House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives.
Sources from CBS News say that aspiring home buyers can look forward to a modestly more favorable real estate market heading into the spring house-hunting season.
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Federal judge appears skeptical of recent Pentagon policy restricting journalists' activities
According to CBS, a federal judge sharply questioned the government on Friday about a new Pentagon policy that places strict controls over what journalists can report if they wish to be allowed to continue working from inside the building.
Oil prices continue to climb, hitting their highest level in nearly 2 years
Sources from CBS News say that the price of oil continued to surge on Friday amid growing concerns that the Iran war will disrupt global crude supplies.
Stocks sink as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles
According to CBS News, stocks fell on Friday, closing out a week of turbulence on Wall Street marked by signs that the U.S. labor market is weakening and mounting concerns about the economic impact of the war in Iran.
Noem and DHS watchdog feuding over classified airport security risk report
CBS News reports that weeks before Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was fired by President Trump, a dispute between her department and its internal watchdog over access to records and communications with Congress had been escalating.
Anthropic is tracking which jobs are most exposed to AI. These 10 professions top the list.
Sources from CBS News say that Anthropic, the maker of the AI chatbot Claude, says it has built an early warning system to track which U.S. jobs are most exposed to artificial intelligence — and its initial findings suggest many white-collar roles sit near the front lines.
United Airlines CEO said U.S. airfares could soon rise as Iran war drives up oil prices
According to CBS News, travelers could soon see a rise in U.S. airfares as climbing global oil costs due to the Iran war boost the cost of jet fuel.
Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists’ access to Pentagon
Sources from Associated Press say that a Pentagon policy limiting journalists’ access to the building is depriving Americans of vital information about U.S. military operations while the country is at war
US immigration authorities arrest Spanish-language news reporter in Tennessee
According to AP, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a reporter for a Spanish-language news outlet in Tennessee, but agents didn’t have a warrant, according to court documents filed by her lawyer this week.
Customs and Border Protection official says new process for tariff refunds could be ready in 45 days
Sources from Associated Press say that government officials are getting closer to ironing out a refund process for the hundreds of thousands of companies that paid tariffs now deemed illegal.
Storms rip through Oklahoma as even more intense weather is possible Friday across the central US
According to AP, thunderstorms ripped across Oklahoma prairies Thursday night as severe weather was expected to intensify Friday and bring the threat of powerful tornadoes to multiple states in the nation’s heartland.
Maine’s catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry
According to Associated Press, Maine’s catch of lobsters declined for the fourth straight year, state fishing regulators said Friday, as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean.
Hegseth says U.S. can "sustain the fight for as long as it takes" as Iran offensive continues
Sources from CBS say that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that Iran is hoping the U.S. cannot sustain its operation against the country, but he asserted that the military can "sustain the fight for as long as it takes."
Federal contractor who allegedly stole $46 million in crypto arrested in Caribbean, FBI says
According to CBS News, a federal contractor accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency was arrested in the Caribbean, the FBI announced.
Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6% on inflation fears
CBS News reports that mortgage rates are edging up on Thursday amid renewed inflation fears tied to the war in Iran.
A record share of Americans are taking emergency withdrawals from their 401(k)s
Sources from CBS News say that a record share of Americans are tapping their retirement savings accounts to cover emergency expenses, according to new data from financial services firm Vanguard.
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
According to CBS News, Savannah Guthrie stopped by the "Today" show studio to see colleagues on Thursday
Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter’s reputation as his next choice to lead DHS
Sources from AP say that President Donald Trump’s plans to nominate Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to take over as Homeland Security secretary follow a meteoric political rise for the plumbing company owner who was first elected to Congress in 2012.
Who will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers make their predictions
Sources from Associated Press say that the Oscars just got more interesting. With a few late-game curveballs, courtesy of the Actor Awards, the broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, may have more drama and heartbreak than expected even just last week.
Panel reviewing Trump’s White House ballroom project will vote on it April 2
Sources from AP say that a federal panel reviewing President Donald Trump’s plans to build a ballroom at the White House has set April 2 for a final vote on the project
They have a nose for finding people. Bloodhounds and their low-tech sniffers help police track
According to AP, the North Dakota Highway Patrol’s newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and an amazing knack for finding people.
Last 2 names of 6 US soldiers who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon
Associated Press reports that the last two names of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait were released Wednesday by the Pentagon, and they are from California and Iowa.
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
Sources from Associated Press say that Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning
No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
According to Associated Press, NASA issued a welcome all-clear Thursday, saying there’s now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR will crash into the moon in 2032.
Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89
CBS News reports that Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He was 89.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says in deposition that he resisted censoring platforms
Sources from CBS News say that Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on teenagers and children on Wednesday watched a deposition of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that explores what the architects of Facebook and Instagram knew from internal research about the negative experiences by young users and how the company responded since its early years.
Hegseth says U.S. torpedo sank an Iranian warship, says U.S. will fight "for as long as we need to"
According to CBS News, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said Wednesday in a briefing at the Pentagon that the U.S. Central Command is making "steady progress" as the campaign against Iran entered its fifth day, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said an American submarine had sunk an Iranian warship.
Key takeaways from the House hearing on Minnesota fraud with Tim Walz and Keith Ellison
Sources from CBS News say that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state's Attorney General Keith Ellison faced questions from the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday
37 million pounds of food sold at retailers nationwide recalled because it could contain glass
According to CBS News, a frozen food manufacturer is expanding an earlier recall of frozen food sold at Trader Joe's over potential glass contamination.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. taxpayers $700 million a month in interest, report finds
CBS News reports that the federal government is estimated to owe American businesses up to $175 billion in tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down much of the Trump administration's import duties last month.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged a Florida man to commit suicide
Sources from CBS News say that Google is facing a new federal lawsuit from the family of a man who died by suicide after allegedly being influenced by Gemini
House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify in Epstein probe
Sources from CBS News say that the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony as part of its investigation into the federal government's handling of the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
According to CBS News, a longtime Justice Department employee has been arrested and charged in a child pornography case, according to multiple sources who spoke with CBS News.
UNC has 40 years of history in its Smith Center home. Deciding what’s next is proving complicated
According to AP, North Carolina had just completed its first-ever 18-0 season at its longtime home, and Seth Trimble wrapped up his on-court senior night speech by pointing to a simmering debate that will linger into the offseason.
Elon Musk’s proposed Tesla tunnel loop met with opposition by Nashville metro council
Associated Press reports that Elon Musk’s proposed Tesla tunnel loop under the streets of Nashville was met with opposition Tuesday by the metro council, which passed a resolution to put their concerns about safety, transparency and a lack of local input on the record.
US soldiers who died in the Iran war remembered for their service and devotion to their families
Sources from Associated Press say that a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait killed 20-year-old Coady of West Des Moines, Iowa, and five other members of the U.S. Army Reserve who worked in logistics and kept troops supplied with food and equipment.
Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota’s fraud fight
According to AP, Minnesota’s governor and attorney general on Wednesday defended their efforts to combat fraud and told a U.S. House committee that their efforts have been hampered by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in the state.
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic slows to a crawl. Here's what to know about the key oil waterway.
According to CBS News, the U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran are focusing attention on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategically vital waterway in the region that serves as a key artery for global oil shipments.
Trump says Iran strikes were "last best chance" to take out missiles, nuclear threat
Sources from CBS News say that President Trump said the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represented the "last best chance" of addressing the threat posed by the Islamic Republic's ballistic missiles and nuclear program.
Gas prices are set to rise amid U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Here's what you could pay at the pump.
According to CBS News, American motorists could soon pay more at the pump amid spiking oil prices due to the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, with experts predicting gasoline prices could rise sharply this week.
Videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton's Epstein testimony released by House committee
CBS News reports that the House Oversight Committee on Monday released video of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection, becoming latest GOP retirement
Sources from CBS News say that Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana announced Monday he will not run for reelection, becoming the latest Republican to retire ahead of what could be a tough midterm cycle for the party.
Supreme Court seems open to loosening law barring marijuana users from owning guns
According to CBS News, the Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines.
More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why.
According to CBS News, employees in the U.S are clinging to their jobs in a labor market characterized by historically low rates of worker turnover, recent data shows.
Catherine O’Hara wins posthumous award for ‘The Studio’ at Actor Awards
According to AP, a month after her unexpected death, Catherine O’Hara won a posthumous award at the 32nd Actor Awards for her performance on “The Studio.”
War widens as Israel and US pound Iran and Tehran and its allies hit back
Sources from Associated Press say that the war in the Middle East spiraled further Monday as Israel and the U.S. pounded Iran in a campaign that U.S. President Donald Trump said would likely take several weeks.
Gulf carriers resume some flights even as US-Israel strikes and Iran retaliation fuel travel chaos
According to AP, several international airlines resumed a small number of flights from the United Arab Emirates on Monday, offering some relief for travelers caught up in airspace closures and other safety precautions as the U.S. and Israel bombarded Iran
‘Scream 7' opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount
Associated Press reports that “Scream” is still making a killing.
Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation’s 250th anniversary celebration
Sources from Associated Press say that some of the United States’ most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey Monday as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemoration.
What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran
According to Associated Press, the war in the Middle East expanded on multiple fronts Monday as attacks from Iran and Iranian-backed militias struck Israel and Arab states as well as U.S. military targets in the region.