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Stocks on Wall Street rose to new heights on Thursday, adding to the record gains seen on Wednesday. It came as investors expressed optimism that a resolution to the war with Iran could be reached quickly. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Investors appear to be looking beyond current fears linked to the Iran war. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger reports.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on Wednesday despite the economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what's driving the upward trend.
Despite start of military operations to intercept ships region, investors still expect U.S. and Iran to find an off-ramp.
Stocks jumped and oil prices fell on Wednesday following President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Wall Street appeared optimistic on Wednesday about the ceasefire with Iran, but the situation is delicate. Kelly O'Grady has more.
The Dow surged more than 1,000 points on Wednesday after President Trump backed off his threat to attack Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, previously coined the phrase "TACO trade," with TACO standing for "Trump always chickens out," to encapsulate how investors buy low and sell high as markets react to the president's threats and eventual lack of action. Armstrong joined CBS News to discuss.
Investors are reacting to news of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Oil prices surged again on Thursday after President Trump did not provide a clear timeline for the end of the Iran war or a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during his nationwide address on Wednesday night. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Stocks rebound after sliding in early-day trade, with investors buoyed by reports that Iran and Oman could monitor ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Markets reacted negatively to President Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger breaks down the economic impact of the ongoing conflict.
U.S. stocks swung on Monday as oil prices kept climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end.
Wall Street had a shaky start to the week on Monday, as U.S. stocks ended mixed and crude oil prices stayed above $100 a barrel. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins to discuss.
Stocks tumbled on Friday amid the uncertainty in Iran, marking the fifth consecutive week of declines. It's the longest stretch of weekly losses in nearly four years. CBS News business contributor Javier David has more.
Stocks suffered a fifth straight weekly loss as oil prices climbed and mixed signals on Iran raised fears about inflation and growth.
The Dow Jones dropped more than 700 points on Friday, while the S&P 500 posted its fifth straight weekly drop. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to discuss.
Oil prices dropped with news of possible U.S.-Iran peace talks. Isabel Wang, a markets reporter for MarketWatch, joins with more.
The stock market is responding favorably after President Trump said Monday morning that he would postpone his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump had previously threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the strait wasn't reopened by Monday evening. Sabrina Escobar, a reporter for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss the markets.
The stock market responded negatively on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a second straight policy meeting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
A drop in oil prices helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the start of the war in Iran on Monday. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to discuss.
The stock market appears optimistic that the war in Iran will end soon and that oil prices will drop. Joy Wiltermuth, a reporter for MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more details.
The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release 400 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves to alleviate the shortage caused by the Strait of Hormuz shutdown. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
President Trump says the Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
The pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying, along with the rhetoric around it from the U.S. and Iran. Matt Smith, an analyst at the data firm Kpler, joins to discuss.
President Trump's assurances that a rising U.S. death toll and soaring energy prices will be temporary and worth the pain are failing to assuage jittery investors.
The leaders of Lebanon and Israel agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire starting at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the singer.
CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
"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.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
"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.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
A munitions company that handles explosives for the U.S. military is facing a fine of over $3 million after an explosion killed 16 people last year.
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
With another round of U.S.-Iran peace talks on the horizon, investors are optimistic that the war will wind down.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
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.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."
An Australian judge turned away an appeal by former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the U.S. over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
U.S. utility companies are planning to invest $1.4 trillion over the next five years to help strengthen the nation's power grid, according to a new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan nonprofit consumer education organization PowerLines. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Police in Virginia say the former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died after he shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Nicole Sganga reports.
Just after midnight on Thursday, police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then himself in their home. Both of their teenage children were home at the time of the incident. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
New JAMA network research data shows a sharp increase in the number of people who died while in ICE detention last year. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
Damon Jones was among dozens of people, including alleged mafia figures and athletes, charged last year in connection with a pair of gambling schemes.
"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.
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.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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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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Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Lindsey Reiser anchors a special CBS News 24/7 report on the blockade against Iranian ports, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the current state of the war with Iran.
CBS News' Lana Zak spoke with some Americans about their thoughts on the conflict with Iran and its impact on the economy.
President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the war with Iran is "almost over." He has also stated multiple times that the U.S. is close to accomplishing "all of its goals" in Iran. CBS News' Robert Costa reports and Michael Doran, director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at the Hudson Institute, have more.
Earlier this week, President Trump turned his criticism toward an unlikely subject- Pope Leo. Michael O'Loughlin, the executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, joins "The Daily Report."
Ceasefire begins between Israel and Lebanon; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for a fourth day.