Red light cameras
The violent crashes caused by red light runners kill more than 700 people a year. A new study suggests those lives could be saved if there were more red light cameras. Carter Evans reports.
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Hot car deaths
Four children have died in the past week after they were left in cars during a massive heat wave. But there's new technology that may help parents avoid a horrible tragedy. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Bot battles parking tickets
A college student came up with a simple but effective way of getting parking tickets dismissed. It has already saved drivers an estimated $4 to $5 million and gained the attention of billionaire tech investor Mark Cuban. In his first national interview, the teenage creator, Joshua Browder, tells John Blackstone why he has no plans to sell out.
Road rage warning
In a new AAA survey, nearly 80 percent of drivers said they sometimes engage in angry or aggressive behavior behind the wheel. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports.
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.
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.
The Indianapolis 500 calls itself "the greatest spectacle in racing"
The Indianapolis 500 calls itself "the greatest spectacle in racing." It will run for the 100th time this Sunday. Allie LaForce of CBS Sports reports from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, known as "The Brickyard."
At Pit Row, Scott Dixon shares with CBS' Allie LaForce what it was like the first time he raced at the Indianapolis 500
At Pit Row, Scott Dixon shares with CBS' Allie LaForce what it was like the first time he raced at the Indianapolis 500.
Check out the future of transportation in the design of this public bus system in China
Check out the future of transportation in the design of this public bus system in China. CBSN's Josh Elliott and TravelPulse.com's Mark Murphy have details.
For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is showing how dangerous a crash involving a "muscle car" could be
For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is showing how dangerous a crash involving a "muscle car" could be. None of the cars received the institute's highest ranking. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Forty-three million Americans owe an estimated $1.3 trillion in student loans, and the class of 2016, the most indebted ever, is about to add to the totals
Forty-three million Americans owe an estimated $1.3 trillion in student loans, and the class of 2016, the most indebted ever, is about to add to the totals. Jill Schlesinger reports how grads can prevent themselves from falling behind.
A church in Minnesota is giving thanks for a remarkable donation that came from a congregation member whose generosity was revealed only after his death
A church in Minnesota is giving thanks for a remarkable donation that came from a congregation member whose generosity was revealed only after his death. In life, Dennis Erickson's gift was a carefully-guarded secret, but it will now affect generations to come. Mark Albert reports.
Voters in Austin, Texas, decide whether the city can screen drivers who work for ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft
Voters in Austin, Texas, decide whether the city can screen drivers who work for ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft. It's the latest battle between the companies and cities across the nation over whether car services should be regulated like taxis. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Takata adds 40 million more air bags to ongoing recall; businesses hired at a slower rate in April; and Blue Bell is recalling ice cream due to mislabeled containers
Takata adds 40 million more air bags to ongoing recall; businesses hired at a slower rate in April; and Blue Bell is recalling ice cream due to mislabeled containers. CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has those business headlines and more from the New York Stock Exchange.
In April, BMW launched program in Seattle with plans to expand it to three more U.S. cities this year
In April, BMW launched a car-sharing program in Seattle with plans to expand it to three more U.S. cities this year. GM and Daimler are also experimenting with their own versions, which is creating new questions for the industry and drivers. Tim Stevens, editor-in-chief of CNET's auto site Roadshow, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the evolving car-sharing industry.
CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning"
Uber is clarifying its tipping policy. The on-demand car service settled a class-action lawsuit by its drivers. An Uber email to customers explains that tips are not included nor are they expected on Uber, but customers are free to tip their drivers. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from Chicago to discuss the case. Hobson also comments on the merger between Comcast and DreamWorks.
New York state is proposing a new "textalyzer" device that would tell police which drivers text behind the wheel
New York state is proposing a new "textalyzer" device that would tell police which drivers text behind the wheel. But the device would allow police to tap into a person's phone operating system. Defense attorney Randy Zelin joins CBSN with more on the privacy concerns.
A man is suing Snapchat, the social media app, claiming a teen drove more than 100 miles an hour and crashed into his car while using the app's speed filter
A man is suing Snapchat, the social media app, claiming a teen drove more than 100 miles an hour and crashed into his car while using the app's speed filter. Defense attorney Randy Zelin joins CBSN with more on the lawsuit's claims that Snapchat encourages speeding.
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
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Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
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Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
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Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
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Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
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Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
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The Barr Brothers perform "Another Tangerine"
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The Barr Brothers perform "Naturally"
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The Barr Brothers perform "Run Right Into It"
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Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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How will AI transform the workforce?
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Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
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Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
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Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
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Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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White House takes down racist post
President Trump is blaming a staffer for the now-removed social media post that included a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama depicted as apes. Mr. Trump told reporters he is "the least racist president you've had in a long time."
Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ad tackles hate
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The Barr Brothers perform "Another Tangerine"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Another Tangerine."
The Barr Brothers perform "Naturally"
Montreal-based brothers Andrew and Brad Barr released their debut album in 2010 and have won some of Canada's top music awards for their indie sound. Performing from their first album in eight years, "Let it Hiss," here's The Barr Brothers performing "Naturally."