UAW launches campaign to unionize Toyota, Tesla and other automakers
The UAW, coming off of new labor contracts with Detroit's Big Three, said it's now targeting automakers that rely on non-unionized workers.
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Toyota's auto lending arm allegedly made customers "run through obstacle courses to cancel unwanted services"
Regulators said Toyota Motor Credit tacked on insurance costs to car loans and made customers "run through obstacle courses" to cancel them.
Hyundai, Honda, Toyota have all raised worker pay since UAW strike ended
Three foreign automakers have announced significant pay hikes for their workers since the UAW struck a deal with Detroit's Big 3.
Some popular pickup trucks fail to protect rear passengers, study finds
Insurance group's latest crash tests show that several popular pickup models could put rear passengers at risk.
Toyota recalls nearly 1.9 million RAV4 SUVs in the U.S. over fire risk
Toyota said the batteries in some of the small SUVs can shift during forceful turns, causing a short circuit.
Toyota recalls roughly 168,000 vehicles over fire risk
The cars' fuel tubes could rub against a brake line, causing a fuel leak, the company said.
Most pickup trucks have unsafe back seats, new study finds
Four out of 5 compact pickup trucks earned low safety ratings in a crash test evaluating back-seat safety.
Catalytic converter thefts rise across U.S.
A car's catalytic converter helps reduce harmful emissions from being released into the air. A new report shows they're becoming a popular target for thieves. CBS Los Angeles' Kristine Lazar reports.
New etiquette for charging electric vehicles
With electric vehicles becoming more popular, new do's and don'ts are developing for how to charge your car. Wall Street Journal travel reporter Allison Pohle joins CBS News to discuss her findings and how you can be a friendly fellow EV driver.
Toyota to stop funding lawmakers who contested election results
Automaker under fire for contributing to Republicans who objected to certifying the presidential election outcome.
Hot market for used cars is sending prices to "bizarre" levels
As inflation jumps, one 2017 Nissan for sale in Woodland, Texas, with nearly 125,000 miles is listed for $20,500.
Semiconductor shortage puts brakes on Ford truck production
Global disruption in microchip supplies could result in 1 million fewer vehicles rolling off the assembly line.
Automakers to shut down plants, idling more than 150,000 workers
Ford, GM, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said they will temporarily close most all their North America factories.
Automakers in China gradually reopen after virus shutdown
Automakers such as Toyota and Ford are resuming some operations after anti-virus controls idled factories.
Tesla's stock price speeds toward $1,000 a share
It's time to start thinking of Elon Musk's startup as more of a tech company than a car maker, some analysts think.
Toyota recalls 2.9 million vehicles over air bag issue
A new Toyota recall covers 2.9 million vehicles, including some Corolla, Matrix and Avalon models. Toyota said an electronic glitch can result in air bags not deploying in crashes.
Toyota recalling 2.9 million vehicles for air bag defect
The recall covers certain Corolla, Matrix and Avalon models.
Toyota recalls 700,000 vehicles to fix faulty fuel pumps
The recall covers some 2018 and 2019 Lexus models and some 2018 and 2019 Toyota models such as the 4Runner and Camry.
Toyota recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles
Nearly 700,000 Toyota and Lexus models are being recalled in the U.S. over a fuel-pump issue that could cause vehicles to stall and increase the risk of a crash. Toyota is working on a remedy that will be made available to customers at no cost to them. Anne-Marie Green has more.
Toyota unveils enhanced version of humanoid robot
Automaker says the T-HR3, designed to mirror the movements of a remote human operator, could be used in health care
Toyota recalling 191,000 cars due to air bag issue
The recall covers some Corolla and Matrix models
Automakers recall 1.7 million cars over air bag fears
Subaru, Tesla and five other car manufacturers will replace potentially lethal inflators from Takata
Super Bowl ad features aspiring female NFL player
Toni Harris will be one of the few women ever to play college football
Toni Harris aspires to be female NFL player
A Toyota Super Bowl ad will feature Toni Harris, a defensive back for the East Los Angeles College Huskies. In high school, along with playing football, she was homecoming queen. Harris will be one of the few women ever to play college football. We debut the full commercial from Toyota, a sponsor of "CBS This Morning."
Fiat Chrysler recalls 182K pickups for power steering failures
It's the second recall in just over two weeks for the automaker, which recently recalled cars over dangerous airbags
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Hamas frees more Israeli hostages as cease-fire holds for 7th day
Six more hostages were released late Thursday, following two released earlier in the day, Israel said, as a short-term truce deal between Israel and Hamas neared its one-week mark.
Trump gag order reinstated as appeals court sides with judge in fraud trial
A New York appellate court has reinstated a limited gag order barring former President Donald Trump from making public comments about court staff in his ongoing civil fraud trial.
Senate panel votes to subpoena key GOP figures in Supreme Court ethics probe
All 11 Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve subpoenas for Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo.
Govs. Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom to face off in unusual debate today
Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, is taking on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.
Dow jumps 520 points as investors cheer inflation slowdown
Signs that inflation is continuing to cool helped propel Wall Street to its strongest month in more than a year.
Palestinian student describes realizing he was shot
Kinnan Abdalhamid said in an interview with CBS News that right after the shooting, he thought his friends might be dead.
Marjorie Taylor Greene backs off second Mayorkas impeachment resolution
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she was assured by House Speaker Mike Johnson that the process would move forward in committee.
Why is George Santos facing expulsion? A look at the charges and allegations
Nearly two dozen federal charges and a House Ethics Committee report detail the allegations against Rep. George Santos, who could be expelled Friday.
Ronaldo hit with $1 billion lawsuit for endorsing Binance NFTs
The $1 billion lawsuit alleges Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's promotion of the NFTs led people into costly and unsafe investments.
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Dow jumps 520 points as investors cheer inflation slowdown
Signs that inflation is continuing to cool helped propel Wall Street to its strongest month in more than a year.
Henry Kissinger's life in photos
The controversial former secretary of state and national security adviser lived to be 100.
NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
Ronaldo hit with $1 billion lawsuit for endorsing Binance NFTs
The $1 billion lawsuit alleges Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's promotion of the NFTs led people into costly and unsafe investments.
Why is George Santos facing expulsion? A look at the charges and allegations
Nearly two dozen federal charges and a House Ethics Committee report detail the allegations against Rep. George Santos, who could be expelled Friday.
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Dow jumps 520 points as investors cheer inflation slowdown
Signs that inflation is continuing to cool helped propel Wall Street to its strongest month in more than a year.
Ronaldo hit with $1 billion lawsuit for endorsing Binance NFTs
The $1 billion lawsuit alleges Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's promotion of the NFTs led people into costly and unsafe investments.
Red Lobster's cheap "endless shrimp" offer chewed into its profits
Red Lobster added all-you-can-eat shrimp to its menu. Then it realized how much Americans can eat.
CEOs favor stock analysts with the same first name, study shows. Here's why.
CEOs are more likely to privately share financial info with securities analysts who share their name, researchers say. That's illegal.
United CEO addresses pilot mental health concerns amid surge in flying
The Transportation Security Administration recorded its busiest day ever over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with nearly 3 million passengers flying on Sunday.
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Henry Kissinger's life in photos
The controversial former secretary of state and national security adviser lived to be 100.
Why is George Santos facing expulsion? A look at the charges and allegations
Nearly two dozen federal charges and a House Ethics Committee report detail the allegations against Rep. George Santos, who could be expelled Friday.
Biden campaign rips Trump's health care policies in new ad
The new TV ad was released after Trump said he's looking at alternatives to Obamacare, the nation's health care law.
Marjorie Taylor Greene backs off second Mayorkas impeachment resolution
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she was assured by House Speaker Mike Johnson that the process would move forward in committee.
Watchdog launches probe into new FBI headquarters site selection
An internal government watchdog is launching an investigation into the process behind the selection of a site in Maryland for the FBI's new headquarters.
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Gun suicides reached "unprecedented" high in 2022, CDC data shows
The annual U.S. firearm suicide rate in 2022 increased to the highest documented level since at least 1968, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Latest hospital cyberattack shows healthcare systems' vulnerability
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
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Hamas frees more Israeli hostages as cease-fire holds for 7th day
Six more hostages were released late Thursday, following two released earlier in the day, Israel said, as a short-term truce deal between Israel and Hamas neared its one-week mark.
Colombian navy finds shipwrecked boat with over 750 kilos of drugs nearby
Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.
Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Japan asks U.S. to ground Ospreys amid search for crew in deadly crash
Amid a search for 7 crew members still missing after a U.S. military Osprey crashed into the sea, Japan wants the U.S. to ground the planes until they're proven safe.
Widow of serial killer who preyed on virgins admits to "all the facts"
Monique Olivier, the widow of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, is on trial over her role in three murders dating back decades.
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Paste Magazine acquires Jezebel, plans to relaunch it
Paste Magazine announced Wednesday that it will be acquiring the beloved women-focused publication and relaunching it soon.
Frances Sternhagen, "Cheers" actress, dies at 93
Acclaimed Tony-award winning stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen, who made countless television appearances in shows including "Cheers" and "Sex in the City," has died at the age of 93.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
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Amazon unveils new AI chatbot for companies
Amazon has introduced a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, called Amazon Q. The AI assistant is focused on assisting businesses, not consumers. Jason Hinder, editor-in-chief for ZDNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new chatbot.
Elon Musk lashes out at advertisers
In a live interview with The New York Times Wednesday, Elon Musk accused advertisers leaving X of trying to blackmail him. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Sports Illustrated, AI and the future of news
What happens when a legacy media outlet turns to artificial intelligence? Seth Lewis, professor and director of journalism at the University of Oregon, joins CBS News to dig into the recent reporting about Sports Illustrated and AI — and what it reveals about the future of news.
Cyberattack on hospital chain causes chaos
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
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COP28 climate summit draws controversy
World leaders working to combat climate change kicked off the annual COP28 climate summit Thursday by adopting a loss and damage fund for natural disasters. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Why COP climate meetings matter
The annual United Nations climate summit, COP28, is officially underway with world leaders seeking agreement on goals and strategies to address climate change. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more on what these summits do and why they are important. And CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has a look at President Biden's climate change record.
COP28 climate summit begins in Dubai
The world's largest climate summit begins Thursday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with 2023 set to be the hottest year ever recorded on Earth. Valerie Volcovici, a U.S. climate and energy policy correspondent for the Reuters news agency, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Blind golden mole detected in South Africa for first time in 87 years
The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
What to know about the COP28 climate summit
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
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Palestinian student describes realizing he was shot
Kinnan Abdalhamid said in an interview with CBS News that right after the shooting, he thought his friends might be dead.
Oklahoma executes man who claimed self-defense in double homicide
Phillip Dean Hancock is the fourth Oklahoma inmate to be executed this year and the 11th since Oklahoma resumed executions in October 2021 following a nearly six-year hiatus
Palestinian student shot in Vermont speaks
In his first sit-down interview since leaving the hospital, one of the three Palestinian students shot in Vermont last week, Kinnan Abdalhamid, told CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett about his race for help after the attack on him and his friends.
Driver arrested after 2 troopers killed in hit-and-run on Vegas freeway
A suspect was taken into custody hours after the crash that killed 2 Nevada state troopers.
Colombian navy finds shipwrecked boat with over 750 kilos of drugs nearby
Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.
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NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists discover "in-sync" solar system
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea launches spy satellite into orbit, state media says
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Burgum explains why he's staying in 2024 race
With less than a week until the fourth Republican primary debate, some contenders are still vying to secure their spot on stage. 2024 GOP presidential candidate and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joins "America Decides" to discuss his White House bid.
Previewing the DeSantis-Newsom debate
Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis have long been in a war of words. Wednesday evening, the two governors will square off at a debate in Georgia. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro and DeSantis campaign manager James Uthmeier join "America Decides" to discuss what to expect.
House debates resolution to expel Santos
New York Republican Rep. George Santos is defiant ahead of a Friday vote on whether to expel him. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Hamas releases six more hostages on Thursday
Hamas has freed six more hostages, raising Thursday's total number of releases to eight, according to the Israeli military. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
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Sharyn Alfonsi profiles the brains behind “Barbie” – filmmaker Greta Gerwig. She pulled off a delicate balancing act: giving voice to the iconic Barbie doll while appealing to her fiercest critics.