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Waymo's driverless cars honk at each other, waking neighbors Neighbors say the driverless cars are honking at each other, waking residents at night when the vehicles are supposed to be idle. 34M ago

Mars strikes nearly $30 billion deal to buy Cheez-It maker Kellanova Mars is buying food company Kellanova, giving it access to brands such as Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts. 42M ago

Inflation cools further before Fed's next interest rate decision The monthly report is viewed as key factor in whether the Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate in September. updated 1M ago

How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know. There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts. updated 37M ago

Nearly half of Americans don't know their credit card APRs Here's how not knowing what your credit card interest rate is can hurt you financially. 18H ago

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Royce White wins Minn. GOP primary for U.S. Senate, will face Sen. Klobuchar Republican Royce White has defeated Joe Fraser in the Minnesota primary election and will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the November ballot. 1H ago

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida won't seek another term Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move, announced he won't run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister. 6H ago

Hamas says it will not attend new cease-fire talks with Israel The militant group claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not acting in good faith and wants to prolong the war. 13H ago

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Viral Jolly Rancher TikTok recipe leaves boy with severe burns. Here's a doctor's warning. A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns. 1H ago

What to know about pain relief for IUD insertion, after CDC updates The CDC now urges doctors to talk to their patients about options to relieve the pain of inserting IUDs. 22H ago

How much cheese should you eat a day? A nutrition expert weighs in on dairy. Milk does a body good, right? Some researchers and doctors are challenging that idea. Here's what a nutrition expert says about the health benefits of dairy. 19H ago

The FDA calls them "recalls," yet the targeted medical devices often remain in use With medical devices, recalls are not always what they seem. In some recalls, including some of the most serious, the FDA and the manufacturers let doctors and hospitals continue to use the devices. Aug 13

Long-term survivor of AIDS dedicates herself to providing care to SF community An HIV-positive trans woman whose life was transformed by her journey from New York City to San Francisco has dedicated herself to helping her community as the manager of clinical assistants and volunteers at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. 19H ago

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Mexico president spars with reporters, claims journalist is DEA agent One reporter told Mexico's president that his supporters had harassed her and complained that his polarization of society has put journalists at risk. 2H ago

Candy handed out by charity contains "potentially lethal" levels of meth Police have launched a criminal investigation and are trying to track down hundreds of people who may have received the sweets. 3H ago

France launches probe into alleged cyberbullying of Olympic boxer The athlete's lawyer said Khelif had begun "a new fight: that of justice, dignity and honor." 3H ago

Army sergeant pleads guilty to selling U.S. military secrets to China An Army soldier, Sgt. Korbein Schultz, has pleaded guilty to charges that accuse him of selling sensitive information related to U.S. military capabilities to China. 5H ago

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Entertainment Banksy leaves new murals across London The renowned street artist Banksy has unveiled nine new animal-themed murals over the past week and a half. They range from a goat teetering on a cliff to piranhas infesting a police box, to a gorilla outside the London Zoo. The images are also posted on the anonymous artist's Instagram account. Their meaning is unknown—much like the artist himself. 2H ago 03:14

A look at Esquire's 90-year legacy In this web extra, "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers gets a tour of the Esquire archives, where he gets to see some of the magazine's iconic covers and hear stories from its 90-year history. Plus, Esquire reveals Zoë Kravitz as the cover star for its coveted September issue. 2H ago 07:16

What to know as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour returns to London Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is scheduled to return to London in the star's first performances since authorities said they thwarted an attack on her shows in Vienna. 22H ago

Andra Day on turning to prayer for strength while filming "The Deliverance" Andra Day reunites with director Lee Daniels in their latest film, "The Deliverance." This thriller is inspired by true events and looks at the many complexities of generational trauma, faith and resilience. 22H ago

Andra Day on reuniting with Lee Daniels Acclaimed actor and Grammy-winning singer Andra Day joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her latest project, "The Deliverance," a horror film inspired by a true story. Set to release in select theaters on August 16 and on Netflix on August 30, the film explores themes of darkness, possession and spiritual resilience. Aug 13 06:30

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An attorney bought HarrisWalz.com for $10 in 2020. He just sold it for $15,000. Domain-name investor Jeremy Green Eche — who buys up unclaimed web addresses as a hobby — compared the sale to "hitting the jackpot." 18H ago

Google's quest to join AI race Google is hosting its annual event Tuesday to unveil new products and projects using artificial technology. Abrar Al-Heeti, a CNET technology reporter, joins CBS News with more details. 21H ago 03:43

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. Mar 28 03:27

SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time. 22H ago

Google, Gmail outage affected users in the U.K., Google says Some people reported that Google search and other apps weren't functioning on Monday, according to site monitoring service DownDetector. Aug 12

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Science Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread. 10H ago 01:34

How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know. There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts. updated 37M ago

Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big cities, study finds Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday. Aug 12

SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time. 22H ago

Horseshoe crabs: Ancient creatures who are a medical marvel Correspondent Conor Knighton visits New Jersey beaches along the Delaware Bay to learn about horseshoe crabs – mysterious creatures that predate dinosaurs – whose very blood has proved vital to keeping humans healthy by helping detect bacterial endotoxins. He talks with environmentalists about the decline in the horseshoe crab population, and with researchers who are pushing the pharmaceutical industry to switch its use of horseshoe crab blood with a synthetic alternative used in medical testing. Aug 11 07:04

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Pentagon employee accused of printing classified documents When he was arrested, Gokhan Gun was on his way to the airport for a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, according to an FBI affidavit. 5M ago

Exclusive Video shows 8-year-old girl using bat to help fight off armed robber at Twin Cities liquor store It's back to business after a big scare at Big Discount Liquors in Maplewood. 1H ago

Gun linked to Christopher Dorner found at alleged crime tourists' Airbnb after Beverly Hills armed robbery Federal investigators are trying to figure out how a handgun that was once registered to the infamous Christopher Dorner ended up in the possession of alleged crime tourists from South America. 8H ago

Meth found hidden in celery at Georgia farmers market Using produce to conceal drugs has become a frequent tactic, authorities said smugglers have used bananas, green beans and squash now celery- to hide drugs. 14H ago

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SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time. 22H ago

Perseid meteor shower put on quite a show when it peaked overnight The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies. Aug 12

SpaceX launches 21 Starlinks in first flight of weekend triple header It was the 187th launch of the company's Starlink internet relay satellites. Aug 10

NASA plans how to return Starliner astronauts NASA launched Boeing's Starliner two months ago on a one-week mission. However, the two astronauts are still aboard the International Space Station and NASA says officials can't agree if Starliner is safe to bring them home. A new plan could keep them there until February. Aug 8 02:44

NASA debates options to return Starliner crew NASA is still trying to address problems with the Boeing Starliner capsule. The two astronauts aboard the vessel have been in space roughly seven weeks longer than expected. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with the latest. Aug 7 05:08

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