Trump wants the Fed to cut rates on Wednesday. Will it oblige?
President Trump wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Here's what experts predict at the central bank's May 7 meeting.
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These Chinese-made products could soon be hard to find in the U.S.
A sharp drop in Chinese imports could lead to shortages of the following consumer products.
Grand Theft Auto 6 drops a surprise second trailer. Here are all the details.
The release of a second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 comes just days after Rockstar Games pushed back its release.
Social Security to cut overpayment clawbacks to 50%, down from 100%
The Social Security Administration said it will now seek to recoup less money from beneficiaries. Advocates say the revised policy is still burdensome.
IRS has lost 31% of its auditors after DOGE cuts, report says
The IRS, hit by the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts, has lost 31% of its auditors through March, government watchdog finds.
Tariffs could put them under, some small business owners say
President Trump's tariffs could be "the nail in the coffin for many of us," the owner of a Portland, Oregon, clothing store said.
Collection for defaulted student loans resumes, impacting millions
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
The Real ID deadline is approaching fast. Here's what to know.
Americans will be required to switch to the new form of identification by Wednesday, May 7, if they want to fly domestically.
Student loan borrower says "we're kind of drowning" as collections begin
Jana Heartwood owes more than $40,000 in student loan debt. She says when payments resumed last year, she was not notified and is now struggling to get answers from her loan servicer.
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What is the total cost of collection debt?
If you think the cost of your collection debt stays the same over time, you could be in for a big surprise.
Gold prices and interest rates: What to watch this week
Could gold prices be impacted by this week's Federal Reserve meeting? Here's what to watch for right now.
Will HELOC interest rates fall again this week?
HELOC interest rates have been on a steady decline. But will this week's Fed meeting change that trajectory?
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Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
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Americans fear going broke in retirement more than death, study finds
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
3 questions to ask about your retirement savings when stocks plunge
The first weeks of the new Trump administration have sparked stock market jitters and recession fears. Here's advice from top experts.
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What has DEI actually done for U.S. workers and employers?
President Trump has painted a bullseye on diversity, equity and inclusion. But what exactly is DEI, and what has it achieved?
The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.
Want to work at Chipotle? Be prepared to chat with AI.
Chipotle plans to deploy a conversational AI hiring system, dubbed "Ava Cado," across more than 3,500 restaurants.
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Supreme Court lets Trump enforce transgender military ban for now
President Trump issued an executive order in January that targeted active-duty and prospective service members with gender dysphoria.
FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
Second judge blocks Trump administration's use of Alien Enemies Act
A federal judge in New York said President Trump's proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act exceeded the scope of the law.
Department of Transportation is latest federal agency expecting layoffs
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed DOT employees during a town hall that the layoffs are expected soon.
House GOP leaders look to reassure conference on "big, beautiful bill" momentum
House GOP leaders stressed early this week that the budget package central to President Trump's agenda remains on track even as they acknowledged a delay.
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DoorDash delivers record Q1 revenue, with plans to broaden its reach
The food delivery service is reporting record quarterly revenue despite Americans' waning sentiment on economy.
Grand Theft Auto 6 drops a surprise second trailer. Here are all the details.
The release of a second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 comes just days after Rockstar Games pushed back its release.
These Chinese-made products could soon be hard to find in the U.S.
A sharp drop in Chinese imports could lead to shortages of the following U.S. consumer products, one analysis shows.
Trump wants the Fed to cut rates on Wednesday. Will it oblige?
President Trump wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Here's what experts predict at the central bank's May 7 meeting.
IRS has lost 31% of its auditors after DOGE cuts, report says
The IRS, hit by the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts, has lost 31% of its auditors through March, government watchdog finds.
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Trump says U.S. will stop bombing Houthis after group "capitulated"
The Houthis have not publicly confirmed a deal with President Trump, who said the group indicated "they don't want to fight anymore."
Trump calls Obama Library "a disaster," blames "woke" construction
President Trump took shots at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago while meeting with the new Canadian prime minister Tuesday, calling it "a disaster" and blaming "woke" construction workers.
Watch Mark Carney tell Trump Canada will not be 51st state
President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in the Oval Office, where Carney told Mr. Trump that Canada is not for sale, and never will be.
Supreme Court lets Trump enforce transgender military ban for now
President Trump issued an executive order in January that targeted active-duty and prospective service members with gender dysphoria.
Second judge blocks Trump administration's use of Alien Enemies Act
A federal judge in New York said President Trump's proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act exceeded the scope of the law.
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FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
How to protect yourself this tick season
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the growing impact of tick-borne illnesses and how to stay safe this summer.
How to check in on your mental health
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to share strategies from her book "Practical Optimism" to help you check in with yourself.
HIV testing and outreach falter as Trump funding cuts sweep the South
A disruption in federal funds has jeopardized HIV testing and outreach in Mississippi, and researchers warn of a resurgence of the epidemic in the South.
FDA's top inspector abruptly retires
Michael Rogers had worked for the FDA for more than three decades.
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Study sheds light on hallucinogenic drug rituals in ancient Peru
Researchers and archaeologists found evidence that a pre-Inca civilization in Peru held exclusive rituals involving a psychedelic drug.
Watch Mark Carney tell Trump Canada will not be 51st state
President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in the Oval Office, where Carney told Mr. Trump that Canada is not for sale, and never will be.
U.S. Army pilot found dead on riverbank in Honduras; police investigating
1st Lt. Marciano Parisano, 25, was found dead off-base in Comayagua, Honduras, officials said Tuesday.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
Yemen's main airport in Sanaa disabled in airstrikes, Israel's military says
The strikes came after Israel launched airstrikes in retaliation for a Houthi missile strike the previous day on Israel's international airport.
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Tinx tackles cancel culture, romance in debut novel "Hotter in the Hamptons"
Christina Najjar, known as Tinx, says she wanted the heroine in her debut novel "Hotter in the Hamptons" to be messy "so that readers could see themselves in her."
Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut, says art and politics are related
Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.
A$AP Rocky confirms baby No. 3 with Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child, the rapper confirmed on Sunday at the Met Gala.
Diana Ross stuns Met Gala blue carpet with 18-foot long train
As 81-year-old Diana Ross entered the Met Gala, several people helped carry the legendary singer's massive shawl train flowing behind her.
Met Gala 2025 photos, best looks and memorable moments
From Rihanna and Diana Ross to Teyana Taylor, see some of the best looks from the 2025 Met Gala red carpet.
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AI-generated porn site Mr. Deepfakes shuts down
Experts say the closure of Mr. Deepfakes, a major AI pornography website, is a step forward in addressing nonconsensual deepfake imagery.
Skype is shutting down
Skype is shutting down after launching in 2003 and will be replaced by a free version of Microsoft's Teams. Chris Johnston, a senior editor at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
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.
The future of AI in K–12 schools
Khan Academy founder and CEO Sal Khan joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explore how artificial intelligence could be integrated into K–12 education following a new executive order from President Trump.
Breaking down Trump family's $2 billion crypto deal
New York Times reporter David Yaffe-Bellany breaks down how a Trump-linked digital coin is drawing scrutiny and international investment.
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15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
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Reporter who saw teen before 1984 murder reacts to arrest in case
Heather Henry-Tenan was one of the last people to see Linda Maxwell alive before her 1984 murder.
2nd suspect charged with murder in death of Super Bowl reporter
A second suspect has been charged with murder in the death of a television reporter who traveled to New Orleans in February to cover the Super Bowl, authorities say.
Man charged in 8 killings 8 years ago in Phoenix area goes on trial
Cleophus Cooksey Jr., charged in eight killings eight years ago in the Phoenix area, including those of his mother and stepfather, has gone on trial.
Cartel accused of paying members $3,500 for "dead police officers"
Colombia's president has accused the Gulf Clan of devising a strategy to "systematically murder" members of the security forces.
Law firms fight Trump's executive orders
Law firms are fighting back against President Trump's executive orders targeting lawyers. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
When, where to see Eta Aquariid meteors as the shower peaks this month
Meteors from the Eta Aquariids, known for their speed and created from space debris originating from Halley's comet, will zoom across the sky as the shower peaks.
Astronaut joins all-female spacewalk 6 years after missing out
An astronaut who missed out on the first all-female spacewalk is getting her chance six years later.
Satellite launches on mission to "weigh" the world's 1.5 trillion trees
The European Space Agency's Biomass satellite is currently in orbit over the Amazon rainforest.
NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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What we know about staff cuts at Columbia
Columbia University announced Tuesday it is laying off 180 staff members working on research funded by federal grants after the Trump administration announced its intention to cut the university's funding. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has more.
Previewing the conclave to pick the next pope
The process of electing the next pope begins Wednesday in Vatican City with the voting members of the College of Cardinals sequestered inside the Sistine Chapel and cut off from the outside world until they make their choice. CBS News papal contributor Francis X. Rocca has more.
Headlines. Deadlines. | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2022, when 60 Minutes reported on the decline of small-town newspapers, Jon Wertheim met Stewart Bainum, who was in the process of launching The Baltimore Banner. This week, the paper won a Pulitzer Prize in collaboration with the New York Times for local reporting on the fentanyl crisis.
Social Security recipients marked dead by mistake
As the Trump administration looks to root out Social Security fraud, more recipients say they're losing their benefits after being mistakenly marked as "dead." Darius Tahir, health technology correspondent for KFF Health News, recently covered this in a piece for CBS News.
SCOTUS clears way for transgender military ban
The Supreme Court has lifted a temporary nationwide injunction that had blocked the Trump administration from banning transgender people from serving in the military. CBS News' Jessica Levinson, Charlie D'Agata and Jan Crawford have more.