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Saturday, May 23, 2026 8:37 AM ET

CBS News - Business

Crime - Lawyers shot outside North Carolina courthouse - In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports. 13H ago - 1:25

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Ivey and Ellison on 6 years since Floyd murder -- Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.

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Mosque attack was streamed online -- The deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was streamed online, and at least three people watched as two teenagers attacked the facility filled with young students, CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.

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Britney Spears argument, DUI arrest on video -- A newly released video shows the California Highway Patrol's March 4, 2026, DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears in Ventura County, California. Officers indicated they smelled alcohol on Spears and conducted a field sobriety test before she was placed in the back of a patrol car and taken to a hospital for a blood test to check for drugs. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.

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Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows - Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol. 18H ago

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AI job cuts are rising, but experts say layoffs are only part of the story -- Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.

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This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it. -- Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.

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House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket -- Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.

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Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell -- Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.

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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. -- May 21

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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. -- May 21

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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. -- May 21

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Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day -- A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather. -- May 21

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Sponsored - How much emergency savings should you keep while paying off debt - It can be tricky to save for an emergency fund while paying off debt. Here's how to strike the right balance. 17H ago

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When you should (and shouldn't) take out a personal loan to pay off debt

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How much interest can a $40,000 short-term CD earn now (and is it worth opening)? -- A $40,000 short-term CD can earn a significant return for savers now. But that's not the only advantage to know.

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3 CD account mistakes to avoid in today's economy

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Here's how much interest a $15,000 CD account can earn now

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Here's how mortgage rates changed in 2026 (and what could happen this June) -- This is how significantly mortgage interest rates have changed so far in 2026 (and what could happen next).

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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.

1 year ago

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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