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Flight cuts, delays continue at KCI even as government looks to reopen

Travelers are still feeling the effects of the government shutdown, even as federal agencies work to resume normal operations.

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Turkey says all 20 soldiers killed in transport plane crash in Georgia

The C-130 plane had taken off from Ganja, Azerbaijan, and was heading home when the accident took place.

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Flight disruptions could persist after government shutdown ends

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pledging to pay air traffic controllers about 70% of their missed pay 24 to 48 hours after the government reopens, but reversing the FAA-mandated airline service cuts won't be immediate. Currently, ...

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Air traffic controllers miss second paycheck

Air traffic controllers missed their second paycheck as flyers continued to face uncertainty at airports nationwide. After being out of session since the government shutdown began, House lawmakers are scrambling back to Washington, D.C.,...

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Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia

A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane with at least 20 personnel on board crashed in Georgia after taking off from Azerbaijan. Authorities reported an unspecified number of casualties and said rescue workers were headed to the site.

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Trump promises $10K bonus for some air traffic controllers

President Trump is still blasting air traffic controllers who are still navigating shifts without getting paid during the government shutdown. Mr. Trump is promising a bonus to those who don't call out of work. CBS News' Nancy Cordes rep...

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More flights to be cut today despite a shutdown deal emerging

The government shutdown's impact on air travel continues on Tuesday as more flights are set to be cut to meet staffing shortages at some of America's busiest airports. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.

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3000 flight cancellations make Sunday worst travel day during shutdown

Delays and cancellations at U.S. airports escalated over the weekend as the government shutdown forced the Federal Aviation Administration to make flight cuts. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.

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ATC sick calls surge amid shutdown, leading to flight cancellations

Nearly 25,000 flights were delayed and more than 5,500 canceled over the weekend after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. Much of the issue is due to a surge in a...

CBS America

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Flight delays mounting across U.S. airports amid ongoing shutdown

The effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history are intensifying, with flight disruptions and delays across the country. Shanelle Kaul is at Newark International Airport with the details.

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Anduril's unmanned AI-powered fighter jet 'Fury' makes first flight

A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, the AI-powered fighter YFQ-44A has begun flight testing, as General Atomics takes to the sky as well.

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Flight cuts could double if shutdown drags into Thanksgiving

Delays are stacking up across the U.S. Throughout the day, ground stops have been put in place and lifted, fluctuating with staffing levels at several major airports. With more airline flight cuts coming, things will only get worse for f...

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At least 14 people killed in UPS plane crash, officials say

At least 14 people were killed in the UPS cargo plane crash near the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday, officials said. UPS and FedEx announced they were grounding their fleets of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes "out of an abund...

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Flight cancellations expanding fast due to U.S government shutdown

In the U.S., more than 1,000 flights were cancelled and thousands more delayed as the Federal Aviation Administration struggles with the impacts of the 37-day government shutdown that left air traffic controllers without pay.

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Drone footage shows charred aftermath of UPS plane crash

Three days after the crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky, search teams are still combing a half-mile-long debris field looking for victims. More details are being released about those who died.

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What led to FAA flight reductions during government shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "concerning" data led to a reduction in flights and indicated there were "more breaches" of the minimum distance kept between planes in the air.

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Frustration mounts as airlines cancel flights to comply with FAA order

Flight cuts at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. go into effect Friday. The Trump administration says the move is meant to reduce air traffic controller fatigue amid the ongoing government shutdown. It is causing frustration among t...

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Flight cancellations begin at major airports due to shutdown

Airlines begin slashing flights due to the ongoing shutdown. Plus, the White House announces a deal to cut the price of weight loss drugs for some Americans. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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Airport chaos to get worse as government shutdown impacts flights

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights amid the government shutdown and its impact on TSA workers. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.

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Man describes UPS plane crash "hell" after being trapped near flames

Witnesses who felt the flames from a massive explosion after a UPS cargo plane crashed near the Louisville airport describe a hellish scene. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.

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Forty U.S. airports to reduce flights over government shutdown

Airports in 40 U.S. cities like New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles will have flights reduced following an order from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut traffic by four per cent on Friday, to ease the pressure on unpaid air traffic...

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Man says he was trapped by fire in auto shop after UPS plane crash

The UPS plane crash near the Louisville airport in Kentucky sent people running for their lives, but one man says he was trapped in his truck repair shop. Videos he took with his phone shows the business surrounded by flames. Tom Hanson ...

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Flyers face uncertainty as FAA cuts flight traffic during shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights across the U.S. as the agency deals with shortages of air traffic controllers during the longest government shutdown in history.

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UPS identifies pilots in deadly plane crash

UPS has released the names of the three pilots who were aboard a cargo plane that crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more.

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Airlines to gradually implement flight cuts due to shutdown

Travelers at 40 airports across the U.S. could face flight delays and cancellations starting Friday (7 November) as the FAA reduces air traffic due to the government shutdown.

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Airlines prepare for air traffic reduction at 40 U.S. airports

Airlines are preparing for the FAA's air traffic reduction at 40 U.S. airports as the government shutdown drags on into its 37th day. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.

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UPS plane's cockpit voice recorder, data recorder recovered

Investigators have recovered the UPS plane's cockpit voice recorder and flight data from the site of Tuesday's deadly crash. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has the latest.

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How is Trump's strategy changing as shutdown threatens flights?

President Trump is grappling with the possibility of major flight cancellations as the government shutdown drags on. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Weijia Jiang report.

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UPS plane crash was so hot that it melted people's clothes: Witness

More details are emerging about the massive explosion near the Louisville, Kentucky, airport after a UPS plane crashed and erupted in flames. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.

CBS America

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U.S. to slash flights as government shutdown continues

The FAA says it will cut thousands of flights at some of the busiest airports in the U.S. in response to the government shutdown. Plus, President Trump partially blames the shutdown for Republican losses in 2025 elections.

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