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Dow 13,000: Time to jump back into stocks?
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Take steps to prevent this deadly disease
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Could you live with just 98 things?
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Existing home sales up, inventory down -- for now
Housing prices are expected to drop as banks increase foreclosure activity in the coming year
Obama to propose corporate tax rate cut
Manufacturers stand to benefit the most from the Obama's administration forthcoming proposal on corporate tax rates
Let the movies inspire you to plan a great retirement
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Dow 13,000: What got it there?
Dow 13,000 is a psychological milestone, but does it say more about the economy?
Supreme Court may halt college affirmative action
The nation's highest court said Tuesday it would hear a potentially landmark case over the legality of affirmative action at the University of Texas
Dow breaks 13,000, marking major milestone
The Dow Jones industrial average reached a major milestone in its recovery from the financial meltdown, crossing 13,000 for the first time in four years. Anthony Mason reports.
Dow crosses 13,000
Dow Jones Industrial Average hasn't hit this level since May 2008
Here's a fascinating way to improve your retirement
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Maximizing next year's financial aid for college
It can pay to think about financial planning now - doing so can increase financial aid when you file the federal financial aid application in future years
Are US taxpayers bailing out big banks again?
Clause in $25 billion mortgage settlement allows government program to cover banks' obligation to reduce principal balances for underwater homeowners, according to report
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Iran says it has no plans to attend peace talks with U.S.
Iran balks at Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
8 children killed in shooting in Louisiana as father targets his family
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
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U.S. Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program
The legal fight is the latest to land before the Supreme Court in recent years that involve religious entities' participation in state-funded programs.
6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
Netanyahu vows punishment for Israeli soldier shown hitting Jesus statue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a soldier seen in a photo hitting a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer will face "harsh disciplinary action."
How dangerous trucking companies escape their past and get back on the road
As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.
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House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Mother, 6 kids die in central Pennsylvania house explosion
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
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Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program
The legal fight is the latest to land before the Supreme Court in recent years that involve religious entities' participation in state-funded programs.
6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
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U.S. Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
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House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
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Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program
The legal fight is the latest to land before the Supreme Court in recent years that involve religious entities' participation in state-funded programs.
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U.S. Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
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House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Netanyahu vows punishment for Israeli soldier shown hitting Jesus statue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a soldier seen in a photo hitting a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer will face "harsh disciplinary action."
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Iran says it has no plans to attend peace talks with U.S.
Iran balks at Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
Fugitive on Europe's most wanted list is captured in Mexico
Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.
Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
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4/19: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The purge of immigration judges; seeking accountability in trucking accidents; Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri on Broadway; portraitist Michael Shane Neal; the legacy of woodworker George Nakashima; an operatic car salesman; and Earth Day stories of advances in sustainability.
A portrait of portraitist Michael Shane Neal
Michael Shane Neal, perhaps America's greatest living portraitist, recently fulfilled a long-held ambition: to paint a living president. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about producing a portrait of former President Joe Biden. He also discusses "being in the zone" while painting a portrait; following in the footsteps of famed artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent; and becoming a TikTok fashion icon.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
Extended interview: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
In this web exclusive, actors Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") and Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda") talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of "Proof." They also discuss their love of live theater, and the early roles that inspired their passion for acting.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own. Cheadle and Edebiri talk with Tracy Smith about exploring the dynamics of a parent-child relationship, and how their off-stage relationship helps them on-stage.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
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Man killed 8 in "execution-style" shooting
Shamar Elkins, who served in the Louisiana Army National Guard from 2013 to 2020, killed 8 children in a mass shooting that began as a domestic dispute in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday, officials say. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.
Kash Patel reacts to The Atlantic report
FBI Director Kash Patel is threatening legal action after an Atlantic report emerged that detailed his apparent excessive drinking and unexplained absences. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
8 children killed in tragic mass shooting
A man killed eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday, officials said, in what police described as an "execution-style" shooting. Rodney Harrison, a CBS News law enforcement contributor and former Suffolk County police commissioner, joins CBS News with more.
8 kids killed in Louisiana mass shooting
Police in Shreveport, Louisiana, say Shamar Elkins killed eight children, seven of whom were his own kids, in a shooting early Sunday morning. The incident started as a domestic dispute and police say two women were also shot. Elkins was later killed in an exchange of gunfire with officers. Jason Allen reports.
Fugitive on Europe's most wanted list is captured in Mexico
Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Man killed 8 in "execution-style" shooting
Shamar Elkins, who served in the Louisiana Army National Guard from 2013 to 2020, killed 8 children in a mass shooting that began as a domestic dispute in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday, officials say. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.
U.S. shoots at Iranian ship and seizes it
Tensions are high at the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports in the area affected by a U.S. blockade. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports, and "60 Minutes" correspondent has more on potential blueprints for operations to remove Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
How to protect your family during tick season
The CDC is reporting the most weekly emergency room visits for tick bites for this time of the year in at least a decade. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to protect yourself and your family.
Kash Patel reacts to The Atlantic report
FBI Director Kash Patel is threatening legal action after an Atlantic report emerged that detailed his apparent excessive drinking and unexplained absences. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, an active-duty Army sergeant says he doesn't understand why his wife was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in El Paso, Texas. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.