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How Americans plan to use their bigger tax refunds this year -- Early tax refund data shows the typical check is so far 14% higher than a year ago. Here's what Americans are planning to do with the money.
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Bill Clinton to testify today in House committee's Epstein investigation -- Bill Clinton's testimony is the first time a former president has been compelled to appear before Congress.3 hours ago
Novartis settles suit over use of woman's "stolen" cells to advance medicine -- Novartis has settled a suit by Henrietta Lacks' estate alleging the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off cells were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951.3 hours ago
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend. -- More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.4 hours ago
Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say -- The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.9 hours ago
Photo of Lutnick on Epstein's island removed from DOJ files now restored -- A photo released last month as part of the Epstein files that showed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Epstein's island was removed from the DOJ's website before being restored Thursday night.9 hours ago
Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving way for Paramount Skydance -- Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.1 hour ago
"I wanted to be on it all the time," plaintiff says in social media trial -- The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.15 hours ago
FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from U.S. on to customers -- FedEx said it will reimburse customers if the Trump administration provides refunds following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down emergency tariffs.15 hours ago
Pentagon official lashes out at Anthropic as talks break down -- The Pentagon's top technology official told CBS News the military has offered compromises to Anthropic, amid a feud over whether its powerful AI technology will be restricted - but Anthropic called the offer inadequate.8 hours ago
American among those killed on speedboat in Cuban waters, White House confirms -- At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.16 hours ago
Frozen blueberries recalled over possible Listeria contamination -- On Tuesday, the FDA upgraded the recall to Class I, a situation in which a product can cause "serious adverse health consequences or death."17 hours ago
Papa John's to close 300 restaurants as it moves to cut costs -- Struggling pizza chain Papa John's said it will close 200 restaurants this year and another 100 by the end of 2027.16 hours ago
FBI moving command post in Nancy Guthrie investigation, source says -- The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is still running at full speed, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CBS News.18 hours ago
Man accused of torturing, killing wolf in Wyoming agrees to plea deal -- Cody Roberts agreed to a plea deal that would spare him from going to trial and possibly prison on charges of animal abuse.18 hours ago