As stocks lurch, Fed ponders twist of the dial
Do the risks outweigh the gains as the Federal Reserve decides whether to raise interest rates?
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Investors left gasping after stocks' wild ride
From concerns about China to anxiety over U.S. interest rates, market psychology has taken on a life of its own
Survey: Most economists say Fed will raise rates in 2015
With only two more appropriate Fed meetings left in 2015, most NABE economists believe the Fed will raise rates at their December meeting
Fed hike in question amid global-market turmoil
Doubts grow over the Fed's willingness to raise interest rates in September amid global financial turbulence
Thursday's stock sell-off jeopardizes a 4-year uptrend
The S&P 500's collapse puts technical support that has held since 2011 at risk as investors sweat a Fed rate hike and more
Stocks shorten drop after Federal Reserve release
Wall Street regains some ground after U.S. central bank release indicates interest-rate hike coming
Fed in July appeared to be moving closer to hike
Central bankers also expressed wide-ranging concerns about wages, inflation and a significant slowdown in China at last meeting
July consumer prices remained in the doldrums
The 0.1 percent overall rise is down from the rates of May and June, showing that inflationary pressures remain muted
3 worries for a quiet stock market
The S&P 500 is stuck in a narrow range now, but that could soon change with these potentially negative catalysts looming
July's job gains raise odds of September rate hike
The latest payroll report gives the Fed one more reason to end its zero-percent interest rate policy next month
Stocks fall as jobs report doesn't clarify Fed view
Investors are undecided on whether central bank will take first step towards normalizing monetary policy next month or in December
A solid month of job creation, but wages stagnate
Although the U.S. economy continues adding jobs at a respectable clip, workers have yet to see much growth in their pay
Scant wage growth muddies the Fed's rate moves
A surprisingly weak report on employment costs is raising doubts about a September interest rate hike
The Federal Reserve's September cliffhanger
It seems to be leaning closer to the the fall as liftoff for the first rate hike since 2006, or will it delay yet again?
Stocks end higher after Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
Northrop Grumman led defense companies higher after it reported strong earnings and raised its outlook for the year
Fed: no change in monetary policy for now
Central bank says labor market continues to improve, sees two rate hikes as likely in 2015
Global stocks rise ahead of Fed
Wall Street was set to rise, with S&P 500 and Dow futures each 0.3 percent higher
U.S. home prices rose in May, lifted by strong sales
Increased hiring means more people can afford to own instead of renting, with costs rising as supply tightens, figures show
U.S. stocks drop after China slide on growth concerns
Wall Street begins the week in the red, with blue chips off triple digits, after Shanghai index declines more than 8 percent
U.S. stocks swoon for fourth day as commodities hit
Worst week since January for blue chips as crude-oil prices enter bear market and corporate earnings disappoint
Fed's Yellen reiterates rate hike likely this year
The central bank projects further improvements in the U.S. labor market and economy as it looks to tighten monetary policy in 2015
5 questions Janet Yellen can expect from Congress
Lawmakers will be grilling the Fed chair this week, and investors everywhere will be listening closely to her answers
Yellen sticks to script: rate hikes expected in 2015
Head of the Federal Reserve says she expects central bank to make a move later this year, but reiterates pace will be gradual
Fed fretted in June about Greece impact on U.S.
The Greek government's debt crisis could lead Federal Reserve officials to hold off in raising interest rates
Global stocks down after Fed forecast cut
Wall Street looked set for a positive start: S&P 500 futures were up 0.2 percent, while Dow futures rose 0.3 percent
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
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Iran war "re-escalation risks" keep oil prices volatile as talks stagger on
Oil prices remain volatile due to Iran war "re-escalation risks," as Tehran says it has shared another set of revised peace deal terms with the U.S.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Judge rules some key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Divers find bodies of 4 tourists in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
Fighter jets' crews eject from air show crash: "A lot of luck involved"
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Tornado levels family's brand new house: "Most terrifying thing I've experienced"
A mother and daughter hid in the basement of the home they moved into just two weeks ago when a destructive tornado tore across their Nebraska community.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
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NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion utility deal
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
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Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
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Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
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Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
Religious anti-abortion center finds opportunity in town without OB-GYNs
A crisis pregnancy center in Sandpoint, Idaho, wants to expand women's healthcare three years after the labor and delivery unit at the town's hospital closed and its OB-GYNs moved out of state.
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Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Police kill escaped tiger after it injures man in Germany
It is believed the tiger was owned by a woman who describes herself as Germany's "Tiger Queen," CBS News partner BBC News reported.
Divers find bodies of 4 Italians in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
Child among 10 people shot dead by gunmen in Mexico
Nine people died at the scene from gunshot wounds and one woman died while being transported to the hospital, prosecutors said.
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2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
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Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
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"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy
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Director Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
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An adobe renaissance
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
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.
Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
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Judge rules on evidence in Mangione trial
New York Judge Gregory Carro ruled Monday that a gun and notebook found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Teens arrested after Texas shootings
Three people are in custody after a string of shootings in Austin, Texas. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Judge rules on Mangione backpack evidence
A New York judge ruled Monday that certain evidence from Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used in his state trial for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Luigi Mangione in court for state case
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is appearing in court Monday for a hearing on his New York state case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
What's next for Alex Murdaugh's case?
After the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, his lawyers are set to hold a press conference Monday to discuss new developments in the case. Meanwhile, prosecutors say they may seek the death penalty in a retrial.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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