Nissan recalls 768K SUVs
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Fuel leaks prompt Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche recalls
VW, which makes all three brands, says vibration during driving, and production issues can cause leaks in rare cases
Low gas prices, incentives change math for electric cars
The recent, steep drop in gas prices makes electric cars -- with their higher prices tags -- a tougher sell
U.S. probes Jeep fire, Nissan air bag trouble
Both investigations cover about 245,000 vehicles; no injuries have been reported
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NASA, Nissan to make autonomous car by end of year
Tests for the self-driving vehicles will resemble those done by the space agency to remotely control rovers on other planets
Honda fined for not reporting injury, death complaints
Safety regulator hits automaker with its largest ever financial penalty for failing to disclose reports of deaths and injuries
Subaru recalls 199K cars and SUVs
Rusty brake lines can leak fluid and cause longer stopping distances
Coming to your car: commercial promotion messages
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Carmakers finish strong in 2014
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High-tech cars mean lots of tricks to learn
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Here come the 2015 -- make that the 2016 -- cars
A new year means new cars to test out, and some automakers are already showcasing 2016 models
States move closer to taxing you by how far you drive
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BMW expands U.S. air bag recall nationwide
NHTSA has been pushing companies to recall older cars with air bag inflators made by Takata Corp.
Chrysler to recall about 257K pickup trucks
Rear-axle pinion nut can come loose, which can cause problems that make the trucks spin out of control
The Big Three aren't so big anymore
Smaller automakers have gained market share in the U.S., making the industry more competitive than ever
Ford expands drivers air bag recall nationwide
Under federal pressure, automaker widens the number of its vehicles affected by potentially dangerous air bag
How to find the best electronic controls in new cars
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Electric cars may not be so green after all
The perception is that electric cars are good for the environment, but a new study calls that into question
Death toll from GM ignition switches rises to 42
Claims administrator Kenneth Feinberg says he has received 251 death claims and 2,075 injury claims since August
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Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
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Feds charge woman for allegedly vandalizing World War II Memorial in D.C.
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Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
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Warship that sank in 1908 found off U.K.: "Undisturbed for 118 years"
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French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority
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Schools curb technology use in classroom
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Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
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How a total solar eclipse stopped a war
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
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Brian Thompson's family on Mangione plea news
The family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is reacting to news that his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione, plans to plead guilty in the federal case against him. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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Officials react to Luigi Mangione plea plan
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Luigi Mangione's lawyer reacts after hearing
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Luigi Mangione says he will plead guilty
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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
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SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
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Brian Thompson's family on Mangione plea news
The family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is reacting to news that his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione, plans to plead guilty in the federal case against him. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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Tropical Storm Lala looms over Hawaii
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Officials react to Luigi Mangione plea plan
United States Attorney Jamie McDonald and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch spoke to reporters after a court hearing where Luigi Mangione revealed he plans to plead guilty in the federal case against him for the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Katrina Kaufman and Tom Hanson have more.