TSA alert: Your carry-on bag may need to be checked after all

Travelers hoping to skip baggage claim when they fly by packing everything into their carry-on bags may end up having to check their luggage anyway, thanks to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) new security scanners.

Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy

One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.

Volkswagen recalls 208,000 SUVs over bolts that could cause steering loss

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling more than 208,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a steering rack mounting bolt that can corrode and break, potentially causing a loss of steering control.

Apple orchard season: Catching up with Aamodt’s Apple Farm
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It’s officially fall in Minnesota, and that means one thing for many families in the Twin Cities metro: Apple orchard season. But it has been a roller coaster year for local growers, from a mild winter to summer rainfall and late-season heat waves, apple trees have been through a lot. Chris Aamodt from Aamodt’s Apple Farm in Stillwater joined FOX 9 News at 5 to explain.

Data shows the best and worst cities for women’s health, jobs and quality of life

A woman’s geographical location plays a critical role in shaping her financial prospects, healthcare access, and overall well-being based on findings in a new report.

Missing Carnival Panorama passenger jumped overboard off Mexico's coast

A passenger traveling on a Carnival Panorama cruise jumped overboard as the ship was wrapping up the last full day of a week-long sailing.

National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Burger deals at McDonald's, Wendy's and others

Americans celebrating National Cheeseburger Day Friday can score free and discounted burgers at major restaurant chains, including McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Five Guys and others.

Ranked: The best & worst airports for 2026, according to JDPower

Passengers had better experiences at airports this year, a new survey found, in part because of multi-billion dollar construction projects that have improved passenger experience.

These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data

Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.

Best coffee cities in America: See who's number 1

Listen up coffee lovers. According to new data, these are the best coffee cities in America.

FAA head says billions more needed to modernize air traffic control

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.

'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website

Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.

DOJ expands beef price investigation to eight major grocery retailers

The Department of Justice has expanded its investigation into rising beef prices to include eight major U.S. grocery retailers.

MSP Airport tops North America passenger satisfaction ranking for 3rd straight year: Study

The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has been ranked first as North America’s best mega airport in a passenger satisfaction study for the third year in a row, according to the J.D. Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.

Gordon Ramsay films Kitchen Nightmares at Big Lake restaurant

The world-famous chef and TV personality brought his cameras to the north metro, and fans showed up in full force.

TSA Military Lanes available at 34 airports for service members, veterans, and their families - See where

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is honoring our nation’s heroes with special security screening lanes at 34 airports across the country. The lanes are available for current service members, veterans, and their families.

FAA on the Capitol Hill hot seat over deadly 2025 plane crash
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The deadly 2025 mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C. that killed 67 people is under the microscope once again on Capitol Hill. The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is facing questions from lawmakers about what the agency is doing to avoid another airspace tragedy. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.

Chrysler recalling over 200K Jeep SUV for a tire pressure issue

Chrysler’s new recall affects certain Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer model vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2026.