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Ships stranded by Strait of Hormuz closure -- The unprecedented Strait of Hormuz closure amid the Iran war has spiked the price of oil and gas. It's also left thousands of crew members stranded on ships as the war rages on.
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60 Minutes - Inside author Mitch Albom's Haiti orphanage - In Port-au-Prince, Haiti's gang-controlled capital, there's an orphanage taking in the most at-risk kids. It's run by bestselling author Mitch Albom and his wife Janine. 7H ago - 13:1648 minutes ago
CBS Weekend News - Iran launches heavy wave of missile strikes - With week three of the war underway, Iran launched one of the heaviest waves of missile strikes in a 24-hour period since fighting began. Charlie D'Agata reports. 6H ago - 02:5118 minutes ago
U.S. identifies 6 service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq -- Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.1 day ago
How would escorting oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz work? -- With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz - a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages. -- Mar 1422 hours ago
U.S. offers $10 million, chance to relocate for info on Iran's leaders -- The State Department is seeking information on Iran's new supreme leader and nine other "key leaders" in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. -- Mar 145 hours ago
Growing up behind walls at Mitch Albom's Haitian orphanage -- Haiti's gangs have near-total control of Port-au-Prince. Bestselling author Mitch Albom runs an orphanage in the city. Children there grow up and get an education in a haven behind walls.5 hours ago
A volunteer arrived in Haiti after the earthquake. Now, she runs a Haitian 911. -- Stacy Librandi went to Haiti as a volunteer new to disaster relief in 2010. Sixteen years later, she runs the largest and foremost emergency medical ambulance and medevac service in Haiti.5 hours ago
"All the Empty Rooms" wins Oscar for memorializing kids killed in school shootings -- The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.4 hours ago
Ukraine waiting on U.S. and Russia to agree on next round of peace talks -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow.17 hours ago
A tie at 2026 Oscars for Best Live-Action Short marks 7th rare award moment -- As Kumail Nanjiani took the stage to announce the winner for Best Live-Action Short at the 98th annual Academy Awards, the actor exclaimed: "And the Oscar goes to ... it's a tie."5 hours ago
March Madness bracket set as Duke nabs top overall seed -- Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.8 hours ago
Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens to shake global economy -- The strategic shipping lane carries a fifth of the world's oil. Analysts warn prolonged disruption could send fuel prices soaring and trigger a global economic slowdown.5 hours ago
U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to advance to WBC final -- The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.3 hours ago
Lasers may be the next frontier for stopping Iran's cheap drones -- Taking down Iran's cheap drones is a drain on the U.S. weapons stockpile. Emerging laser technology may be a cost-effective key to taking them down.5 hours ago
She Was Nearly Recruited into Epstein's World-by Her Closest Friend -- A Ukrainian actress found her name in the recently released Epstein files, and made a shocking discovery about how she got there.3 days ago
The War in Iran Is Illegal. Here's Why That Matters. -- Launching military action without Congress is troubling enough. Doing so at a time when faith in the Constitution is collapsing makes it far more dangerous.3 days ago
Anthropic Doesn't Decide Our Military's Rules of Engagement -- Tech companies should focus on protecting our soldiers, not fighting the Pentagon.3 days ago
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people" -- The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.2 days ago
Trump announces Ric Grenell stepping aside as Kennedy Center president -- Matt Floca will be the new CEO and executive director of the Kennedy Center, President Trump announced.2 days ago
Trump posts renderings showing Kennedy Center exterior after planned renovation -- The Kennedy Center is set to close for two years on July 4.2 days ago
Democrats seek clarity on Epstein accountant's statements on Trump accuser -- Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for more than a decade, testified before the Oversight Committee on Wednesday.2 days ago
U.S. launches new investigations into 60 countries as it fights to restore tariffs -- The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.2 days ago
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$5,000 CD account vs. $5,000 money market account: Which will earn more interest in 2026? -- While the interest earnings each account offers may be similar, there's more than that for savers to consider now.2 days ago
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What do you lose if you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy? -- Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help borrowers reorganize debt, but it also comes with some trade-offs to understand.2 days ago
Which states prohibit wage garnishment by debt collectors?2 days ago
What should you do if your bank account is frozen by a debt collector?3 days ago
Chart shows what you're paying for when you buy a gallon of gas -- U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?2 days ago
High oil prices are boosting airfares. These tips could save you money. -- Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.2 days ago
These 2 bills would erase income taxes for millions of Americans -- Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.2 days ago
Economic growth late last year was much weaker than previously thought -- GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.2 days ago
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says -- Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.3 days ago
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Strait of Hormuz disruption hits economy -- The strategic shipping lane carries a fifth of the world's oil. Analysts warn prolonged disruption could send fuel prices soaring and trigger a global economic slowdown.7 hours ago
Gas prices still ticking up as Iran war continues -- Pain from the Iran war's oil supply shock is being felt across the United States. Willie James Inman reports.5 hours ago
Could lasers help fend off Iran's drones? -- The Iran war is testing the U.S. military's ability to combat Iran's drones in a cost-effective way. Emerging laser tech, designed to zap drones out of the sky, may help.8 hours ago
Pete Hegseth on Iran war latest -- As the war with Iran entered its second week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed where the U.S. campaign stands and what President Trump's call for "unconditional surrender" from Iran would look like. -- Mar 88 hours ago
Havana Syndrome investigation criticized -- For years, the U.S. government has doubted the stories of those suffering from AHI, commonly called Havana Syndrome. Now, victims hope that reports of a newly discovered weapon will finally vindicate them. -- Mar 88 hours ago
Massive snowstorm hits Midwest, Great Lakes -- A major snowstorm is blasting the Midwest and Great Lakes with blizzard conditions and what could be record snow. Ian Lee has a report on the conditions and Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast.5 hours ago
Airline CEOs tell Congress to fund DHS -- The CEOs of ten major U.S. airlines are demanding Congress end a funding standoff and pay TSA workers. In a letter, they claim 93% of Americans support paying aviation workers during government shutdowns. Tim McNicholas has more.5 hours ago
Movie theaters still struggling with attendance -- The North American box office grossed $9 billion last year, far below pre-pandemic numbers. One survey found only half of Americans said they saw a movie in theaters last year. Gwen Baumgardner reports.5 hours ago
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