March housing starts drop sharply
Construction fell 8.8 percent, the most in five months and the third month in the past four to post a decline
Real Estate
Katy Perry one step closer to buying L.A. convent
A Los Angeles judge has blocked efforts by a pair of nuns to sell the property to another buyer
Minka Kelly on how she gets her culture fix
The actress shared her favorite haunts in Los Angeles
5 tips for first-home buyers in today's market
High prices and slack supply are making these tough times in many parts of the country, so here's some crucial advice
Do Walmart's 'always low prices' spread to nearby houses?
Homes near the discount retailing chain may appreciate at lower rates than those near one of its more upscale rivals
Where underwater homes are still a big problem
Despite an improving housing market, some areas still suffer from homes that are worth less than what's owed on them
Behind Donald Trump's claims about Trump University
The program sold nearly 7,000 students on learning the billionaire's real estate secrets, but more than 150 former students allege it was a fraud
What you need to know before selling your home
Things are looking bright for real estate sales in 2016, but it's important to have a strategy before listing your home
House flipping back in vogue, after four years of declines
More investors are betting on buying, rehabbing and selling property, but one expert says it's not as easy as shown on TV
Rents keep climbing, but not as briskly
The slowdown comes thanks to rising apartment supplies and renters exhausting their means to keep up
6 key steps to buying a home this year
Here's how to make sure you're ready to leap when you find the right place
Where home prices are suffering: luxury sales
High-end properties saw no price appreciation last year. Blame the Chinese
Zillow CEO on tips and trends in housing market
Spencer Rascoff discusses the important factors you should consider before purchasing a new home
Ex-NBA player sentenced to 9 years for fraud
George was convicted more than two years ago on four wire fraud counts
Guilty verdict in kidnap-murder of real estate agent
Beverly Carter vanished in September 2014 after telling her husband she was going to show a house
Trial starts in Arkansas real estate agent killing
Real estate agent Beverly Carter vanished in September 2014 after telling her husband she was going to show a house
Where bargain homes really are a bargain
In many areas, homes selling for a discount aren't the good deals the sellers want you to think they are
Ed Sheeran buys parents $1.1 million home in London
The singer is full of holiday spirit, apparently
Existing home sales tank in November
NAR: Sales of existing homes collapsed 10.5 percent; it's the weakest pace in 19 months
Jehovah's Witnesses could make $1B from NYC properties
Door-knocking religious group is selling its century-old Brooklyn headquarters and other buildings as it moves base of operations upstate
Warren Buffett buys into Sears' vast real estate
Billionaire investor's company, Berkshire Hathaway, now owns 8 percent of the retailer's real estate trust
Some worry that government funds are making increasingly risky bets
High-cost private equity and hedge funds account for growing share of municipal pensions' trillions -- good idea or bad?
Photos: See Blake Shelton's new house
Gwen Stefani has already visited
Docs: FBI bugged steps outside Calif. courthouse
Defense in real estate fraud case contends feds illegally hid microphones and that even a planter box contained, well...a plant
5 costliest and most affordable housing markets
Guess what state is home to all five of the priciest, and where home buyers on a budget should be looking now
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U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran as war escalates
Iran claims it shot down a U.S. fighter jet, and two sources confirmed to CBS News that a search and rescue operation was underway.
American fighter jet was downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
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Senate Democrat demands that TSA lift its "shoes-on" policy, calling it a safety risk
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like?
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
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Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
Woman charged in root beer float murder orders hit on best friend
Nearly a year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.
Hospice with 97% survival rate accused of defrauding Medicare for $7.45M
They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.
Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
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American fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending
President Trump's new budget proposal asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — a 42% increase — while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (April 5)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
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3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
Starbucks offers $1,200 bonuses to baristas who offer top customer service
The coffee chain said it will also pay its workers weekly to provide more financial flexibility.
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U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending
President Trump's new budget proposal asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — a 42% increase — while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%.
Transcript: Archbishop Timothy Broglio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services U.S.A. a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026. The interview was taped on April 2, 2026.
Military archbishop suggests Iran war isn't justified
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who heads the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, told CBS' Ed O'Keefe that the war is likely not justified under the Just War Theory.
Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like?
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
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HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
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American fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
U.S. returns Chinese drug fugitive in rare extradition, Beijing says
U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.
Transcript: Archbishop Timothy Broglio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services U.S.A. a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026. The interview was taped on April 2, 2026.
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U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran as war escalates
Iran claims it shot down a U.S. fighter jet, and two sources confirmed to CBS News that a search and rescue operation was underway.
Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like?
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
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Mumford & Sons on new music
Mumford & Sons' new record, "Prizefighter," recently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200. The band spoke to Anthony Mason about their journey through the music industry, how they got their confidence back and the major collaborations on their new music.
Setback for Blake Lively in legal battle
A federal judge dismissed actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in the legal battle between her and "It Ends With Us" director and her former co-star Justin Baldoni. Jericka Duncan has more.
Tiger Woods arrest video
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas, DOJ says
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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More on Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Plot to poison man's root beer float
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
Tiger Woods arrest video
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Woman charged in root beer float murder orders hit on best friend
Nearly a year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.
U.S. returns Chinese drug fugitive in rare extradition, Beijing says
U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.
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NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
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White House reacts to downed fighter jet
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump has been briefed after an American fighter jet was downed in Iran. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
1 fighter jet crew rescued, officials say
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News that one crew member from the downed F-15E fighter jet has been rescued. CBS News' Aaron MacLean and Eleanor Watson report.
Iran reacts to downed F-15 fighter jet
Iran state media is reacting to news of an American F-15 fighter jet downed in the country. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Courtney Kealy have more.
Expert on F-15E fighter jet
CBS News analysit Aaron MacLean, a former senior fellow at Hudson Institute, joins with more details on the F-15E fighter jet that was downed in Iran, sources say.
Early details on downed F-15E in Iran
U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an F-15E fighter jet was downed in Iran. A search and rescue mission is ongoing, sources say. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Weijia Jiang report.