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In September 2015, the world learned German automaker Volkswagen had installed illegal software in 11 million diesel cars designed to conceal excess emissions during testing. Six Volkswagen employees were charged in the U.S. over the scandal, but its problems may not be over. New York Times European economics correspondent Jack Ewing, who covered this entire story, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Faster, Higher, Farther: The Volkswagen Scandal."
Owners of 3-liter models from 2009-2012 that can't be fixed to meet pollution standards will be offered buybacks
April's results show U.S. demand is finally cooling -- even pickup trucks are moving off dealer lots more slowly
German automaker, guilty of rigging tests for diesel emissions, says it has repurchased 238,000 cars in largest buyback program ever
Intel paying $15B for self-driving car technology; oil prices slide below $50 a barrel; and VW pleads guilty on emissions cheats. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Volkswagen is trying to move beyond its recent scandals and into the future with its self-driving electric concept car
Oliver Schmidt is charged with conspiracy, other crimes in Volkswagen’s scheme to sell vehicles that didn’t meet pollution standards
Many U.S. 3.0-liter diesel owners to get at least $16,114, but unless VW finds fix, it could cost company another $4 billion
The president’s tariff and tax threats have them facing alternatives that are mostly going to be painful
Like the public safety warnings advise: If you see something, say something, even when you're on the job
They’re a major breakthrough for prosecutors often seen as too lenient on corporate crime, but convictions will be tough
One of the largest automakers has agreed to plead guilty to cheating on emissions tests and scheming to cover it up. Volkswagen has promised to pay billions of dollars in fines. A number of German executives were also indicted on fraud charges. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Volkswagen has pleaded guilty to cheating efforts on emission tests and will pay $4.3 billion. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the case.
German automaker to pay a total of $4.3 billion in penalties in connection with "dieselgate" scandal
Federal enforcement of business crimes has markedly dropped over the past decade, with senior officers getting a pass
Official accused of fraud in scandal where VW doctored diesel vehicles to meet air quality standards
FBI arrests VW executive in "dieselgate" scandal; McDonald's sells bulk of China operations; and GM unbowed by Trump tweet threat. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
NYT reports Oliver Schmidt has been charged with conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
Software on more recent models can be reprogrammed so vehicles comply with federal and state emission standards
German automaker will offer to buy back certain vehicles affected by its cheating on pollution tests
German automaker announces massive layoffs; Janet Yellen vows to complete her term as Fed chief; and U.S. objects to Russia block on LinkedIn. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
German automaker moves to slash costs as it seeks to recover from scandal over fraudulent diesel emissions tests
Hans Dieter Poetsch was VW’s chief financial officer when the company’s efforts to rig cars to cheat on U.S. diesel emissions tests became public
Judge lets VW roll on $15B auto buyback; Apple's iPhone sales slide; and Under Armour's stock takes a breather. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Judge says legal remedy is "reasonable and adequate," clearing way for VW owners to get cash reimbursement
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
In many key states in the 2024 election, it may take a while to know who has won — and much longer to get official, certified results.
Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.
A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and a hurricane watch for parts of Cuba as Tropical Storm Rafael churns toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump has mischaracterized investigations into a number of voter registration applications in Pennsylvania.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.
From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to Johnny Rickets' shakes, businesses across the country are offering deals to voters.
Wave of online ticket thefts targets Taylor Swift fans. ""The tickets are gone — gone. It was devastating," one consumer said.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
As tensions mount on Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."
See how one of the 15 finalists for Prince William's 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards is already helping people live their dreams.
A local Peruvian soccer match was called off due to weather, but as players left the field, lighting struck, killing one man and wounding five others.
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at age 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired on March 9, 2008, correspondent John Blackstone talked with the impresario about his indelible mark on contemporary music - from being hired by Lionel Hampton at age 15, to his collaborations with icons like Frank Sinatra, to spotting the untapped potential of a young Michael Jackson.
Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, as Israel's conflicts in the Middle East grow. Netanyahu said there was a "crisis of trust" between him and Gallant. CBS News' Holly Williams has the latest.
The gender gap among 2024 voters has become a trend to monitor in the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Maeve Reston, a national political reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more on how the campaign targeted men and women.
Illinois Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin tells CBS News he is confident in Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign efforts. Durbin also weighed in on some key Senate races that could impact the balance of power in Capitol Hill.
The misinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 elections are reportedly expected to increase on Election Day and the days to follow. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down the debunked efforts.
Here's a breakdown of closing times for polls in the U.S. on Election Day 2024. All eyes will be on seven key battleground states that may help determine the fate of the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Also, Molly Ball, a senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more on what's motivating voters to cast their ballots.