Ford has developed a motorized bicycle ready for road travel
Ford has developed a motorized bicycle ready for road travel. CNET senior editor Wayne Cunningham previews the new model.
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The NHTSA says distracted driving caused 3,100 deaths in 2013
There is new evidence that drivers are ignoring warnings about the risks of distractions behind the wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says distracted driving caused 3,100 deaths in 2013. A new survey shows the problem goes far beyond texting. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Detroit is jumping into Silicon Valley's "sharing economy"
Detroit is jumping into Silicon Valley's "sharing economy." Ford is launching a pilot program to allow owners who've financed through Ford credit to rent their cars short-term. Fourteen-thousand American drivers in six cities will be eligible, as well as 12,000 Ford owners in London. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from Chicago to discuss the car-sharing trend.
New pop-up bus service "Skedaddle" allows vacationers to get away in a unique way
New pop-up bus service "Skedaddle" allows vacationers to get away in a unique way. Travel insider and Travalliance Media president Mark Murphy talks to CBSN about the latest trend.
A battle is underway over back seat auto safety
A battle is underway over back seat auto safety. New concerns surfaced last month when Nobel Prize winner John Nash and his wife died in a taxi car crash on the New Jersey Turnpike. They were both riding in the back and neither wore a seat belt. Kris Van Cleave reports on examples of what experts call a deadly and mind-boggling mistake.
Jaguar is working on a car that could prevent accidents by reading your brain waves
Jaguar is working on a car that could prevent accidents by reading your brain waves. CNET's Bridget Carey joins CBSN with more on how this will work.
Samsung says it wants to build safer semi-trucks by installing monitors on the back of them that will allow drivers behind them to see what's in front of the trucks
Samsung says it wants to build safer semi-trucks by installing monitors on the back of them that will allow drivers behind them to see what's in front of the trucks. CNET's Bridget Carey joins CBSN with the details.
Steve Hartman introduces us to a 91-year-old man who became a video sensation by driving a car through a garage door - a "bucket list" wish that his granddaughter helped him accomplish
Steve Hartman introduces us to a 91-year-old man who became a video sensation by driving a car through a garage door - a "bucket list" wish that his granddaughter helped him accomplish.
Officials say the drivers were clogging the streets, but the move could cause headaches for visitors
Uber has pulled its services from the ritzy town after a local law was passed requiring cab companies to maintain a physical address there. Officials say the drivers were clogging the streets, but the move could cause headaches for visitors in the exclusive summer vacation spot. Michelle Miller reports on how town officials are defending their road rules.
Takata Executive Vice President Kevin Kennedy faced questions from Congress over his company's recall of defective airbags
Takata Executive Vice President Kevin Kennedy faced questions from Congress over his company's recall of defective airbags. But as CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor reports, there was no answer given to explain the cause of the deadly defect.
A new smart phone based commuter service, is bridging the gap between taxis and public transportation
A new smart phone based commuter service is bridging the gap between taxis and public transportation. It gives New York City commuters the ability to share a ride on their daily commute. Vladimir Duthiers sits down with Via CEO Daniel Ramot to discuss this new transportation trend.
State assembly has passed a bill making "lane splitting" legal
State assembly has passed a bill making "lane splitting" legal. That's when a motorcycle rider drives between other vehicles on congested streets and freeways. Ben Tracy brings us up to speed.
A new study by AAA found that two-thirds of people injured or killed in teen driver accidents were not the teen behind the wheel
A new study by AAA found that two-thirds of people injured or killed in teen driver accidents were not the teen behind the wheel. Kris Van Cleave reports on the study's findings.
Drivers trying to get their defective Takata airbags fixed have been told it'll take months before they can bring their car in
Drivers trying to get their defective Takata airbags fixed have been told it'll take months before they can bring their car in. Confusion and backorders have led to long delays that are increasing frustration among drivers. Jeff Glor reports.
Paul Newman may best be known as an iconic actor and raising millions for charity, but that wasn’t his real passion. Co-director of a new documentary about Newman’s life Nate Adams joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his life in the fast lane.
Paul Newman may best be known as an iconic actor and raising millions for charity, but that wasn’t his real passion. Co-director of a new documentary about Newman’s life Nate Adams joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his life in the fast lane.
According to federal regulators, nearly 34 million vehicles will need to be fixed because of defective Takata air bags
According to federal regulators, nearly 34 million vehicles will need to be fixed because of defective Takata air bags. At least five deaths and more than 100 injuries have been linked to the problem. Jeff Glor reports on the historic recall and what's being done to diagnose the problem.
Auto and homeowners insurance often have liability coverage built in, but it's usually not enough
Auto and homeowners insurance often have liability coverage built in, but it's usually not enough. CBS contributor Mellody Hobson explains what you need to know about liability insurance.
Four out of seven mid-size SUVs got bad marks in a type of front end crash that's gotten the attention of the insurance industry
Four out of seven mid-size SUVs got bad marks in a type of front end crash that's gotten the attention of the insurance industry. Wyatt Andrews reports on the Iatest findings by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Advocates say it will make the roads safer
Tech companies hope to change the way we drive by having cars drive themselves. Advocates say it will make the roads safer, but testing driverless technology doesn’t come without fender benders. Ben Tracy reports on the alarming new information on the test car collisions.
More than half the cars tested rate "marginal" or worse
The tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety focused on off-center crashes, which are among the most dangerous for drivers. Wyatt Andrews reports on the results, where more than half the cars tested rate "marginal" or worse.
When Jean P. Averill died in a car crash in 2003, her family didn't know what had caused it
When Jean P. Averill died in a car crash in 2003, her family didn't know what had caused it. It wasn't until 11 years later that the family learned a faulty ignition switch played a role in the crash. The Averill family received an offer under GM's compensation fund but says it's not enough punishment for the company. Jeff Glor reports.
Uber wants to buy Nokia's map service, potentially ditching Google Maps
Uber wants to buy Nokia's map service, potentially ditching Google Maps. CNET's Dan Ackerman joins CBSN to explain why.
Oklahoma is the latest to join 45 other states and Washington, D.C., but many drivers are ignoring the rules
Oklahoma is the latest to join 45 other states and Washington, D.C., but many drivers are ignoring the rules. The government says during the daytime alone, 660,000 use cell phones or handle other electronic devices behind the wheel. Kris Van Cleave went behind-the-scenes with Maryland police and saw some of the risky behavior firsthand.
Here are the top five safest cars to take out on the road
From comfortable interiors to strong crash test ratings, here are the top five safest cars to take out on the road.
VW has launched a new app to allow Apple Watch users control their car from their wrists
VW has launched a new app to allow Apple Watch users control their car from their wrists. CNET's Jeff Bakalar talks about what this may mean for the roads.
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Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Cory Booker: "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs"
The New Jersey Senator has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration. He expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues.
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Supreme Court to consider deadlines for late-arriving mail ballots
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Senate blocks voting bill's amendment on trans athletes during weekend session
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
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A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
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Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
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Iranian strikes on towns near Israel's main nuclear research center injure over 100
Iran struck two communities near Israel's main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving more than 100 people wounded in the southern part of the country.
Cuba suffers second nationwide power outage in less than a week
Humanitarian organizations began delivering aid to Cuba by air Friday, including solar panels, food and medicine.
2 skiers killed, 5 hurt in northern Italy avalanche
A total of 25 skiers were on the mountainside where the avalanche occurred, but most had escaped.
BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
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Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
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Chef Ruthie Rogers: Food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner and acclaimed chef Ruthie Rogers. Seth Doane talks with the American-born Rogers about her fabled Italian restaurant, her new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," and her podcast, all of which celebrate the connections brought about by conversations and comfort food.
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How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
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The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
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5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
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Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
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Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
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7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
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Why it pays to be bored
Resolving boredom through our incessant attention to our devices has, according to New York Times bestselling author Arthur Brooks, also brought an end to our willingness to let our minds wander – inhibiting abstract thinking and making us vulnerable to anxiety and depression. He talks about his new book, "The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness," and why constant distraction gets in the way of our ability to be fully alive.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
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