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A severe shortage of truck drivers has companies recruiting retirees. A CBS News investigation found approximately 350,000 people in their golden years behind the wheel of a big rig. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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A severe shortage of truck drivers has companies recruiting retirees. A CBS News investigation found approximately 350,000 people in their golden years behind the wheel of a big rig. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Toyota will soon be testing a keyless car-sharing system, where drivers can power their rides with their smartphones. CNET senior editor Ashley Esqueda joins CBSN with more details.
A new study ranks automakers' long-term performance regarding their rate of recalls, timeliness and initiative
Last-minute merges on highways are often blamed for causing road rage. But engineers in a handful of states are now encouraging drivers to use the so-called zipper merge -- when drivers wait until the final moments to join a single lane of traffic before construction zones. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A new report criticizes the performance of headlights on most pickup trucks. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looked at 11 pickups equipped with 23 different headlight options and found just one earned top marks. Another was ranked acceptable. Kris Van Cleave reports.
GM's near-luxury brand is the first from an American carmaker to make the top three in CR's annual reliability survey
Tesla has announced that all of its cars will come standard with self-driving technology. CNET senior editor Scott Stein joins CBSN with details.
In the first half of 2016, an estimated 17,775 people were killed in traffic accidents. That's up 10.5% compared to the same time last year. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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In 46 states it's illegal to text and drive. But enforcement has always been tricky. So police officers are taking a different approach to the issue. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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The "Venturi Buckeye Bullet Three" set a new world land-speed record for an electric car this past week. The car topped out at 358 miles per hour. Next year, the team is hoping to hit 400.
The popular navigation app Waze is rolling out a feature that could help you find an available parking spot. CNET senior editor Ashley Esqueda joins CBSN with details.
A new report from AAA says Americans waste billions of dollars at the pump because we're spending far more than needed on higher grade gas. The report says "drivers unnecessarily upgraded from regular to premium gasoline an estimated 272 million times in the past year." Kris Van Cleave reports.
AAA has put a figure to the amount of money motorists waste putting high-octane fuel into cars that don't need it
The White House is set to unveil the rules for driverless cars Tuesday. The Obama administration says the federal government should be in charge of these regulations. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN with the latest.
Just this week, Uber started self-driving car pickups in Pittsburgh, while Ford announced plans for autonomous car services. Google and Tesla are among the biggest names in the field, but a host of auto brands and other tech heavyweights are also investing heavily in driverless cars. Derek Thompson, senior editor for The Atlantic, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the future of this soon-to-be booming business.
Michigan Assembly Plant, which currently makes the small cars, will be getting new products under a contract signed with the UAW
As students return to class, some school districts are releasing dramatic videos to highlight the dangers from drivers who fail to stop for school buses. A growing number of schools are equipping buses with cameras to record violators. Mark Strassmann speaks to families who have been impacted by motorists illegally passing.
High first-year depreciation on these well-rated cars create bargains for those willing to forgo the cachet of brand new
Tesla is rolling out new upgrades to its autopilot system, after a driver was killed in a crash while driving in autopilot. CNET editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN with more on the upgrades.
Nashville’s Frist Center for the Visual Arts highlights the artistry of Italy’s post-war automotive renaissance
Driving in style is pretty easy if you're behind the wheel of a foreign import that's also labeled a work of art. Anthony Mason took a trip to Nashville to get a real-life look at some dreamy rides parked inside a museum for "Belissima!," an exhibition celebrating Italy's post-war automotive renaissance.
Italy’s post-war automotive renaissance is celebrated at Nashville’s Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Recall over air bag software defect linked to one death affects 3.6 million vehicles in the U.S. and 19 model types
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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.
Federal safety regulators are looking into complaints that some Ram pickups and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs can lose power, shift into park and apply the emergency brake.
A Missouri judge on Monday overturned the conviction of Christopher Dunn, who has spent more than 30 years in prison for a killing he has long contended he didn't commit.
In "Bart to the Future," Lisa Simpson replaces Donald Trump as president, wearing an outfit that is eerily similar to Kamala Harris' inauguration suit.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
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These are the best and worst states to retire in the U.S., based on key metrics like affordability and access to quality health care.
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.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Many Democrats believe Biden's exit from the campaign will improve chances of beating Trump in November.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said the $81 million raised is record-breaking.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
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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.
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Here's a look at some of Vice President Kamala Harris' foreign policy work over the last three and a half years.
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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.
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Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Actor Aubrey Plaza suffered a torn ACL before attending the anticipated WNBA All-Star game in Phoenix over the weekend, a commentator said.
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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.
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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.
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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Bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released Monday afternoon. The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
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News over the weekend that President Biden would not seek re-election brings to mind 1968, when Lyndon B. Johnson decided not to seek re-election. Mark Strassman talks to a historian over the other similarities between now and the campaign of 1968.
Delta's CEO told employees on Monday that it will be days before things are back to normal following last week's global tech problems. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday after meeting with campaign staffers. Harris laid out the vision for her presidency should she win in November. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with analysis.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced calls to resign Monday during a contentious hearing following the attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Bodycam video of the killing of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who sought the help of authorities, was released Monday. The deputy who shot the woman has been charged with three counts of murder. Roxana Saberi has the details.