Families who want to sit together on flights might be getting a break
The Department of Transportation wants airlines to make seating families together easier — which could disrupt their practice of upselling seats.
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Buttigieg vows to act as car fatalities spike
Buttigieg told The Associated Press that new federal data will show another increase in traffic fatalities.
Government releases new trucking initiatives
The Department of Transportation has unveiled a new set of initiatives to alleviate the truck driver shortage that has exacerbated the national supply chain crisis. Only on "CBS Mornings," Errol Barnett speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about how the plan aims to bring in new drivers and keep the old drivers from leaving.
Buttigieg makes recruiting truck drivers a priority amid shortage
According to the American Trucking Associations, the U.S. needs another 80,000 truckers.
Report finds federal agencies fall short on cybersecurity
A Senate report has finds federal agencies are not meetings government cybersecurity standards. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN AM to discuss the report.
Polar bears in airport
Alaska Department of Transportation foreman Scott Babcock says he was wrapping up an early morning runway inspection at the airport in Utqiagvik (formerly known as Barrow) when he saw the young polar bears. Babcock recorded the encounter on video. CBS affiliate KTVA reports.
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Despite torrential rain, flooding and a tornado, forecasters say a monster storm hasn't finished bashing the Pacific Northwest; a recent study says that taking selfies could offer more than just instant gratification
A new major government announcement could dramatically reduce crashed on roads
A new major government announcement could dramatically reduce crashed on roads. The Department of Transportation has taken a key step towards requiring Vehicle-to-Vehicle technology to be in every car in the U.S. Also known as V2V, the technology would help vehicles to see each other and warn of a potetial danger before a driver knows it is there. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Elaine Chao used government resources to help family, watchdog finds
The inspector general did not make a conclusion as to whether Chao violated ethics rules.
EPA revokes California's authority to set own fuel standards
The administration says that its new rule will ensure that "there will be one, and only one, set of national fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicles"
Woman on bike falls into crack in bridge
A bike rider in Wisconsin swerved around barriers on a bridge and rode right into the gap
Millions of recalled cars still may be on the road with unfixed issues
There are new questions about recalls repairs after a young father died pulling his daughter from a car that rolled into a pond
United halts pet shipments after animal mishaps
Airline suspends pet-shipping service following incident in which dog landed in Japan instead of Kansas
Trump's deregulation push may be hurting new safety rules
A review of transportation safety rules stemming from tragic accidents finds many have been repealed or delayed
Why airline "bumping" fell to its lowest rate ever
Passengers were less likely to get bumped off a flight last year, thanks to a new trend from airlines
Patrols aim to ensure Hollywood sign doesn't catch fire
Los Angeles City Council will pay nearly $69,000 for the increased security, which last through Jan. 2
Transportation crew drags dog's body on highway
The Department of Transportation says "appropriate action will be taken" towards the crew who dragged the dog on the highway
Tech allowing cars to "talk" to each other could be coming soon
Vehicle-to-vehicle communications could “prove to be the silver bullet in saving lives on our roadways," the Department of Transportation said
Will the "zipper merge" help traffic flow on the roads?
Turns out, the driver who waits till the last minute to merge may have the right idea
Life-saving technology not installed on N.J. rail line
PTC, or "positive train control," a technology that compensates for human error, was yet not installed on N.J. Transit Rail line
DOT Secretary calls for "stress-tested" self-driving cars
Anthony Foxx wants regulators and industry to work more closely to ensure drivers don't "take foolhardy chances"
Police: Upstate NY mayor stole 111 road signs
State police say Frank Moracco stole the state transportation department's signs for use in his village
U.S. issues new e-cigarette regulations for airlines
Regulations designed to eliminate confusion over whether previously existing ban on tobacco products actually include e-cigarettes
Fiat Chrysler fined $70M for safety-data slips
Penalty ends a second large probe of automaker by U.S. regulators, who in July found it mishandled recalls on millions of cars
Truck drivers must now log their hours electronically
A new federal rule aimed at preventing fatigue and increasing safety eliminates the paper logs in use since 1938
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Ryan Routh found guilty in 2024 Trump assassination attempt
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Bill Gates warns child deaths could rise for first time in decades
Bill Gates warns 2025 could be the first year in decades with rising child deaths, urging the U.S. to maintain global health funding as innovations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has served enough time in prison, defense tells judge
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Nightmare bacteria" cases are rising in the U.S., researchers say
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
MLB approves robot umpires as part of challenge system in 2026
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
The cost to heat your home this winter is expected to increase, study finds
Americans will pay 7.6% more to heat their homes this winter, study finds.