Thanksgiving travel rush underway
Millions of Americans are taking to the roads and the skies for Thanksgiving. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Storms threaten Thanksgiving travel
A powerful storm is sweeping across the U.S., impacting Thanksgiving travel for drivers and airline passengers alike. Kris Van Cleave reports.
How storms could impact Thanksgiving travel
The Thanksgiving travel rush is underway, but a major storm along the East Coast could hinder plans. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and David Parkinson have more.
Airlines prepare for Thanksgiving travel
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.
Busy holiday travel rush takes off
Millions hit the road and skies for the holiday. United Airlines expects a record Thanksgiving as their new WILMA boarding process streamlines boarding. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more.
Severe weather may threaten holiday travel
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.
How to pack Thanksgiving food for your flight
One of the busiest travel weeks of the year in the U.S. is typically the week of Thanksgiving – and for some people, that means transporting turkey. But how do you keep your food safe and make sure it gets where you're going?
AAA predicts record travel this Thanksgiving
AAA estimates a near-record number of Americans -- 55 million -- will travel more than 50 miles from their home for Thanksgiving this year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on how airlines and Amtrak are preparing for the holiday rush.
Airlines prepare for busy Thanksgiving
Airlines are gearing up for what they expect to be the busiest Thanksgiving ever. Meanwhile, AAA predicts more than 49 million Americans will drive to their Thanksgiving destination. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at the busy travel week.
Airports brace for Thanksgiving travel
Thanksgiving week may be the busiest holiday travel period in nearly 20 years, according to AAA. Travelers were already facing long lines and delays this weekend. Reed Cowan reports.
Millions get jumpstart on Thanksgiving travel
What used to be a four-day Thanksgiving holiday has now grown into a nearly two-week travel extravaganza. Kris Van Cleave explains.
Thanksgiving travel to set new records
Some 55 million Americans are expected to travel more than 50 miles from home this coming week to celebrate Thanksgiving -- and the TSA anticipates one of the busiest holidays in recent memory. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave shares tips to make your journey easier.
Planning your holiday travel? Here's how to get the best deals.
Good news for holiday travelers — airfares have dropped significantly compared to a year ago.
Feds: Delta co-pilot threatened to shoot captain
The co-pilot of a Delta commercial flight in August has been federally charged with threatening to shoot the plane's captain mid-flight. According to authorities, the threat was prompted by a disagreement over a passenger's medical event. Kris Van Cleave has the details.
Off-duty pilot took mushrooms 48 hours before midair scare, prosecutors say
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson caused a San Francisco-bound flight to make an emergency diversion to Oregon, authorities said.
Alaska Airlines pilot appears in court
The Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to shut a plane's engines off midflight appeared in court Tuesday. According to court documents, he told authorities he had been depressed in recent years and took "magic mushrooms" about 48 hours before the incident. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Alaska Airlines flight diverted after off-duty pilot tries to shut down engines
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon, after an off-duty pilot in the cockpit unsuccessfully tried to shut down the plane's engines midflight.
Deadly pileup blamed on fog, wildfire smoke
At least two people were killed in a pileup near New Orleans involving around 100 vehicles. Officials say the crashes were likely caused by a combination of dense fog and wildfire smoke that severely limited drivers' visibility. Omar Villafranca reports.
State Department issues "worldwide caution" alert for U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens overseas have been advised to "exercise increased caution" due to "the potential for terrorist attacks" and violence amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Sweet! Monos just restocked its sold-out Monos x Magnolia bakery collection
The Monos x Magnolia luggage collection looks good enough to eat.
The best early Black Friday luggage deals for your holiday travel
Save big on carry-ons, backpacks, checked bags and more with these early Black Friday luggage deals.
Paris is having a bedbug outbreak. Here's how travelers can stay safe.
From hotels to trains to theaters, Paris seems to be crawling with bedbugs — but experts say there are some ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
2 killed when small plane crashes into Oregon home
Two of three people aboard a small plane were killed when the aircraft crashed into the roof of a home in Newberg, a suburb of Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday night. No one inside the home or on the ground was injured.
Paris is crawling with bedbugs. They're even riding the trains.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
Some airports now offering visitor passes
Several airports across the country are launching visitor pass programs that allow people to pass through security checkpoints without a plane ticket. The programs give non-flyers a chance to explore an airport's restaurants and shops or say goodbye to loved ones at the gate. Wall Street Journal reporter Jacob Passy joined CBS News to discuss the programs.
Top officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela in coming days
The potential operations for Venezuela presented to Trump included options for strikes on land, multiple sources said.
Epstein's emails, texts with inner circle show Trump was a regular topic
Thousands of pages of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee include emails and texts with close contacts that often touched on President Trump.
Calif. wildfire forces evacuations as storm threatens mudslides in south
A Pacific storm could help California crews battle the dangerous Pack Fire in Mono County, but it could also wreak havoc on fire-charred communities further south.
Iranian forces reportedly seize tanker in key Middle East shipping lane
Iran's Revolutionary Guard forces have reportedly seized an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz in the first such interdiction in months.
Walmart says longtime CEO Doug McMillon will retire in January
Walmart said Doug McMillon will be replaced on Feb. 1, 2026, by John Furner, head of Walmart's U.S. operations.
Federal agencies reopen and employees return to work after shutdown ends
The government is starting to reopen after President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through Jan. 30.
Man who rushed Ariana Grande at "Wicked: For Good" premiere is charged
Australian man Johnson Wen was charged with "being a public nuisance" after rushing Ariana Grande, according to court documents.
Alina Habba's office ransacked by man who tried to enter with bat, sources say
Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba's office was violently vandalized Wednesday by a person who earlier in the day had been denied entry to the building because he had a baseball bat, two sources said.
Death in N.J. believed to be 1st linked to meat allergy spread by ticks
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.