an excessive amount of defects."
Flying on United or Alaska Airlines? Here's what to know.
The two airlines, the only U.S. carriers to fly Boeing 737 Max 9 jets, cancelled hundreds of additional flights on Tuesday.
Loose bolts investigated on Boeing 737 Max 9s
Federal investigators continue to gather evidence and information on what may have caused a door panel to blow off mid-flight aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 on Friday. Robert Hedrick, an attorney with Aviation Law Group, joins CBS News with a look at the latest developments in the investigation.
Teen's shirt ripped off in Alaska Airlines flight emergency, passenger recounts
Because they had their oxygen masks on and the wind blowing through the hole in the plane was too loud, they couldn't communicate by talking. So they wrote messages in the notes app.
Alaska Airlines flight investigation
United Airlines says loose bolts were found on door plugs of some of its grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes, and Alaska Airlines described "loose hardware" on some of its Max 9 fleet. The inspections come amid an investigation into why a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 mid-flight on Friday.
United finds loose bolts on Boeing door plugs
United Airlines said it found loose bolts on the door plugs of several of its grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes days after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
The Boeing 737 Max 9 had a mid-air blowout. Here's what to know.
The aircraft is part of Boeing's Max line of jets, which have had a troubled safety history.
Investigation into plane's door plug blowout
A depressurization warning light may become a key point in the investigation into the mid-air door plug blowout that occurred Friday on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9. Shem Malmquist, a Boeing 777 captain and visiting instructor at the Florida Institute of Technology, joins CBS News with a look at the details of the incident that will be investigated.
Alaska Airlines plane blown off piece found
An NTSB official confirmed the door plug that blew off of an Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 Max 9 in a mid-air incident Friday was located near Portland, Oregon, in a backyard. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the finding and how it may help reveal what malfunctioned during the flight.
Investigating Alaska Airlines mid-air scare
More than 100 Boeing aircraft are grounded after a door plug blew off the side of an Alaska Airlines plane Friday, leaving a gaping hole in the fuselage. Christopher Hart, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, joined CBS News to discuss what investigators will be looking for as they try to find a cause for the incident.
iPhone sucked out of Alaska Airlines plane found intact and working
The iPhone was found with a broken charger under a bush after being sucked out of a plane 16,000 feet in the air – and still had the flight passenger's confirmation and baggage claim information open.
What we know about Alaska Airlines mid-air scare
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday as investigators try to figure out why a piece of fuselage blew off an Alaska Airlines flight in mid-air on Friday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has a timeline of the incident.
Alaska Air, United cancel hundreds of flights following door blowout
Alaska and United are the only two U.S. commercial airlines that operate Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, the type of plane involved in Friday's incident.
Senate clears first hurdle to avoid shutdown, advances short-term spending bill
The Senate advanced a short-term spending measure as the government faces a Friday deadline to avert a partial shutdown.
White House set to renew terrorist designation of Houthi rebels
This comes as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue their attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Here's who would benefit from new deal to expand the Child Tax Credit
One analysis said bipartisan deal in Congress would boost the tax credit for 16 million children, lifting some out of poverty.
Trump's margin of victory in the Iowa GOP caucuses smashed previous record
Former President Donald Trump's 30-point victory smashed the record previously held by Bob Dole.
GOP debate ahead of New Hampshire primary canceled
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said she would not participate in the debate unless former President Donald Trump did.
Rangers owner James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein accused of sexual assault
Kellye Croft, who worked as a massage therapist for Dolan and his band while they were on tour, alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Dolan "unlawfully trafficked her for his own sexual gratification."
What to know about the second trial between Trump and E. Jean Carroll
The trial, which began Tuesday morning, is the second related to E. Jean Carroll's allegations and Trump's subsequent denials.
Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann charged with 4th killing
Heuermann was arrested last summer and charged with killing three women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in 2010. He was charged Tuesday with the killing of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
Bernie Sanders' bid to probe Israel's actions in Gaza rejected by Senate
It would have required the State Department to produce a report on whether the Israeli war effort in Gaza is violating human rights and international accords.
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Bernie Sanders' bid to probe Israel's actions in Gaza rejected by Senate
It would have required the State Department to produce a report on whether the Israeli war effort in Gaza is violating human rights and international accords.
Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann charged with 4th killing
Heuermann was charged last summer with killing three women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in 2010.
European crew ready for commercial flight to space station
The flight marks the third commercial space station visit funded by Houston-based Axiom Space, and the first with an all-European crew.
Brothers elected mayors of neighboring New Jersey towns
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What temperatures are too cold for your pets? Experts weigh in.
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Here's who would benefit from new deal to expand the Child Tax Credit
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Ben & Jerry's board chair calls for "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza
Ben & Jerry's board chair calls for a truce between Israeli and Palestinian forces, saying the goal is "consistent" with the ice cream maker's policies.
Another rough day for travelers as airlines cancel more than 2,200 flights
Airline crews are stretched and de-icing fluid is running low as harsh winter weather across many U.S. states disrupts air travel.
Poultry plant's "inaction" led to teenager's death, feds say
Safety regulator blasts poultry company, saying "nothing has changed" two years after another teen was killed at a Mississippi processing facility.
Judge blocks JetBlue-Spirit Airlines deal, citing antitrust concerns
Federal judge rules that JetBlue's $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit would limit options for travelers by reducing the number of discount carriers.
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Bernie Sanders' bid to probe Israel's actions in Gaza rejected by Senate
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White House set to renew terrorist designation of Houthi rebels
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Brothers elected mayors of neighboring New Jersey towns
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Audio obtained from 911 call for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
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GOP debate ahead of New Hampshire primary canceled
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Tobacco use falling worldwide but Big Tobacco fighting trend, WHO says
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What to know about radon, the odorless gas that can lead to lung cancer
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Kate Cox on her legal fight for an abortion in Texas
Last August, tests revealed that Kate Cox, a mother of two in Texas, was pregnant with a child that had Trisomy 18, a genetic condition that causes severe developmental problems. According to Cox's doctors, the prognosis for the baby was death before or shortly after birth, and Cox's future fertility was at risk. She sued to receive an abortion under Texas law which bans the procedure in nearly all cases, but found herself caught in a legal battle with the state's attorney general. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Kate Cox, her husband Justin and with their lawyer, Molly Duane, about the court decisions that forced Cox to leave Texas for the medical procedure.
Alarming flu surge kills 40 children
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White House set to renew terrorist designation of Houthi rebels
This comes as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue their attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
4 new species of deep-sea octopus discovered, researchers say
Four new species of octopus, one dubbed the dorado octopus, were found in the ocean off Costa Rica.
Austrian man who locked up daughter for 24 years could be eligible for parole
Josef Fritzl, now 88, was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 after pleading guilty to locking up his daughter in a basement for 24 years and fathering seven children with her.
Houthis continue attacks in Red Sea even after series of U.S. military strikes
The Iranian-backed Houthis launched another attack on merchant shipping Tuesday just hours after the U.S. preemptively struck missiles that were prepared to launch, according to U.S. Central Command.
Shark attacks 10-year-old Maryland boy at resort in Bahamas
The boy was bitten while participating in an expedition in a shark tank at a local resort, officials said.
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2024 Grammy Awards: Here's who's performing
Nominees Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo are all up for Song of the Year at this year's 66th Grammy Awards.
Ten memorable moments from the 2024 Emmys
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Sofia Vergara sheds "Modern Family" image for new role in "Griselda"
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Sofia Vergara on new role in "Griselda"
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Apple to remove pulse oximeter from watches to avoid sales ban
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Apple Watch patent dispute enters 4th year
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AI takes center stage at CES 2024
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Microsoft briefly tops Apple as world's most valuable company
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eBay agrees to pay $3 million to resolve charges over stalking scandal
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4 new species of deep-sea octopus discovered, researchers say
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Contrails from airplanes are warming the planet. Could AI offer a solution?
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Deadly arctic blast affecting millions
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"Grandiose" treasure trove of ancient artifacts, skeletons found in Brazil
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Pee-cycling: Turning human urine into fertilizer
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Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann charged with 4th killing
Heuermann was charged last summer with killing three women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in 2010.
Gilgo Beach suspect charged with fourth murder
The man accused of killing three women on New York's Long Island was formally indicted for the alleged murder of a fourth victim on Tuesday. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the details.
N.Y. Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein accused of sexual assault
Kellye Croft, who worked as a massage therapist for Dolan and his band while they were on tour, alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Dolan "unlawfully trafficked her for his own sexual gratification."
Austrian man who locked up daughter for 24 years could be eligible for parole
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Judge makes Alex Murdaugh's quest for new murder trial harder
A jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty last year in the murders of his wife Maggie and younger son Paul.
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European crew ready for commercial flight to space station
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NASA delays upcoming Artemis moon missions
NASA says the delays in plans will allow time to solve technical problems and to carry out flight tests of SpaceX's Starship moon lander.
Astrobotic says its Peregrine lunar lander won't make it to moon
Spacecraft-builder Astrobotic says the lander will run out of propellant Thursday, ending any chance of a planned moon landing.
U.S. lunar lander in jeopardy
The spacecraft carrying the Peregrine, a commercially built American lunar lander, may be facing a critical failure after its launch Monday. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with details on the spacecraft's apparent fuel leak.
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