Airbags in used cars have killed 3 and disfigured 2, feds warn
Defective aftermarket parts to blame for killing or severely injuring drivers in otherwise survivable crashes, safety officials say.
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Auto safety regulators urge recall of 52 million airbags, citing risks
Air bag inflators made by ARC and Delphi can unexpectedly explode and send metal pieces flying, regulators have said.
GM recalls nearly 1 million vehicles over faulty air bag inflators
Vehicle safety regulators are pressing ARC Automotive to recall of 67 million air bag inflators linked with two deaths.
Motor City pumps brakes amid chip shortage
75% of semiconductors are made in Asia. In cars, the microchips power things like brakes, airbags and windshield wipers. General Motors and Ford are among the U.S. automakers that have faced big production cuts because of the parts shortage. Lee Cowan recently went to Michigan to learn more about how a tiny chip is upending lives.
Takata pleads guilty
Automotive parts company Takata has pleaded guilty to a criminal fraud charge over dangerous airbags, and will pay $1 billion in penalties. CBSN's Dana Jacobson has the latest details.
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Hillary Clinton's longtime aide Huma Abedin announced she is separating from her husband, former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner over a sexting scandal; Actor and writer Gene Wilder has died from complications of Alzheimer's disease
Selling used recalled cars
A "CBS This Morning" investigation found used cars with faulty Takata airbags and other serious defects are still for sale around the country. Now, one car dealer agrees it's a problem and is pushing for change. Anna Werner reports.
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Safety Concerns for SUVs
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety re-tested 7 small SUV's with overall top safety pick status to see how the passenger side would handle certain crashes. Turns out, only one vehicle earned a good ranking for both driver and front passenger protection. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The government is warning car buyers that some of the leading automakers are still selling vehicles equipped with faulty air bags made by Takata. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has that story and other business headlines on CBSN
The government is warning car buyers that some of the leading automakers are still selling vehicles equipped with faulty air bags made by Takata. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has that story and other business headlines on CBSN.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Wednesday that an additional 35 million to 40 million air bag inflators manufactured by Takata need to be fixed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Wednesday that an additional 35 million to 40 million air bag inflators manufactured by Takata need to be fixed. That brings the total number of recalled vehicles to 69 million. Jeff Glor has been following the story.
Millions more cars equipped with Takata air bags may be recalled ; a 10-year-old gets paid by Facebook for hacking Instagram; and teens admit they are addicted to their phones
Millions more cars equipped with Takata air bags may be recalled ; a 10-year-old gets paid by Facebook for hacking Instagram; and teens admit they are addicted to their phones. CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has those business headlines and more from the New York Stock Exchange.
LGBT activists protest a Mississippi religious freedom bill, faulty Takata airbags cause another fatality, Florida Governor Rick Scott is heckled while ordering coffee
LGBT activists protest a Mississippi religious freedom bill, faulty Takata airbags cause another fatality, Florida Governor Rick Scott is heckled while ordering coffee, country music legend Merle Haggard dies at 79 and more are among today's CBSNews.com trending stories.
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Both corporations and politicians increased their opposition to the Confederate flag. The flag is one step closer to coming down from South Carolina's capitol building.; and Astronaut Scott Kelly is 88 days into a year-long mission in space aboard the International Space Station. "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley talked to Kelly to find out how the mission is going so far.
The Senate held a hearing Tuesday over the recall of defective Takata airbags
The Senate held a hearing Tuesday over the recall of defective Takata airbags. Some senators questioned why rental car companies are not required to get their recalled vehicles fixed. Jeff Glor reports.
Take a look at the list of vehicles added to a massive recall over defective air bags made by Takata
Take a look at the list of vehicles added to a massive recall over defective air bags made by Takata.
The massive Takata airbag recall has left the federal government struggling to figure out which of vehicles will be fixed first
The massive Takata airbag recall has left the federal government struggling to figure out which of vehicles will be fixed first. As Jeff Glor reports, most drivers will not know if their vehicles are affected for some time.
According to the NHTSA, these models are equipped with recalled Takata airbags
According to the NHTSA, these models are equipped with recalled Takata airbags. Their website will contain regular updates and information on the status of the Takata recalls and its investigation.
The nearly 34 million vehicles recalled due to faulty Takata airbags may take years to fix
The nearly 34 million vehicles recalled due to faulty Takata airbags may take years to fix. As Jeff Glor reports, many drivers are left confused and waiting for information about what to do.
Japanese automakers Nissan and Toyota are expanding a recall on airbags linked to six deaths and more than 100 injuries.
Japanese automakers Nissan and Toyota are expanding a recall on airbags linked to six deaths and more than 100 injuries. CBSN's Gigi Stone Woods reports which models are impacted.
The nationwide recall would affect millions of vehicles made in 2008 or earlier
Air bag company Takata is pushing back against federal regulators who want to expand a recall of vehicles with its air bags. The nationwide recall would affect millions of vehicles made in 2008 or earlier. Jeff Glor reports.
One day after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged car owners to have exploding airbags immediately removed from their vehicles, the agency's website provided little information about the problem
One day after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged car owners to have exploding airbags immediately removed from their vehicles, the agency's website provided little information about the problem. Consumers seeking information were greeted with inaccurate information about recalls, and callers were put on hold. Jeff Glor reports.
Crisis communications expert Frank Luntz talks about the problems automaker General Motors is facing on multiple fronts
Crisis communications expert Frank Luntz, a CBS News analyst, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the problems automaker General Motors is facing on multiple fronts.
Brooke Melton died in a car crash after complaining that her Chevy Cobalt's engine shut off while driving, but her death is not among the cases GM has linked to the defect
Brooke Melton died in a car crash after complaining that her Chevy Cobalt's engine shut off while driving. Her death is not among the cases GM has linked to the defect. While the company has acknowledged front impact crashes, when airbags haven’t deployed, Melton was hit on the side. Jeff Glor reports.
Inflation cooled in January with prices rising at 2.4% annual pace, CPI report shows
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
FBI releases first description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie case, increases reward
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Partial shutdown looms after Senate fails to advance DHS funding
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, paving the way for another partial government shutdown without a last-minute breakthrough.
Second U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after appearing in Epstein files
Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama.
Low expectations as Ukraine, Russia confirm new round of talks with U.S.
As Russia and Ukraine confirm a 3rd round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, this time in Europe, Zelenskyy says Trump admin "must put pressure on Russia."
DOJ drops case against 2 men accused of assaulting ICE, citing new evidence
A judge dismissed charges against two men charged with assaulting ICE officers after the Justice Department said "newly discovered evidence" was "materially inconsistent" with the allegations.
JD Vance to join Tony Dokoupil for CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall
Vice President JD Vance will talk about the economy, foreign policy, the state of the Republican Party and the 2028 race for the White House in a March edition of the CBS News town hall series "Things That Matter."
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
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Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Romance costs more this year as inflation lifts Valentine's Day gift prices
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
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Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Romance costs more this year as inflation lifts Valentine's Day gift prices
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Sex workers in Nevada fighting to become first in U.S. to unionize
Nevada is the only state where people can legally purchase sex, and now sex workers at one of the state's oldest brothels, Sheri's Ranch, are fighting to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.
At 87, he can't afford his rent without a roommate. He's far from alone.
More than 1 million Americans over 65 lived with roommates they aren't related to in 2024 — a 16% increase from 2019.
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Low expectations as Ukraine, Russia confirm new round of talks with U.S.
As Russia and Ukraine confirm a 3rd round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, this time in Europe, Zelenskyy says Trump admin "must put pressure on Russia."
JD Vance to join Tony Dokoupil for CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall
Vice President JD Vance will talk about the economy, foreign policy, the state of the Republican Party and the 2028 race for the White House in a March edition of the CBS News town hall series "Things That Matter."
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Second U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after appearing in Epstein files
Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama.
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Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
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Low expectations as Ukraine, Russia confirm new round of talks with U.S.
As Russia and Ukraine confirm a 3rd round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, this time in Europe, Zelenskyy says Trump admin "must put pressure on Russia."
U.S. military says transfer of ISIS suspects from Syria to Iraq complete
Pentagon says "more than 5,700 adult male ISIS fighters" have been moved to Iraq, completing the operation as questions linger over due legal process.
Norwegian biathlete who admitted to cheating on girlfriend wins second medal
Strula Holm Laegreid of Norway revealed in a post-race interview earlier this week that he had been unfaithful to his girlfriend but hoped to win her back.
Top U.K. court rules terror designation of pro-Palestinian group unlawful
Britain's High Court says the government's decision to designate the Palestine Action protest group a terrorist organization was "disproportionate."
Second U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
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"Sinners" cinematographer could make history
"Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw says she doesn't want the audience to notice her work because "you wanna make it so good it feels like a dream." The Oscar nominee is the first woman of color nominated in the cinematography category and only the fourth woman ever. It's the only Oscars category never won by a woman. She talks about her career journey to this historic moment.
Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
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FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
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.
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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Parkland shooting survivor on mass shooting
Jaclyn Corin, the executive director of March for Our Lives and a survivor of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, is speaking out on gun control laws eight years after the Parkland, Florida, attack.
New details from FBI on Guthrie case
The FBI provided new details on a suspect in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping case. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
New details about Nancy Guthrie case suspect
The FBI released details about the person they are now calling a suspect in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Two people are dead and another is wounded after a shooting in a South Carolina State University residential complex, the school says.
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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Parkland shooting survivor on mass shooting
Jaclyn Corin, the executive director of March for Our Lives and a survivor of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, is speaking out on gun control laws eight years after the Parkland, Florida, attack.
New strategy for sale of U.S. arms overseas
The Trump administration is establishing a new strategy to sell U.S. arms overseas. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Dating advice ahead of Valentine's Day
Ahead of Valentine's Day, here's some advice for those currently dating or looking for love. Dr. Gail Saltz, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, joins CBS News with more details.
What new inflation data says about high costs
New data on inflation rates is encouraging, but the burden of high prices continues to affect Americans. Erin Delmore, a geoeconomics correspondent, joins CBS News with more.
New inflation data beats expectations
New data shows inflation in the U.S. cooled more than expected in January. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.