Why are Americans driving more dangerously?
Motor vehicle fatalities are above pre-pandemic levels. Matthew Shaer, who wrote about the issue for the New York Times Magazine, joins CBS News to take a look at why that is and what can be done about it.
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Why average airfare costs are falling
Average airfare is on the decline, according to new data from the Transportation Department. Washington Post reporter Natalie Compton joins CBS News to examine why.
Why pedestrian deaths are rising in the U.S.
Pedestrian deaths are climbing at an alarming rate in the U.S., according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Dr. Rebecca Sanders, founder and principal investigator of Safe Streets Research & Consulting, joins CBS News to explore the reasons behind the increase -- and to share some possible solutions.
Buttigieg to visit collapsed I-95 overpass
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg traveled to Philadelphia to visit the site of an overpass collapse on one of the nation's busiest highways. The collapse on Interstate 95 happened Sunday when a tanker, carrying 8,500 gallons of fuel, crashed and caught fire. Officials also recovered a body from the wreck. CBS News' Elaine Quijano has more.
Biden proposes new airline compensation rules
If your flight gets delayed or canceled and the weather is not to blame, then U.S. airlines may soon have to compensate you. A new proposal from President Biden would require airlines to go beyond just a ticket refund. Brian Sumers, founder and editor of The Airline Observer, discusses what passengers can expect.
DOT tool shows which airlines let families sit together for free
The three U.S. airlines that guarantee fee-free family seating are identified with green check marks.
House Republicans launching probe into DOT response to Ohio train derailment
Republicans have heavily criticized how Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has handled the crisis.
Buttigieg: Not speaking out sooner about train derailment is "lesson learned"
East Palestine, Ohio, has been dealing with the aftermath of the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train transporting hazardous chemicals two weeks ago.
FAA investigating outage which grounded flights
The FAA is working to identify why a key safety system that sends alerts to pilots failed on Wednesday morning, prompting a ground stop that canceled and delayed thousands of flights nationwide. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said his department is also looking into how the failure happened. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Thousands of flights delayed after computer outage closes airspace
The FAA said its preliminary investigation traced the outage to a "damaged database file," but has found "no evidence of a cyber attack."
Southwest Airlines passengers seek refunds
It's estimated that Southwest Airlines will have to pay out over $400 million in refunds to passengers after major delays and cancellations over the holidays. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain how the Department of Transportation could get involved.
New site aims to help with flight delays — but the devil is in the details
What does the airline owe you if your flight is canceled or delayed? It depends. Here's what you need to know.
What travelers can expect for Labor Day weekend and this fall
More than 12.6 million passengers are expected to pass through the nation's airports between Thursday and Monday, but fewer could fly through the end of the year as travel chaos eases.
Families who want to sit together on flights might be getting a break
The Department of Transportation wants airlines to make seating families together easier — which could disrupt their practice of upselling seats.
Buttigieg vows to act as car fatalities spike
Buttigieg told The Associated Press that new federal data will show another increase in traffic fatalities.
Government releases new trucking initiatives
The Department of Transportation has unveiled a new set of initiatives to alleviate the truck driver shortage that has exacerbated the national supply chain crisis. Only on "CBS Mornings," Errol Barnett speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about how the plan aims to bring in new drivers and keep the old drivers from leaving.
Buttigieg makes recruiting truck drivers a priority amid shortage
According to the American Trucking Associations, the U.S. needs another 80,000 truckers.
Report finds federal agencies fall short on cybersecurity
A Senate report has finds federal agencies are not meetings government cybersecurity standards. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN AM to discuss the report.
Polar bears in airport
Alaska Department of Transportation foreman Scott Babcock says he was wrapping up an early morning runway inspection at the airport in Utqiagvik (formerly known as Barrow) when he saw the young polar bears. Babcock recorded the encounter on video. CBS affiliate KTVA reports.
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A new major government announcement could dramatically reduce crashed on roads
A new major government announcement could dramatically reduce crashed on roads. The Department of Transportation has taken a key step towards requiring Vehicle-to-Vehicle technology to be in every car in the U.S. Also known as V2V, the technology would help vehicles to see each other and warn of a potetial danger before a driver knows it is there. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Elaine Chao used government resources to help family, watchdog finds
The inspector general did not make a conclusion as to whether Chao violated ethics rules.
EPA revokes California's authority to set own fuel standards
The administration says that its new rule will ensure that "there will be one, and only one, set of national fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicles"
Woman on bike falls into crack in bridge
A bike rider in Wisconsin swerved around barriers on a bridge and rode right into the gap
Millions of recalled cars still may be on the road with unfixed issues
There are new questions about recalls repairs after a young father died pulling his daughter from a car that rolled into a pond
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Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem"
In an exclusive interview, the treasury secretary also addressed the struggles facing the U.S. economy and the new tax-deferred Trump Accounts.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding day arrives with MSG under tight security
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
"Vanishingly rare" copy of Declaration of Independence found in U.K.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
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Peace talks paused as Iran gears up for dayslong funeral for slain supreme leader
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran Friday with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
Maps show this July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home last month
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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What's open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding day arrives with MSG under tight security
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
"Vanishingly rare" copy of Declaration of Independence found in U.K.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
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What's open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
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Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.
Spotify removes streams of No. 1 song after suspicious Kalshi bets
Spotify said the streams tied to Malcolm Todd's "Earrings" were not from genuine listeners after suspicious betting activity emerged on Kalshi.
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much President Trump paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
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Trump says U.S. keeping current support levels for NATO would be "ridiculous"
President Trump says it would be "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO. His remarks came less than a week before a NATO summit in Turkey.
Former CDC official: RFK Jr.'s response to measles "not based on science"
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home last month
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package to watch D.C. July 4th fireworks
The Washington, D.C., fireworks show, which is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250, is not slated to begin until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m.
Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
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Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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Ukrainian woman named suspect in Monaco bombing
The suspect was initially identified as a heavily built person appearing to be male, but Interpol now says it is looking for a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman.
40 killed when speeding, overcrowded bus tumbles into Pakistan ravine, officials say
A speeding bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, officials said.
"Vanishingly rare" copy of Declaration of Independence found in U.K.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
Trump says U.S. keeping current support levels for NATO would be "ridiculous"
President Trump says it would be "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO. His remarks came less than a week before a NATO summit in Turkey.
Man who sold land for Kushner-backed Albania resort facing criminal probe
A man who sold land for a controversial, Jared Kushner-backed luxury development in Albania is suspected of money laundering and drug trafficking.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding day arrives with MSG under tight security
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
Swift-Kelce wedding festivities kick off
Wedding celebrations are getting underway at Madison Square Garden as pop superstar Taylor Swift and Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce prepare to celebrate their wedding. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Sources: Swift-Kelce rehearsal dinner underway
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rehearsal dinner is underway at Madison Square Garden, according to two law enforcement officials directly familiar with the security planning. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce announce donations
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced Thursday that they donated $26 million to 20 charities, hours before people began arriving at Madison Square Garden for a 100-person rehearsal dinner. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million ahead of wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
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Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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Olympian charged over alleged D.C. vandalism
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Man charged over Reflecting Pool vandalism
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up roughly two feet of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month, amid the algae blooms and political mudslinging around the president's $16 million renovation. Nicole Sganga reports.
Daredevil couple facing charges
The two daredevils who climbed the spire of the Empire State Building in New York on Wednesday are facing a litany of criminal charges. According to prosecutors, the man told police he just wanted to "do something special" for his engagement. But now, Angela Nikolau says police have taken her ring as evidence. Tom Hanson reports.
Friend on the Empire State Building climbers
The couple that scaled the Empire State Building made a court appearance on Thursday, facing charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary and base jumping. Anna Martinez, one of their close friends, joins CBS News to discuss.
FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy discusses President Trump's approval rating on economic policies, his decision to not sign a bipartisan housing bill and the president's recent financial disclosures.
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Heightened security for July Fourth
Security is heightened around Washington, D.C., as crowds are set to gather to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. Nicole Sganga reports.
Eye Opener: Heat impact on July Fourth
More than half of the U.S. is still experiencing intense temperatures as a brutal heat wave continues into the holiday weekend. Plus, America turns 250 years old this weekend. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.