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As mortgage interest rates cool, buyers (and homeowners looking to refinance) should be aware of these four myths.
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Lance Bass talks about his new Halloween-themed children’s book, family traditions and reveals updates about a possible NSYNC reunion.
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Former President Donald Trump addressed voters in North Carolina to discuss his economic policies Wednesday. During his remarks, Trump addressed reports of Iran targeting him and his campaign. Trump said the U.S. should stand against any foreign leader with force for threatening a major American political candidate. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
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Hurricane Helene is expected to grow stronger on its path above Florida’s Gulf Coast. Helene is expected to bring large storm surge, high winds and flooding rains to many parts of the state. CBS News’ Jason Allen reports.
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Evacuations remain in place for Whitewater Township, Ohio, residents near an apparent chemical leak involving a derailed train car. CBS News’ Michael George has the latest.
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Mortgage rates are at their lowest point in over two years. But does it really make sense to lock one in now?
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Suspect Ryan Routh was charged last week with two federal firearms charges after allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump.
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Israel struck southern Lebanon multiple times again on Tuesday and Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel in response, with the Iran-backed group vowing to keep launching rockets until the war in Gaza ends. Officials in Lebanon say more than 500 people, including 50 children, have been killed since Monday as fears of an all-out war on Israel’s northern border continue to grow. Imtiaz Tyab and Chris Livesay have more.
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A new CBS News poll found that 72% of Kamala Harris voters say personal qualities are very important in their vote, versus 39% of Donald Trump voters. Political strategists Leslie Sanchez and Chuck Rocha join CBS News to discuss the numbers and examine which voters are still persuadable.
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Earlier in 2024, CBS News shared a story about the growing epidemic of overseas online scammers robbing vulnerable Americans. There is now an update on the billions of dollars being taken. CBS News’ Jim Axelrod spoke with a woman whose elderly mother lost her life savings.
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