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Southwest canceled more than 16,700 flights over several days in late December, leaving thousands of travelers stranded for days. Now lawmakers are attempting to hold airlines to account for disruptions and cancellations with a new Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights.

An Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights seeks to make flying feel more humane

The meltdowns that recently brought flights to a halt have prompted lawmakers to draft new rules for airlines. The changes would give travelers at least $1,350 if bumped from an overbooked flight.

2018 Year In Review: Scandal, Speaker Saga Top Statehouse Headlines

In between campaigning and legislating, state lawmakers also found themselves in the middle of some high profile drama and scandal in 2018.

A Journalist Seeks Out Her Roots, But Finds Few Answers In The Soil

Alex Wagner says the birth of her son made her want to learn more about her heritage. "I wanted to tell my son a story that was true," she says. Wagner chronicles her journey in Futureface.

Trump administration seeks to roll back protections for imperiled species and habitat

The Interior Department proposed reviving a suite of changes to Endangered Species Act regulations first made during the Republican's first term. Those changes were reversed under former President Biden.