5 key takeaways from the Federal Reserve's jumbo rate cut
The Federal Reserve made a 0.50 percentage point cut, double the typical reduction. Here's what's behind the decision.
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Buying or renting a home? Be alert to these common scams.
Here are five tips on how to avoid falling for housing scams, and being duped out of thousands of dollars.
Big tech companies engage in "vast surveillance" of users, FTC says
FTC Chair Lina Khan says tech giants such as Meta and Google "endanger people's privacy" and "expose them to a host of harms."
Trump Media stock hits new low — just as Trump, others are able to sell shares
Donald Trump has vowed not to sell his Trump Media shares after a lock-up period expires Thursday. The company's shares are down 81% from their peak.
The Fed cut rates for the first time in 4 years. What does that mean for your money?
The Federal Reserve just lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points. Here's how the move could impact your finances.
These major employers are making workers return to the office
Amazon isn't the first company to take a hardline approach to in-person work, but its new policy is one of the most rigid.
Trump says inflation has cost households $28,000. Is that true?
Economists told CBS News the calculation is incomplete, since average household incomes have also risen over that time period.
Stocks surge a day after Federal Reserve's first rate cut since 2020
Investors buoyed by Fed's outsized rate cut and data showing the U.S. economy remains on solid ground.
Trump and Harris' views on inflation — their records and what they've said
Inflation is a top issue for voters heading into 2024 presidential election. Here's what we know about Harris and Trump's views on combating high prices for Americans.
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Should you buy gold bars and coins as interest rates fall?
Is physical gold still worth investing in as interest rates fall? Here's what investors should consider now.
Why you should open a HELOC as the Fed cuts rates
Multiple cuts to the federal funds rate should spark home equity borrowers to turn to a HELOC. Here's why.
Here's how far mortgage rates have dropped already this year
The mortgage rate landscape is shifting rapidly. Here's how much mortgage rates have declined so far in 2024.
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Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Tesla sales drop as competition in electric vehicle market heats up
Tesla accounted for 80% of electric vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2020, but that figure fell to 55% last year.
Virtual valentine: People are turning to AI in search of romance
The generative artificial intelligence boom has led to the emergence of romantic companion bots.
Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales. Here's why.
Apple said it will stop selling the devices later this month in order to comply with a U.S. import ban.
Elon Musk restores X account of far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
Think twice before scanning a QR code — here's why
More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
OpenAI says Sam Altman returning as CEO days after board sacked him
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says he's looking forward to returning to the company, with the support of Microsoft's CEO, to build the 2 companies' "strong partnership."
Elon Musk says X will donate ad, subscription revenue tied to Gaza war
Musk, who is under fire for supporting an antisemitic post, said the money will be donated to hospitals in Israel and to the Red Cross in Gaza.
Israel and Hezbollah exchange new fire after exploding pager attack
Concern over a possible full-scale Israel-Hezbollah war grows as the two sides trade new fire, Hezbollah's leader accuses Israel of crossing "red lines."
North Carolina governor's race rocked by CNN report on GOP candidate
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson posted a slew of incendiary, explicit and racist comments on a pornographic website more than a decade ago, according to CNN.
Judge killed in Kentucky courthouse shooting, governor says
A district judge was shot and killed inside the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky, the governor said.
DOJ probing sheriff's office in Mississippi "Goon Squad" case
Six former officers, who were members of a self-proclaimed "Goon Squad," were sentenced to decades in prison for torturing two Black men.
Hours before execution, man says he lied in testimony against friend
Hours before inmate Freddie Owens is set to die by lethal injection in South Carolina, the friend whose testimony helped send Owens to prison is saying he lied to save himself.
Israel's long, largely unclaimed history of secret ops and assassinations
Recent attacks targeting Hezbollah members with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon may seem to be the stuff of spy novels, but the implications are very real.
Alaska man charged with threatening to assassinate 6 Supreme Court justices
The Alaska man allegedly sent more than 465 messages to the Supreme Court through an online portal.
Here are 5 takeaways from the Federal Reserve's jumbo rate cut
The Federal Reserve made a 0.50 percentage point cut, double the typical reduction. Here's what's behind the decision.
U.S. spends most, ranks last in health among wealthy nations, report says
Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were ranked the highest overall, according to the Commonwealth Fund report.
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These are the best and worst places to retire in the U.S.
Given that many retirees live on fixed incomes, affordability is a key metric to take into account when considering where to live out one's golden years.
U.S. has more 401(k) millionaires than ever, report shows
The number of Americans who have amassed at least $1 million in retirement savings is at an all-time high, though most people fall short.
Only 1 in 5 workers nearing retirement is financially on track
A new study finds that the median retirement savings of people who are 55 is just $50,000, far from what experts recommend.
Gen Xers are nearing retirement. About half say they need a miracle.
Older Gen Xers are turning 59 ½ this month, when they can withdraw retirement assets without a penalty. But many don't have enough saved.
This small U.S. town is considered the best place to retire. Here's why.
With a relatively low average monthly cost of living and a low crime rate, this little-known town has a lot to offer retirees according to one report.
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Authorities warned that gunman was planning to attack Yellowstone facility
Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, 28, was fatally shot after he opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle at Yellowstone National Park.
DOJ probing sheriff's office in Mississippi "Goon Squad" case
Six former officers, who were members of a self-proclaimed "Goon Squad," were sentenced to decades in prison for torturing two Black men.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 22)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Trump Media stock hits new low — just as Trump, others are able to sell shares
Donald Trump has vowed not to sell his Trump Media shares after a lock-up period expires Thursday. The company's shares are down 81% from their peak.
Judge killed in Kentucky courthouse shooting, governor says
A district judge was shot and killed inside the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky, the governor said.
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Trump Media stock hits new low — just as Trump, others are able to sell shares
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These major employers are making workers return to the office
Amazon isn't the first company to take a hardline approach to in-person work, but its new policy is one of the most rigid.
Costco supplier recalls waffles sold at warehouse stores in 13 states
Kokiak Cakes recalls boxes of Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla 40-count with use-by dates of Jan. 10, 2026.
Tyson misleads shoppers about carbon emissions, climate group says
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Buying or renting a home? Be alert to these common scams.
Here are five tips on how to avoid falling for housing scams, and being duped out of thousands of dollars.
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DOJ probing sheriff's office in Mississippi "Goon Squad" case
Six former officers, who were members of a self-proclaimed "Goon Squad," were sentenced to decades in prison for torturing two Black men.
North Carolina governor's race rocked by CNN report on GOP candidate
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson posted a slew of incendiary, explicit and racist comments on a pornographic website more than a decade ago, according to CNN.
Graham hopes Nebraska will change system that could give electoral vote to Harris
Sen. Lindsey Graham said it's "very reasonable" for Nebraska to push for a change to its electoral vote system because the election could come down to a single electoral vote.
Big tech companies engage in "vast surveillance" of users, FTC says
FTC Chair Lina Khan says tech giants such as Meta and Google "endanger people's privacy" and "expose them to a host of harms."
Zelenskyy poised to meet with Biden, Harris and Trump next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to be among just a small handful of global political leaders to meet with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump next week.
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Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back-to-school surge
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Costco supplier recalls waffles sold at warehouse stores in 13 states
Kokiak Cakes recalls boxes of Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla 40-count with use-by dates of Jan. 10, 2026.
Tyson misleads shoppers about carbon emissions, climate group says
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Drugmakers to stop making controversial fentanyl lollipops, FDA says
Teva will stop selling the painkillers on September 30.
U.S. spends most, ranks last in health among wealthy nations, report says
Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were ranked the highest overall, according to the Commonwealth Fund report.
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Israel's long, largely unclaimed history of secret ops and assassinations
Recent attacks targeting Hezbollah members with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon may seem to be the stuff of spy novels, but the implications are very real.
Zelenskyy poised to meet with Biden, Harris and Trump next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to be among just a small handful of global political leaders to meet with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump next week.
Ancient coins found by Indiana Jones enthusiast sell for $176,000
George Ridgway found one of the largest caches of Roman and Iron Age coins in England.
Husband of Russia's richest woman arrested for murder after shootout
Billionaire Tatyana Bakalchuk released a tearful message, saying her husband led an armed raid into the Wildberries offices.
Israel and Hezbollah exchange new fire after exploding pager attack
Concern over a possible full-scale Israel-Hezbollah war grows as the two sides trade new fire, Hezbollah's leader accuses Israel of crossing "red lines."
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Scarlett Johansson on using physicality to voice Elita-1 in "Transformers One"
Scarlett Johansson compares the physical demands of voicing Elita-1 in Transformers One to her decade-long work as Black Widow in "The Avengers."
YouTube star MrBeast sued by contestants over work environment, wages
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
United says Taylor Swift concerts drove 25% uptick in demand
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Scarlett Johansson talks voicing Elita-1
Oscar-nominated Scarlett Johansson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role as Elita-1 in "Transformers One" and her career.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder on writing songs while surfing
Preview: In a rare extensive interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Sept. 22, Eddie Vedder and bass player Jeff Ament open up about the legendary band's founding.
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Craigslist founder Craig Newmark makes $100 million cybersecurity pledge
Craigslist founder says the U.S. is in the midst of a cyberwar and "the fight is on our own shores."
Unexpected dangers of electric vehicles
Guardrails on U.S. roads are typically tested against vehicles weighing up to 5,000 lbs. However, many electric vehicles weigh up to 30% more than that, raising safety concerns on whether guardrails would hold up in a collision.
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.
Child psychiatrist on Instagram's Teen Accounts
Instagram's parent company, Meta, launched their new Teen Accounts that offers a more limited experience for the platform's younger users to address concerns over social media's impact on kids. Everyone under the age of 16 will automatically migrate to the new service. Dr. Joel Stoddard, associate psychiatry professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, joins CBS News to discuss.
Instagram rolling out protected teen accounts
Instagram announced Tuesday that it will be rolling out new protected accounts for people under 18. The accounts will automatically be private and can only receive messages from people they follow. Jo Ling Kent spoke with parents and Meta's safety chief about the changes.
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When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The Climate Election: Home insurance costs
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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Man charged over Supreme Court death threats
An Alaska man who allegedly threatened to assassinate six members of the Supreme Court has been arrested. He faces nine counts of making threats against a federal judge and additional charges.
DOJ probing sheriff's office in Mississippi "Goon Squad" case
Six former officers, who were members of a self-proclaimed "Goon Squad," were sentenced to decades in prison for torturing two Black men.
Prison staff stabbed in Massachussetts
One correctional officer was stabbed 12 times and four others were also injured inside the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center, according to officials. CBS News Boston's Beth Germano has more.
Former CIA officer gets 30 years
A former CIA officer was sentenced to 30 years in prison for heinous crimes against more than two dozen women around the world. Some of Brian Jeffrey Raymond's victims appeared in court for his sentencing.
Husband of Russia's richest woman arrested for murder after shootout
Billionaire Tatyana Bakalchuk released a tearful message, saying her husband led an armed raid into the Wildberries offices.
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Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
SpaceX crew completes historic mission
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
Polaris Dawn space mission splashes down
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
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Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
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New poll shows Harris with edge in key state
New polling from the New York Times shows Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump deadlocked nationally, but the vice president has the edge in the closely-watched battleground state of Pennsylvania. Fin Gómez, CBS News political director, and Kadia Goba, politics reporter for Semafor, join "America Decides" to dig into the numbers.
Harris with Oprah; Trump courts Jewish voters
Former President Donald Trump was in Washington, D.C, Thursday to take part in a "fighting antisemitism in America" event and to address the Israeli-American Council's national summit. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris was campaigning in Detroit with Oprah Winfrey at a live streaming rally. CBS News' Taurean Small and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
What's being done to protect your 2024 vote?
As early voting is set to begin in some states, what's being done to protect your vote? Benjamin Hovland, head of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Israel launches strikes targeting Hezbollah
Israel's military hit several Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Thursday in the latest escalation between the IDF and the militant group. Hezbollah's leader is blaming Israel for the coordinated device explosions that injured thousands, calling them a "declaration of war." CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Haifa, Israel.
Officials: No proof Biden team engaged hackers
Federal officials have accused Iranian hackers of sending information stolen from the Trump campaign to the Biden campaign in an effort to interfere with the 2024 election. The FBI and other federal agencies claimed unsolicited emails were sent to people associated with the president's campaign in June and July before he dropped out of the race, but that there's no evidence any of the recipients responded. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.