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Volkswagen picks Porsche chief as new CEO
Matthias Mueller to succeed Martin Winterkorn as head of the scandal-stained German automaker
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Matthias Mueller to succeed Martin Winterkorn as head of the scandal-stained German automaker
Health sector leads the losses as major indexes turn lower with less than an hour of trade left
U.S. shares were set to rise: S&P 500 futures gained 1.2 percent and Dow futures were up 1.3 percent
Agency seeking to prevent Volkswagen-like cheating on test results
The scandal-riddled carmaker is the only brand expected to see a drop in September, which is likely to have booming sales overall
Options for consumers stuck with a fun-to-drive machine that's belching unhealthy pollutants from its tailpipe
Feelings of betrayal and confusion are combining with questions about how repairs and reparations will be made
Wall Street looked set for losses: Dow and S&P 500 futures were both down 1 percent
Martin Winterkorn compiled a $32 million pension, and could reap millions more, depending how his exit is classified by board
Several U.S. states and other countries including Germany, France and Britian calling for probes of the world's largest automaker
CBS News looks back at the hazy days before car emissions, when Los Angeles was shrouded in thick clouds of carbon monoxide and other pollutants. Ben Tracy has more.
Volkswagen’s emission scandal is getting bigger. Attorneys General in California and New York launched their own probe into the cheating software scandal along with the U.S. Department of Justice. And authorities in Germany, France and Britain called for probes into the move to equip 11 million diesel cars worldwide with software to cheat during pollution tests. Kris Van Cleave has more on this.
Pope Francis set foot on American soil for the first time in his life Tuesday as he landed at Joint Base Andrews and was greeted by President Obama; For ages, popes road on the shoulders of the faithful, but after an assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II, everything changed.
Wall Street in decline as global car companies bruised by Volkswagen's widening scandal
The pope's U.S. visit, Scott Walker's campaign exit, VW's EPA scandal, a massive drug price hike and more are among today's CBS News trending stories.
Consumers may have more questions before buying diesel vehicles, which tout fuel efficiency
German auto giant says 11 million diesel vehicles have software at center of U.S. scandal as stock price tanks
The EPA says Volkswagen used sophisticated software allowing U.S. cars to pass emission tests they should have failed. Kris Van Cleave has more.
The EPA says Volkswagen used sophisticated software allowing U.S. cars to pass emission tests they should have failed; more than 80,000 people have committed to engage in acts of kindness as a way to honor Pope Francis' visit
Justice Department said to be conducting criminal probe of carmaker for cheating on emission tests for U.S. models
EPA said VW used a device programmed to detect when the cars are undergoing official emissions testing
The EPA found the company cheated on emissions tests for diesel cars built since 2009
Federal agency accuses German auto manufacturer of using software to circumvent emissions testing, threatening public health
Audi, BMW and Mercedes are determined to outdo each other at this showcase on their home-country turf
From the New York Stock Exchange, CBS MoneyWatch's Hena Daniels has the CBSN Business headlines on General Motors in China, Volkswagen airbag concerns, and the first Beatles recording contract going up for auction.
"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 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.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president, and as she continues to make her campaign push she has a Colorado native on her team.
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.