U.S. soldier killed in strike on base in Saudi Arabia identified

U.S. soldier killed in strike on base in Saudi Arabia identified – CBS News Watch CBS News The Pentagon has identified Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington from Kentucky as the soldier who died from Sunday injuries sustained in a March 1 attack on a U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy …

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Here’s how much debt forgiveness can save you on a $15,000 debt right now

Debt forgiveness could cut thousands of dollars off a $15,000 balance, but the outcome could vary. Andrew Yalansky/Getty Images Americans are carrying more credit card debt than ever and the cost of holding that debt continues to climb. Total credit card balances have surged past $1.28 trillion nationwide and the average credit cardholder is paying …

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Trump reacts to concerns over oil prices as Iran war rages on

Oil prices have skyrocketed as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran entered its 10th day on Monday. President Trump reacted on social media, saying prices “will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over.” CBS News’ Aaron Navarro has more details.

Here’s how far HELOC rates have fallen in the last 18 months (and what to do now)

A HELOC currently stands out as one of the better, more affordable ways to borrow home equity. Getty Images/iStockphoto With multiple economic developments occurring in 2025, from changing domestic policies to drops in inflation and interest rateshomebuyers may have understandably missed an important revelation: home equity levels are at an all-time high. Homeowners started the …

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