GM brings wireless internet to new cars
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An electrical component found in millions of Chrysler's vehicles is generating problems for owners. The "Totally Integrated Power Module," or TIPM, is a vehicle's nerve center. Failures can be as serious as airbag non-deployment or unintended acceleration. Jeff Pegues reports.
Consumer Reports automotive analyst Mike Quincy joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to reveal how to find the best bargains
Holiday sales promote low interest rates and deep discounts, which could translate into more than $5,000 in savings. Consumer Reports automotive analyst Mike Quincy joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to reveal how to find the best bargains.
Uber, the car sharing service that is replacing taxis in some cities, is sparking an intense political debate that could roll all the way to the midterm elections and beyond into 2016
Uber, the car sharing service that is replacing taxis in some cities, is sparking an intense political debate that could roll all the way to the midterm elections and beyond into 2016. Jeff Pegues reports.
Car accidents kill more than 30,000 people every year
Car accidents kill more than 30,000 people every year. Vehicles equipped with vehicle-to-vehicle technology, an onboard short-range radio device, are expected to save lives. Jeff Pegues reports.
"V2V" system could save 1,000 lives per year
Brian Cooley, CNET Editor at Large, discusses the new "V2V" communication system. A research report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates the technology could prevent as many as 592,000 left-turn and intersection crashes a year.
Nearly 1,100 lives could be saved every year on the roads by cars that "talk" to each other
Nearly 1,100 lives could be saved every year on the roads by cars that "talk" to each other. The government is out with new findings on V2V, or vehicle to vehicle, technology. Jeff Pegues reports.
Woman sues GM after seat allegedly burns her
Paraplegic was sitting in rear seat of a GM Suburban and the seat heater got so hot she was badly burned
For $38 million, a 1962 Ferrari hits an auction record
There's a new yardstick when it comes to pricey autos, thanks to the auction of a car with a deadly history
Ford recalls 83,250 cars and SUVs
Faulty part could cause them to lose power or roll away if they're parked
Given geopolitics, shouldn't gas prices be rising?
Despite continued turmoil in several major oil-producing regions, prices at the pump have dropped and may decline even further
Air bag problems prompts Land Rover recall
Front air bag on the passenger's side might not work properly in a crash; 41,000 vehicles in North America affected by recall
Consumer Reports: Tesla Model S has problems
After 15,000 miles of driving, the acclaimed electric vehicle required a number of repairs large and small
GM victim fund receives 65 death claims
Number of claims for fatalities allegedly related to faulty ignition switches far exceeds automaker's death toll
The most- and least-costly states to own a car
It's 40 percent more expensive to operate a car in Wyoming (No. 1) than in Iowa (No. 50), according to the latest research
GM recalls 189,000 SUVs over fire risk
Problem is so serious that General Motors is telling customers to park the SUVs outdoors until they are repaired
GM says it's working on fix for defective recall site
Federal regulators faulted the site for providing incorrect information about which cars are recalled
Air bag problem prompts Subaru recalls
Front passenger inflators can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the air bags are deployed
Where consumers see a plus for driverless cars
While still concerned about system failures in the complex technology, they do expect self-driving cars to have fewer crashes
Defects trigger 419,000 Hyundai recalls
Automaker recalls cars and SUVs to fix suspension, brake and oil leak problems
Chrysler's U.S. sales jump 20 percent
Jeep sales surged 41 percent, the best July performance for the brand ever
Devices like mobile phones can often lead to distracted driving
Devices like mobile phones can often lead to distracted driving, but there are high-tech ways to make being behind the wheel safer - especially for teens. CNET’s Sumi Das reports how a sensor paired with an app aim to remove some of the distractions, but still keep you connected.
Why you should think twice before buying a small car
Mini Cooper Countryman was the only one of 12 small cars tested to get the top "good " rating in the small overlap front crash test
Faulty gear shift levers prompt Hyundai recall
Recall covers 883,000 sedans from the 2011 through 2014 model years
The results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show room for improvement
The results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show room for improvement. Of the dozen cars tested, only one of them earned a good rating in the small overlap front crash test. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington.
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The surprising history of the Monroe Doctrine
In 1823, President James Monroe called for European powers to stay out of the Americas – a stance that for generations led to U.S. military interventions across the Western Hemisphere, including President Trump's incursion into Venezuela.
Jim Gaffigan: Children are not pancakes
The comedian, who has raised many kids, says parenting is not like whipping up a stack of pancakes, but it may be like eating them.
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."
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
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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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Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
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Homeland Security again restricts when lawmakers can visit ICE facilities
The Department of Homeland Security policy is dated Jan. 8 and was submitted Saturday in federal court comes amid three Democratic lawmakers being denied entry to an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
Machado can't give Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, organization says
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3 congressional lawmakers say they were denied access to ICE facility in Minneapolis
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Congress debating possible consequences for ICE after Renee Good's death
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Greenland's leaders reject Trump push: "We don't want to be Americans"
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
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"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
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State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today
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State of denial: Insurers' impact on health care
Millions of Americans are struggling with medical care – either unable to pay high premiums, burdened with high deductibles, or denied coverage for necessary tests and treatment by health insurance companies. Erin Moriarty of "48 Hours" talks with doctors and health experts about how medical care is being eroded by insurers motivated by profit. As one doctor says, insurance companies have "made it more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Doctors thought he had cancer. An offhand suggestion led to a rare diagnosis.
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Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
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Italy's infrastructure minister, Matteo Salvini, called for a full investigation into the circumstances of the 55-year-old worker's death.
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As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 203 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters, and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Machado can't give Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, organization says
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U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
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Kurdish fighters evacuate Aleppo after days of violent clashes with Syrian forces
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"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
For years, she seemed powerless against a fluctuating weight problem, until new medications, and a new attitude, gave Oprah Winfrey a breakthrough. She talks with Jane Pauley about "Enough," a new book co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, about her weight-loss success.
Passage: In memoriam
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Carrie Coons and Tracy Letts on their joint love for, and beyond, the theater
The star of "The Gilded Age" and "The White Lotus" has returned to Broadway in "Bug," written by her playwright-actor husband. The two talk about their on- and off-stage partnership.
Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts: Theater love
Actress Carrie Coon ("The Gilded Age," "The White Lotus") has returned to Broadway in "Bug," written by her playwright-actor husband, Tracy Letts. The two talk with Jim Axelrod about their on- and off-stage partnership.
The art of Anselm Kiefer: "Becoming the Sea"
One of the world's most prolific living artists is now the subject of a retrospective in St. Louis. He talks about how rivers cutting through America's Midwest, and a Beat Generation poet, inspired his three-story-tall abstract canvases.
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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.
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.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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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.
Privacy impact of Gmail tools driven by AI
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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
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A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Arrest made in Ohio dentist murder mystery
Michael McKee, 39, is accused of shooting and killing his ex-wife, Monique, and her husband, Spencer Tepe. The couple was found dead in their Columbus, Ohio, home last month. Ali Bauman reports.
Chicago man arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Mangione's lawyers fight to block death penalty
Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty in April 2025.
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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
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
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.
NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rep. Ilhan Omar joins after being denied entry to a Minneapolis ICE facility amid protests in the city after an ICE agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman. Plus, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright discusses the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela's oil.
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The surprising history of the Monroe Doctrine
In 1823, President James Monroe called for European powers to stay out of the Americas. What came to be known as the Monroe Doctrine would influence U.S. foreign policy for generations, and lead to military interventions across the Western Hemisphere. This past week President Donald Trump repeatedly invoked the Doctrine when discussing last week's incursion into Venezuela. Mo Rocca talks with historian Jay Sexton, author of "The Monroe Doctrine: Empire and Nation in Nineteenth-Century America," about how Monroe's words – and how presidents have interpreted them – have affected world history.
"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.
Minnesotans speak out about fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good
Videos of Wednesday's fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis have led to anti-ICE protests across the country, while putting Minnesota officials sharply at odds with the Trump administration. Nicole Sganga talks with former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton about the reaction to the killing of Good (a 37-year-old mother of three), and why she says it is a time for action.