Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down after 13 years
He will remain with Tesla through the end of the year to "support a seamless transition," according to the company.
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Businessman at center of Texas AG scandal charged in federal case
Nate Paul was charged with making false statements to mortgage lenders to obtain $172 million in loans.
American Airlines worker dies after crash with jet bridge at Texas airport
"We are devastated by the accident involving a team member," an American Airlines spokeswoman said
Tesla profits slid after it repeatedly cut vehicle prices
Electric car maker's earnings have fallen sharply following a series of price reductions across its model lineup.
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Trump awaits grand jury decision; the high cost of renting.
Several hospitalized after Lufthansa flight diverted to Dulles due to turbulence
The plane was carrying 172 passengers and 12 crew members aboard, including actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife, CBS News learned.
Texas attorney general settles with former aides who accused him of corruption
Paxton has agreed to apologize and pay $3.3 million in taxpayer money to four former staffers who accused him of corruption in 2020, igniting an ongoing FBI investigation into the three-term Republican.
2 planes avoid crash after possible air traffic control mishap, FAA says
A FedEx cargo jet was attempting to land when a Southwest Airlines jet was cleared to take off from the same runway, the FAA said.
U.S. to expand military presence in Philippines in move to counter China
The United States and the Philippines have announced an expansion of America's military presence in the Southeast Asian country.
Winter weather cancels flights in Texas as storm heads east
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are canceling dozens of flights in north Texas, which is under a winter storm warning until midweek.
Tesla shares tumble after company misses delivery target
Electric car maker fell short of CEO Elon Musk's to boost vehicle shipments by 50% nearly every year.
Tesla posts record sales but falls short of goals
The 1.3 million vehicles was 10% shy of CEO Elon Musk's pledge to grow company sales by 50% nearly every year.
Tesla offers rare year-end discounts on 2023 Models 3 and Y
"This is a sign of demand cracks and not a good sign for Tesla heading into the December year-end," one analyst said.
University of Texas basketball coach arrested on assault charge
Police responded to a home in Austin just after midnight.
Tesla delivers electric semis to PepsiCo at Nevada factory
The delivery comes more than three years after Elon Musk said the company would start making the trucks.
A race for diversity in Formula One
At speeds of up to 230 m.p.h., Formula One racing is taking off in America, where NASCAR and Indy racers have until now led the field. Correspondent Kristine Johnson visits the Circuit of the Americas racetrack in Austin, Texas, and talks with F1 champ Lewis Hamilton about issues of increasing diversity in racing. She also meets with up-and-coming racer Logan Sargeant, and 18-year-old Chloe Chambers, one of the few females in the sport.
Former Texas deputy gets life for killing ex-wife, stepdaughter and man
Former Travis County sheriff's deputy Stephen Broderick, 42, was automatically sentenced after pleading guilty to capital murder Tuesday.
Sneak peek: The Yogurt Shop Murders
The brutal murders of four teenage girls have haunted Austin, Texas, for 31 years. Could new information lead to a killer? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has reported on the case from the beginning and has the latest on the search for answers Saturday, August 27 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Syria denies it is holding American journalist Austin Tice
Syria has denied it is holding U.S. journalist Austin Tice or other Americans, a week after President Joe Biden accused the Syrian government of holding him.
Alex Jones' media company files for bankruptcy amid defamation trial
The trial seeks to force Jones to pay $150 million or more to the family of one of the children killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School attack.
Hidden treasure found at Goodwill
A Texas woman discovered that a marble bust she purchased at an Austin Goodwill store for $34.99 is actually a priceless piece of art missing from Germany since World War II. The sculpture is now temporarily on display at the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Woman sought in cyclist's killing
The shooting occurred on May 11.
Sandra Bullock says "The Lost City" is her last film, for now
The Oscar-winning actress has starred in more than four dozen movies, but she says her latest, the comic adventure "The Lost City," will be her last for a while. Sandra Bullock talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her movie, her Austin café, and why she's stepping away from in front of the camera.
"48 Hours" on "The Yogurt Shop Murders"
The Austin, Texas community has been haunted for more than three decades by the unsolved murders of four teenage girls inside a yogurt shop. After overturned convictions, authorities hope modern DNA testing can lead to answers. Erin Moriarty joins "CBS Mornings" for a preview of her "48 Hours" report, "The Yogurt Shop Murders."
The Shape of a Killer
Three murders in Austin, Texas, and little evidence to go on. Did a man testing a thermal imaging camera inadvertently capture the image of one of the killers? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher investigates.
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Menendez rejects calls to resign, vows to fight federal charges
"I firmly believe that when all the facts are presented, not only will I be exonerated, but I still will be New Jersey's senior senator," Sen. Bob Menendez said.
Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation
London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.
U.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba's mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
London police considers army backup as armed officers hand in gun licenses
Dozens of London police officers refuse to go out on armed patrols as a colleague faces a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed Black man.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise − how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
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Lack of parking for semi-trucks can have fatal consequences
There is only enough parking for one out of every 11 trucks on the nation's roads, according to the trucking industry, leading drivers to park in unsafe areas.
Just what the doctor ordered? $29 medical checkups now at Costco
Costco partners with online marketplace in selling health care services to the uninsured or those who prefer to pay cash.
Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba's mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured.
Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody's warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of "intensifying political polarization," the credit agency said in a new report.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
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Just what the doctor ordered? $29 medical checkups now at Costco
Costco partners with online marketplace in selling health care services to the uninsured or those who prefer to pay cash.
Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody's warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of "intensifying political polarization," the credit agency said in a new report.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Tyson and Perdue face fed probe over possible child labor violations
Investigation of the two poultry giants follows NYT report of migrant children cleaning slaughterhouses overnight in Virginia.
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
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Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody's warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of "intensifying political polarization," the credit agency said in a new report.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
A history of government shutdowns: 14 times funding has lapsed since 1980
With just days until the deadline to keep the government open, here's a look at the 14 shutdowns that have occurred since 1980.
U.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
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Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant restarts pharmaceutical production
The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise — how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
CDC recommends Pfizer's RSV vaccine during pregnancy
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
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Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba's mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured.
U.S. tanks arrive overseas as Ukraine claims to kill Russian commander
The first U.S.-made Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Ukraine's forces claimed to have dealt a significant blow to Russia.
Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation
London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.
London police considers army backup as armed officers hand in gun licenses
Dozens of London police officers refuse to go out on armed patrols as a colleague faces a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed Black man.
Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies months after capture
When Matteo Messina Denaro died, "he took with him his secrets" about Cosa Nostra, state radio said.
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End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Usher says Super Bowl performance is "going to be a celebration"
Super Bowl LVIII will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Usher to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
Grammy winner Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11.
Sophia Loren recovering from surgery after a fall at her Geneva home
Just days after her 89th birthday, Sophia Loren suffered fractures requiring hip surgery in a fall at her home in Geneva.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products
Tech giants Microsoft and Google say they're moving toward building more generative artificial intelligence into their products. Microsoft has already been adding AI assistants to apps and now plans to unify all of them into a single source. And Google is launching new AI features to make video editing and publishing easier on YouTube. Emma Roth, news writer at The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the increased use of AI.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
YouTube CEO defends decision to demonetize Russell Brand's channel
YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies.
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Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
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Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation
London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.
6,000 prison sentences hinge on Supreme Court's interpretation of "and"
Nearly 6,000 people convicted of drug trafficking in the 2021 budget year alone are in the pool of those who might be eligible for reduced sentences, according to data.
Man imprisoned 22 years "cried like a baby" after murder charges dropped
Joey Watkins was 20 years old when he was convicted and sentenced to serve life plus five years in prison for the 2000 slaying of Isaac Dawkins.
Kidnapped teen rescued from California motel room after 4 days
According to prosecutors, the kidnappers threatened to cut off the teen's body parts if his mother did not pay the $500,000 ransom.
Toddler and 2 adults shot dead in Florida, authorities say
A 3-year-old child and two adults are dead after being shot at a Jacksonville apartment complex, officials said. Another adult was hurt.
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Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
NASA mission to asteroid returning to Earth
A small saucer-shape capsule carrying a half-pound of rocks and dust collected from an asteroid called Bennu is expected to slam into Earth's atmosphere at a blistering 27,650 mph on Sunday and then parachute down to the ground. NASA senior scientist Amy Simon joined CBS News to discuss the purpose and logistics of the mission.
NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
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Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
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Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
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Democrats respond to recent 2024 polling
While former President Donald Trump touted recent poll numbers on Monday, CBS News polling found Americans have concerns about both the former president and President Biden serving another term. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett digs into national polling at this early stage in the race.
Biden, Trump to visit striking autoworkers
Both President Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to visit striking autoworkers in Michigan this week. Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens joins "America Decides" to assess the political impact in the state.
McCarthy urges lawmakers to avert shutdown
Lawmakers have less than a week to pass legislation to avert a government shutdown. House Republican infighting has stalled spending bills from making it across the finish line so far. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on how Speaker Kevin McCarthy is urging his colleagues to unify to keep the government open.
Sen. Menendez faces primary challenge
New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim announced a bid to replace fellow Democrat Bob Menendez in the U.S. Senate after the senator's federal indictment on bribery charges. Sen. Menendez has rejected calls to resign. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Navigating life to plan for retirement
Research from Goldman Sachs shows a life event that causes a "financial vortex" can cut retirement savings by as much as 37%. Alisa Wolfson, contributor for MarketWatch Picks, joined CBS News with tips on how to save when going through the unexpected.