Dow Jones drops 1,800 points as stock market rout deepens
Stocks continued to tumble Friday in the U.S. after financial markets suffered their biggest one-day drop since 2020.
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China fires back at Trump's tariffs with 34% levy on all U.S. imports
Beijing fires back at Trump's latest tariffs with a matching 34% tax on all U.S. imports and tightened export controls on rare earth elements.
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economy
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
Employers added 228,000 new jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring rebounded in March, signaling that the labor market remains resilient despite stronger economic headwinds.
Here's what economists are saying about Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs
Economists say that President Trump's wide-ranging new tariffs raise the risk of a recession or stagflation.
Stocks shudder again as China strikes back against Trump tariffs
Stock futures are pointing to another major drop in U.S. financial markets as global trade war risks rise.
Uncertainty for federal workers fired then rehired: "What a mess"
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
Which products will be affected by new tariffs announced by Trump?
President Trump rolled out new tariffs on April 2 aimed at easing trade imbalances. Here's which products could become more expensive as a result.
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Stuck with credit card debt in today's economy? Don't do this.
If you want to successfully manage your credit card debt right now, avoid these three common missteps.
3 reasons why a HELOC is better than a home equity loan now
For many borrowers, a HELOC has clear advantages over a home equity loan right now. Here are three to consider.
Why you should invest in gold in today's economy
The current economic conditions make it a smart time to consider a gold investment. Here's what to know right now.
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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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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.
Planning to retire at 65? Most Americans have to stop working earlier.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
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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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Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economy
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
Trump hosting $1 million a person super PAC dinner as stocks sink
Donors attending the Mar-a-Lago candlelight fundraising dinner Friday are being charged $1 million a plate.
2-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne retiring after 11 seasons
Elena Delle Donne's accolades also included seven WNBA All-Star teams, four All-WNBA First-team picks and the championship trophy with the Mystics in 2019.
Dow Jones drops 1,800 points as stock market rout deepens
Stocks continued to tumble Friday in the U.S. after financial markets suffered their biggest one-day drop since 2020.
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Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economy
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
Dow Jones drops 1,800 points as stock market rout deepens
Stocks continued to tumble Friday in the U.S. after financial markets suffered their biggest one-day drop since 2020.
Employers added 228,000 new jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring rebounded in March, signaling that the labor market remains resilient despite stronger economic headwinds.
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NATO chief's impression from U.S. is Russians "not moving fast enough" to end war
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that "Russia really has to do more to bring this war to an end."
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
Trump hosting $1 million a person super PAC dinner as stocks sink
Donors attending the Mar-a-Lago candlelight fundraising dinner Friday are being charged $1 million a plate.
Transcript: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on "Face the Nation"
The following is the full transcript of an interview with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 6, 2025.
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FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
A majority-Black neighborhood went over 150 years without a hospital, until now
In November 2024, Norton West became the first hospital to open in Louisville's majority-Black West End neighborhood in more than 150 years.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
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NATO chief's impression from U.S. is Russians "not moving fast enough" to end war
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that "Russia really has to do more to bring this war to an end."
Rat breaks world record for sniffing out wartime landmines
A mine-sniffing African giant pouched rat named Ronin has been acknowledged by the Guinness World Records.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
U.S. says Putin's interest in a Ukraine truce will be clear "very soon"
The Trump administration says it will soon be clear if Russia's Vladimir Putin really wants a peace deal in Ukraine, as France and Britain accuse him of playing for time.
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Book excerpt: "Change the Recipe" by José Andrés
In his new memoir, the chef and founder of the humanitarian aid organization World Central Kitchen offers life lessons and teachable moments about responsibility and commitment to a shared humanity.
Fred Hechinger on "Hell of a Summer"
Fresh off his role in "Gladiator 2," Fred Hechinger stars in a horror-comedy set at summer camp. He joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new film and the wild twists it takes.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Bruce Springsteen releasing "Lost Albums" with songs never heard before
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Deborah Norville on leaving "Inside Edition"
Deborah Norville, the longest-serving female anchor in American TV history, says this will be her final season at "Inside Edition." She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about what's next after three decades on the show.
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Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
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Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
Peggy Whitson on her space legacy and commanding a new mission for Axiom
From breaking records to breaking barriers, astronaut Peggy Whitson shares what it feels like to see Earth from space.
Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
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Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Catholic priest shot dead at his parish rectory in Kansas
Arul Carasala was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.
Stabbing deaths of 2 women college students spark outrage in Italy
The brutal killings of two students within days of each other have unleashed a wave of anger and calls for a "cultural revolution" against violence towards women.
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Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
Peggy Whitson on Astronaut Hall of Fame
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has completed 10 spacewalks and spent 675 days in orbit, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her historic career and upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Aisha Bowe prepares for liftoff
Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist and tech founder, will become the first person of Bahamian heritage to travel to space. She joins Gayle King and an all-female Blue Origin crew launching April 14 and joins "CBS Mornings' to talk about how she is preparing.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Bernie Sanders: U.S. now a “pseudo-democracy”
In this preview of an interview to air on “CBS Sunday Morning” April 6, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders talks with CBS News’ Robert Costa about the influence of billionaires such as Elon Musk on the political process.
More on man mistakenly deported
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers are headed to court demanding his return after Trump administration officials deported him following an apparent administrative error. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest on Trump immigration policies in court.
New jobs data as tariffs concerns remain
New jobs data showed more gains than expected for March but concerns over tariffs and a potential recession remain. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
First HBCU gymnast breaks barriers
CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey spotlights Kyrstin Johnson, a gymnast who rose from late start to viral fame, becoming the only HBCU gymnast to win a national vault title before finding a new home at Temple University.
Rubio pushes back on economic concerns
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back on questions about economic concerns as global markets dropped following President Trump's tariffs announcement. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.