There are multiple ways in which savers can earn sizable interest earnings on their tax refund this year. bernie_photo/Getty Images With tax season fully underway and with tax refunds substantially larger for many American taxpayers this year, questions about how to spend that money are top of mind. Whether you’re considering paying off debt, completing …
Richard Kahn, who was Jeffrey Epstein’s accountant, testified Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee over his relationship to the convicted sex offender. CBS News’ Elaine Quijano has more on his opening statement.
President Trump stopped to speak with reporters on Wednesday as he headed to Kentucky, where he touted the U.S. military’s operation against Iran, claiming that most of Tehran’s navy is “gone.”
Owning gold inside a retirement account can be a smart move, but it also comes with a different set of rules. Yulia Reznikov/Getty Images Gold has been on a remarkable run in recent years. After hovering near $2,600 per ounce just one year ago, the precious metal surged past $5,500 in early 2026, the highest …
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted for the 43rd time since December 2024, sending glassy volcanic fragments, ash and lava into the air. Videos from the U.S. Geological Survey captured the powerful eruption.
Three brothers have been arrested in connection with the explosion at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway, authorities said Wednesday. The brothers were Norwegian citizens of Iraqi origin, police prosecutor Christian Hatlo said in a news conference. They have been arrested around 3:30 p.m. local time Wednesday on suspicion of a “terrorist bombing” at the …
Illinois sheriff describes deadly tornado damage – CBS News Watch CBS News Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey described tornado damage in the Illinois area on Wednesday after deadly storms ripped through the Midwest. CBS News’ Lana Zak has the latest.
An unexploded World War II bomb was successfully defused in the German city of Dresden on Wednesday, police said, after it caused a huge evacuation operation. The 550-pound British bomb was found on Tuesday during work in the city center to rebuild a bridge over the river Elbe that collapsed in 2024. The discovery caused …
Developments this spring have the potential to impact mortgage interest rates in both directions. fatido/Getty Images The housing market has been a waiting game in recent years. Americans watched rates peak at 7.76% in late 2023, then creep slowly downward to where they are today. Through it all, sidelined buyers have been hoping the right …
Rep. Ogles sparks outrage after saying “Muslims don’t belong in American society” – CBS News Watch CBS News Tennessee Republican Rep. Andy Ogles sparked backlash after saying “Muslims don’t belong in American society” on social media. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.