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The average cost to buy a home in the U.S. is about $500,000, more than triple the price 30 years ago. Carter Evans reports on one idea that could help more Americans become homeowners.

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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast as Category 2 storm

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Chicago remembers Mike Ditka, legendary Bears coach and Hall of Fame tight end

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Former Bears tight end Emery Moorehead shares more memories of Mike Ditka

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Bears fans outside Ditka's restaurant in Oak Brook pay tribute to "Da Coach"

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Second powerful earthquake hits Panama hours after 7.7 magnitude quake

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Sports writer Bob Vasilopoulos reflects on Mike Ditka's life, legacy

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Former CBS Sports anchor Rich King remembers Mike Ditka

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Former CBS Chicago Sports anchor Ryan Baker on Mike Ditka: An "invincible character"

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