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Latest CBS News Videos - NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at 41 - One of the greatest NASCAR racers of all time, Kyle Busch, died on Thursday at 41. His family earlier in the day had said he "experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization and was undergoing treatment." Tom Hanson reports. 33M ago - 2:02

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Where a potential peace deal with Iran stands -- Iranian state media said its leadership is reviewing the U.S.'s latest peace proposal, nearly three months into a war that has had global consequences. President Trump said he is willing to give Iran a "couple of days" to respond to the proposal. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.

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Plane diverts to Canada over Ebola -- A flight headed for Detroit made a last-minute diversion to Canada on Wednesday night over Ebola concerns stemming from a passenger who wasn't supposed to be on board. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Nicole Sganga have more.

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Lawmakers react to "anti-weaponization fund" -- A growing number of lawmakers are speaking out against the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

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CBS News Radio flashback: Obama wins presidency -- Major Garrett introduces CBS News Radio's coverage of the election of the first Black president of the U.S., Barack Obama.

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Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show -- Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.

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Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer -- AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.

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These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears -- Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.

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Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare. -- A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.

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SpaceX wants to "understand the true nature of the universe" as it preps for mega IPO -- Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.

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World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl -- Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.

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Bezos says bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax -- The Amazon founder said eliminating taxes for lower-income Americans could ease financial pressure and encourage entrepreneurship. -- May 20

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Treasury prices are down, yields are up and investors are on edge. Here's what that means for the economy. -- U.S. government bonds are sagging as investors fret that hotter inflation will keep interest rate cuts on hold. -- May 20

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Highest gas prices in years expected to continue rising this summer -- U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis. -- May 20

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3 CD account mistakes to avoid in today's economy -- If you're considering opening a CD account in today's economy, it's critical to first know which mistakes to avoid.

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How much interest can a $40,000 long-term CD account earn now?

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How much interest can a $100,000 CD account earn now?

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Can my Social Security disability benefits be garnished for debt? -- As collection activity rises, it's important to understand how protected your disability benefits really are.

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Can a creditor empty your entire bank account with a bank levy?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 21, 2026? -- Want to buy a home or refinance your existing one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you'll need to know now.

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When could mortgage rates drop close to 5% again? Here's what three experts predict.

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Can you negotiate your mortgage rate in today's market?

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Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs -- CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed​ and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

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MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising -- These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.

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Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles -- As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know. -- May 8

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Americans expect to work much longer than they would like. Here's why. -- Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay." -- Apr 8

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Is the teen summer job a thing of the past? -- A summer job was once a seasonal tradition for millions of American teenagers. No more - here's why fewer young people are expected to clock in when school ends.

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EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker -- Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.

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More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds -- Since 2021, the share of U.S.-based employees who have left their jobs to work in another country has more than doubled.

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