Rep. Walorski remembered after being killed in crash
Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana was among four people killed in a car crash Wednesday. Her fellow Indiana colleague, Rep. Jim Baird, joined "Red and Blue" to honor and remember her.
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At least 23 killed as bus slams into truck pulled over for tire change
The bus crashed into the back of a truck that had pulled over so the driver could fix a flat tire on a desert highway.
3 critically injured when NYC taxi jumps curb, hits building
Police said multiple people were injured when a taxi suddenly veered off the road and struck a Manhattan building on Monday afternoon.
Teen rescues New York woman who drove into Long Island bay
Anthony Zhongor, 17, pulled Mia Samolinski from her vehicle as it sank into the water.
Hundreds of automated vehicle crashes reported last year
Safety officials tracked nearly 400 collisions involving partially-automated vehicles, and found Tesla cars were responsible for more than two-thirds.
The best dash cams
Keep an extra eye on the road with these top-rated dash cams from Walmart, Amazon and more.
Death toll rises to 6 after 80-car pileup on Pennsylvania highway
There was an active snow squall — an intense burst of snow that often drastically reduces visibility — at the time of the pileup, police said.
Video shows dramatic highway pileup
A driver captured dramatic moments on video when several vehicles piled up on a Pennsylvania highway during a snow squall Monday. At least three people died from the collisions.
At least 5 killed in massive crash involving 20 tractor-trailers
Officials are still investigating the number of people injured.
Mets star Pete Alonso survives "brutal" car crash
Alonso said the accident will not impact his ability to play, and told reporters that he's "just really thankful to be alive."
1 killed, 6 hospitalized after driver crashed into outdoor cafe, police say
Police said a woman attempted to parallel park but instead accelerated, striking several tables at a restaurant.
One dead, four hurt in shooting on Greyhound bus
Officials in Oroville, California, are trying to determine the motive for a deadly shooting aboard a Greyhound bus. One person was killed and four others were wounded.
Biden details plan to combat rise in gun violence
Crime and gun violence is on the rise in major cities across the U.S. In New York City, President Biden promised police officers that they would get help. Jeff Pegues reports.
General Motors plans to spend billions on electric vehicles
The General Motors CEO announced the company plans to spend $35 billion on electric vehicles over the next four years. It hopes to overtake Tesla as the EV giant of the world. Ben Tracy has the story.
Sneak peek: Mystery on County Road M
Todd Kendhammer says his wife was killed in an accident -- a pipe flew off a truck and crashed into their car. Authorities say the scene was staged. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, January 29 at 10/9c on CBS and Paramount+.
Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in multi-car crash on Sunset Boulevard
No one was cited or arrested in the incident, and the crash is under investigation, CBS Los Angeles reports.
Baby among four survivors in medical helicopter crash
All four people aboard a medical helicopter, including a baby, survived a crash outside a church near Philadelphia. Officials are calling it a miracle. Errol Barnett has the latest.
Dog leads police to owner hurt in crash: "My little guardian angel"
A real-life "Lassie" helped police track down two people who had been ejected and seriously hurt in a rollover crash.
Drivers endure frigid night on impassible highway
Emergency crews had to dig out drivers who were stranded overnight on Interstate 95 in Virginia after a winter storm. Those trapped included Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. Errol Barnett shares the latest.
Millions protest trucker's prison sentence
In Colorado, there are calls for leniency after a young truck driver was sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for his role in a deadly accident. Karen Morfitt has the story.
Biden marks anniversary of 1972 car crash that killed his wife and daughter
The fatal car crash became a defining moment that has shaped his persona and career.
Millions sign petition after trucker driver gets 110-year sentence
A truck driver was sentenced earlier this week to 110 years in prison for a 2019 crash that left four people dead and several others injured in Colorado. By Friday, more than 3 million people had signed a petition, asking Colorado Governor Jared Polis to grant clemency to Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, or commutation for time served. CBSN Denver's Rick Sallinger reports.
Honda recalls vehicles over concerns about hoods
Honda is recalling more than 700,000 SUVs and trucks over concerns the hood can fly open while driving.
Tiger Woods rules out full-time return to golf
Tiger Woods says it's doubtful that he will return to golf full time after he was injured in a car crash. Woods says he thought he might lose his leg after the crash. Carter Evans reports.
Suspect in court after holiday parade rampage
Darrell Brooks, who is charged with several counts of intentional homicide, made his first court appearance after a deadly rampage at a holiday parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. David Begnaud talks to a resident who allowed Brooks into his home after the deadly incident and was unaware of what had happened.
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Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Details emerge about man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie on stage
The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.
Family of slain Fort Hood soldier seeking $35 million in damages
In April 2021, the U.S. Army released a report saying officers at Fort Hood ignored Guillén's complaints of sexual harassment.
Found guilty at trial, Texas man drinks cloudy liquid and dies
Edward Leclair didn't drink from the water bottle until the verdict was read, then he "just chugged it," the prosecutor said.
House passes Democrats' climate and health care bill, sending it to Biden's desk
Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the bill passed the House in a 220 to 207 party-line vote, days after it cleared the Senate in 51 to 50.
Man charged with 1992 murders in apparent revenge for snowmobile crash
"He started to think about the accident that killed his father. Those thoughts led to him going to the home of Tanna Togstad," the complaint says.
Trump says "it was all declassified" — how declassification usually works
FBI agents seized several sets of records of various classified levels from Trump's home in Florida.
2 dead, casino damaged by monsoon flooding in Las Vegas
Social media posts showed water leaking from the ceiling onto gambling tables at the Planet Hollywood resort.
FBI "previously received information" on man who allegedly tried to breach office
The FBI did not specify what that information was, but said it "did not contain a specific and credible threat."
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2 dead, casino damaged by monsoon flooding in Las Vegas
Social media posts showed water leaking from the ceiling onto gambling tables at the Planet Hollywood resort.
Details emerge about man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie on stage
The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.
Snake researcher dies from rattlesnake bite in West Virginia
Martin was perhaps the foremost authority on timber rattlers, according to another rattlesnake researcher.
Family of slain Fort Hood soldier seeking $35 million in damages
In April 2021, the U.S. Army released a report saying officers at Fort Hood ignored Guillén's complaints of sexual harassment.
Found guilty at trial, Texas man drinks cloudy liquid and dies
Edward Leclair didn't drink from the water bottle until the verdict was read, then he "just chugged it," the prosecutor said.
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The Inflation Reduction Act may not lower inflation: analysis
A new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that wealthier taxpayers will bear the brunt of the impact.
U.S. stocks fly high, as S&P 500 ends 4th straight week of gains
Some investors believe inflation may have peaked, allowing Federal Reserve to be less aggressive with hikes.
California ponders extending life of last operating nuclear plant
Gov. Newsom warns plant's power is needed for reliable energy, but questions over earthquake safety and more loom.
Amazon launching TV show based on Ring security videos
Produced by Amazon-owned studio MGM, the show aims to follow the mold of "America's Funniest Home Videos."
$2.2B infrastructure budget paves way for new roads across U.S.
Hiking and biking trails, pedestrian corridors and vehicle brides are getting an influx of federal funds.
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Trump says "it was all declassified" — how declassification usually works
FBI agents seized several sets of records of various classified levels from Trump's home in Florida.
Back on trail, Senate candidate admits his "life could have ended"
Fetterman suffered a stroke days before the primary in May.
The Inflation Reduction Act may not lower inflation: analysis
A new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that wealthier taxpayers will bear the brunt of the impact.
House passes Democrats' climate and health care bill, sending it to Biden's desk
Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the bill passed the House in a 220 to 207 party-line vote, days after it cleared the Senate in 51 to 50.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," August 14, 2022
U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff, Michael McCaul, Brian Fitzpatrick and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
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Idaho Supreme Court rules that abortion restrictions can take effect
One of the laws slated to take effect allows potential relatives of an embryo or fetus to sue abortion providers for up to $20,000 within four years of an abortion.
Polio detected in New York City wastewater
Polio has been detected in New York City's wastewater, suggesting further circulation of the virus. The city's health department is urging pediatricians to immediately identify and schedule appointments for children who are behind on their polio immunizations. Elaine Quijano shares more details.
Did I get the polio vaccine? How to know if you're protected against the virus
A case of polio was identified in Rockland County, New York, and now the virus has been detected in New York City's wastewater.
Senators who suffered strokes urge public to prioritize wellness
Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Ray Luján reflect on their experiences recovering from strokes.
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
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One dead, dozens injured as festival stage collapses in Spain
Footage on social media showed powerful winds sweeping through the venue, trees bending dangerously and debris flying.
10 killed, including 2 kids, in Montenegro rampage: "Unprecedented tragedy"
The attacker was randomly shooting at people, including at children, state TV reported, quoting witnesses.
American teacher's family fears he'll be left behind in Russian prison
The family of the 60-year-old imprisoned by Russia over medical marijuana says this is "the last opportunity to save his life."
"They're killing us": Migrants trapped on tiny island beg for help
A woman in the group stranded between Greece and Turkey says the island is "full of snakes, scorpions, and a lot of insects," and they're struggling to survive.
Salman Rushdie severely injured in stabbing at lecture in New York; suspect in custody
The 75-year-old author was stabbed in the neck and in the abdomen, officials said during a Friday evening press conference.
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R. Kelly accuser in alleged child sex video set to testify
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
One dead, dozens injured as festival stage collapses in Spain
Footage on social media showed powerful winds sweeping through the venue, trees bending dangerously and debris flying.
Fantastic Cat performs "C'mon Armageddon"
Four acclaimed singer-songwriters joined forces to create an indie-folk-rock band and have since released their debut album, “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.” For Saturday Sessions, Fantastic Cat performs "C'mon Armageddon."
Fantastic Cat: Ain’t This the Strangest Town
Four acclaimed singer-songwriters joined forces to create an indie-folk-rock band and have since released their debut album, “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.” For Saturday Sessions, Fantastic Cat performs “Ain’t This the Strangest Town."
Fantastic Cat performs "Fiona"
Four acclaimed singer-songwriters joined forces to create an indie-folk-rock band and have since released their debut album, “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.” For Saturday Sessions, Fantastic Cat performs “Fiona.”
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YouTube is the most popular social media among teens, followed by TikTok
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
Gadgets and apps to help find lost items
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Smart home tech can help save money on energy bills
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
Inflation and July's Consumer Price Index
The U.S. Labor Department has released its latest Consumer Price Index for July 2022. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for prices and the economy.
Science
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Ice Age human footprints found in Utah desert: "Lost oasis"
Men find 88 distinct prints left by a mixture of adults and children on what is now the Utah Test and Training Range.
Shrinking snowpack threatens California water supply
For more than 75 million Americans living out West, snow melt from the Sierra Nevada is a major source of water. However, the mountain range's snowpack is shrinking, down an average of 23% since 1955. Roger Bales, professor of engineering at the University of California, Merced, joins CBS News to discuss what this could mean for California's water future.
Stunning image of colliding galaxies
In a part of space far, far away, two galaxies joined together to form one of the universe's most spectacular events – a galactic merger with streaming stars and chaos. And scientists say the stunning images are a preview of what's to come for the Milky Way.
U.K. so hot and dry, the source of the River Thames has dried up
"Hopefully downstream we will find the Thames, but at the moment, it's gone," said one tourist who had come, hoping to see the origin of the iconic English river.
Landfills are "super emitters" of methane, satellite data finds
The powerful greenhouse gas traps 80 times more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide does.
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R. Kelly accuser in alleged child sex video set to testify
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
Details emerge about man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie on stage
The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.
Family of slain Fort Hood soldier seeking $35 million in damages
In April 2021, the U.S. Army released a report saying officers at Fort Hood ignored Guillén's complaints of sexual harassment.
Man charged with 1992 murders in apparent revenge for snowmobile crash
"He started to think about the accident that killed his father. Those thoughts led to him going to the home of Tanna Togstad," the complaint says.
Found guilty at trial, Texas man drinks cloudy liquid and dies
Edward Leclair didn't drink from the water bottle until the verdict was read, then he "just chugged it," the prosecutor said.
Space
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NASA's Perseverance finds tangled object on Mars
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
"Cosmic collision" shows the fate of the Milky Way
"Dueling gravitational forces will trigger bursts of intense stellar formation and wildly distort their once-majestic structures," researchers said.
Sturgeon moon captured in spectacular photos around the world
All over the globe, the Sturgeon moon gave viewers one last supermoon before 2023.
Scientist apologizes after posting image of star that was actually sausage
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
SpaceX launches Korean moon probe
South Korea's first moon mission will search for ice in permanently shadowed polar craters.
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
Deadliest states for drug overdoses
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
The disappearance of Carole Baskin's then-husband Don Lewis
An inside look at the puzzling disappearance of the Florida millionaire
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Fantastic Cat performs "C'mon Armageddon"
Four acclaimed singer-songwriters joined forces to create an indie-folk-rock band and have since released their debut album, “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.” For Saturday Sessions, Fantastic Cat performs "C'mon Armageddon."
Fantastic Cat: Ain’t This the Strangest Town
Four acclaimed singer-songwriters joined forces to create an indie-folk-rock band and have since released their debut album, “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.” For Saturday Sessions, Fantastic Cat performs “Ain’t This the Strangest Town."
Fantastic Cat performs "Fiona"
Four acclaimed singer-songwriters joined forces to create an indie-folk-rock band and have since released their debut album, “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.” For Saturday Sessions, Fantastic Cat performs “Fiona.”
The Dish: The Potato restaurant
Surrounded by America’s largest national park, the Potato is a remote restaurant in McCarthy, Alaska that requires the ultimate travel commitment. CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor checks it out.
Ron Howard on film “Thirteen Lives”
CBS News national correspondent Michelle Miller speaks with the Oscar-winning director Ron Howard about his upcoming film “Thirteen Lives.” The movie chronicles the 2018 rescue mission of a soccer team that was trapped inside of a cave in Thailand for more than two weeks.