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Friday, April 03, 2026 3:00 PM ET

CBS News - Top Stories

Former airman pleads guilty to scamming military out of $37 million -- Alan Hayward James, 51, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy to rig bids.

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Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like? -- Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.

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Top Videos - Iran downs F-35 fighter jet, sources say - A search and rescue effort is underway after Iran downed a U.S. F-15 fighter jet, two sources confirm to CBS News. Kelly O'Grady anchored this CBS News special report. 4H ago - 11:43

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American fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued -- U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.

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Live - U.S. fighter jet shot down by Iran as war escalates - Iran claims it shot down a U.S. fighter jet, and two sources confirmed to CBS News that a search and rescue operation was underway. updated 3M ago

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CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising

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Trump sends mixed messages on securing the Strait of Hormuz -- The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."

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Concern U.S. may deport Iranians held by ICE back home to a warzone -- Two gay Iranian men seeking asylum in the U.S. could face execution if they're deported to Iran, a move the Trump administration has not ruled out. -- Apr 2

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Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks -- President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories." -- Apr 2

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3 federal agents, 2 boaters rescued after vessels capsize off Puerto Rico -- Customs and Border Patrol agents were helping rescue two boaters whose vessel capsized when they themselves were put in danger.

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Military archbishop suggests Iran war isn't justified -- Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who heads the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, told CBS' Ed O'Keefe that the war is likely not justified under the Just War Theory.

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Transcript: Archbishop Timothy Broglio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026

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Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending -- President Trump's new budget proposal asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending - a 42% increase - while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%.

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Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts -- Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.

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U.S. returns Chinese drug fugitive in rare extradition, Beijing says -- U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.

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3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled -- The eye drops - sold under multiple brands - have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.

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Details emerge about college basketball player who died after game -- Ethan Dietz died on Nov. 25 after being hit in the head during a basketball game in Texas three days earlier.

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Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni -- A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.

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America's Public Disorder Is a Choice -- America's hands-off approach to mental illness and addiction is failing everyone.

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An Afternoon with the Rocket-Watchers -- After watching the launch of Artemis II, Evan, who's in sixth grade, said: 'It was a lot better than what I imagined!' He wants to work for NASA one day. -- Apr 2

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Bondi Did What Trump Wanted-Not What He Needed -- The Epstein files are only one example of how heeding Trump's instincts backfired on the attorney general and the administration.

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Exclusive - Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George - One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army. 18H ago

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Trump fires Bondi as attorney general, installs Blanche as acting AG -- President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.

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Hegseth says he will let troops take personal firearms onto military bases -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations.

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Planning commission approves Trump's ballroom and East Wing design -- The commission, which is chaired by a White House staffer, voted 9 to 1 to approve the design, which includes a ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests.

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Is a HELOC or a home equity loan the better option this April? -- Rates on HELOCs and home equity loans are near multi-year lows, but the better pick depends on more than the rate.

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What are today's HELOC and home equity loan interest rates?

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HELOC rates are closing in on the 6% range. Here's what a $20,000 HELOC costs monthly now.

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Is the gold rally over? 3 things to consider now -- Gold has fallen dramatically from its January peak. Here's what investors should consider before making a move.

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Here's how silver's price has changed in 2026 (and what investors should consider now)

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3 gold price questions investors should ask this April

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How to know if you're judgment-proof from debt collectors -- If debt collectors can sue but can't collect, you may have more leverage than you think. Here's how to tell.

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What types of income are exempt from a bank levy?

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

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Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans -- Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.

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Starbucks offers $1,200 bonuses to baristas who offer top customer service -- The coffee chain said it will also pay its workers weekly to provide more financial flexibility. -- Apr 2

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Stocks recover from early losses as investors monitor war developments -- Stocks erased early losses on Thursday, with both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closing higher.

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Higher gas prices have cost drivers an extra $8.4 billion, Democrats say -- With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it now costs almost $145 to fill up a Ford F-150 pickup truck, a new analysis finds. -- Apr 2

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Eye Opener: Artemis II hits major milestone -- The Artemis II crew leaves Earth's orbit and speaks about their mission so far. Plus, President Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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Will Todd Blanche prosecute Trump's enemies? -- Questions are emerging about acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's next moves after President Trump fired Pam Bondi from her post atop the Justice Department. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Jarred Hill report.

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Maui doctor claims self-defense at trial -- Gerhardt Konig, the Maui doctor who is accused of trying to kill his wife while on a hike last year, testified that his wife Arielle Konig had tried to push him off a narrow path. Gerhardt Konig admitted the two had an argument on the trail and he left her behind before running into his wife on the walk back. Warning: The video in this story is disturbing.

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60 Minutes - Drone arms race transforming modern warfare - Drones, unmanned and remotely-controlled, have transformed the Ukrainian battlefield in the war with Russia. As warfare and technology evolves, the U.S. military is learning lessons from Ukraine. Mar 29 - 13:22

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Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage -- Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage - big enough to fit a skyscraper - is deep inside a Vietnamese jungle. Exploring the dark caverns, home to beautiful rock formations and a river, takes days.

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Investigating the D.C. midair plane crash -- One day before the 2025 mid-air collision over Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people, two separate passenger jets had to take sudden action to avoid colliding with Army helicopters.

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U.S. shipyards fall behind S. Korea & China -- China rolls out over 1,000 cargo ships a year, while the U.S. - maybe three. The Trump administration has called this a crisis with both economic and national security risks.

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Dog study may help pets and humans age well -- The Dog Aging Project is working to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The research results may help humans age well, too.

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