Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland

A loud boom heard over Cleveland was likely “a result of a meteor,” the National Weather Service said Tuesday. Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO. One person told WOIO that the boom shook their whole house. WOIO meteorologist Jeff Tanchak said the boom occurred when the meteor …

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Thousands of flights canceled or delayed as weather and TSA staffing upend travel

Air travelers faced hundreds of flight cancellations and thousands of delays on Tuesday in the wake of powerful storms that struck the Midwest and Eastern Seaboard. Many airports also continue to struggle with disruption from reduced staffing at often-jammed security checkpoints amid a partial government shutdown that has lasted more than a month. The partial …

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Spring break “takeovers” cause chaos in some cities

Spring break “takeovers” cause chaos in some cities – CBS News Watch CBS News Massive gatherings organized on social media have overwhelmed some Florida cities and local officials as part of spring break “takeovers.” In Daytona Beach, beachgoers ran after hearing what they thought were gunshots. Cristian Benavides reports.

What are today’s mortgage interest rates: March 17, 2026?

Homebuyers and owners hoping to refinance may want to seriously consider locking in a mortgage rate now. Dmitry Galanternik/IP Galanternik D.U./Getty Images For the first time since January 28, the Federal Reserve will meet today to discuss the future of interest rates, among other items. And homebuyers and homeowners hoping to refinance will be two …

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Can AI help you manage your money? Here are some tips to follow.

From budgeting to investing and saving, people are turning to artificial intelligence for help. A recent survey shows 66% of Americans have turned to AI to seek financial advice. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains best practices on how to incorporate technology into your financial life.

As Winters Warm, Falling Through the Ice Is Becoming More Common — and Deadly

Elmer Brown was following two friends on his four-wheeler last November, hunting caribou across a frozen channel in northern Alaska when the ice gave way. All three plunged into the frigid water. One friend drowned, and Brown, 45, later died of hypothermia, leaving behind five children. “He was always helping other people and sharing his …

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Severe weather, TSA staffing shortage wreak havoc on travel

Roughly 9,000 flights were canceled and 25,000 delayed since Sunday as a winter storm slammed parts of the U.S. It comes amid a TSA staffing shortage, as employees work without pay through the partial government shutdown. Kris Van Cleave reports.

Details on ruling blocking the Trump administration’s vaccine policy changes for kids

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from limiting the number of vaccines recommended for children. Medical societies challenged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s order to drop six vaccines from the list of shots that children should have. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what it means and what could happen next.