Nasty road craters are the bane of any driver
Nasty road craters are the bane of any driver. Now researchers in Boston are using new technology to spot potholes before they start. Eric Fisher reports.
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BMW recalls nearly 49K motorcycles
Flanges that hold the rear wheel can crack if bolts are too tight; recall is expected to begin April 21
Toyota eyes growth after recall spinout
Recall fiasco resulted in more than 10 million vehicles being recalled around the world, mostly in the U.S.
Sens. Marco Rubio and Cory Booker are pushing a bill to improve Wi-Fi access for the public
Potential presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio and rising Democratic Sen. Cory Booker are pushing a bill to improve Wi-Fi access for the public. However, experts say their proposal could sideline a new effort to prevent up to 80 percent of car crashes. Kris Van Cleave reports from the Department of Transportation research lab that's testing this new technology.
AAA: Distracted driving is worse than previously thought
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for American teenagers, and a new study by AAA underscores the severity of distracted driving among the youngest, and least experienced drivers
An Oregon woman behind the wheel of a car that injured three high school students was allegedly using her cell phone to record video before the accident
An Oregon woman behind the wheel of a car that injured three high school students was allegedly using her cell phone to record video before the accident.
A Washington man was fined for using a cardboard cutout of “The most interesting man in the world,” a popular Dos Equis advertisement figure, to go through the high-occupancy-vehicle lane
A Washington man was fined for using a cardboard cutout of “The most interesting man in the world,” a popular Dos Equis advertisement figure, to go through the high-occupancy-vehicle lane.
The risky world of car-title loans
Cash-strapped workers are turning to these unaffordable loans, often losing their cars in the process
With the rise of ride-sharing services like Uber, Lyft and HopSkipDrive, some kids are gaining independence even younger than 16
For generations, the milestone 16th birthday has meant a driver's license and new-found freedom. But with the rise of ride-sharing services like Uber, Lyft and HopSkipDrive, some kids are gaining independence even younger. Jan Crawford looks at a trend favored by many working parents and their busy kids.
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for American teens
A new study exposes a disturbing trend among teen drivers. AAA reports distraction was a factor in nearly six of 10 moderate or severe accidents involving teenagers. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for American teens. Wyatt Andrews reports from Washington with the sobering statistics.
Audi's latest A6 is now an even safer bet
After getting some front-end modifications, the large luxury vehicle joins several peers in getting the IIHS' top safety rating
In 1988, inventor Paul Moller invited CBS News to witness a test flight of his flying car
In 1988, inventor Paul Moller invited CBS News to witness a test flight of his flying car. The vehicle had been proven to work when piloted by remote control, but this time Moller wanted to be in the cockpit himself for a manned flight. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone covered Moller's attempt for the "CBS Evening News" as part of a story on the pursuit of a flying car
Tail lamp problem prompts Mercedes recall
Just over 30,000 cars affected by recall; automaker doesn't have a schedule yet for when the repairs will take place
When certain Chrysler vehicles were found to have a defect that could lead to exploding gas tanks, the automaker came up with a solution: a tow hitch mounted to the back
When certain Chrysler vehicles were found to have a defect that could lead to exploding gas tanks, the automaker came up with a solution: a tow hitch mounted to the back. The NHTSA tested the fix and found it to increase safety. But as Jeff Pegues reports, safety experts say it's not an adequate solution.
Does a diesel car make sense for you?
If you are car shopping, you may want to know: Do diesels make economic sense?
CNET's Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with more on the future of driving
Google is developing a car that gets rid of the steering wheel, and Virgin has several teams working on electric cars. CNET's Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with more on the future of driving.
BMW settles with FTC over MINI warranty violations
Automaker was accused of refusing to honor warranties of its MINI cars when owners had maintenance or repairs outside its dealerships
Can cars learn how to drive by studying human behavior?
Can cars learn how to drive by studying human behavior? A tech company says this could be a reality in the future. CNET's Bridget Carey joins CBSN with more on how it would work.
Faulty air bag inflators: Honda recalling more vehicles
Inflators can blow a part a metal canister and spew shrapnel into drivers and passengers; at least six people have died
New data claims that Uber has overtaken yellow taxis in New York City, with more than 14,000 cars operating in the city, compared to around 13,500 cabs
New data claims that Uber has overtaken yellow taxis in New York City, with more than 14,000 cars operating in the city, compared to around 13,500 cabs.
So many people are asking, why is Hertz introducing the technology?
The nation's second largest rental car company says the devices cannot be turned on. So many people are asking, why is Hertz introducing the technology? Vicente Arenas went to Hertz's headquarters in Naples, Florida, to find out.
Time to hit the brakes on gas credit cards
Are you using a gas card to fill up at the pump? Here's why you may want to think twice
Hertz, the second largest rental car company, has confirmed to CBS News that it has installed video cameras inside a portion of its rental fleet, sparking a public backlash for a potential breach of privacy
Hertz, the second largest rental car company, has confirmed to CBS News that it has installed video cameras inside a portion of its rental fleet, sparking a public backlash for a potential breach of privacy.
Pitch to turn your car into an ad is a scam
BBB: If you think an email suggesting you can make easy money by getting your car wrapped in advertising is real, think again
Geneva auto show's vision of electric, autonomous future
Tires that generate electricity as they roll and other technologies moving electric vehicles forward
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Border Patrol official defends federal actions amid immigration raids in Minnesota
Hundreds more federal agents are now being sent to Minneapolis, DHS says, after Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent.
Former Fed chairs, Treasury chiefs condemn Trump admin's Powell probe
Three former Fed chairs and other top economic officials decry "prosecutorial attacks" on Jerome Powell, saying it undermines the central bank.
Walmart to expand drone delivery service to 150 stores this year
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Trump has a plan to make housing more affordable. Will it work?
Economists say high home prices and a shortage of available properties may limit how much federal action can lower U.S. housing costs.
Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid
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Former Fed chairs, Treasury chiefs condemn Trump admin's Powell probe
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Walmart to expand drone delivery service to 150 stores this year
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Trump has a plan to make housing more affordable. Will it work?
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Barbie with autism being introduced by Mattel
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
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Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid
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RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
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Powell says the Fed was served DOJ subpoenas over building renovations
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U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
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Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
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Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
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State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
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Spain makes largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea in U.S.-aided bust
Police released a video on social media showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the ship and DEA agents on the scene.
Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas explosion at wedding
The father of the groom said his wife and sister-in-law were also killed in the explosion, BBC News reported.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Human heads displayed at Ecuador tourist beach in warning to gangs
Images on social media showed five heads tied with ropes on two wooden posts at a popular whale watching destination in Ecuador's southwest.
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Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
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The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir dies at 78
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Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
How to outsmart cybercriminals and protect your data
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
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.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Spain makes largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea in U.S.-aided bust
Police released a video on social media showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the ship and DEA agents on the scene.
Fire erupts at Mississippi synagogue
A fire broke out at a Jackson, Mississippi, synagogue. CBS News' Jason Allen has more on the investigation into potential arson.
Suspect arrested in synagogue arson attack
Authorities arrested a suspect after a fire badly damaged the largest synagogue in Mississippi. Investigators say the fire pattern and video surveillance point to arson. Jason Allen reports.
Husband charged in wife's killing after affair with au pair goes on trial
Prosecutors say was it an elaborate double-murder scheme to frame another man in the stabbing of his wife.
3 inmates dead, 12 hurt after "major fights" at Georgia prison, authorities say
A disturbance at a prison in northern Georgia Sunday afternoon left three inmates dead and 12 more injured along with a guard, authorities say.
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Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
NASA cutting ISS mission short
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
ISS crew returning early due to medical issue
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NASA postpones spacewalk for medical concerns
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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The Department of Homeland Security is now requiring a 7-day notice from members of Congress for ICE facility inspections. The policy shift came after an immigration agent shot and killed Renee Good last week. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
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