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What is the price of gold today: April 16, 2026? -- The price of gold is increasing yet again. Here's where the price of the precious metal stands as of April 16, 2026.

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Inflation just spiked. Here are 3 reasons why a gold investment makes sense right now.

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How much do you actually lose when you sell your gold investments?

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CBS Mornings - Prince Harry and Meghan address bullying - While on their visit to Australia, Prince Harry and Meghan addressed bullying. Prince Harry commended Australian leaders for their recent ban on social media for those under 16 and Meghan spoke about the bullying she's experienced. Holly Williams reports. 1H ago - 2:04

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Iran war impact on stock market -- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on Wednesday despite the economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what's driving the upward trend.

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Live - Diplomacy to end Iran war ramps up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks - With the Iran war frozen by a ceasefire but oil still not moving through the Strait of Hormuz, there are burgeoning efforts to build a diplomatic off-ramp. updated 24M ago

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Partner held in Zanzibar after influencer dies under mysterious circumstances -- Joseph McCann was questioned by police after his partner, Ashly Robinson, better known online as Ashlee Jenae, was found dead in her room.

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Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 18H ago

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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.

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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.

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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. -- Apr 15

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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 14

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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.

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Should you lock in a mortgage rate before the April Fed meeting?

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What could mortgage interest rates look like by the end of 2026?

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$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?

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CDs vs. high-yield savings accounts: Which is better with inflation rising again?

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How much will $12,000 earn in a CD at today's rates?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 14

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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 14

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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.

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Mayor Mamdani reflects on first 100 days -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reflected on his first 100 days in office, saying "we're seeing the kind of progress we were told was impossible." The mayor told "CBS Mornings" that he believes democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere" and discussed his relationship with President Trump.

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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.

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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.

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Woman speaks after being detained by ICE -- Meenu Batra came to the U.S. nearly 35 years ago. Batra and her lawyers say she has always worked and lived legally in the U.S. But one month ago, the courtroom interpreter and mother of four was detained by ICE agents. She and her family spoke exclusively to CBS News.

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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.

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