Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad
CBS News·29 Aug 2026
A military judge on Friday tossed out a confession that alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed delivered to FBI agents almost 20 years ago, CBS News has learned, finding it was not given...
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for insider bets on Kalshi
CBS News·29 Aug 2026
A former White House teleprompter operator on the prediction market has been ordered to turn over more than $100,000 in profits and pay a $65,000 fine as part of a settlement with federal...
California couple recounts surviving deadly Nepal flood: "I knew I was going to die"
CBS Newsby Ramy Inocencio·29 Aug 2026
A couple from the San Francisco Bay Area who were on a pilgrimage to Tibet told CBS News on Friday that they thought they were going to die when they saw a mountain of water coming toward them...
A former Indiana football star had fallen on hard times. A chance encounter with a fellow Hoosier gave him a new lease on life.
CBS Newsby Steve Hartman·29 Aug 2026
While walking along a path in Austin, Texas, earlier this year, Jasper Steinmetz spotted a man with something both familiar and out of place.
Judge again rejects Trump's bid to erase his New York hush money conviction
CBS News·28 Aug 2026
A federal judge on Friday once again spurned President Trump's effort to erase his hush money conviction, rejecting the president's bid to move the state court case to federal court and have it...
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
CBS News·28 Aug 2026
Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its , which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use.
Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to commemorate 25 years since 9/11
CBS Newsby Kathryn Watson; Emma Nicholson·28 Aug 2026
Washington — President Trump said he will not be in New York City next month to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks because he's going to the Pentagon instead.
Court hands U.S. states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
CBS Newsby Mary Cunningham; Alain Sherter·28 Aug 2026
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected Kalshi's efforts to stop Nevada from regulating speculation on sporting events on its platform, handing states an important win in the battle over which...
Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee Gov. Lee's proposal
CBS News·28 Aug 2026
Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor. Gov. Bill Lee proposed the name change just Tuesday of cancer at age 80.
At the FBI, a history of hiring prostitutes or stealing from employer may no longer be a barrier to being hired
CBS Newsby Sarah N Lynch; Daniel Klaidman·28 Aug 2026
The FBI previously refused to hire job applicants if they admitted to hiring sex workers or stealing from an employer — or engaging in acts of bestiality.
See which jobs are forecast to grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
CBS Newsby Megan Cerullo·28 Aug 2026
America's aging population and the rising incidence of chronic health conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are projected to create millions of healthcare and social assistance jobs...
How much interest can a $150,000 high-yield savings account earn over the next year?
CBS Newsby Matt Richardson·28 Aug 2026
Transferring a large, six-figure amount of money into a is often considered to be an unconventional approach.
How does a debt collector find your employer?
CBS Newsby Angelica Leicht·28 Aug 2026
Carrying debt has become increasingly difficult to manage for a lot of borrowers over the last few years.
How much will a $40,000 home equity loan cost per month if opened this September?
CBS Newsby Matt Richardson·28 Aug 2026
As much as you may want to boost your finances as much as possible, whether it be via an inheritance, tax refund or work bonus, the reality is that you don't always need a large amount of money to...
How to earn 4% or more on your money starting this September
CBS Newsby Matt Richardson·28 Aug 2026
Saving money in today's economy can be difficult enough with , high and growing to contend with. Saving and growing your interest at the same time, however, can be even harder to do.
Billionaire David Booth helped pioneer index investing. Here's his advice for investors.
CBS Newsby Aimee Picchi; Alain Sherter·28 Aug 2026
Index investing pioneer David Booth has a simple message for people navigating volatile financial markets: Stay calm and keep investing.
Karmelo Anthony's attorneys vow to keep fighting, push forward with appeals after new trial denied
CBS Newsby J D Miles·28 Aug 2026
Despite a judge's ruling denying a new murder trial, his legal team continues to hold out hope through other appeals.
Cattle ranchers express concern about U.S. plan to boost foreign beef imports
CBS Newsby Mary Cunningham; Alain Sherter·28 Aug 2026
Cattle ranchers are speaking out against a Trump administration plan to temporarily waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, arguing it will undercut their business and prevent them from...
How can you tell if a debt collector is about to garnish your paycheck?
CBS Newsby Angelica Leicht·28 Aug 2026
Falling behind on a credit card or loan payment can be stressful under any circumstances, but the stakes can feel particularly high right now. Case in point?
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
CBS Newsby Megan Cerullo·28 Aug 2026
Younger workers are more pessimistic and cynical about how artificial intelligence than older employees, according to a recent survey.
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