The subpar headlights of small SUVs
New tests found that of 21 models of SUV, no headlights rated good, four were acceptable and the rest marginal or poor
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Avis CEO on new app, on-demand rides
A recent survey shows American households will spend an average of nearly $1,800 on a summer vacation, up about 11 percent from last year. People have more options for getting around, including services like Uber and car sharing programs. But the traditional car rental industry is still growing and companies hope new technology will attract more drivers. Avis Budget Group CEO Larry De Shon joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal the Avis Now app for customers.
Used Cars Not Getting Recalled
If you just bought a used car from a dealer, you may still want to check to see if your vehicle needs a recall. Dealers aren't legally required to fix safety defects and that's putting a lot of drivers at risk. Anna Werner has more.
Mileage Tax Key For Infrastructure?
America's interstate highway system turns 60 years old this year and its in need of a trip to the spa for its birthday. Bridges and roads across the country are in desperate need of repair. Carter Evans reports on how one state is trying to pay for it.
Tesla Auto-Pilot Investigation
The first fatal car accident involving Tesla's "auto-pilot" feature is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The investigation comes as several companies are working to develop driverless cars. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Deadly Tesla crash raises questions about autopilot safety
Federal safety regulators are investigating the first deadly crash involving a self-driving car. Joshua Brown was using the auto pilot feature on his Tesla Model S in May when he was killed in a Florida highway collision. Brown posted a video to YouTube last year, showing the car's ability to avoid an accident. His death now raises big questions for self-driving technology. Kris Van Cleave.
Uber Tracking Drivers
Uber is launching a new feature that will track its drivers' speeds to look for unsafe behavior on the road. CBSN's Reena Ninan has the details.
Driverless Car Debate
NewYorker.com editor Nicholas Thompson examines the ethical dilemmas that could be faced by driverless cars.
Another air bag problem prompts big Toyota recall
Recall of 1.43 million vehicles not related to Takata; automaker also recalling 2.87 million vehicles for faulty fuel emissions controls
Should driverless cars make ethical decisions?
A new study published in Science magazine asks how self-driving cars should act. More than 75 percent of participants in one survey favor cars that would sacrifice one passenger rather than kill 10 pedestrians. But overall, the study found people prefer to ride in a driverless car that protects passengers at all costs. CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson, editor of NewYorker.com, joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the study's findings and why it is challenging to program ethics into machines.
Volkswagen Pays Up
Volkswagen has agreed to pay $15.3 billion in one of the largest class-action settlements in U.S. history. Most of that will go to owners who bought so-called "clean diesel" cars. It turns out VW designed them to cheat on emissions tests. DeMarco Morgan has more.
VW settles emissions-cheating cases for over $15B
In addition to buying back cars with emissions-cheating software, VW will pay $2.7B in environmental mitigation
Detroit brands gain in J.D. Power initial quality study
U.S. companies average fewer problems than imports, but Kia ranks best
Rusty suspension parts prompt second Kia recall
Recall covers about 98,000 vehicles in cold-weather states; vehicles were recalled in 2013 for the same problem
Your commute could now get a bit longer with Waze
See how the app used by more than 50 million drivers could impact you, all in the name of safety
VW to launch more electric cars after diesel scandal
CEO: Automaker plans to introduce more than 30 electric-powered vehicles by 2025, sell 2 to 3 million of them a year
How GM wants to prevent child heatstroke deaths
With 12 deaths this year due to heatstroke in cars, the automaker has the first "check the backseat" feature
Toyota gets bullish on plug-in hybrids
Automaker sold 9M hybrid vehicles around the world since the first Prius went on sale in 1997 but only about 75K plug-in hybrids
5 of the best June deals on SUVs
From now through the Fourth of July weekend is a great time to find bargains leases and generous cash-back incentives
5 small SUVs that might tempt you away from a sedan
Each one offers more versatility, at competitive prices and good gas mileage, compared to sedans of the same brand
"Carhacking" could replace carjacking as vehicles go high-tech
Security firm warns that cars' growing reliance on computers and the Internet makes them vulnerable to hackers
Inside Silicon Valley's secretive test track for self-driving cars
A former military weapons depot in Northern California has been turned into a secretive test track for Silicon Valley, where companies can test their self-driving cars in private
Consumer Reports: This car gets the highest ever MPG
Boosted by a 2016 redesign, one vehicle stands above all others when it comes to fuel efficiency
AAA finds causes of "100 Deadliest Days" of driving for teens
The group analyzed videos of the six seconds leading up to a crash
Trying to put the brakes on road rage
With fatal road rage incidents are up more than 30% since 2010, experts discuss why drivers become so heated and emotional while behind the wheel
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Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen
Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.
Did a dentist accused of murder poison his wife's protein shakes?
Angela Craig's autopsy revealed she had been poisoned. Police claim the evidence points to her husband James — alleging he purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic and laced her protein shakes with poison.
ATF chief warns that agency cuts could result in dire consequences
Congressional Republicans proposed $188 million in cutbacks to the agency this year, alleging the ATF overreaches and places too many restrictions, including on pistol braces.
Homemade explosives found in stolen vehicle after Virginia man's arrest
The 19-year-old suspect was arrested and held without bond after several homemade explosive devices were found in a vehicle believed to have been stolen, officials said.
Jeff Baena, filmmaker and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
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"Breaking Bad" house up for sale. Here's how much it costs.
Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home.
Social Security Fairness Act set to get Biden's signature
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Major airlines offer storm waivers to passengers ahead of winter storm
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U.S. Steel faces murky future after proposed Nippon Steel takeover
The Biden administration blocked the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Here's what that could mean for the once iconic American company.
Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
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She wrote Carter a letter when she was 4. Now, she's director of his library.
Dr. Meredith Evans says Jimmy Carter's compassion and authenticity are woven throughout the museum, starting with his childhood in the rural farm communities of Plains and nearby Archery.
ATF chief warns that agency cuts could result in dire consequences
Congressional Republicans proposed $188 million in cutbacks to the agency this year, alleging the ATF overreaches and places too many restrictions, including on pistol braces.
Congress notified of planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel
President Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to defend its citizens as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Carter honored in Atlanta: "It's amazing what you can cram into 100 years."
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, 18 others
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
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USGA warns of link between alcohol, cancer
The U.S. Surgeon General has called for new warning labels on alcoholic beverages that warn of a link between drinking and cancer. The announcement sent shares of alcohol stocks tumbling, but such labels are still a long way off, especially with the change in presidential administrations just two weeks away. Here's what to know about the warning.
Surgeon general calls for alcohol cancer warning
The U.S. surgeon general is now recommending a new label on alcohol products that warns of the risks of cancer, similar to the warning labels on cigarettes. A new advisory says alcohol consumption is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, behind smoking and obesity. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
How much alcohol is bad for you? And more questions, answered.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for cancer risk warnings to be included on alcoholic beverages, prompting questions about the health impacts of alcohol.
Mediterranean diet ranks healthiest again. Here's what the 3 top diets entail.
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Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after new government talks fail
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Congress notified of planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel
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Researchers find 3-million-year-old tools in Kenya
On a lakeside peninsula in Eastern Africa, archaeologists have found clues about a society that lived there over 3 million years ago.
World's oldest person has died at 116
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Thai PM declares luxury handbags, watches among $400 million in assets
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Jeff Baena, filmmaker and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
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Franz Ferdinand performs "Bar Lonely"
The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five studio albums and been nominated for Grammy Awards. Their sixth album, "The Human Fear," is set to be released next week. Now, from that album, here is Franz Ferdinand with "Bar Lonely."
Franz Ferdinand performs "Night Or Day"
The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five studio albums and been nominated for Grammy Awards. Their sixth album, "The Human Fear," is set to be released next week. Now, from that album, here is Franz Ferdinand with "Night Or Day."
Franz Ferdinand performs "Audacious"
The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five studio albums and been nominated for Grammy Awards. Their sixth album, "The Human Fear," is set to be released next week. Now, from that album, here is Franz Ferdinand with "Audacious."
“Peaky Blinders” creator on new film “Maria”
Screenwriter Steven Knight brought the final days of late opera singer Maria Callas to the screen in the new film "Maria," starring Angelina Jolie. Knight, who is also a producer and director, is also known for his work on the television hit "Peaky Blinders." He opened up to CBS Saturday Mornings' Dana Jacobson about how he brings stories to life.
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What to know about car rental app Turo
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
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Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
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Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen
Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.
Did a dentist accused of murder poison his wife's protein shakes?
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New Orleans starts to heal after terrorist attack
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The death of Livye Lewis: A party, a murder, and a man on the run
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Bomb-making material found in home of truck attacker
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NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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The Blackout Murder of Livye Lewis
A woman is discovered shot dead in her car with a blood covered man alive on the ground. The man says he has no memory of how he got there. Investigators unravel the strange scene. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Who Poisoned Angela Craig?
A mother of six becomes deathly ill with unusual symptoms. Investigators suspect she was murdered with a poison protein shake."48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
ATF head warns that budget cuts could risk lives
Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, warned that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to reduce funding for the agency could risk lives. Scott MacFarlane reports.
A look at the life and impact of Jimmy Carter
Meredith Evans, director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, told Nikole Killion about a letter she wrote to President Jimmy Carter when she was just 4 years old. She also reflected on his compassion and authenticity.
NYC to implement controversial congestion pricing
Beginning Sunday, New York City will implement a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan designed to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements. Ali Bauman has more details.