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HealthWatch - New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials - A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down. 12H ago - 1:40

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U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts -- The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.

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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation - Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola. 1H ago

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Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health? -- Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.

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Vanessa Trump announces cancer diagnosis -- Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan. -- May 20

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Live - Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable" The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable." updated 5M ago

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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon" -- Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

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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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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. -- May 21

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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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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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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.

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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."

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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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2 climbers die on Everest as record-holder warns of overcrowding -- At least five climbers have died during this Everest season. A U.S. and a Czech climber died on Mount Makalu earlier this month.

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Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief -- Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.

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Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war -- The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations.

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