Gas prices surge to new record high of $4.43 per gallon
Prices at the pump now top $4 in all but three U.S. states, with costs driven up by a drop in capacity.
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Prices climb despite inflation drop in April
The U.S. Department of Labor says the Consumer Price Index rose 8.3% from a year ago, down from an 8.5% annual increase in March. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans explains how high prices are squeezing Americans across the nation. Then, CBS News' Sarah Ewall-Wice joins Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden outlines plan to tackle inflation
President Biden delivered a speech Tuesday outlining his plans to reduce inflation and lower costs for consumers. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Washington, then Ann Barry, the chief investment officer at Wheelhouse, joins Elaine Quijano on CBS News to discuss.
Biden pushes back at GOP over inflation
President Biden gave a speech on Tuesday on his plans to steady the economy, and he pushed back against Republicans who have been targeting Democrats over rising prices and inflation. Federal Reserve reporter for The New York Times Jeanna Smialek joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi with more on the president's speech.
Americans are spending $100 more a month on gas than last year
AA reports that the national average cost of gasoline as of Tuesday is $4.37.
Gas hits new high as prices continue to climb
Gas prices hit a record high Tuesday as President Biden is set to announce new plans to fight inflation. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Biden administration launches plans to replenish oil reserves
The administration wants to buy back 60 million barrels of oil.
Third Oath Keepers member pleads guilty
Another member of the far-right Oath Keepers group pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the high-level charges of seditious conspiracy during last year's attack on the U.S. Capitol. Meanwhile, officials are expecting border arrivals to increase once a pandemic restriction known as Title 42 is lifted. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Gas price hack: Save money on gas with a free Sam's Club membership
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Gas prices and GDP raise concerns
Gas prices are once again rising, with the national average now around $4.14 per gallon. Democrats are proposing new legislation to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on price gouging. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
After drifting downward, gas prices are on the rise again
The national average for a gallon of gas is now $4.15 a gallon, according to AAA.
Crude oil prices are down. Why aren't drivers seeing relief?
Gas stations tend to lower prices gradually when crude oil drops, one expert says. Here's why.
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.
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.
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Trump says attack on Iran canceled after rough framework of deal reached
President Trump announced Saturday night that he will cancel a pending attack on Iran after he indicated that a rough framework of a peace deal had been reached.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Spain to put containment fence around Ceuta after migrants rush border
Most migrants who entered the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta have been returned to Morocco, Spain's authorities said Saturday.
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Several people killed in explosion at Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow, according to Russian state media.
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Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
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Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
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Several people killed in explosion at Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow, according to Russian state media.
Wildfire danger in Europe shifts to Greece as evacuation orders remain in France
For Greece, the danger carried grim resonance: a 2018 wildfire at the seaside community of Mati, near Athens, killed 104 people.
Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Europe continues to celebrate Pride after attack on Berlin parade
Large Pride events in Hamburg and Amsterdam are underway after last week's deadly ramming attack in Berlin.
UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership after investment plan
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
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Summer movies are experiencing a renaissance
The summer blockbuster may be having its own blockbuster comeback. After years of streaming dominance, audiences are again packing theaters. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
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Anthropic claims its AI models went rogue
Anthropic claims its artificial intelligence models went rogue during testing and hacked into three other companies. Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI reported a similar incident for one of its models. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine," joins to unpack the situation.
Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack
The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
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.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Is Iran targeting the U.S. water supply?
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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