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Germany triggers recall of 8.5M VW cars in Europe
Authorities issue mandatory recall of Volkswagen vehicles equipped with device to bypass pollution controls
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Authorities issue mandatory recall of Volkswagen vehicles equipped with device to bypass pollution controls
In taking down its forecast of GDP expansion a tick, to 1.7 percent, it says the VW scandal has "no enduring effect"
The Volkswagen clean diesel emissions scandal is still chugging along, but Hollywood already has its eyes on a movie about the ordeal
Company also plans to turn the next version of its large Phaeton luxury sedan into an electric-only vehicle
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At a House subcommittee hearing, VW's American branch CEO Michael Horn apologized "on behalf of everyone at Volkswagen" for the software cheat designed to beat emissions tests found in VW clean diesel vehicles. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A few individuals behind millions of cars rigged to cheat pollution tests, head of automaker's U.S. business says
VW top executive testifies in Congress, Lumber Liquidators pays millions to end investigation, Best Buy's robot salesperson and more. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN Business Headlines.
Investigators are seeking material that would help clarify who was responsible for the diesel engine rigging
Volkswagen executive expected to give congressional testimony, Heating oil usage drops, California governor signs Fair Pay Act and more. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN Business Headlines.
New CEO Matthias Mueller says the goal is to have all 11 million affected cars fixed by the end of 2016
It may have to set aside much more money to cover vehicle recalls, legal and other expenses, according to analysts
As costs mount, Matthias Mueller vows to overcome the crises but that it won't happen "without pain"
The agency had what it needed for on-road emissions testing -- here's why it decided against using that equipment on cars
Carmaker's September numbers defy a widely anticipated decline after revelations it had cheated on diesel-emissions standards
As Volkswagen continues damage control from the revelation the automaker cheated on emissions tests, dealers are finding it tough to sell the company's cars. Omar Villafranca spoke with one of those dealers Tuesday.
Georgia is set to execute a woman Tuesday night for the first time in 70 years, ignoring a call from Pope Francis to spare the convicted murderer's life; Dean Reynolds profiles a Minnesota nun who is also a high school football coach
Almost since the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1970, some major manufacturers have been caught using so-called "defeat devices"
Owners of cars spewing more than allowable pollutants promised further information in coming months about company's plans to fix problem
There’s new fallout from the emissions cheating scandal at Volkswagen. This year, the automaker overtook Toyota as the world's largest carmaker by sales. It happened three years ahead of the company's target. But investors punished Volkswagen's stock after the company's lie about emissions data. Can Volkswagen stay on top? Ariel Investments president and CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the company's former CEO Martin Winterkorn and the impact of the scandal.
Investigation will concentrate on the suspicion of fraud committed through the sale of vehicles with manipulated emissions data
The company has set aside $7.3 billion to pay for the scandal, but experts say it's likely to cost much more
After traveling 13,000 miles in a VW bus named Francesca, the family got their wish Sunday when Pope Francis asked to meet them
"Volkswagen has committed a bait and switch," lawyer says. "They were sold clean diesel cars when in fact they got dirty diesel cars"
Mathias Muller is now the new CEO of Volkswagen. He was the head of VW's Porsche line, but he’ll now steer VW through its emissions cheating scandal. Meanwhile, the EPA says it’s upping its game against all carmakers. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The attack occurred during a festival marking the 650th anniversary of the western German city of Soligen.
The judge also threw out major felony charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of falsifying a warrant.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the agency's Pittsburgh field office.
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
Divers have recovered all of the victims of the Bayesian superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily in southern Italy.
Fired sheriff's deputy Eddie Duran is facing a charge of manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of an airman who opened his apartment door while holding a gun.
The garden in Williamsburg belonged to John Custis IV, a tobacco plantation owner who served in Virginia's colonial legislature.
The DOJ alleges RealPage colluded with landlords to inflate rental housing prices, harming millions of Americans.
Federal prosecutors recommended a 40-year sentence for former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Chenoa Nickerson was not wearing a life jacket when she was swept into the Havasu Creek.
The woman had had several items stolen from her mailbox at the Los Alamos Post Office already when she thought of the idea.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
After months of testing and debate, NASA is poised to decide whether or not to bring two astronauts home aboard Boeing's Starliner.
The woman had had several items stolen from her mailbox at the Los Alamos Post Office already when she thought of the idea.
The deal, available through Subway's app and website for a limited time, is aimed at inflation-weary consumers.
The DOJ alleges RealPage colluded with landlords to inflate rental housing prices, harming millions of Americans.
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell, speaking at a conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, said the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on economic data.
Under the policy, many people without legal status who are married to citizens can apply for "parole in place."
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
Historians from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History are collecting unique items from the 2024 Democratic National Convention and Republican National Convention to store for future generations.
The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the agency's Pittsburgh field office, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Florida, long a top destination for LGBTQ+ tourists, quietly pulled the "LGBTQ Travel" section from its website sometime in the past few months.
The risk of a dangerous virus spread by mosquitoes has four towns in Massachusetts urging residents to stay indoors after dark until at least October. According to a local report, the town says it doesn't have the funds to spray away the potentially deadly pests. Tiffany Chan has details.
More than 75% of woman experience menopause-related hot flashes during their lives.
A new experimental pill may relieve hot flashes, a common menopause symptom experienced by over 75% of women. Unlike other treatments, this pill does not use hormones. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the potential impact on women's health.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Ready for pumpkin season? Here's what to know about the health benefits of this seasonal squash — and the products packed with sugar to be aware of.
The attack occurred during a festival marking the 650th anniversary of the western German city of Soligen.
Two former gold medalists, Steve Serio and Nicky Nieves, will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris next week.
Videos showed the alleged attackers claiming support for the suspects arrested in the terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall that left 145 people dead.
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Arlie P. Barrett was reported missing in action after intense fighting near South Korea's Naktong River.
As Crowded House prepares for their upcoming U.S. tour, the band looked back on the creation of their timeless 1986 hit, "Don't Dream It's Over."
Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo, hosts of the popular "Giggly Squad" podcast, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about how they went from recording Instagram Live videos during the pandemic to hosting one of the most downloaded podcasts on Apple.
In our "Mornings Mixtape" series, Anthony Mason talks with Crowded House about their iconic 1986 hit "Don't Dream It's Over" and the band's continued success.
As the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition narrows down to its top three, we visit finalists Kyndle Wylde, Andrea Hall and Dylan Rockoff to learn more about their musical journeys.
Tune in on Sept. 3 to find out who will be named the winner of the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition.
The woman had had several items stolen from her mailbox at the Los Alamos Post Office already when she thought of the idea.
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
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.
Is technology helping humans avoid loneliness or is it making it worse? Kasley Killam, a social health expert, joins CBS News with more details on how technology can help people connect offline.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
This week there was a funeral for 15 glaciers that have disappeared or are in critical danger as the planet heats up. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Dramatic images from Iceland show lava spewing from a fissure almost two-and-a-half miles long as the Reykjanes peninsula sees its 6th eruption since December.
Before Ernesto was a hurricane, it was a tropical storm. But that's all it took to wipe out electricity for nearly all of the U.S. Virgin Islands and half of Puerto Rico. And it's not just an island problem. Extreme weather across the entire U.S. is taking a toll on infrastructure that is being used long past its life expectancy. As we get closer to Election Day, CBS Los Angeles' Marina Jurica tells us what to know about the intersection of climate and energy.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Federal prosecutors recommended a 40-year sentence for former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Fired sheriff's deputy Eddie Duran is facing a charge of manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of an airman who opened his apartment door while holding a gun.
Mamta Kafte Bhatt was last seen on July 27, 2024, police said, but her husband did not report her missing until August 5.
Since his 2021 arrest in Scotland, Nicholas Rossi has done a series of bizarre TV interviews, insisting he's an innocent Irishman.
Robert Telles was asked to read a message showing his wife wondered where he was about the time reporter Jeff German was killed.
After months of testing and debate, NASA is poised to decide whether or not to bring two astronauts home aboard Boeing's Starliner.
Four astronauts are set to launch on Tuesday for a groundbreaking six-day mission, "Polaris Dawn," aiming to reach a record orbit 870 miles above Earth — three times higher than the International Space Station. The mission will also feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassmann met the crew, who have trained for two years for this historic journey.
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on Aug. 20, capturing unique images along the way.
The first of 2024's four consecutive supermoons, the blue moon will reach peak illumination on Monday and will shine brightly through Wednesday.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The risk of a dangerous virus spread by mosquitoes has four towns in Massachusetts urging residents to stay indoors after dark until at least October. According to a local report, the town says it doesn't have the funds to spray away the potentially deadly pests. Tiffany Chan has details.
The Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, a property management software provider, alleging it enabled collusion among landlords to inflate rents for millions of Americans. Jo Ling Kent has details.
After 8-year-old Emouree Johnson started a lemonade stand to raise money for her mom's headstone, the community rallied around her in support. Now the $17,000 can all go into her savings after a local company installed a headstone for free. Steven Hartman goes "On the Road" to Scottsboro, Alabama.
Multiple people were killed and several more wounded in a knife attack at a festival in the German city of Solingen. Holly Williams has the latest.
CBS News has learned that multiple Secret Service agents have been placed on leave amid the investigation into last month's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Nicole Sganga has the new reporting.