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CBS Mornings - Economic fallout grows over Iran war - President Trump continues to say the Iran war is "very close to over," but no new peace talks have been confirmed. Meanwhile, gas prices remain elevated, and while Mr. Trump says they'll plummet "very soon," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a different timeline. Weijia Jiang reports. 2H ago - 2:364 minutes ago
Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade48 minutes ago
Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran -- It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.18 hours ago
FIFA chief Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup "for sure" -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his stance Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the U.S.15 hours ago
House set to break with Trump, vote against ending deportation protections for Haitians -- All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more than 300,000 people from Haiti.2 hours ago
As Iran war drives up fuel prices, states are hesitant to suspend gas tax. Here's why. -- As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.3 hours ago
Setback for ex-U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators -- An Australian judge turned away an appeal by former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the U.S. over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago.2 hours ago
Brian Hooker leaves Bahamas to be with ailing mother as search for wife continues -- According to his attorney, Brian Hooker plans to return to the Bahamas as the search for his wife, Lynette Hooker, continues.13 hours ago
Exclusive - Billionaires, dark money fuel questions ahead of 2026 midterms - The ultra-wealthy donor class is getting ready to pour tens of millions into the fall elections that will decide which party will control Congress. 17H ago34 minutes ago
Russia launches deadliest aerial assault of the year on Ukraine -- Nearly 700 drones and 19 missiles struck cities across the country overnight, killing 16 people, officials said. Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, was among the hardest hit.3 hours ago
FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan" -- The FDA meeting announcement follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger.12 hours ago
New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman -- Seconds after a gunman opened fire at an Oklahoma high school, the school's principal was seen racing into the hallway, pushing the suspect onto a bench and holding him down.20 hours ago
3 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says -- President Trump has said the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the U.S.10 hours ago
Who Should Control AI's Most Dangerous Secrets? -- Anthropic's latest model, Mythos, is stirring debate about whether AI must be placed under a Manhattan Project-style federal authority.2 days ago
Trump's Iran Blockade Is Functioning-But Will It Work? -- U.S. ships are making sure that if Iran won't let world commerce pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian commerce can't either. Will this force Iran to accept defeat?1 day ago
What Kind of Autocrat Loses an Election? -- The same pundits who think American democracy is dying have spent years insisting that Hungary is run by a dictator. But that man, Viktor Orban, just lost an election-and is peacefully leaving power.1 day ago
Dr. Erica Schwartz emerges as White House's top pick for CDC leader -- Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.20 hours ago
House Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth -- House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."20 hours ago
Why Jerome Powell - not Trump - will decide when the Fed chief steps down -- President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.18 hours ago
Controversial spy tool faces uncertain future ahead of House vote -- The spy tool, known as FISA Section 702, expires Monday. But it currently has opposition from several House factions.20 hours ago
Exclusive - Bipartisan duo that pushed Swalwell, Gonzales to resign says other lawmakers may be next - A cross-party effort caused two House members to resign on Tuesday, and the female lawmakers who helped lead that push told CBS News that additional members of Congress could face similar pressure. Apr 1411 hours ago
What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 16, 2026? -- Want to buy a home? Looking to refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates to know right now.1 hour ago
Should you lock in a mortgage rate before the April Fed meeting?1 hour ago
What could mortgage interest rates look like by the end of 2026?19 hours ago
$25,000 CD vs. $25,000 high-yield savings vs. $25,000 money market account: Which earns the most in 2026? -- All three accounts offer sizable returns for savers who act now, but which type will earn the most interest in 2026?21 hours ago
CDs vs. high-yield savings accounts: Which is better with inflation rising again?1 day ago
How much will $12,000 earn in a CD at today's rates?21 hours ago
Sponsored - 3 things taxpayers should know before filing in 2026 - Before you file your 2025 tax return, make sure you know the changes that could put more money back in your pocket. Apr 1422 hours ago
When to ask for an extension on your taxes1 day ago
Tax debt vs. tax lien: What's the difference and why it matters6 days ago
S&P 500 hits record high as investors shrug off Iran war fears -- With another round of U.S.-Iran peace talks on the horizon, investors are optimistic that the war will wind down.18 hours ago
Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules -- The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.18 hours ago
Allbirds's pivot from footwear to AI sends its shares soaring 600% -- The sneaker maker is selling its footwear assets and rebranding as "NewBird AI," betting on booming demand for AI computing power.19 hours ago
Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here's what the data shows. -- Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount. -- Apr 1418 hours ago
Fed Chair nominee Warsh is worth well over $100 million, documents show -- Warsh's wealth far outstrips that of outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose most recent disclosure shows he is worth at least $19.5 million. -- Apr 1421 hours ago
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Eye Opener: Iran war's economic impact -- A key Trump administration official says gas prices could remain high for months even as President Trump says the Iran war may end soon. Plus, Spirit Airlines might be forced into liquidation as fuel prices rise. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.48 minutes ago
White House insists Iran talks will continue -- The U.S. insists that more peace talks with Iran will occur soon, despite a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports, and Lyse Doucet of BBC News, a CBS News partner, reports from Tehran.48 minutes ago
Russia's deadliest attack so far in 2026 -- Russia launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, forcing many to evacuate and seek shelter underground. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.48 minutes ago
How the Iran war could impact Spirit Airlines -- Spirit Airlines could soon be forced into liquidation. As the price of jet fuel has nearly doubled this year, driven by the Iran war, sources say some of Spirit's creditors question the budget airline's ability to make debt payments or return to profitability. It filed for bankruptcy last year. Kris Van Cleave reports.48 minutes ago
Ramy Youssef on new comedy special -- Golden Globe-winning actor and comedian Ramy Youssef talks about his new comedy special, "Ramy Youssef: In Love," which tackles topics like AI and religion but through a "lens of love." He explains his inspiration and how he includes personal stories about his family and marriage. -- Apr 1548 minutes ago
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