Car dragged down freeway
Cellphone video shows a driver lucky to be alive after his vehicle got wedged under a big rig and dragged on a California freeway.
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Man hit with almost $90,000 bill after serious car accident despite having insurance
Geico negotiated and paid more than $150,000 towards Gottleib's charges, leaving him on the hook for about $90,000.
High bill for auto injuries despite insurance
Despite having personal injury protection in his auto insurance and medical insurance, one man still owed tens of thousands in medical bills after a car accident. Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, Editor-in-Chief of Kaiser Health News, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss this case and what you need to know about insurance if you've been injured in a car accident.
Electric vehicles do well in crash tests
Some automakers are planning to shift their fleets entirely to electric power in the coming decades. Crash tests on some of these models show they're as safe as traditional vehicles, in part because they weigh more. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports.
911 calls report motorcycle crash
Multiple people called for help on Oct. 13, 2013, after witnessing Bill Hall Jr.'s motorcycle get knocked off a San Antonio, Texas roadway. What happened along the highway? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates in "Driven to Extremes," airing Saturday, June 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Traffic deaths accelerating
In the first half of 2016, an estimated 17,775 people were killed in traffic accidents. That's up 10.5% compared to the same time last year. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Dramatic car crash video
A couple in China survived a crash after their car was crushed by a cement tanker. CBSN's Reena Ninan has the incredible footage.
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The strongest earthquake to hit Ecuador since 1979 has left more than 230 dead and several hundred injured after striking 100 miles northwest of the country's capital; A business is giving asylum seekers in New York the opportunity to connect through a universal language: food
Los Angeles police officers say they've seen an uptick in car crashes attributed to street racing
Los Angeles police officers say they've seen an uptick in car crashes attributed to street racing. Because of that, the department is rolling out a new task force to crack down on the illegal sport. Chris Martinez has more.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the March 21, 2016 edition
During President Obama's historic trip to Cuba, he and dictator Raul Castro gave statements side by side; Winnie the Pooh is one of the most beloved children's stories of all time.
More than 100 accidents are being blamed on a new high-tech gear shift that's currently installed in nearly one million American vehicles
More than 100 accidents are being blamed on a new high-tech gear shift that's currently installed in nearly one million American vehicles. The electronic technology leaves some drivers thinking their car is in park, but they learn the hard way it is still in drive. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Capitol officer killed in car attack lies in honor
President Biden, Vice President Harris and other lawmakers paid their respects to Capitol Police officer Billy Evans, who was killed in a car attack. Nikole Killion reports.
Oil prices have surged in the past two weeks; Warren Buffet offers employees $1 million for Sweet Sixteen predictions; and a Google self-driving car crashes into a bus
Oil prices have surged in the past two weeks; Warren Buffet offers employees $1 million for Sweet Sixteen predictions; and a Google self-driving car crashes into a bus. Those headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner at the New York Stock Exchange.
Police say the driver had a 3-year-old inside her car
A woman is under arrest in Las Vegas after police say she deliberately rammed her car into a crowd. One person died and at least 30 others are hurt. Police say the woman had a 3-year-old inside her car. John Blackstone reports from the Las Vegas strip.
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from the October 28, 2015 edition.
An unmanned blimp that houses a state-of-the-art radar system became detached from its moorings and drifted north through Pennsylvania for hours Wednesday; In an excerpt from this coming Sunday's "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley follows National Museum of African-American History and Culture director Lonnie Burch to Africa hoping to find a shipwreck
Every day, car crashes kill up to three people and injure 470
Every day, car crashes kill up to three people and injure 470. Many of these deaths occur to passengers in the back seat. In a new CBS Investigation, Kris Van Cleave takes a look at how the front seat can be a danger to those sitting in the back seat.
Tiger Woods crash report says he was disoriented
A newly released police report says Tiger Woods showed signs of traumatic injury and didn't know where he was after a high-speed crash.
A fellow rider caught it on film when a motorcyclist and his girlfriend were sideswiped by another driver
A fellow rider caught it on film when a motorcyclist and his girlfriend were sideswiped by another driver. The driver of the motorcycle was hospitalized and his girlfriend remains in intensive care. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates reports.
Tiger Woods SUV crash investigation
Officials say Tiger Woods was speeding when he crashed his SUV in February. They say he will not be cited because there's no evidence this was anything other than an accident. Carter Evans reports.
High speed caused Tiger Woods crash in California
Investigators say Tiger Woods was driving at 87 miles per hour when he lost control of his vehicle in February. His speed was nearly double the limit. Carter Evans has the details.
Crash investigators: Tiger Woods was speeding
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says golf legend Tiger Woods was driving over 80 mph before the crash that left him seriously injured in February. Investigators said there were no signs of impairment. Watch their news conference with more on the investigation.
A 16-year-old on her way to take a road test for her driver's licence crashed into the DMV in Bozeman, Montana
A 16-year-old on her way to take a road test for her driver's licence crashed into the DMV in Bozeman, Montana. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the latest on the accident.
Five fans were injured at the Daytona Speedway when a crash involving multiple cars occurred in the final lap of the Coke Zero 400
Five fans were injured at the Daytona Speedway when a crash involving multiple cars occurred in the final lap of the Coke Zero 400. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano describes the collision.
Police say the driver may have mistaken the gas pedal for the brake
A Porsche smashed into the Terminal 7 building Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport, injuring three, including a 9-year-old girl. Police say the driver may have mistaken the gas pedal for the brake. CBS Los Angeles has the story.
Police look for motive after car rams into officers
Law enforcement is poring over social media accounts linked to the 25-year-old man accused of attacking Capitol Police officers. Catherine Herridge shares the latest.
25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
CIA declassifies dozens of never-before-seen 9/11 documents
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
Gen. Dan Caine reflects on responding to 9/11: "No doubt" nation was at war
Now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine was a young fighter pilot mobilized in the response on Sept. 11, 2001.
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An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its role in the Iran war
The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Iran-backed Houthis take key Red Sea territory
The moves by the Houthis make it easier for the Iran-backed rebels to target ships transiting the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait for Saudi Arabian oil exports.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
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25 years later, family meets woman who took flight attendant's historic 9/11 call
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
Lindsay Clancy juror reveals more about holdout and what swayed her own decision
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
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Navy sailor appeared on stage at partisan GOP convention
A Navy sailor who was still on active duty as of this week appeared at the Republican midterm convention on Thursday.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its role in the Iran war
The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.
Gen. Dan Caine reflects on responding to 9/11: "No doubt" nation was at war
Now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine was a young fighter pilot mobilized in the response on Sept. 11, 2001.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk acquitted in Los Angeles murder-for-hire plot
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
Heroes of Flight 93 remembered for their courage 25 years on from 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, the passengers and crew bravely decided to storm the cockpit of United Airlines Flight 93, preventing the terrorists who had taken control of the plane from flying it to Washington, D.C.
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Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
See how your income tax bracket could change for 2027
The adjustment could provide financial relief for taxpayers who find that more of their income is taxed at lower rates, a Bloomberg analysis suggests.
How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in years
Some workers are seeing stronger wage growth by switching jobs, while others are "job-hugging" because of AI, research shows.
Fed rate hike likelihood jumps to nearly 90% after hotter CPI report
Investors believe the Fed will raise borrowing costs as it works to tame inflation, which has risen a full percentage point since the Iran war started.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its role in the Iran war
The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.
Gen. Dan Caine reflects on responding to 9/11: "No doubt" nation was at war
Now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine was a young fighter pilot mobilized in the response on Sept. 11, 2001.
Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars in plea deal talks
The court filing did not indicate what charges David Rush could plead to.
Michigan Senate candidates battle over their records on 9/11 at 25-year mark
The candidates in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, have exchanged criticism over their records on the 9/11 attacks.
CIA declassifies dozens of never-before-seen 9/11 documents
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
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Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
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Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right
Once shunned over its extremist roots, the Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time as voters weigh immigration, crime and Sweden's political transformation.
American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Iran-backed Houthis take key Red Sea territory
The moves by the Houthis make it easier for the Iran-backed rebels to target ships transiting the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait for Saudi Arabian oil exports.
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Nashville airport one step closer to being renamed for Dolly Parton
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Dolly Parton's sister on Dolly's marriage
Dolly Parton's younger sister sat down with Gayle King for a conversation that included Dolly's makeup routine and her decades-long love affair with her husband Carl.
Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2"
Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
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The biggest real-world risks of AI
A number of tech insiders have voiced concerns and given dire warnings in recent days about the rapid growth of AI. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Maya Blackstone have more.
Are bioweapons a looming AI threat?
Some tech insiders are sounding the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence, which could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Céline Gounder weighs in.
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.
AI could "kill us all," researcher says
Two tech insiders are sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI could "kill us all," and now former Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner warns that society is "just not prepared."
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
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First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
State of al‑Qaeda 25 years after 9/11 attacks
25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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9/11: We Remember
CBS News marks 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks through powerful stories of survival, loss and resilience.
Tony Dokoupil reflects on 9/11
Tony Dokoupil reflects on the legacy of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, 25 years later.
Caine describes defending U.S. skies on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, then-Maj. Dan Caine was chief of weapons and tactics for the 121st Fighter Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Caine, now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tells Norah O'Donnell about jumping into action when the second plane hit the World Trade Center.
FDNY family shares their tragic 9/11 experience
Tony Dokoupil tells the story of a New York City Fire Department family that experienced 9/11 through three generations and how they remember the loved one they lost 25 years later.
Woman reunites with baby she saved on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, Darla Stuckey went to work at the New York Stock Exchange like any other morning. Then, moments after the World Trade Center attacks, she had a chance encounter that forever changed her life -- and that of a nine-month-old baby. Lesley Stahl has the story.