53% of student borrowers say financial health tied to debt relief
Painfully high inflation is putting even more pressure on Americans struggling to repay their college loans.
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IRS: State payments not subject to federal tax
The Internal Revenue Service says it will not be collecting federal taxes against payments issued in several states last year to offset inflation. But, certain requirements are being imposed in some states. Rebecca Walser, president of Walser Wealth Management, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak to answer questions about the tax confusion.
Understanding U.S. inflation trends
The latest Consumer Price Index report shows inflation slowing overall, but the numbers in January were higher than anticipated. Lori Bettinger, the president of Bancalliance, joins CBS News to explain what the report means.
Food prices continue to rise, with groceries a "pain point"
Lower-income Americans and seniors are among those hit hardest by stubbornly high grocery prices.
Inflation rate rose at slower pace in January
New data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows while U.S. inflation grew at a 6.4% percent annual rate in January, down 0.1% from December. CBS News contributor and Axios managing editor of business and markets Javier David joined CBS News' Seth Doane and Anne-Marie Green to discuss this latest economic indicator.
Inflation fell in January, but more slowly than forecast
Inflation rose at a 6.4% annual rate last month, driven by rising prices for housing and gasoline.
More companies to report Q4 earnings
The stock market saw a sharp rise Monday ahead of the release of the January Consumer Price Index report, and as the last round of large companies prepare to release their 2022 fourth-quarter earnings. Landsberg Bennet Private Wealth Management chief investment officer Michael Landsberg joined CBS News to discuss what the developments mean for investors.
Some Super Bowl party snacks will cost less this year
Americans watching Sunday's big game will spend less for meat and some other items for their Super Bowl parties this year.
Americans expected to spend $26 billion for Valentine's Day
Valentine's spending is expected to go up year-over-year as consumers expand their gift-giving to friends — and even pets.
How State of the Union impacted stocks
The Dow Jones ended Wednesday in the red following President Biden's State of the Union address. Dan Geltrude, founder of accounting firm Geltrude and Company, joined CBS to discuss the economic impact of the speech.
Biden touts progress on economy
Jared Bernstein, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, joined CBS News to discuss the optimistic message in President Biden's State of the Union address and the state of the American economy.
Car insurance rates on the rise in U.S.
Consumers are seeing an alarming rise in car insurance rates. According to a recent study, the average cost for full coverage is over $2,000 a year nationwide, an increase of nearly 14% from last year. Bankrate analyst Cate Deventer joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
President Biden to address America on Tuesday night
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has some early excerpts from the president's State of the Union speech, plus details on who Mr. Biden has personally invited to Capitol Hill.
Biden expected to tout economy in address
The latest jobs report shows the unemployment rate is at its lowest level in 50 years. Terry Haines, founder of Pangaea Policy, joined CBS News to discuss how President Biden could frame his administration's economic record.
President Biden prepares for State of the Union
President Biden is set to deliver his State of the Union address, facing new challenges from the Republican controlled House. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Rep. DeLauro on tonight's State of the Union
President Biden delivers his State of the Union address tonight. He is expected to discuss the U.S. debt ceiling as well as his administration's accomplishments, such as the bipartisan infrastructure deal and improvements in the unemployment rate. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has a preview of what to expect, and the Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat from Connecticut, joins CBS News with her take on the key issues.
Biden to give address as he weighs reelection
President Biden is set to deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss what he's expected to talk about and what the address means for his potential reelection campaign.
Increased Social Security benefits fall short
Social Security recipients received their largest annual increase in decades last month, but some say it's still not enough to make ends meet amid inflation. Carter Evans has more.
Social Security increase doesn't go far amid inflation
"Our rent went up. Food goes up. So really we're not getting a raise. It evens out," said one retiree.
U.S. job growth surges unexpectedly
More than half a million jobs were created in January, nearly triple the expectations. Jobs in hospitality and leisure saw the biggest bump in last month's jobs report. But inflation is still stubbornly high. Carter Evans takes a look.
U.S. hiring surged in January
President Biden is highlighting January's job report after it soared past economists' predictions. Jeanna Smialek, a financial reporter at The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the numbers mean for the state of the U.S. economy and future Fed moves.
January jobs report surpasses expectations
The January jobs numbers crushed expert expectations, with more 517,000 new jobs being reported last month. In addition, the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in more than 50 years. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
Stocks slip after huge January jobs number
Blistering job growth last month and weaker growth by large tech players are dragging markets lower.
Wall Street jumps as technology stocks bounce back
Tech stocks and a surge for Facebook's parent company led the market higher as investors look past interest rate hikes.
Stocks rise after Fed acknowledges "disinflationary process"
"We will need substantially more evidence to be confident that inflation is on ... downward path," said Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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Correspondents' dinner suspect charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump.
Court document reveals new details about correspondents' dinner shooting
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
King Charles arrives for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Questions raised over security for White House Correspondents' Dinner
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
Inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner when shots rang out
Reports at the White House Correspondents' Dinner quickly began sharing what they knew when gunfire was heard outside the ballroom.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
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Google workers urge CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon
In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation.
Court document reveals new details about correspondents' dinner shooting
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
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Google workers urge CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon
In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation.
Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know.
The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.
California billionaire tax secures enough signatures to make ballot
The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.
United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines about merger
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Prediction markets in hot seat over rogue bettors and insider trading
Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
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Court document reveals new details about correspondents' dinner shooting
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed US troops
Surviving troops disputed Pentagon's account of the attack on the command post in Kuwait, saying the unit "was unprepared" to defend itself.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Trump reacts to alleged gunman's "manifesto," and more interview highlights
The day after a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a "60 Minutes" interview to talk about his experience.
The security apparatus at the "Hinckley" Hilton where correspondents' dinner is held
On March 31, 1981, when President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., the Washington Hilton ceased to be just another venue for the Secret Service.
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
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Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed US troops
Surviving troops disputed Pentagon's account of the attack on the command post in Kuwait, saying the unit "was unprepared" to defend itself.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
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Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
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Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
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 data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
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AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
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Crime
DOJ update on charges against shooting suspect
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro spoke to reporters Monday about the initial charges against the suspect in Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Correspondents' dinner suspect due in court
The alleged gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday is set to appear in court Monday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Details emerge on alleged D.C. shooter
More details have emerged on the suspect from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and an apparent "manifesto" he sent to his family. CBS News' Carter Evans has more from Torrance, California.
Charges expected against Cole Allen
The 31-year-old suspect linked to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is set to make a court appearance Monday, where he's expected to be charged. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
Neighbors on correspondents' dinner suspect
Cole Allen, the 31-year-old man linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has an appearance Monday in federal court. His family's neighbors in Torrance, California, told CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel that his parents are peaceful people.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
Assault on Pelindaba | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2008, 60 Minutes reported on the unsolved break-in at a heavily guarded nuclear plant containing weapons-grade uranium in South Africa. As Scott Pelley noted at the time "the assault on Pelindaba would make a hell of a movie. But it's a thriller that is all too real, with consequences that might have threatened the world."
King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive at White House
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a state visit. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the details. Then, BBC correspondent Nada Tawfik joins with more.
Details on charges in correspondents' dinner attack
The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting has been charged with trying to assassinate President Trump and two other firearms-related counts. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Aaron Navarro have more.
From 1981: President Ronald Reagan shot
On March 30, 1981, a gunman shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan outside the Washington Hilton hotel in the nation's capital. Watch a CBS News special report from that day.