What's behind the major delays and cancellations at Newark's airport

Newark Airport continues to be marred by cancelled flights and delays. The problems are front and center after a technical failure caused widespread disruption last week. Air traffic controllers who were in the thick of it have taken leave to recover from "traumatic stress," compounding a massive staffing shortage. Geoff Bennett discussed more with aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien.

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