Federal Reserve leaves its benchmark interest rate unchanged
The Federal Reserve is again leaving its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% to 4.5%, where it's been since December.
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Real ID requirement kicks in today at airports across U.S.
Wednesday marks the first day U.S. travelers flying domestically will be required to show a Real ID at airports.
Trump administration plans to eliminate Energy Star program
Launched in 1992, EPA's Energy Star has saved consumers more than $500 billion in energy costs, according to the federal program.
Ford hiking prices on 3 vehicle models manufactured in Mexico
Ford Motor cites higher U.S. tariffs as one reason why the automaker is raising prices for three of its cars.
Flying without a Real ID? Here's what to know at the airport
The TSA said that starting Wednesday, it will no longer accept driver's licenses and other forms of ID that don't comply with Real ID requirements.
WeightWatchers declares bankruptcy as people embrace weight loss drugs
WeightWatchers, founded in 1963, has struggled to shed debt and cope with the emergence of weight loss drugs.
Trump touts $9 trillion in new U.S. investment. The numbers don't add up.
Many investments Mr. Trump claims credit for predate his return to office or are based on vague future pledges. Here's a fact check of his claims.
Tariffs force U.S. bicycle company to halt imports from China
Kent International, one of Walmart's biggest bicycle suppliers, cancelled its new orders from China for April, and it doesn't have any plans to place new orders in May.
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.
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Want to have your debts forgiven? Here's what will (and won't) qualify
Not all debt can be wiped away. Here's what qualifies for forgiveness and what you're still on the hook to pay.
Should you renew your maturing CD account if rate cuts look likely?
As interest rate cuts look more and more likely for later this year, should savers renew their maturing CD account?
$100,000 HELOCs: 3 things borrowers should keep in mind now
With HELOC rates falling, homeowners considering a $100,000 HELOC should keep these three items in mind now.
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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
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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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3 former Memphis police officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis police officers have been acquitted of state charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in 2023.
Ford hiking prices on 3 vehicle models manufactured in Mexico
Ford Motor cites higher U.S. tariffs as one reason why the automaker is raising prices for three of its cars.
CDC disease detectives exempted from Trump hiring freeze
Each year, the CDC usually hires a new class of Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, known as disease detectives.
Federal Reserve leaves its benchmark interest rate unchanged
The Federal Reserve is again leaving its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% to 4.5%, citing rising economic uncertainty.
Trump White House fires Biden-appointed vice chair of NTSB
Alvin Brown was appointed as the vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board by President Joe Biden late last year.
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Ford hiking prices on 3 vehicle models manufactured in Mexico
Ford Motor cites higher U.S. tariffs as one reason why the automaker is raising prices for three of its cars.
Federal Reserve leaves its benchmark interest rate unchanged
The Federal Reserve is again leaving its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% to 4.5%, citing rising economic uncertainty.
Yellowstone canned baked beans recalled for unlabeled soy
Vietti Food Group is voluntarily recalling some canned baked beans for undeclared soy on the label that could people with a soy allergy at risk, the FDA said.
As Congress weighs retiring the penny, collectors fight to keep it alive
With bipartisan support growing to end penny production, longtime collectors and small business owners say the coin still holds value.
Disney announces plans for theme park in Abu Dhabi
The seventh Disney theme park is set to be built on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. The company did not give a timeline for construction.
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White House withdraws Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's surgeon general nomination
Sen. Bernie Sanders confirmed to CBS News that the White House has withdrawn Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination.
Biden slams Trump policy: "What the hell's going on here?"
Former President Joe Biden gave his first interview to BBC News since leaving office in January.
Trump White House fires Biden-appointed vice chair of NTSB
Alvin Brown was appointed as the vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board by President Joe Biden late last year.
Vance says Russia "asking for too much" in offer to end war with Ukraine
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. is working toward a "long-term settlement" to end Russia's war with Ukraine.
Court orders Trump administration to transfer detained Tufts student to Vermont
Tufts Ph.D. student Rumeysa Ozturk was taken into custody by federal immigration authorities in March.
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CDC disease detectives exempted from Trump hiring freeze
Each year, the CDC usually hires a new class of Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, known as disease detectives.
Seeking spending cuts, GOP targets a tax hospitals love to pay
Republicans, on the hunt for spending cuts, are eying a special kind of Medicaid tax that nearly every state uses to boost funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers.
HHS revokes some layoff notices, including to 9/11 program
The Food and Drug Administration's food safety labs and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's World Trade Center Health Program were reinstated.
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.
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Disney announces plans for theme park in Abu Dhabi
The seventh Disney theme park is set to be built on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. The company did not give a timeline for construction.
Americans visiting Rome describe what they want in next pope
American Catholics who traveled to Rome spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what they want the next pope to represent as they prepare to witness history.
Could the 2025 conclave bring a first American pope?
A U.S. bishop offers insight on why many think it's unlikely Catholic cardinals will break with more than two centuries of precedent to pick an American pope.
Conclave sends up black smoke, no pope chosen in first vote
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.
Woman killed by toxic mushrooms said meal was "delicious," doctor testifies
Erin Patterson is accused of murdering the parents and aunt of her estranged husband by cooking and serving up the poisonous Beef Wellington dish.
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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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Can AI fight misinformation?
Thomas Costello of American University explains how a new AI chatbot reduced conspiracy thinking among users and what it could mean for the future of online truth-telling.
Why people are using AI to fake disabilities online
Social media accounts using AI to impersonate people with Down syndrome are spreading, CBS News analysis shows, garnering dollars and millions of views while exploiting real advocates.
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.
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.
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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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3 former Memphis police officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis police officers have been acquitted of state charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in 2023.
Woman killed by toxic mushrooms said meal was "delicious," doctor testifies
Erin Patterson is accused of murdering the parents and aunt of her estranged husband by cooking and serving up the poisonous Beef Wellington dish.
Cartel leader among 16 arrested in historic U.S. fentanyl bust
Three million pills laced with fentanyl were seized in what federal prosecutors said was the "largest fentanyl bust in DEA history."
Gun violence victim memorial removed
The Trump administration has removed a memorial honoring victims of gun violence from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A spokesperson for the Justice Department said the decision to remove the memorial was not political and the administration is working on other ways to honor the victims. One of the people featured in the memorial was Alison Parker, a reporter with CBS' Roanoke, Virginia, station WDBJ. Her father Andy Parker joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his daughter and the memorial removal.
Teen members of Venezuelan gang offshoot attacked NYPD officers, mayor says
Two New York City Police officers were attacked by teenage gang members in Times Square, Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch say.
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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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Details on lawsuit over health funding cuts
20 Democratic attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over its federal health cuts and restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Acquittals in Tyre Nichols state murder trial
A jury on Wednesday found three former Memphis police officers not guilty on state charges in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols. The three defendants still face years in prison after they were convicted of federal charges last year. CBS News' Omar Villafranca and Rebecca Roiphe have more.
Day 1 of conclave ends without new pope
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel after Wednesday's first round of conclave voting, indicating a pope hasn't been chosen. Maurice DuBois and Norah O'Donnell led CBS News' special report.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would leave interest rates unchanged despite pressure from President Trump to cut rates. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
Pakistan says at least 31 killed in India missile strikes
Pakistan said at least 31 people were killed after India launched a missile attack overnight Wednesday in Pakistani territory and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The strikes came two weeks after the terror attack in Kashmir that killed mostly Indian Hindu tourists. India blames Pakistan for backing the attack, an accusation that it has denied. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Charlie D'Agata have more.