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This tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since 2022, and now borrowers can find even lower-cost loans, experts said.
How the U.S. could bring down housing costs
A third of all American households spend more than 30% of their income on rent or mortgage payments. Jared Bernstein, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, joins "The Takeout" to make the case for his plan to increase the supply of affordable housing rapidly.
Foreclosure filings rising, report finds
As more U.S. homeowners struggle to keep up with mortgage payments and maintenance costs, new data shows the number of property foreclosures is steadily rising. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Here's how much per month it costs to own a home in the U.S.
The cost of both owning and renting a home in the U.S. is rising, according to Census Bureau data, squeezing millions of Americans.
Food prices on the rise
The U.S. economy has a case of food-flation. Wholesale prices for fresh veggies soared by a record amount last month while grocery costs were up 2.2% compared to last year. Lisa Rozner reports on how consumers are dealing with rising costs.
First-time homebuyers face affordability crisis
A recent Harvard University study found the median home price of nearly $400,000 is almost five times the average income, but three times is considered affordable -- a ratio that has skewed sharply since COVID-19. Kelly O'Grady reports.
What the latest downturn in the housing market means for buyers
In June, the median U.S. sale price for a home hit a record high of $396,000, according to Redfin.
Housing market shows signs of cooling off
For years, the U.S. housing market has boomed, pricing many out of their financial comfort zone and the market. Now, home prices are showing signs of cooling off. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has details for buyers and sellers.
These U.S. metro areas are among the best for first-time homebuyers
Personal finance site SmartAsset ranked these cities as the best markets for first-time buyers in terms of affordability and other factors.
Young Americans feeling financial strain
Rising home prices and persistent inflation are impacting how millennials and Gen Zers feel financially. CBS News contributor Javier David explains.
Kroger customers overcharged for items on sale, Consumer Reports finds
Expired sales labels led to overcharges on more than 150 grocery items, according to an investigation led by Consumer Reports and others.
Has Trump lowered prices like he claims?
When President Trump was on the campaign trail, he promised to lower the prices of all goods on "day one" of his second term. Since he took office in January, he has repeatedly claimed that the price of energy, groceries, eggs and homes have dramatically dropped. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant fact-checks these claims.
Average mortgage rates increasing
The average rate for a standard 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.83% this week. That's up a quarter of a percentage point from the week before and the highest rate in two months. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
25 U.S. cities where $100,000 a year isn't enough to get by anymore
In these major U.S. cities, a family of three earning $100,000 would have a hard time covering basic expenses.
CEO expects home building prices to rise
With back and forth from the Trump administration on tariff plans, some home builders and buyers are raising concerns about the long-term impact on the housing industry. President and CEO of the National Association of Home Builders Jim Tobin joins "The Daily Report" with his perspective. After that, CBS News journalists ask Americans their top questions about tariffs. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger and Kelly O'Grady have answers.
What to know about the housing market
With spring selling season just around the corner, buyers may start to see a slight thaw of the real estate market. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.
Florida company uses new technology to help housing crisis
A Florida company says its new technology is helping to build homes faster and at a lower cost amid the impacts of climate change.
What does inflation mean for the economy?
New data out Wednesday shows U.S. inflation accelerated faster than economists had predicted in January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
Climate change to obliterate $1.5 trillion in U.S. home values
More than 5 million Americans will leave areas being impacted by climate change this year, according to study.
Here's how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today
Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.
The Novogratz duo on home design tips
Robert and Cortney Novogratz, famous for their out-of-the-box designs that blend creativity with family living, discuss their new book, The Novogratz Chronicles. The couple shares advice on how to refresh your home decor without fear.
Examining Arizona voters' top issues
Arizona is one of the seven battleground states that will help determine the result of the 2024 presidential election. The state's Senate race could also determine the balance of power in Congress and a ballot measure will decide the state's abortion laws. Arizona Republic national political reporter Ron Hansen joins "The Daily Report" to discuss Arizonans' top issues.
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.
"YIMBY" seeks to address America's housing crisis
Due to a nationwide shortage, many prospective homeowners have been unable to get into the home of their dreams. A growing nationwide coalition of pro-housing advocates part of the "YIMBY" movement believe more building density can solve the problem. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Trump administration says it's ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
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Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Police find $12 million worth of cocaine on smuggling boat off Puerto Rico
Cocaine with an estimated value of $12 million has been seized off the north coast of Puerto Rico, authorities said.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Cuba begins to restore electricity after nationwide power grid collapse
Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity.
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Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
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Ways to cut down on pet care expenses
The cost of care for your pet is rising with one study finding that one in five pet owners carry at least $2,000 in pet-related debt. But there are ways to cut down on pet expenses. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss - and, as Martha Stewart discovers, it's fun!
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.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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How paying NCAA athletes has changed the game
College athletes have been allowed to financially benefit from their name, image and likeness since 2021. Nearly five years later, the athletics landscape looks completely different. Joe Nocera, a senior editor and writer for The Free Press, joins with more. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
Trump claims talks with Iran went "perfectly"
President Trump said Monday that the U.S. is holding talks with Iran after they apparently asked to make a deal. This comes as the war in the Middle East continues.
Latest on oil prices as Iran war roars on
Oil prices continue to fluctuate as the war in Iran continues and as the Strait of Hormuz's security remains in peril. MarketWatch's Joy Wiltermuth joins CBS News with more.
ICE agents are being deployed to airports
President Trump ordered ICE agents to help TSA officers at U.S. airports. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Camilo Montoya-Galvez report.
Details on Iran war, Trump halts some attacks
President Trump announced a halt to attacks against power plants and Iran's energy infrastructure due to apparent movement in talks with Tehran. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Cristian Benavides report.