Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:40 PM ET
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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.14 minutes ago
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.14 minutes ago
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.14 minutes ago
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.14 minutes ago
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.3 hours ago
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.2 hours ago
These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears -- Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.14 hours ago
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.7 hours ago
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.8 hours ago
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.13 hours ago
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 206 hours ago
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 205 hours ago
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 203 hours ago
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.4 hours ago
How much interest can a $40,000 long-term CD account earn now?4 hours ago
How much interest can a $100,000 CD account earn now?4 hours ago
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.5 hours ago
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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.9 hours ago
When could mortgage rates drop close to 5% again? Here's what three experts predict.2 days ago
Can you negotiate your mortgage rate in today's market?6 days ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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 814 hours ago
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 814 days ago
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.2 days ago
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.16 days ago
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.20 days ago