For Tesla and investors, it's complicated
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Made in America* -- How the U.S. auto industry was built with foreign labor
Investigation by "CBSN: On Assignment" uncovers a pattern of worker visa abuse by contractors for major automakers manufacturing in the U.S.
Foreign workers being used to build auto plants in U.S.
"CBSN: On Assignment" investigation finds foreign automakers that received billions of dollars in subsidies and tax incentives to create American jobs are hiring European workers
Tesla delivers the first Model 3 sedans
The Model 3 will accelerate to 60 in 5.6 seconds by default and whirr its way up to a top speed of 130 mph
Tesla set to deliver first batch of Model 3 cars
Electric automaker is counting on more affordable new model to boost sales and power its entry into new vehicle classes
Tech moguls clash over risks of artificial intelligence
Mark Zuckerberg criticized Elon Musk's recent comment that AI poses a "fundamental risk to the existence of human civilization"
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Hyperloop could transform transportation in the Northeast
How would you like to have breakfast in New York and be at your desk in Washington, D.C., in time for your morning coffee break?
Tesla driver recants, says Autopilot didn't cause crash
Initially told authorities in Minnesota feature caused rollover but now says he was confused when he said that
Tesla's autopilot feature blamed for crash
It suddenly accelerated, causing rollover and slightly injuring 5 inside, police say
Electric car maker Faraday unplugs $1 billion Nevada plant
The company said it scrapped the plan because of its business strategy, but experts warn it could mean trouble for niche carmakers
Tesla rolls out first Model 3
Elon Musk's much-hyped cheaper electric car is finally being built, but at a much slower rate than earlier estimates
Tesla's power surge on Wall Street reverses
After more than doubling since November, the stock has fallen into a bear market as doubts about production take hold
Tesla faces range of pressures as stock hits a pothole
Electric car maker has a lot riding on a smooth rollout of its eagerly anticipated Model 3
Did Volvo just seal the combustion engine's fate?
Its plan to electrify its entire lineup could mark a major milestone in the long history of the automobile
Tesla to start selling lower-cost Model 3 car on Friday
The $35,000 car can travel 215 miles on a single charge and accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than six seconds
Are Apple and its ilk struggling to innovate?
Apple selling speakers, Tesla starting a music service, and Amazon owning grocery stores? These aren't good signs
Why investors are picking Tesla's promise over GM's profits
Despite lack of profits, electric car maker has bolted by General Motors to become the most highly valued U.S. auto manufacturer
Tesla workers' safety in question
Tesla auto workers are speaking out about their concern over safety at the company's factory. Advocacy group Worksafe released Tesla safety data from 2015 to back its claim that the auto maker's rapid growth comes at the expense of employee safety. Tesla says its injury numbers from the first quarter of this year are now 32 percent below the industry average. Carter Evans reports.
"Burned out" Tesla auto workers on job safety fears
A new report from advocacy group Worksafe claims that in 2015, Tesla's injury rate was 31 percent higher than the industry average
Report says Tesla production growth may be at expense of worker safety
Report shows in 2015 rate of serious injuries at Tesla's factory in California was about double the industry rate
Biggest threat to Ford? Not GM, but Silicon Valley
America's No. 2 automaker -- and its stock -- trails tech firms and auto rivals in developing driverless and electric cars
From Tesla to Mars, is Elon Musk spread too thin?
Musk makes electric cars and rockets and wants to link human brains with computers. Critics wonder: How can he do it all?
Will cash-rich Apple make a megadeal?
Its hoard is now nearly $260 billion, prompting speculation about which company Tim Cook might try to buy -- Disney maybe?
Charge me up: Rural electric drivers face 'range anxiety'
Electric car owners in the country worry their batteries will run out before they can reach a charging station
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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.
12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides
A White House spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that Mr. Trump "has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit."
Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent
The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
Bombardier caught in the crossfire of escalating U.S.-Canada feud
President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier sales in the U.S. as Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect. Here's what to know about the aircraft maker.
Goldman Sachs warns oil prices could hit $120 as U.S. fuel costs surge
Higher gas and diesel prices have cost Americans an additional $100 billion since the Iran war began, according to a Brown University tracker.
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12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides
A White House spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that Mr. Trump "has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit."
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Don Jr.'s VC firm rejects Rep. Raskin's accusations of "insider political influence"
Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation last month into the president's son's investment firm and its "almost clairvoyant" business moves.
Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent
The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.
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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A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
"Exceptionally well-preserved" tomb of ancient judge found in Egypt
Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said.
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Oil hits $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iran launch new attacks
The price of crude oil hit a seven-week high after the U.S. said it blew up five more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
London police use tech to tackle masked phone snatchers
Police say fewer people in London are getting their phones stolen by criminals speeding by on bikes and mopeds thanks to a dedicated task force with an "eye in the sky."
U.S. envoy warns U.K. against new plan to sanction Israeli settlements
Britain and 11 other U.S. allies say they'll sanction trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing an "unprecedented level of settler violence."
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Stella Parton sits down with "CBS Mornings"
Stella Parton sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since her sister Dolly's death in late August. The full interview airs Thursday, Sept. 10, on "CBS Mornings."
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Dolly Parton's sister shares why the country music star kept her cancer battle private
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open's latest-finishing match ever
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
Details on new Elizabeth Holmes doc
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes is "probably the wildest documentary I've ever seen," according to Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair's senior Hollywood correspondent, who was there for the documentary's secret premiere. Ford joined CBS News with more details.
John Legend announces new album
John Legend announced a new album, "Muse," set to be released in late October. Legend sat down with Nate Burleson to discuss the album's new sound and his collaboration with Pharrell.
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Ex-Anthropic researcher warns about AI
A former Anthropic researcher who recently resigned spoke out on social media, saying he thinks the current rate of unchecked AI development could "kill us all." Jo Ling Kent reports.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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.
Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
Data center development turns some landowners into millionaires
Most Americans say they're opposed to data centers. But a lucky few have gotten rich selling their land to data center developers.
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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."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
Lindsay Clancy trial juror speaks out
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial after jurors could not come to a unanimous decision on the verdict. Now, one juror is speaking about what went on during deliberations. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out
Jurors from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are speaking out after it was declared a mistrial last week. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks Trump for pardon
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer spoke with CBS News Boston on Tuesday, explaining why he'd asked President Trump to somehow pardon her, as she is still under state indictment for killing her three children. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Thieves on the run after Renoir paintings stolen in France
Four Renoir paintings worth an estimated $10.5 million were stolen from a French museum, though they abandoned two of the paintings as they fled. Two suspected thieves are still on the run.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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New video of Amazon plane crash
New video released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows how far the Amazon cargo plane skidded after it overshot a runway at the Miami International Airport on Sunday. Skyler Henry reports.
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns about AI
A former Anthropic researcher who recently resigned spoke out on social media, saying he thinks the current rate of unchecked AI development could "kill us all." Jo Ling Kent reports.
Rare access to a secret Afghan girls' school
Five years ago, the Taliban barred young women in Afghanistan from getting an education past sixth grade. Imtiaz Tyab gets a rare look inside a school where teenagers risk their lives to study in secret.
Norah O'Donnell on donating blood, iron levels
Norah O'Donnell shared with Dr. Courtney Lawrence on "Healthful" that she's a genetic carrier of a disease that causes higher iron levels in her family. She said donating blood helps keep her iron levels lower.
Inside a secret school for Afghan girls
After the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, they barred girls and women from getting an education past the sixth grade. In a quiet corner of Kabul, a secret school is defying the ban. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab was invited inside to hear their stories.