A key tariff loophole expires Friday. Here's what that means for shoppers.
Cheaper goods from China are no longer exempt from import duties, which could sharply raise prices for consumers.
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What to know about the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal
The joint economic investment between the U.S. and Ukraine comes after China restricted exports of some rare earth minerals to the U.S.
Employers added 177,000 jobs in April, topping analyst forecasts
Employers across the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, a sign the labor market remains healthy despite concerns rising U.S. tariffs.
Stocks jump after government data shows strong April job growth
Solid payroll gains last month are easing investor concerns about the U.S. tumbling into a recession in the near term, according to market watchers.
Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
Are Trump's tariffs just punishing China for being good at what it does?
A Chinese exporter says Trump's tariffs simply aren't fair, while a U.S. buyer hopes for a trade war truce, because "China produces what you want."
That $119 swimsuit? With tariffs it will cost you $360.
Some retailers have started breaking out the cost of tariffs on customer purchases, highlighting the impact on consumers.
McDonald's cites tariffs in reporting biggest sales slump since COVID
The fast food giant said economic uncertainty sparked by tariffs is weighing on its customers and hurting in-store traffic.
Will Trump's tariffs lower your taxes? Here's what tax experts say.
President Trump says steep tariffs on U.S. imports will lead to lower taxes for Americans. Is he right?
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Should you open a HELOC before the May Fed meeting?
HELOC rates have been steadily declining. But do homeowners need to rush to open one before the May Fed meeting?
Being sued over unpaid debts? Here's how to settle and have your case dismissed
Being sued over an unpaid debt? Here's how to settle the issue, stop the lawsuit and protect your finances.
What's a good annuity rate in 2025?
Want to lock in a top annuity rate? Here's what's considered good in 2025 — and how to snag the best deal.
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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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How one diner is navigating economic uncertainty in Danbury, Connecticut
The owner of the Three Brothers Diner says customers are cutting back on spending amid economic worries.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow DOGE to access to Social Security systems
A federal district court judge blocked DOGE from accessing sensitive information from the Social Security Administration.
Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning Orb wants to verify you're human
Altman's World venture wants to convince people to scan their eyeballs to prove they're human amidst a proliferation of AIs and bots.
Trump's budget would cut some discretionary spending, increase defense spending
President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 would cut spending at the majority of departments and agencies.
Louisiana oil spill raises alarm as DOGE cuts may threaten response
A leaking well continues to spew a geyser of oil into waters off Louisiana's Gulf Coast.
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How one diner is navigating economic uncertainty in Danbury, Connecticut
The owner of the Three Brothers Diner says customers are cutting back on spending amid economic worries.
Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning Orb wants to verify you're human
Altman's World venture wants to convince people to scan their eyeballs to prove they're human amidst a proliferation of AIs and bots.
Trump's budget would cut some discretionary spending, increase defense spending
President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 would cut spending at the majority of departments and agencies.
Stocks jump after government data shows strong April job growth
Solid payroll gains last month are easing investor concerns about the U.S. tumbling into a recession in the near term, according to market watchers.
A tariff loophole expires Friday. Here's what that means for shoppers.
Cheaper goods from China are no longer exempt from import duties, which could sharply raise prices for consumers.
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Trump administration in talks with Rwanda to take deportees from U.S.
Officials said there are active discussions about sending third country deportees from U.S. soil to the east African nation.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow DOGE to access to Social Security systems
A federal district court judge blocked DOGE from accessing sensitive information from the Social Security Administration.
Trump's budget would cut some discretionary spending, increase defense spending
President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 would cut spending at the majority of departments and agencies.
Government reaches settlement with family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt
Ashli Babbitt's death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6.
Waltz offered other roles before accepting U.N. ambassador post, sources say
President Trump announced Thursday that he plans to nominate Waltz, who has been the national security adviser, to be U.N. ambassador, sources said.
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Seasonal allergies are in full force. Why are they so bad right now?
Sneezing this spring? Here's why seasonal allergies are so bad this year and what you can do to feel better, according to experts.
CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years
Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
RFK Jr. asks CDC for new measles treatment guidance
Kennedy claimed that drugs like budesonide and clarithromycin "have been shown very effective" for measles, but doctors say they don't fight the infection itself.
HHS redirects $500M to Trump appointee's vaccine project, bypassing reviews
The Department of Health and Human Services said it is redirecting funding from what it calls a wasteful Biden-era project on next-generation COVID vaccines.
Weight loss drugs may reverse signs of fatty liver disease, study finds
Researchers say semaglutide, the medication in Ozempic and Wegovy, may help reverse MASH, a progressive liver condition affecting millions of Americans.
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Trump administration in talks with Rwanda to take deportees from U.S.
Officials said there are active discussions about sending third country deportees from U.S. soil to the east African nation.
Waltz offered other roles before accepting U.N. ambassador post, sources say
President Trump announced Thursday that he plans to nominate Waltz, who has been the national security adviser, to be U.N. ambassador, sources said.
Mother who sold 6-year-old daughter to traditional healer is convicted
A South African woman has been convicted of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter. The girl remains missing.
Prince Harry says he wants "reconciliation" with royal family
In an interview with CBS News partner network BBC News, Prince Harry says he "would love reconciliation" with his family, and revealed King Charles has not been speaking with him.
2 arrested over murders of mom, son searching for missing relative
Maria del Carmen Morales and her son were shot dead last week. They had been searching for another son who went missing last year.
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Michael Stipe explains why R.E.M. is helping struggling news service
R.E.M. is giving its hit "Radio Free Europe" a new remix to benefit Radio Free Europe, one of the federally-funded broadcasters impacted by the Trump administration's funding freeze.
Ruth Buzzi, comedy sketch player on TV's "Laugh-In," dies at age 88
Ruth Buzzi rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In."
Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
Sean "Diddy" Combs rejects plea deal in sex trafficking, racketeering case
Sean "Diddy" Combs formally rejected a plea deal offer in court Thursday. It came during the final pre-trial hearing in his sex trafficking and racketeering case.
Nate Burleson faces his fear of sharks in cage-free dive
Nate Burleson dives into open waters in Hawaii to swim with Galapagos sharks, challenging his fear and changing his perspective.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
Ex-TV meteorologist fights deepfakes after her image was doctored in scams
Bree Smith, a Nashville mom, says the deepfakes quickly multiplied, accompanying offers for private dinners and intimate acts in exchange for hundreds of dollars.
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.
Mastercard launches AI program
Mastercard is working with companies to use artificial intelligence to help shoppers shop and make payments. William Antonelli, a contributor at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
Apple violated injunction in antitrust case, judge finds
Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite," filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging that Apple had built an illegal monopoly around its popular App Store.
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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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How a former Idaho state trooper was arrested for his wife's murder
Kendy Howard was found dead in her bathtub. While dispatched as a suicide, clues at the scene made Kootenai County authorities suspicious.
2 arrested over murders of mom, son searching for missing relative
Maria del Carmen Morales and her son were shot dead last week. They had been searching for another son who went missing last year.
Karen Read trial key witness testifies
Jennifer McCabe, a key witness in Karen Read's second trial for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, is back on the stand to tell her story of what occurred on the night O'Keefe died. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman has more.
Sean "Diddy" Combs rejects plea deal
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs rejected a plea deal offer on Thursday. The 55-year-old recording artist is facing federal charges that include sex trafficking and racketeering. He has pleaded not guilty. Jury selection is set to begin on Monday for his trial.
Teen detained after triple murder at hair salon is freed; 4 men arrested
Three youths aged 15 to 20 were killed in broad daylight at a hair salon in central Uppsala, about 45 miles north of Stockholm.
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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.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
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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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Vatican installs famous chimney
The Vatican installed the famous chimney that will notify the world when the conclave has chosen the next pope to lead the Catholic Church. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Massive Louisiana oil spill
The Coast Guard is still working to contain a large oil spill in Louisiana that has been described to be spraying oil 30 to 40 feet up in the air. CBS News' Kati Weis reports.
White House Trump's budget wishes
The White House released President Trump's wish list for the budget bill as new jobs report data emerges. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
More on Hegseth's role; military parade
Questions about Secretary of State Pete Hegseth's future remain after news came out of Mike Waltz's departure as national security adviser. This comes as the defense officials confirm a potential military parade for President Trump's birthday. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Waltz's potential confirmation process
It is not yet clear if Mike Waltz will face confirmation hearings in Congress for the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations role. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more details as news emerges about President Trump's budget plan desires.