Van life: Making one's home on the open road
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USPS is testing out self-driving mail trucks
What could be the future of mail delivery got a test-run this week when the U.S. Postal Service began a two-week pilot program with a self-driving truck company. Dana Jacobson reports.
Traveling America's scenic byways
Reason enough to get off the interstate: America's most scenic routes allow you to get caught up in where you are rather than where you're going to
Flying cars: Ready to take off
After decades of promises, flying cars are finally becoming real, though they won't look like what "The Jetsons" promised
In the slow lane with Jay Leno
The comedian and car enthusiast takes a vintage Ford Model T out for a spin in Washington, D.C., where gentle political humor these days seems similarly antiquated
Tuning in to the evolution of car radios
From pop hits to preachers and pretty much everything in-between, the car radio has been a part our lives for almost 100 years
Which car models are most likely to get stolen?
Car thefts are up in the U.S., even with the rise of new anti-theft devices, and some makes and models are more popular with car thieves than others
Touring the 2019 Chicago Auto Show
Manufacturers from all over the world exhibit new vehicles and technology at the country's largest auto show. CNET Roadshow's Tim Stevens takes a look at what's on display.
Almanac: Tail fins
On February 3, 1948, 71 years ago today, Cadillac produced its very first car featuring the revolutionary automotive styling note
Detroit Auto Show in full swing
CNET's Tim Stevens takes us to the Detroit Auto Show for a look at the latest car trends. Highlights include everything from Ford's new 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 to the first Toyota Supra in 17 years.
Almanac: Route 66
On November 11, 1926, officials green-lighted plans for the future highway, stretching 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, nicknamed the "Mother Road"
Crash that killed 20 raises concerns over "Frankenstein laws" for limos
Experts says modified limousines pose greater safety concerns, while federal regulators have limited oversight authority to regulate them
Drivers not fixing recalled vehicles
Automakers issue recalls on a regular basis but a new report finds many car owners never repair the problem, leaving millions of potentially life-threatening vehicles on the road. CBS News' John Schiumo reports from New York.
Passage: End of the road for the VW Beetle
Volkswagen announced this week that it will cease production of its iconic automobile next year,
Results of minivan safety tests
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is out with a new round of crash tests rating the safety of minivans. CBS News' Hena Doba reports.
Self-driving passenger vans hit the road in Texas city
Autonomous vehicles will carry riders in a six-month pilot program
Behind GM's peer-to-peer car sharing service
General Motors is entering a new business that's often described as Airbnb for cars. Starting this week, many people who own or lease newer models from GM's brands can sign up to rent out their vehicles through the Peer Cars program. It's part of GM’s established car-sharing app Maven. Peer Cars launched initially in Chicago, Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Fortune magazine senior editor-at-large Leigh Gallagher joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss monetizing an asset that could be sitting idle.
Will flying car finally become reality?
No technological dream has captured the minds of the media quite like the flying car. Marcus Leng of Blackfly believes his invention will allow it to become a reality. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone, who has chased down the flying car fantasy for 30 years, reports on this Silicon Valley innovator.
Delay in autonomous vehicles on the road
2018 was supposed to be the year the self-driving cars became a reality. But despite new driverless concepts, a truly autonomous vehicle may be further down the road. Tim Stevens, editor-in-chief of Roadshow, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the demand and regulations.
Car apps that are less distracting
New research shows Apple CarPlay and Google's Android Auto are less distracting for drivers than a car's built-in infotainment system. WTSP's Garin Flowers reports.
GM bringing back the Chevy Blazer
GM is bringing back the Chevy Blazer, and it could be in showrooms by next year. The move to bring back the Blazer comes as American buyers continue their shift from cars to trucks and SUVs
Actress tweets video of Tesla bursting into flames "out of the blue"
Automaker calls incident in which Model S catches fire "extraordinarily unusual"
Tesla Model S bursts into flames
Tesla is investigating how one of its cars appeared to suddenly catch fire on a busy street near Los Angeles. Cellphone video shows flames shooting out of the electric vehicle last week. Local authorities say it could have been a faulty battery, but Tesla says it's still too early to know exactly what happened. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Popular SUVs receive poor crash test ratings
Crash tests of two popular SUVs reveal serious safety concerns. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2018 Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee "poor" ratings in front passenger crash tests. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A helping hand for "confused" self-driving cars
Phantom Auto hopes their technology can come to the rescue of an autonomous vehicle that can't handle a hazard on its own
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GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
Trump picks former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
North Dakota Badlands national monument proposed with tribes' support
This would be North Dakota's first national monument, a proposal several tribal nations say would preserve the area's indigenous and cultural heritage.
$20 million settlement reached in death of woman fatally shot by officer
Teresa Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car with another person, authorities said.
Dartmouth sorority, fraternity members charged in student's drowning death
Police in New Hampshire, where Dartmouth is located, announced that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house.
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If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services
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GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
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Trump picks former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
Trump nominates Marty Makary, who opposed COVID vaccine mandates, to head FDA
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Trump selects Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
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Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2
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What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water
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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.
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Nations at COP29 climate talks agree on $300 billion a year for poor countries
The $300 billion will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off coal, oil and gas.
Russia bans child adoption from countries that allow gender transition
The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.
Kayaker's leg amputated after 20-hour rescue to free him from rocks
Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 in Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire
The strikes, which destroyed an eight-story building and left a crater in the ground, were the fourth in Beirut in less than a week.
A craving for good food flips gender roles in Italy
Around the world, women cook more meals per week than men, but Italy serves as the exception to the rule.
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Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay after being outed
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The Coward Brothers perform "Early Shirley"
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Early Shirley."
The Coward Brothers on new album
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The pair opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional personas and that long hiatus earlier this week.
The Coward Brothers perform "Tipsy Woman"
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Tipsy Woman."
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Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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.
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.
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.
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How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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.
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$20 million settlement reached in death of woman fatally shot by officer
Teresa Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car with another person, authorities said.
Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
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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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
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Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
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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.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
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The Coward Brothers perform "Early Shirley"
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Early Shirley."
The Coward Brothers on new album
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The pair opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional personas and that long hiatus earlier this week.
The Coward Brothers perform "Tipsy Woman"
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Tipsy Woman."
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The Dish: Andrew Zimmern
Today in a special Thanksgiving edition of the Dish, Dana Jacobson sits down with chef, cookbook author and social activist Andrew Zimmern. He's made a name for himself with his activist persona and versatile cooking, earning recognition and awards — including an Emmy. But when it comes to Thanksgiving, Zimmern takes time to reflect on the darker times of his life — and celebrates where he is now.