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Wayback machines: The classic cars of Cuba
The '50s-vintage Fords, Dodges and Chevys on the streets of Havana return an American to his car-crazy teenage years
More than 100 accidents are being blamed on a new high-tech gear shift that's currently installed in nearly one million American vehicles
More than 100 accidents are being blamed on a new high-tech gear shift that's currently installed in nearly one million American vehicles. The electronic technology leaves some drivers thinking their car is in park, but they learn the hard way it is still in drive. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Car makers are swapping out traditional gear shifters with digital replacements
The U.S. government is investigating the technology used in some Jeep models that is forcing automakers to change the way you put your car in gear. They’re swapping out traditional gear shifters with digital replacements, especially in luxury brands. But the new technology is raising safety concerns for drivers. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Leaders from Google and GM are urging Congress to create legislation that would help speed up efforts to get self-driving cars on the road
Leaders from Google and General Motors are urging Congress to create legislation that would help speed up efforts to get self-driving cars on the road. In testimony Tuesday, they made the case that, although self-driving vehicles are only a few years from being on the market, state laws and testing rules could slow their progress. But one expert warned of the risk of rushing the technology. CNET's Roadshow editor-in-chief Tim Stevens joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the debate.
Back in 1956, General Motors predicted the rise of self-driving cars in a musical short, "Key to the Future," but now 60 years later, self-driving cars are just around the corner
Back in 1956, General Motors predicted the rise of self-driving cars in a musical short, "Key to the Future," but now 60 years later, self-driving cars are just around the corner. While there’s some backlash, Time assistant managing editor Matt Vella predicts they will make the world "safer, more livable and more prosperous." Vella joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss his Time cover story.
A new report released Friday finds that the average car loan runs upwards of 67 months.
A new report released Friday finds that the average car loan runs upwards of 67 months. Mellody Hobson joins the CBS Evening News with more.
Uber is one of the world's most disruptive companies
Uber is one of the world's most disruptive companies. The ridesharing service this month celebrates its seventh anniversary. Uber has over one million active drivers globally. The company is valued at upwards of $60 billion. Co-founder Travis Kalanick is now focused on the road ahead. Charlie Rose spoke to him in a wide-ranging conversation, and explored what drives his ingenuity.
Can its new Sentra put some pep in Nissan?
As the Japanese automaker struggles to drive growth, the company brings out an updated version of its popular compact
Cool cars at the Geneva Motor Show
Hot concepts and luxury cars make a splash at the 86th International Motor Show
Maserati SUV to headline Geneva Motor Show
Sport utes are all the rage, with new subcompact models from Audi and Volkswagen also on display this week in Switzerland
Judge orders VW to find fix quick for dirty cars
Clock is ticking for German auto giant to say how it will bring diesel vehicles into compliance with clean-air laws
Two deaths, Canadian probe cause huge Toyota recall
Rear seat belts can be cut in a severe crash; if that happens, the belts won't restrain passengers
Consumer Reports reveals best 2016 cars, brands
Its brand rankings are dominated by foreign automakers, but an American company does make the top 10
Morgan Freeman's voice is now available on Waze, an app that helps drivers with directions
Morgan Freeman's voice is now available on Waze, an app that helps drivers with directions. CBSN's Elaine Quijano shows us some of the remarks he'll make as users navigate through traffic.
This car tops the list for being a "ticket magnet"
Motorists that get pulled over for traffic violations the most tend to drive this flashy sedan; the opposite is true for a Buick
Can driverless cars make human-like decisions?
Nearly every auto manufacturer has joined the race to get you out of the driver’s seat
GM recalls 200K cars for Takata air bag trouble
Move is part of a broader recall of about 5.4 million vehicles announced last month by U.S. safety regulators
How to find the best deal on a certified used car
A flood of cars coming off lease is driving down prices on certified vehicles -- but buyers should read the fine print
How driverless cars could collide with auto insurers
If they're truly safer than human-driven autos, what happens to the $209 billion in premiums the industry now pulls in?
Feds consider Google computer to be car's driver
U,S. auto safety regulators say the software that powers search giant's self-driving vehicles have same status as people
Toyota kills Scion after years of slumping sales
Japanese auto giant hoped vehicle brand's funky designs would appeal to younger car buyers
Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 442K Dodge vehicles
Cars can slip off of a jack when tires are being changed; company says it knows of three minor injuries from the problem
What makes a car worth $10 million?
A rare German sports car sells for $10 million at auction, but how can a car that sold for $13,000 in 1937 be worth so much today?
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The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2
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Former cyber czar urges vigilance: "It's not the attackers… it's us"
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Soccer star Marta is on the brink of an NWSL title: "Magic moment for me"
After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.
U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
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Women leaders face 30 types of bias in the workforce, research finds
Women report encountering a wide range of biases unrelated to performance or experience that can stunt their careers, new research finds.
Supreme Court tosses Facebook appeal in shareholder lawsuit
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
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Former cyber czar urges vigilance: "It's not the attackers… it's us"
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Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Judge postpones Trump's New York "hush money" sentencing
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Supreme Court tosses Facebook appeal in shareholder lawsuit
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
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Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Anti-fraud efforts meet real-world test during ACA enrollment period
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"
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Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, Irish civil jury says
The Dublin jury awarded the woman nearly $257,000 for her lawsuit that claimed Conor McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her on Dec. 9, 2018
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4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
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Four Italian soldiers were lightly wounded amid clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
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Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
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Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out Nov. 22. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision back to life.
Melissa Etheridge to perform at NWSL Championship
Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will sing the national anthem at the 2024 NWSL Championship in Kansas City. Known for her hit "Come to My Window," Etheridge shares her excitement about the honor and the big game.
Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years
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Australia could ban social media for kids
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
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.
DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
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U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
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84-year-old Texas man accused of killing roommate and her dog
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Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
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Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Tensions are rising in the war between Russia and Ukraine as new weapons used by both sides complicate the state of the conflict. Dr. Steven Wills, a navalist for the Center for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League of the United States, joins CBS News with more analysis.
Trump, Gaetz sentencing news
President-elect Donald Trump's "hush money" case sentencing has been delayed as his team pushes for the case to be dismissed outright. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Also, CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more on the 119th Congress, which will not include former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
More Amazon investment in Anthropic
Amazon has announced a $4 billion investment in Anthropic, one of OpenAI's main competitors. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more on the brands trying to compete with the popular ChatGPT artificial intelligence engine.
Latest news on Trump's future
President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in the criminal "hush money" case against him has been delayed. This comes after Trump announced a new pick for attorney general, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. Politico's Megan Messerly breaks down the latest on Trump's second term.
Extreme weather in U.S. slams coasts
Severe weather on both sides of the country is bringing snow to the East as the West recovers from a bomb cyclone. Power outages and several deaths have been reported in Washington. CBS News' Jessica Burch has the latest forecasts, and Rob Marciano and Christina Fan have more on the weather impact in California and New Jersey.