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Inspectors say FAA pressures them to ignore critical plane problems: "The flying public needs to wake up"
One longtime FAA inspector tells CBS News that they have been "repeatedly" punished for finding a problem and reporting it
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Southwest planes taken out of service as mechanics raise alarm over safety
More than 40 airplanes per day have been grounded for maintenance issues since last Tuesday
Airline mechanics feel pressured to overlook potential safety problems: "Accident waiting to happen"
In a CBS News investigation, mechanics blame it on an economic reality of the airline business: a plane only makes an airline money when it's flying passengers
"He was my boogeyman": Another accuser of Houston priest comes forward
Mark Quinn decided to come forward after seeing another victim on CBS News
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2017 military crash that killed 16 could have been prevented, probe finds
The Marine Corps acknowledges a maintenance issue that caused a deadly military plane crash should have been detected. Fifteen Marines and a sailor died when a KC-130 aircraft broke apart and crashed in Mississippi last year. The Marine Forces Reserve investigation determined the plane was deemed un...
TSA finds 4,000+ guns in carry-on bags so far this year, a record
The TSA has topped last year's record number of guns found at airport checkpoints. Screeners spotted more than 4,000 firearms in carry-on bags so far this year – nearly 300 in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport alone. Last year, the TSA saw the numbers jump 17 percent. Kris Van Cleav...
Head of U.S. Catholic bishops kept 2 priests accused of abuse in active ministry
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo is accused of allowing a priest to preside over one of the largest churches in Houston, despite abuse claims made against him
Some former students, employees say Apple co-founder's Woz U doesn't live up to promises
CBS News investigation uncovers problems at Steve Wozniak's 33-week program that costs $13,200
Texas jury finds "gross negligence" by Toyota in seatback case
On Friday a civil jury in Texas found "clear and convincing evidence" of "gross negligence" by Toyota, the parent company of Lexus. It ruled the automaker failed to warn consumers that front seats can collapse backward during certain types of rear end collisions and propel people into the back seat....
A growing number of people are concerned about food safety after a series of recalls over food contamination.
A growing number of people are concerned about food safety after a series of recalls over food contamination. Pepperidge Farm voluntarily recalled more than three million packages of Goldfish crackers Tuesday over possible salmonella contamination. Mondelez International also issued a voluntary reca...
Recruiters pay vulnerable addicts to try experimental treatment to kick heroin.
A CBS News investigation found that addicts are being paid hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars in cash to get the 30-minute outpatient procedure
Lab companies Quest and CPL at center of lawsuits in Ireland over missed cervical cancer diagnoses.
"I'm 37, learning about the process of dying"
Slaying of Bronx teen highlights NYPD efforts to curb gang violence.
15-year-old Lesandro Guzman-Feliz was stabbed to death by alleged gang members last week
Purdue Pharma used deceptive sales tactic for OxyContin after settlement, ex-sales rep says.
Purdue's 2007 settlement with the Justice Department included more than $630 million in fines
Inside a lavish retreat where lobbyists donate for access to state attorneys general.
The top law enforcement officials in each state are playing an increasingly bigger role – and businesses and trade groups are noticing
Auditor "shocked" by massive billing schemes at rural hospitals.
Higher reimbursement rates have made rural hospitals targets for schemes that have generated nearly half a billion dollars in allegedly fraudulent billing
"That's not fair": Federal insurance program falls short for flood victims.
A CBS News investigation reveals National Flood Insurance Program, run by FEMA, often benefits private insurance companies
Federal program meant to help flood victims spends millions fighting claims.
By paying their premiums on time every year, homeowners like Richard and Linda Brown help fund the very lawyers fighting them in court
Dentists say they support 7-day limits on opioid prescriptions.
New study showing dentist opioid prescriptions rose from 2010-2015 while national trend declined
President Trump's sons' visit to Dubai this week has cost taxpayers a minimum of $73,000 in security costs, according to government purchase orders viewed by CBS News.
That doesn't include airfare for Secret Service agents, advance costs or any overtime pay
Lab testing scheme could raise insurance premiums.
As many Americans struggle to pay rising health insurance premiums, a CBS News investigation has uncovered a scheme that could make those premiums go even higher. Rural hospitals are being exploited by some health care executives who are using them to make up to ten times more from insurance compani...
Whistleblower says Florida lab uses rural hospitals to inflate insurance costs.
CBS News investigation finds some hospitals have become gold mines for enterprising health care executives looking for a way to quietly make a quick buck
Some rural hospitals were used to score huge paydays as insurance providers reimburse them at much higher rates.
"I can tell you what was actually funneled through the facility, and that was over $120 million in about 14 months," an attorney says
Despite mass shootings, number of households owning guns is on the decline
Half of all guns are concentrated among 3 percent of Americans
Cities and counties ask Big Pharma to limit opioids production. Lawyers proposed ultra-high-dosage opioids be permanently taken off the market.
Lawyers for local governments proposed ultra-high-dosage opioids be permanently taken off the market, CBS News has learned
In a letter to President Trump, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel says the Peace Corps is not doing enough to protect its volunteers from sexual assault. CBS News spoke with victims who feel the Peace Corps blamed them for being sexually assaulted.
Inspector General investigation found agency did not provide "a compassionate and supportive response" to sexual assault survivors, despite congressionally-mandated reforms
Drug makers and distributors accused of fueling America's opioid crisis will be in federal court in Cleveland next week. Their donations to political associations for state attorneys general have risen in the past three years, totaling almost $700,000 to Democrats and $1.7 million to Republicans.#CBSNews
There's a high-stakes, behind-the-scenes campaign to pressure state attorneys general to settle opioid lawsuits
Former Air Force prosecutor calls current USAFA chief's sexual assault investigation a "huge failure"
In our six-month investigation into sexual assaults in the Air Force Academy, more than a dozen current and former cadets told us they were retaliated against by peers and military leadership for reporting the assaults. Retired Col. Don Christensen, who served as chief prosecutor for the U.S. Air Fo...
CBS News interviewed former Air Force Academy official who was responsible for sexual assault prevention and response, Teresa Beasley. Beasley said the academy has been covering up sexual assault.
As part of six-month CBS News investigation, the academy's former top official on sexual assault reveals troubling information about the way she says cases were handled
Watch the interview response of Air Force Academy chief, Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, to CBS's investigation into alleged sexual assault cover up.
A six-month CBS News investigation into sexual assault allegations at the U.S. Air Force Academy revealed more than a dozen claims from current and former cadets who said they faced retaliation for reporting assaults. A former top official on sexual assault says she believes the academy undercounts?...
Current and former cadets speak out on sexual assault at the Air Force Academy
More than a dozen current and former cadets tell CBS News they reported their sexual assaults to the elite academy only to experience backlash by peers and commanders
Amidst a growing number carbon monoxide poisoning complaints Ford is now offering free Explorer repairs.
NHTSA is investigating at least 1.3 million Explorers based on reports of exhaust, which contains carbon monoxide, seeping into the passenger cabin
Comal County Sheriff's Office received a call in 2013 for a reported sex assault. The suspect is listed as the Texas shooter.
Comal County Sheriff's Office said it investigated Kelley for three months, but stopped when they believed he'd moved to Colorado
What we know about Devin Patrick Kelly, the church shooting suspect who killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas
Attack left 26 dead, 20 others injured in what Texas' governor describes as worst mass shooting in his state's history
Follow our live updates of the investigation into the Texas Church shooting here:
35 days after deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, country grapples with another senseless act of violence
New rape allegations emerge against Harvey Weinstein from Paz de la Huerta, who says he raped her
Actress says that in Oct. 2010, the pair ended up in her NYC apartment where she claims Weinstein took off her dress and forced himself on her
NYPD reveals New York City's terror suspect has been planning the attack for weeks.
"He appears to have followed – almost exactly, to a T – the instructions that ISIS has put out in its social media channels," police say
Sayfullo Saipov is bragging about New York City Tuesday's terror attack. The suspect was shot by the police before being taken into custody -- he is now in the hospital.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-city-terror-suspect-sayfullo-saipov-bragging-about-attack-from-hospital-bed/
Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, 29, told police he is pleased with his actions and is unapologetic for the attack, which killed 8 people
CBS News outlines details of who Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov is. The suspect in Tuesday's attack that killed 8 people in New York City.
An Uber spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that Saipov was a driver for them and had passed a background check
Sources tell CBS News the FDA has hired a top executive from Mylan, the controversial maker of EpiPen:
“Sources tell @CBSNews the FDA has hired a top executive from Mylan, the controversial maker of EpiPen: https://t.co/X23S2Zuxaf”
Retweeted CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning):
Sources tell @CBSNews the FDA has hired a top executive from Mylan, the controversial maker of EpiPen: https://t.co/X23S2Zuxaf
Drug company executive, John Kapoor is arrested for his role in the opioid epidemic.
An indictment alleges John Kapoor recruited doctors for a kickback scheme including payments for "sham" speaking engagements
Lawmakers are calling for an investigation of the deal that awarded a no-bid contract to a small Montana company. Julianna Goldman has more.
Lawmakers in both parties are asking why a small Montana company was granted a $300 million, no-bid contract to help rebuild transmission and distribution lines
The Center for Auto Safety is urging Ford to recall more than 1.3 million Explorer SUVs over carbon monoxide poisoning concerns. Kris Van Cleave reports.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating more than 2,700 complaints about possible carbon monoxide in Explorers
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