High gas prices pump up demand for electric vehicles
One CEO warned this could be worse than the current chip shortage as demand for the materials inside the batteries skyrockets.
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Europe's reliance on Russian energy
Many European countries continue to buy natural gas and oil from Russia, which is providing Moscow an estimated $1 billion per day. Boston Globe reporter Jim Puzzanghera joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the reliance on Russian energy and the role it plays in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The cost of returning to the office
Many companies are calling employees back to an in-person work environment, and workers are now dealing with the costs of coming back to the office. Charisse Jones, a business reporter for USA Today, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss employees' financial concerns.
Millions hit the road despite high gas prices
Millions of Americans hit the road over the Easter holiday weekend despite high gas prices. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from the White House, where the annual Easter Egg Roll is taking place for the first time since the pandemic began.
Changes on travel masks, immigration rule
The TSA will not enforce mask mandates on airplanes after a federal judge in Florida struck down the policy. Plus, opposition to ending Title 42 from a high-ranking Democratic senator. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.
Higher gas prices a factor for those considering hybrid/electric car
But more would still buy a gas-powered vehicle.
Biden tackles high gas prices
Millions of Americans hit the road over the weekend despite pain at the pump. Weijia Jiang reports on President Biden's latest efforts to bring gas prices down and why some of his allies aren't happy.
Holiday weekend travel surges
Millions of Americans are heading to the airport to travel for the holiday weekend and spring break. But staffing shortages are leading to flight cancellations. Lilia Luciano has more.
Airlines face challenges due to increased demand
Millions of travelers may face long lines at airports over Easter weekend amid increased demand and staffing shortages. Errol Barnett takes a look.
Biden announces ethanol rule change
The Biden administration plans to allow an ethanol blend in fuel during the summer months in an effort to ease the burden of steep gas prices. Stephen Gruber-Miller, a statehouse and politics reporter for the Des Moines Register, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the announcement during the president's visit to Iowa.
Inflation jumps to highest level since 1981
The cost of living in America shot up in March, as consumer prices have risen 8.5% from a year ago. Steve Odland, the president and CEO of The Conference Board, joins CBS News to discuss what the increase in costs means for the economy and if the U.S. is headed towards a recession.
Inflation reaches 40-year high
The U.S. Labor Department's latest Consumer Price Index shows prices have jumped 8.5% over the past year, the biggest spike since December 1981. Michael Pond, head of inflation research at Barclays, spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what that means for your bottom line.
EPA to try to fight high gas prices at the pump with ethanol blend
It's the Biden administration's latest attempt to bring gas prices down for Americans.
CBS News poll: Inflation outweighs jobs on economic views
Rising prices force cutbacks, and economy continues to take a toll on President Biden's numbers.
Democrats could pay high price for inflation
While jobless claims are at their lowest point in more than 50 years, Americans are still feeling the pinch of rising prices. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss how voters' views on inflation could sink Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections.
School budgets hit by high diesel prices
Although gas prices are going down after reaching record highs, drivers who use diesel are still feeling the pinch at the pump. The high prices are having an impact on school budgets as districts struggle to fuel school buses. Scott MacFarlane has more from Maryland.
American Express perk: Get paid to sign up for a Sam's Club membership and get lower gas prices too
Forget paying $45 for Sam's Club membership -- Amex card holders actually get paid to sign up now through April 30.
Motorists are seeing some relief amid dip in gas prices
One gas expert predicts that the average per-gallon price could sink below $4 in the coming days.
Politics panel: Court confirmation and more
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Axios reporter Sophia Cai join "Red and Blue" to discuss the day's political news, including future Supreme Court confirmation processes, New York's attorney general seeking to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court, COVID concerns for top leaders in Washington, and as well as getting funding passed before the Easter recess.
Best e-bikes, according to reviews
Save money on gas (or just have fun) with a new e-bike. Here are some of the most popular and best e-bikes for you.
Lawmakers grill executives about gas prices
Lawmakers are grilling six top executives of Big Oil on Capitol Hill on Wednesday over "America's pain at the pump." The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing comes as the U.S. sees elevated gas prices. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett has more on the hearing.
Ivanka Trump testifies before Jan. 6 committee
Ivanka Trump testified before the January 6 committee, and former Trump legal advisor John Eastman turned over emails the committee had sought. All that plus the latest on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination as she inches closer to the highest court. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and much more from Capitol Hill.
Biden to release one-third of U.S. oil reserves
President Biden announced he will release 1 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve every day through October to combat rising gas prices and inflation. Analysts say this will result in a moderate drop in prices ahead of increased summer demand. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports from Maryland.
Costco membership deal: Save on gas prices and get a free Costco gift card
You can get up to a $20 gift card, plus lower gas prices, when you sign up for a new Costco membership now.
Economic challenges continue with inflation
Despite unemployment hitting a record low, Americans are still seeing high prices at grocery stores and gas stations. Scott MacFarlane has more on the economic situation from the White House.
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Iran's drone and missile strikes continue, hit new ground as war spreads
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
Suspected in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody after authorities in Utah found two women's bodies on a hiking trail and a third woman dead in a home nearby.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
Britney Spears arrested in Southern California
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested around 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released around 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
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Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Obama calls on voters to help Democrats' Virginia redistricting ahead of midterms
A special election is being held on April 21 on whether to amend Virginia's constitution to enable redistricting that could help Democrats in the midterm elections.
Suspected in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody after authorities in Utah found two women's bodies on a hiking trail and a third woman dead in a home nearby.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Brawl at women's college basketball game injures ref; 8 players ejected
Referee Marla Gearhar was knocked to the floor in the melee between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina.
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Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
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Obama calls on voters to help Democrats' Virginia redistricting ahead of midterms
A special election is being held on April 21 on whether to amend Virginia's constitution to enable redistricting that could help Democrats in the midterm elections.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
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Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
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Savannah Louie on "Survivor 50" elimination
Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Suspected in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody after authorities in Utah found two women's bodies on a hiking trail and a third woman dead in a home nearby.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
Officers who killed Austin gunman "undoubtedly saved lives," DA says
Travis County DA Jose Garza said suggestions that he would seek charges were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Pentagon official Trump's actions in Iran
Democratic Rep. Adam Smith pressed Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby about the U.S. objectives in Iran. Colby defended President Trump after Smith said the president failed to keep the U.S. out of a war with Iran.
How the Iran war is affecting China
China is touting its economic plans for the next five years as Iran, its close ally in the Middle East, fights a war against Israel and the U.S. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
International Rescue Committee on Iran war
Bob Kitchen, the vice president of emergencies at the International Rescue Committee, joins CBS News with more details on operations to aid those caught in the middle of the Iran war.
How Trump is trying to justify the Iran war
President Trump was asked to rate the success of U.S. operations in Iran as Americans seek more details on the reasons behind the war. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Key takeaways on Day 6 of Iran war
The Iran war continues to roar in the Middle East as the U.S. strikes more targets inside the Islamic Republic. This comes as the House of Representatives weighs a war powers resolution, and as Americans continue begging for help to evacuate. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Ramy Inocencio, Hunter Woodall and Natalie Brand report.