FAA testing airplane seat sizes
The Federal Aviation Administration has started testing the safety of seat sizes on airplanes. But some say the tests are a "sham." Kris Van Cleave explains why.
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Winter storms cause holiday travel nightmare
As millions of Americans hit the roads for Thanksgiving, winter storms could be ruining their travel plans. Heavy snow, rain and winds are already causing flight cancellations and things are only going to get worse. Barry Petersen reports from Denver.
Snowstorm to disrupt Thanksgiving travel
A snowstorm that will disrupt Thanksgiving travel for millions is slamming Colorado, and it’s on its way toward the upper Midwest. It could reach the Northeast in time for Wednesday’s big travel day. Barry Petersen reports.
How will the storms affect holiday travel?
One and fifty million Americans are in the path of a storm system bringing torrential rain, snow and ice. The storm is taking aim at the Ohio Valley and East Coast. Two more storm systems will move in next week, ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel season. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli reports.
Series of storms threatens holiday travel
It could be a challenging start to the holiday travel season. Snow in Colorado Friday made roads slick and any thought of getting out of town a slow one. That’s one of several storms threatening to hamper the near record number of Americans getting a jump on their travel plans this Thanksgiving. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli gives the forecast.
Delta CEO on Boeing 737 Max, holiday travel
Delta Air Lines expects to fly a record 5.2 million passengers worldwide around Thanksgiving. That’s up about 2.5% from last year. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian joins "CBS This Morning" to talk holiday travel and the big issues facing the airline industry, including concerns over the Boeing 737 Max.
Nestor makes landfall in Florida
Nestor, no longer a tropical storm, is hammering Florida with torrential rains and flash flooding. The storm roared ashore Saturday with winds of up 60 mph. At least two tornadoes were reported. Many homes and businesses were damaged across the state. Hilary Lane reports.
Where is Nestor heading next?
Post-Tropical Storm Nestor is on the move, packing winds of up to 45 mph as it heads inland and up the coast. Nestor is on target to impact Georgia and the Carolinas.
Wildfire poses new threat to lime & avocado crops
Firefighters are finally gaining ground on massive wildfires burning in California. More than a half-dozen fires have burned more than 90,000 acres across the state, in the last 10 days. More than 115 structures have been damaged or destroyed. Danya Bacchus reports.
Boeing 737 N-G plane are being grounded
There's mounting trouble for Boeing as more of its planes are pulled out of service. At least two major airlines have grounded Boeing's 737 N-G plane after cracks were found near the wing. It's the latest in series of problems for Boeing following two crashes involving 737 Max planes that killed 346 people. Kris Van Cleave reports.
New fire breaks out in Los Angeles
A new fire broke out in the hills north of Santa Monica. More than 10,000 homes and businesses were evacuated in what's called the Getty Fire. Power is out Monday night to about a million homes and businesses in the state. Carter Evans reports.
Arctic blast threatens millions in U.S.
More than 220 million Americans are bracing for sub-zero temperatures as a brutal arctic blast sweeps across much of the country. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson has more on what to expect in the coming days.
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Tracking the arctic blast
Dangerous weather is already causing accidents and travel delays. Temperatures will continue to fall. WCBS chief weathercast Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.
Winter chills set record for below normal temperature across the Midwest
From the Midwest to New York, wind chill made it feel like temperatures in the teens. This week, 300 cities across the country could set record lows — 20 to 30 degrees below normal. And in Erie, Pennsylvania, folks are digging out from their first snowfall of the season.
What to do with weather flight cancellation
Winter weather reportedly leads to 60,000 flight cancellations each year in the U.S. That means travel problems for millions of people approaching the holidays. Mark Ellwood, a contributing editor at Condé Nast Traveler, joins "CBS This Morning" with ideas to help you handle those cancellations and maximize your frequent flyer miles in time for the holidays.
Arctic blast could bring record low temps
Nearly two-thirds of the country could be hit with record cold temperatures as an Artic blast moves east across the United States. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson has more on what to expect in the coming days.
Lawmakers to grill Boeing CEO on 737 Max jets
Boeing's CEO faces questions from Congress for the first time about the company's grounded 737 Max planes. In a USA Today opinion piece Tuesday, the head of the FAA said the agency is committed to addressing recommendations on "when, whether or how the 737 Max will return to service." Kris Van Cleave reports.
Silver Airways abruptly shuts down, tells passengers not to go to airport
Silver Airways, a Florida-based regional carrier in operation since 2011, canceled dozens of flights Wednesday after suddenly shutting down.
Full interview: Reince Priebus, January 29
Reince Priebus, President Trump's chief of staff, defends the latest controversial orders out of the White House on immigration, discusses the U.S.-Mexico border wall, and gives an update on the call between the president and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The interview aired on the Jan. 29, 2017 broadcast of "Face the Nation."
Mike Pence, full interview
Vice President Mike Pence discusses President Trump's comments about the "so-called judge" and the temporary injunction that halted his executive orders. He also spoke about Mr. Trump's relationship with Russia and Vladimir Putin. The interview aired on the Feb. 5, 2017 broadcast of "Face the Nation."
Pence on Trump judge tweets
After Judge Robart of Washington ordered a halt to President Trump's travel ban, Vice President Mike Pence says Mr. Trump was "expressing a frustration" on Twitter and does not intend to undermine the judge's legitimacy.
Travel ban court challenge
Ruth Marcus of the Washington Post, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report, Ramesh Ponnuru of the National Review and Time Magazine's Michael Duffy take a closer look at President Trump's executive order. After a rocky rollout of the executive order on immigration, what have we learned about the Trump administration?
Christie on Trump travel ban
Governor Chris Christie, R-New Jersey, says it's clear that President Trump's executive order on travel "could have and should have been done better," but he added, "there is no need to start over."
Sen. Chuck Schumer: Immigration
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urges President Trump to abandon the Executive order restricting immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries.
White House tells agencies to prepare for layoffs if government shuts down
The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.
Federal prosecutors near decision on whether to charge James Comey, sources say
Federal prosecutors are considering asking a grand jury to indict former FBI Director James Comey, sources say.
ICE head says deadly Dallas facility shooting was an "indiscriminate" attack
Todd Lyons, head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said the shooter "fired indiscriminately" into the ICE field office in Dallas and vehicles stationed there.
Syria's president warns Israel's actions could alienate U.S. allies
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told CBS News that Israel's actions put "the interests of the U.S. and its strategic allies at risk."
Trump alleges "triple sabotage" at U.N. after escalator and teleprompter freeze up
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
Judge rules Trump admin. can't require states to cooperate with ICE to get FEMA grants
The Trump administration faced a legal setback in its push to cut off funding to "sanctuary" cities and states
Deadly shooting at Dallas ICE facility investigated by FBI as targeted attack
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
Travis Decker, accused of killing 3 daughters, declared dead by U.S. Marshals
Decker, a 32-year-old former Army soldier, was accused in May of killing his three daughters, 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 5-year-old Olivia Decker.
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U.S. intelligence leads to capture of alleged baby trafficking ringleader
The case underscores Washington's intensified targeting of Mexican cartels and marks an expansion in the way U.S. counterterrorism policy is applied.