Federal transportation officials say fewer Americans are dying in highway accidents these days. CNN's Greg Black explains why.

Something to smile about, as you hit the highways today: CNN's Greg Black reports traffic deaths are now at a 60-year low.

Tropical Storm Igor is barely moving with winds at 40 miles per hour off the coast of Africa. Hurricane Specialist Lixion Avila says it could reach hurricane strength sometime this weekend.

Tropical Storm Igor which formed yesterday, is still meandering near the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Africa with 40 mile per hour winds. Hurricane Specialist Lixion Avila says it's barely moving but could slowly creep westward.

Tropical Storm Igor continues to spin near the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Africa with maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. Hurricane Specialist Lixion Avila says it weakened overnight, but could strengthen later.

Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert celebrated the troops returning home from Iraq on last night's "Colbert Report." A number of troops were in the audience and were served hot dogs by Vice President Joe Biden. Colbert coaxed the vice president into thanking former President George W. Bush for honoring members of the military.