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A new report from AAA says that "infotainment" systems in new vehicles can lead to potentially dangerous distracted driving. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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A new report from AAA says that "infotainment" systems in new vehicles can lead to potentially dangerous distracted driving. Kris Van Cleave has more.
A study by AAA finds digital screens and high-tech features built into many new cars can be a dangerous distraction for drivers. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
The two largest automakers in the U.S. are stepping up efforts to roll out electric vehicles. General Motors announced it will introduce at least 20 all-electric vehicles by 2023 and Ford created a group to deliver 13 models over the next five years. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how Tesla helped spur the push, and why infrastructure to support electric cars appears soon to follow.
Flooded cars like those damaged in Hurricane Harvey often end up being cleaned and sold again by scam artists who don't tell the buyer about the damage. Nikki Battiste reports on the signs consumers should look out for.
The latest crash tests show many small pickups still come up short in the safety department. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports on which trucks got the highest marks.
Artist John Baldessari puts his pedal to the metal by painting the latest in the German automaker's series of signature race cars
The Vespa, the sporty Italian motorbike, is as much a fashion accessory as it is a set of wheels. Seth Doane visits the Vespa factory in Pontedera, Italy, and takes a trip through Rome with Annie Ojile, an American expat who started a Vespa tour company, Scooteroma. Originally broadcast on May 21, 2017.
Campgrounds have long been a good barometer for the economy. Low unemployment leaves more discretionary spending for things like camping. The largest campground company in the U.S., KOA, says sales are higher for a record sixth year in a row. An interesting trend is how many millennials are now investing in the great outdoors. Peter Greenberg reports.
Audra Tatum's husband warned her about the dangerous habit, but she didn't care. It was comfortable. "You're going to get in a wreck someday, and you're going to break your legs," he told her. She assured him he was wrong...he wasn't.
A new survey reveals more than a quarter of adults don't always buckle up in the back seat. Research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found 91 percent of adults say they always wear their seatbelt in the front seat, but only 57 percent buckle up in hired vehicles like taxis. Kris Van Cleave reports.
New research has found high school seniors engaging in riskier behavior on the road than younger drivers. The study found nearly 60 percent of seniors having an accident of a close call a much higher percentage than their younger peers. Kris Van Cleave is looking into this.
Some of the biggest car makers got huge tax breaks to build plants in America. And while they create jobs down the road, immigrant hands, often extremely low-paid, built the factories. Vladimir Duthiers and a CBSN: On Assignment team uncover how shady visa practices help them do it.
The mystery may be over for a handful of car owners, but the questions remain for hundreds of thousands more, and for the company behind an enigmatic new car. Friday night, Tesla began delivering its Model 3 electric car - its most affordable vehicle yet. CEO Elon Musk is making a risky bet that the Model 3 could make electric cars mainstream. John Blackstone reports.
In the United States, car companies are racing to get self-driving cars on the road but federal regulators are lagging on the new rules. Kris Van Cleave has more.
The Bugatti Chiron is said to be the world's fastest production car. It costs $3 million, and there's a 3-and-a-half-year waiting list to get it. Kris Van Cleave took one for a spin in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Last year, drivers wasted billions of hours circling in search of a spot, which comes with a steep dollar cost as well.
One of the most exclusive cars on the market today can go from zero to 60 mph in less than two-and-a-half seconds. The Bugatti Chiron can reach up to 261 mph and is said to be the fastest production car in the world. Only 500 models were built worldwide, and half have reportedly already been sold. Kris Van Cleave took a ride in the luxurious car.
Uber is in the first month of its "180 Days of Change" designed to help drivers make more money with calls for tipping, shorter cancellation windows and no more unpaid wait time. But some drivers say they still can't make a decent wage without getting the bonuses they claim require longer hours and less sleep. John Blackstone reports.
Elon Musk is rolling out a new, more affordable electric car. Tim Stevens, CNET's Roadshow editor-in-chief, joins CBSN with everything you need to know about the Tesla Model 3.
While ride-hailing giant Uber battled chaos and controversy this year, competitor Lyft was making big gains. The company has added service to 150 U.S. markets, making it available in more than 350 areas across the country. Lyft president and co-founder John Zimmer speaks to John Blackstone about the future of ride-sharing and competition with Uber.
Tesla's long-awaited, affordable electric car could start rolling off the assembly line on Friday. Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk tweeted the new Model 3 passed its regulatory requirements ahead of schedule. Editor-in-chief of automotive site Roadshow, Tim Stevens, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the importance of a successful rollout and the key differences between this model and Tesla's other cars.
A CBS News investigation found a stunning lack of oversight of school bus drivers. At least once a week on average, a driver is arrested for driving under the influence or child pornography, or even sexually assaulting a child. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Most police cars only turn heads when their sirens are blaring, but the New York Police Department's newest Smart cruisers are getting a flood of attention of a completely different kind. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Colorado led the nation as the first state to allow sales of marijuana for recreational use in 2014, but the drug's effect on roadway crashes has not been well-documented. A new insurance study reported an increase in insurance claims filed for collisions in Colorado, Washington and Oregon, states where marijuana use is legal. However, the numbers do not match what Colorado State Patrol has tracked. Barry Petersen reports.
Uber is looking for a new CEO after Travis Kalanick resigned under pressure this week. CNET's Dan Ackerman joins CBSN to discuss the Uber shakeup.
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President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
Here's a look at some of Vice President Kamala Harris' foreign policy work over the last three and a half years.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is facing lawmakers for the first time after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
The fight for community, inclusion and acceptance is still going strong 34 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law.
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
Delta canceled more flights than any other U.S. airline Monday as it struggles to recover from CrowdStrike outage.
The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.
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President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Here's a look at some of Vice President Kamala Harris' foreign policy work over the last three and a half years.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is facing lawmakers for the first time after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
In her immigration role, Vice President Kamala Harris has mainly focused on convincing companies to invest in Central America and promoting democracy and development.
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An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Here's a look at some of Vice President Kamala Harris' foreign policy work over the last three and a half years.
Croatian officials say a gunman opened fire in a care home, killing 6 and wounding 6 more, with most victims in their 90s.
A court in Russia has sentenced journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, a dual U.S.-Russian national, to prison after a completely closed trial.
Lightning struck repeatedly as the men descended from the summit and the 18-year-old suffered a fatal electric shock, police said.
Israeli strikes on oil storage facilities at a Houthi-held port in Yemen sparked a fire that crews have been unable to control.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
Actor Elizabeth Gillies discusses her new role as the star and executive producer of the movie "Spread" after playing Fallon Carrington on the TV reboot of "Dynasty" for five seasons. "Spread" follows an aspiring journalist who reluctantly takes a temporary job at an adult magazine.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
In-between his chart-topping album "The River" and his classic "Born in the U.S.A.," Bruce Springsteen recorded a collection of songs on a 4-track cassette recorder in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse – dark, mournful, and rough-hewn songs that reflected the upheaval in his life at a time of rising success. The resulting album, 1982's "Nebraska," would be one of his most personal, and helped solidify his status as one of music's most soulful voices. Springsteen talks with correspondent Jim Axelrod about how "Nebraska" spoke to his evolution as a songwriter. Axelrod also talks with Warren Zanes, author of the new book, "Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska'." (This story was originally broadcast on April 30, 2023.)
Bob Newhart, whose observational humor and deadpan delivery were featured in classic standup comedy albums and two hit TV sitcoms, died on July 18, 2024, at the age of 94. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks back at the career of a comedy legend.
Travelers at airports across the globe were still facing long lines and flight cancellations as airlines Saturday struggled to recover from the CrowdStrike software meltdown. Elise Preston reports.
Saturday marks 55 years since the crew of Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Buzz Aldrin, the only surviving member of that crew, remembered the historic moment by writing, "I am still inspired by what we all saw and did, the best of America and the best of humanity."
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There is a lot we're still learning about the magnificent elephant, a creature that became a political animal after satirist Thomas Nast used it in cartoons in the 1870s. Correspondent Faith Salie visits the exhibition "The Secret World of Elephants," at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and checks out the pachyderms at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to uncover some of the elephant's secrets, from its means of communication, to its trunk, "the Swiss army knife of organs."
This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
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A security camera recorded the killing, inside the bedroom they shared in Humboldt, Tennessee, the county prosecutor said.
The murders marked the latest in a series of attacks targeting police, activists and politicians across Mexico.
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Sandra Hemme, whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, is now free — despite objections from Missouri's attorney general.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
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Nancy Pelosi, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race Sunday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Voters in battleground states such as Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan are reacting to the news of President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race. CBS News' Elise Preston is following voter reaction in key states after Mr. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
When asked to react to news of a shuffle in the Democratic ticket for president, former President Donald Trump told CBS News that Vice President Kamala Harris is "no better" than President Biden. CBS News political director Fin Gomez is following the Trump campaign's reaction to the latest twist in the 2024 race.
Several notable Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are beginning to publicly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic nomination less than 24 hours since President Biden dropped out of the race. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris said she is "deeply, deeply grateful" to President Biden for his service to the nation during her first public remarks since Mr. Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed her for the Democratic nomination. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.