Stocks poised to pad gains after Trump admin eases investor fears
Stock futures were up Wednesday morning following some positive news from the White House yesterday.
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Elon Musk says his DOGE work will "drop significantly" starting in May
Elon Musk told Tesla investors that he plans to scale back his time at the Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump says he has "no intention of firing" Fed chief Jerome Powell
President Trump said he isn't planning on firing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, one day after calling Powell a "major loser."
These companies are investing in U.S. manufacturing amid tariffs
President Trump wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. These companies say they're investing in domestic factories.
EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
More Americans teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. Here's why.
Record consumer debt, years of steep inflation and other factors are driving more Americans to considering filing for bankruptcy.
Americans fear going broke in retirement more than death, survey finds
Allianz poll finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
As Tesla's sales and profit tumble, investors ask Elon Musk to ditch DOGE and return to automaker
Tesla's sales and stock price have taken a hit this year amid blowback over CEO Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.
Direct File, which saves taxpayers money, may be shut down. Here's why.
Amid reports the IRS may end its free Direct File program, more than 170 lawmakers are demanding it remains open.
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Long-term CDs vs. short-term CDs: Which is better this May?
You can lock in higher rates now with short-term or long-term CD accounts — before any possible rate cuts occur.
Is now a good time to refinance your mortgage?
Some homeowners may benefit from refinancing their mortgages right now, but that won't be true for everyone.
3 things to know before enrolling in a debt management program this May
Debt management could offer major relief from your credit card debt, but there are a few things to know first.
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Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
3 questions to ask about your retirement savings when stocks plunge
The first weeks of the new Trump administration have sparked stock market jitters and recession fears. Here's advice from top experts.
Planning to retire at 65? Most Americans have to stop working earlier.
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What has DEI actually done for U.S. workers and employers?
President Trump has painted a bullseye on diversity, equity and inclusion. But what exactly is DEI, and what has it achieved?
The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.
Want to work at Chipotle? Be prepared to chat with AI.
Chipotle plans to deploy a conversational AI hiring system, dubbed "Ava Cado," across more than 3,500 restaurants.
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Dow soars more than 1,000 points
The stock market was off to a strong start Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring over 1,000 points.
Exploration of WWII shipwreck finds aircraft from legendary battle
A remotely-operated camera found surprising relics, including a plane that still had a bomb secured to it.
Vance says it was "pretty crazy" that he met Pope Francis in his last 24 hours
Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. Vance said he knew the pontiff was "very ill," but he "didn't realize how sick he was."
Stocks poised to pad gains after Trump admin eases investor fears
Stock futures were pointing to a strong opening as investors took cheer from positive news on trade and the Federal Reserve.
Alabama inmate wants his execution to go forward: "I am guilty"
James Osgood was condemned to die for the 2010 killing of Tracy Lynn Brown. He is one of only a small number of inmates on U.S. death rows to abandon their legal challenges.
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Dow soars more than 1,000 points
The stock market was off to a strong start Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring over 1,000 points.
Stocks poised to pad gains after Trump admin eases investor fears
Stock futures were pointing to a strong opening as investors took cheer from positive news on trade and the Federal Reserve.
EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
Americans fear going broke in retirement more than death, study finds
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
Elon Musk says his DOGE work will "drop significantly" in May
Elon Musk told Tesla investors that he plans to scale back his time at the Department of Government Efficiency.
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U.S. citizen DHS held 10 days has intellectual disabilities, family says
Jose Hermosillo, a U.S. citizen who was detained by DHS for 10 days and prosecuted for illegal entry into the U.S. has intellectual disabilities, his family claims.
Vance says it was "pretty crazy" that he met Pope Francis in his last 24 hours
Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. Vance said he knew the pontiff was "very ill," but he "didn't realize how sick he was."
What Trump can learn from state efforts to expand IVF access
State-level efforts to regulate fertility coverage reveal the gauntlet of budgetary and political hurdles such initiatives face.
Democrats visit Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk in ICE detention
Democratic members of Congress demanded their immediate release.
Elon Musk says his DOGE work will "drop significantly" in May
Elon Musk told Tesla investors that he plans to scale back his time at the Department of Government Efficiency.
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What Trump can learn from state efforts to expand IVF access
State-level efforts to regulate fertility coverage reveal the gauntlet of budgetary and political hurdles such initiatives face.
NIH director pushes back timeline for RFK Jr.'s autism answers
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said "it's hard to guarantee when science will make an advance."
FDA stops short of synthetic food dye ban, calls on industry to stop use
Federal health officials want companies to swap out certain food dyes with natural alternatives.
Dietitians react to the "people kibble" trend of meal prepping
Ever struggled with planning nutritious meals? A TikTok user has shared his viral solution that others online have dubbed "people kibble."
Tina Knowles on Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis
Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis and how her daughters Beyoncé and Solange, niece Angie Beyincé, and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland have supported her throughout the process.
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Vance demands Russia, Ukraine strike peace deal, or U.S. will "walk away"
JD Vance says both Ukraine and Russia will "have to give up some of the territory they currently own" to end the war, or the U.S. will "walk away" from peace efforts.
EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Inmate named John Kennedy makes daring escape from prison
A 22-year-old inmate named for the late John F. Kennedy escaped from Peru's most crowded prison, and video of the jailbreak has gone viral.
Strong earthquake rattles Istanbul, Turkey
A strong earthquake rattled Istanbul, Turkey, and neighboring regions, sending panicked people pouring into streets but apparently causing no major damage.
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Tina Knowles talks styling Destiny's Child
Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is opening up about her life in her book, "Matriarch." She styled Destiny's Child when the group started out and spoke about how the record label complained about the group's look.
How "Conclave" compares to electing new pope
Roman Catholic cardinals are gathering to decide when to hold the conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis' death on Monday. It has sparked renewed interest in the movie "Conclave," which is about the process and came out last year. CBS News' Carter Evans looks at what the movie got right and wrong about the process.
Tina Knowles opens up about motherhood, divorce and Destiny's Child
Tina Knowles, mother of superstars Beyoncé and Solange, spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her new memoir, "Matriarch."
Oprah Winfrey selects Tina Knowles' "Matriarch" for latest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey has named "Matriarch" by Tina Knowles as her latest book club selection. The memoir shares Knowles' personal journey from growing up in segregated Texas to raising music icons Beyoncé and Solange.
Behind the scenes of "Climbing in Heels"
Agent turned producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas joins us to discuss her debut novel "Climbing in Heels," a story set in the 1980s about three women navigating the cutthroat world of Hollywood representation. The book, already being developed into a TV series, was inspired by her real-life experiences and encouraged by her producing partner, Jennifer Lopez.
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EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
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Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
Reporter's Notebook: Earth Day perspective
If Earth's entire 4.5 billion-year history was squeezed into a single, 24-hour day, when would modern humans arrive? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the meaning of Earth Day.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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Alabama inmate wants his execution to go forward: "I am guilty"
James Osgood was condemned to die for the 2010 killing of Tracy Lynn Brown. He is one of only a small number of inmates on U.S. death rows to abandon their legal challenges.
Inmate named John Kennedy makes daring escape from prison
A 22-year-old inmate named for the late John F. Kennedy escaped from Peru's most crowded prison, and video of the jailbreak has gone viral.
Details on Lori Vallow Daybell conviction
An Arizona jury on Tuesday convicted Lori Vallow Daybell of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Jessica Levinson have more details.
Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty of murder
An Arizona woman has been found guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019. Lori Vallow Daybell pleaded not guilty and represented herself in court. She is already serving life sentences in Idaho for the murders of her children and conspiring to murder her then-boyfriend's wife. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
What did Lori Vallow Daybell do? A timeline of the case
Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to life without parole after an Idaho jury found her guilty in May 2023 on all charges for her role in the deaths of her two youngest children, Tylee Ryan, 16, Joshua "JJ" Vallow, 7, and her husband's first wife, Tammy Daybell.
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NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Trump's funding freeze raises new questions
Harvard and more than 100 schools issued a joint letter condemning what they call political interference in education. Harvard is now suing the Trump administration after it froze over $2 billion in funding tied to Title VI violations. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi explains what the law means and what's at stake.
A look at hidden nuclear waste
Skyler Henry reports from St. Louis, where CBS News Confirmed discovered nuclear waste buried under homes and backyards, leaving residents demanding answers.
Meet the chef behind Nokka
From the forests of Finland to fine dining plates in Helsinki, Nokka's chef Ari Ruoho is setting a new standard for sustainable cuisine, one foraged ingredient at a time.
Holocaust survivor reflects in "Note to Self"
In a moving "Note to Self" letter ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, survivor Alfred Münzer reflects on being hidden as a baby, the loss of his family and why he continues to share his story amid rising antisemitism.
RFK Jr. says "sugar is poison"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s remarks on sugar came as he announced the Food and Drug Administration's call for the food industry to stop using synthetic food dyes. Northwell Health's Dr. Eric Ascher joins CBS News with more on RFK Jr.'s claims.