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What are today's CD interest rates?

When you open a CD, you'll lock in today's rates for the entire term. Here's how much you can earn.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 8:03 am


What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?

Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 8:02 am


What are today's HELOC and home equity loan interest rates?

HELOCs and home equity loans offer homeowners an affordable way to borrow money now. Here are the rates for each.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 8:00 am


Honduran ex-president pardoned by Trump released from prison, wife says

President Trump's controversial pardon came as he is simultaneously ordering the bombing of boats in the Caribbean allegedly carrying drugs.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 8:00 am


Gas prices dip below $3 per gallon, the lowest since 2021

The average price across the U.S. now stands at $2.95 per gallon, down 8.5 cents from a week ago, according to GasBuddy.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 8:00 am


"How much more can we give?" asks one wounded Ukrainian warrior

As President Trump pushes Ukraine to accept a Russian landgrab in exchange for peace, a wounded soldier asks, "How much more can we give?"

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:57 am


Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals

It's Day 5 of CBS Mornings Deals' special series 12 Days of Deals, where we show viewers even more products at even lower prices. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:57 am


What is the price of gold today?

Understanding the pricing trends and dynamics of the gold market is crucial for making sound financial choices.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:55 am


Mosquito-borne viruses kill 33 people, including 21 children, in Cuba

Most of the deaths were attributed to chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that causes joint aches, fever and fatigue.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:48 am


Michael Dell to give $250 each to 25 million U.S. kids for "Trump accounts"

Michael and Susan Dell said they will spend $6.25 million to fund Invest America accounts for U.S. children.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:46 am


The Dish: Restaurant owner shines light on Uyghur culture amid atrocities facing his family

Bughra Arkin, the owner of Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine in the L.A. area, didn't originally plan to open a restaurant when he came to study in the U.S. a decade ago. But when atrocities affected his family back home, Arkin opened Dolan's to spread awareness and serve traditional dishes of the Uyghur people.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:39 am


Tennessee special election in heavily GOP district shaping up to be close contest

Voters will head to the polls in a special election to fill a congressional seat in the Nashville area in Tennessee on Tuesday. President Trump won the district a year ago by a wide margin, but this race is close after Democrats picked up momentum in last month's elections. Nicole Valdes reports.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:38 am


Luigi Mangione's lawyers try to exclude his notebook, other evidence from trial

Luigi Mangione, who is charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to a New York court on Tuesday. His defense team is asking the court to exclude some evidence from his trial, including Mangione's notebook, which prosecutors believe reveals a motive.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:32 am


Pope Leo delivers message of peace as he concludes first major trip as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV returns to the Vatican after his first major trip as pontiff. He left Lebanon where he delivered a prayer and a message of peace, hoping to bring unity to the divided region. Chris Livesay reports.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:24 am


How the Trump administration's account of boat strike has evolved

The U.S. military's early September strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat has drawn new scrutiny as the White House confirmed that the vessel was struck twice.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:23 am


Fallout continues as White House confirms second strike on alleged drug boat

The White House on Monday confirmed the military made a second strike on a suspected drug boat in September. Lawmakers from both sides are now demanding to see the orders and the video of the second strike. Nancy Cordes reports.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:21 am


Florida charter school company run by GOP figure leaves parents frustrated: "They dropped the ball"

Taxpayer-funded charter schools are spreading in communities around the country, offering a curriculum with a Eurocentric focus that stresses traditional values. Our CBS News investigation found these taxpayer-funded schools operate with limited public oversight. Mark Strassmann spoke with a group of parents who feel betrayed after one Florida school failed to open.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:13 am


From flights to hotels, find the best deals for Travel Tuesday

According to the website Hopper, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is the biggest day for finding holiday travel discounts. Kris Van Cleave has tips for finding the best deals on Travel Tuesday.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:12 am


U.S. delegation in Moscow for talks on Ukraine war as Russia says it seized more land

The top U.S. peace envoy, Steve Witkoff, is in Moscow on Tuesday for talks on the Ukraine war. Meanwhile, Russia says it's seized control of the town of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine. Holly Williams reports.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:09 am


12/1: The Takeout with Major Garrett

White House defends second strike on alleged drug boat; New details on National Guard shooting suspect's mental health.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:07 am


Man pleads guilty in murder of Ole Miss grad 10 months after body found

A man pleaded guilty to murder and tampering charges in the killing of a University of Mississippi graduate who was a prominent figure in the LGBTQ community.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:05 am


How to keep your credit card debt in check during the holidays, according to experts

If you're going to be using a credit card this holiday season, have a plan. Here's what experts suggest.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 7:00 am


Charter school company run by GOP rising star left parents scrambling

School choice advocate Erika Donalds called the publicly funded schools a "national model" and defended millions paid to vendors she was tied to.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 6:46 am


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Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa landfall; 13-year-old girl plays quarterback for school's team.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 6:06 am


Cartel boss was ambushed, drugged and flown to U.S., plea deal reveals

U.S. prosecutors shared what had been one of the central questions after Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada fell into U.S. hands in July 2024.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 5:30 am


Honduras election a "technical tie" as Trump tries to tip the scale

Trump claims efforts in Honduras to "change the results" of an election in which he's backed the party of an ex-president convicted of trafficking cocaine to the U.S.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 5:04 am


Feds promised "radical transparency" but withhold rural health fund info

Some state proposals would use funds from $50 billion rural health program to start drone delivery of medications or to bring telehealth to libraries, day cares and senior centers.

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Posted: December 2, 2025, 4:00 am


Shopify outage disrupts some merchants on Cyber Monday

Shopify said merchants that use its e-commerce platform might experience issues when trying to log in.

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Posted: December 1, 2025, 8:09 pm


Son of "El Chapo" pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges

As part of the plea deal, Joaquin Guzman Lopez admitted to helping oversee the production and smuggling of large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and fentanyl into the U.S.

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Posted: December 1, 2025, 4:15 pm


TSA will start charging travelers without a Real ID $45 in February

Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.

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Posted: December 1, 2025, 4:09 pm