Men dressed as gladiators in Rome arrested for allegedly extorting tourists
Police say several tourists submitted complaints, alleging the men took photos with them, then demanded money and even violently threatened them.
Travel
Spotting carbon monoxide leaks
Carbon monoxide exposure can be deadly but it's often the last thing people consider while traveling. Tanya Rivero reports on the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, the lack of regulations in U.S. hotels, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family this holiday season.
"Tripledemic" holiday health concerns
The flu is spreading fast and unusually early this year while a record number of children are hospitalized with RSV. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on how families can gather safely this Thanksgiving.
How to get the best holiday travel deals
With the holiday travel season in full swing, travelers looking to book last-minute plans can save a lot of money depending on where they go and when they leave. MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joined CBS News to go over the best ways to save.
Airbnb has a plan to fix pesky cleaning fees
The company plans to overhaul additional charges that Airbnb hosts can tack on to the nightly rate for a stay.
Delays, traffic for holiday weekend travelers
About 55 million people traveled over the weekend with Sunday reaching pre-pandemic levels for air travel. Many flying this Thanksgiving break faced major flight delays and cancellations. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Holiday travelers face COVID, flu and RSV
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the weekend of holiday travel that worries health experts, with cases of COVID, the flu and RSV all on the rise.
Coast Guard rescues man who went overboard on cruise
A passenger on the Carnival Valor left a bar on the cruise ship and was reported missing the next day. The man was later rescued from the Gulf of Mexico by the Coast Guard.
4 ways to limit your holiday debt
The holidays are full of sneaky costs, expensive travel and the pressure to spend. These tips can help you stay on budget.
Travel rush underway ahead of Thanksgiving
Nearly 49 million Americans are expected to drive to their Thanksgiving destinations, and airports are set to see pre-pandemic levels, with more than 9 million people passing through TSA checkpoints so far this week. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Frontier Airlines CEO on holiday travel
Ahead of the busy holiday travel season, Frontier Airlines is launching a new unlimited flight pass. CEO Barry Biffle joins CBS News' Nancy Chen and Errol Barnett to discuss options for customers looking for low fares.
Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving
AAA estimates nearly 49 million Americans will be driving for Thanksgiving this year. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins Nancy Chen and Errol Barnett from the road with a look at holiday travel.
55 million to travel for Thanksgiving
The American Automobile Association estimates nearly 55 million people will travel more than 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving. Travel by train, bus and cruise ships is expected to jump more than 20%. Kris Van Cleave reports from the road.
Airlines brace for Thanksgiving travel rush
Airlines are bracing for the Thanksgiving travel rush. Tuesday is expected to be the busiest day, with roughly 48,000 scheduled flights. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Chicago.
Thanksgiving to be busiest air travel period
The Thanksgiving holiday is set to be the busiest air travel period since the coronavirus pandemic began. About 4.5 million Americans are expected to fly to their destinations this year, according to AAA. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave discusses.
AAA predicts busy Thanksgiving travel week
AAA expects nearly 55 million people to travel this Thanksgiving. This holiday season follows a summer full of air travel disruptions, staffing shortages and record-high gas and airfare prices. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Travel crunch begins ahead of Thanksgiving
Some airports are seeing their busiest week in years as millions travel for Thanksgiving. Many flyers found better deals by moving up their travel plans. Kris Van Cleave shares more.
Hundreds of elephants and zebras die as Kenya weathers drought
A new report says hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during East Africa's worst drought in decades.
The best Black Friday luggage deals: Samsonite, Delsey, Monos, Paravel and more
There are plenty of luggage deals to shop this Black Friday
Airlines face penalties for refund issues
The U.S. Department of Transportation is going after six airlines for not issuing refunds to travelers in a timely manner, or not issuing them at all. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" from Antarctica with more on which airlines are getting hit with penalties and how passengers can ensure they get their money back.
TSA braces for record-breaking travel
AAA predicts more than 54 million people will travel in the U.S. this holiday season. David Pekoske, head of the Transportation Security Administration, joins CBS News to explain what travelers can expect at the airport.
Rental car companies benefit from travel rise
In MoneyWatch, used car prices are falling which could suggest we are entering a period of cooling inflation. The potentially positive sign for the economy could ultimately impact the rental car market as many Americans prepare to travel ahead of the busy holiday season. Sally French is the lead travel writer at NerdWallet. She joins CBS News for more.
AAA: 55 million expected to travel for Thanksgiving
AAA expects nearly 55 million Americans to travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving -- the third busiest Thanksgiving on record. But travel is going to cost a lot more. Kris Van Cleave takes a look.
Last-minute flights for holidays will cost you more this year
"Prices will be higher, and we will see flights sell out for both holidays," one travel pro said.
AAA predicts one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons in years
AAA forecasts an estimated 54.6 million Americans will travel this Thanksgiving.
Trump says he's "sort of" made up his mind on Venezuela as top officials mull options
The president told reporters Friday evening he's "sort of" made up his mind about his next steps in Venezuela, which his administration blames for narco trafficking.
Trump says he's withdrawing support for onetime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene
President Trump said late Friday he will no longer support Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, marking a dramatic break with a onetime Trump loyalist who has increasingly criticized the president and her party's leadership.
Trump asks Justice Department to probe Epstein's ties to Democrats, banks
President Trump accused Democrats of using what he calls the "Epstein hoax" to defect blame for the government shutdown.
Judge officially drops 3 charges in Georgia's Trump election case
A Georgia judge has officially dropped three charges in the state's election interference case against President Trump and others.
U.S. reopens Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues
Naval Station Roosevelt Roads is now one of five locations where U.S. forces are operating in Puerto Rico, an American territory strategically positioned north of Venezuela.
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee, bananas and other food imports
President Trump exempted foods like beef and bananas from his sweeping country-by-country tariffs on Friday.
"Last Chance U" coach John Beam dies after shooting at Laney College
"Last Chance U" coach and Laney College athletic director John Beam died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus, police announced.
Only 16 of over 600 detained by ICE in Chicago area have criminal histories
The Trump administration has released the names of more than 600 people detained by immigration agents, and whose arrests might have violated a court order, and only 16 of them have been identified by the federal government as a "high public safety risk" because of their alleged criminal histories.
South Carolina killer who wrote message in victim's blood is executed by firing squad
Stephen Bryant, 44, was executed for killing a man in his home and writing "catch me if u can" on the wall with the victim's blood.