18 stories tracked · from 33 outlets · last coverage 2026-11-14 · Rising · ranked by independent sources, not by us
CBS News reports that the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, disrupting travel plans for people across the country. The segment features reporting from CBS News' Carter Evans and Caitlin Huey-Burns.
CBS News reports, citing multiple sources, that an update to the private communications network connecting America's air traffic control system caused the system to reboot, which led to a crash and a communications outage before a ground stop. Lindsey Reiser anchors the outlet's continuing coverage.
Business Insider reports that Microsoft and Air Space Intelligence, the company behind the FAA's new SMART AI system, both said a nationwide ground stop was not caused by their products.
Yahoo Sports reports that USC's women's basketball team is grounded at LAX following a nationwide FAA ground stop order, ahead of what the outlet describes as one of the biggest women's college basketball games of the season. The outlet reports that many other women's basketball teams have also been affected.
Fortune reports that a communications problem caused a ground stop at all U.S. airports, while European airlines are dealing with a wave of bomb threats. According to Fortune, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed a communication issue affecting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Yahoo Sports reports that the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide on Friday, leaving NBA, NHL and college teams stranded while trying to reach their destinations. NFL teams were left uncertain whether the issue would be resolved in time to travel to their games this weekend. According to the outlet, the FAA's notice said the ground stop was "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."
Yahoo Sports reports that New Mexico State football's travel plans to Springfield, where the team is set to face Missouri State, were not affected by the FAA's ground stop.
Yahoo Sports reports on whether the USC football team's flight to Indiana departed before a nationwide ground stop. The outlet notes that USC has been known for flying out late during game weeks. The provided text does not say whether the team's plane left before the ground stop.
CBS News features commercial pilot Captain Laura Einsetler on "The Takeout," where she describes what she imagines flight crews are experiencing during Friday's nationwide FAA ground stop. The segment also includes a report from CBS News's Lana Zak at Chicago O'Hare.
Fox News reports that a Federal Aviation Administration ground stop on Friday left several college football teams, including Texas, Tennessee and Utah, unable to depart for Saturday road games. According to the outlet, the ground stop disrupted travel for these and other programs on the eve of their scheduled matchups across the country.
Yahoo Sports reports that Purdue's football team, scheduled to play at Iowa in a Big Ten game on Saturday night, had its departure delayed by an FAA ground stop.
NPR reports on passengers who were stuck on airplanes on tarmacs across the country during Friday's FAA ground stop. The piece shares their accounts of the experience, including being left without information.
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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a rare nationwide ground stop on Friday, halting all flights in the United States. The New York Times reports the agency cited "extraordinary circumstances" and "reasons of safety," while NBC News says the stop was declared over a communication issue involving air traffic control.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday ordered a nationwide ground stop on departing flights at all U.S. airports "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety," saying departing traffic should remain grounded until further notice. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the stop followed a communication issue affecting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers and that technicians were investigating.
Yahoo Sports previews an upcoming high school football game between IMG Academy and St. Frances, which it calls the most anticipated high school game of the year. The piece highlights IMG Academy recruits who will draw attention in the matchup.
Duke plays Miami on the road in a game Yahoo Sports describes as the biggest test yet for the Blue Devils' playoff hopes. Yahoo Sports identifies Nate Sheppard, third-down performance, and turnovers among the key factors in the matchup.
