If you're waiting for mortgage rates to drop, you could be in for a longer wait than anticipated. Here's why.

With high interest rates on hold, it may be time to consider a home equity loan. Here's why.

Gold investing makes sense now that the Fed rate is paused at a 23-year high. Here's why.

The Fed is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, noting a lack of progress in curbing inflation.

The Federal Reserve is not expected to cut interest rates Wednesday as inflation persists. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin breaks down the data.

Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.

Here's how and when to watch Game 5 of the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs series tonight.

Judi Dench has tackled nearly every female role in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra.

"It's like trying to send a rocket to the moon in 1910 when the Wright Brothers were still working on their planes," one expert said.

Avoiding checking your luggage with these great carry-on bags and suitcases.

Kenya's Red Cross says it helped rescue dozens of people from the Maasai Mara game park as deadly floods spreads across the region.

Give your feet some much-needed support while cooking by investing in one of these best anti-fatigue kitchen mats.

A similar repeal of Arizona's 1864 abortion ban passed the GOP-controlled House last week, and Gov. Katie Hobbs has said she'd sign the measure.

A famous white orca called "Frosty" was seen this week by a whale-watching tour group off the coast of Newport Beach in California.

Shop steep discounts on luggage of all shapes and sizes from your favorite brands before Memorial Day arrives.

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is now recommending women get a mammogram every other year beginning at age 40, a significant update from the previous recommendation of screenings starting at 50. Dr. John Wong, vice chair of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, joins CBS News to discuss the change.

Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life – but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.

A new article by The Wall Street Journal says "hey" is now the most dreaded word at work, causing stress with its open-ended connotations. Dr. Bryan Robinson, psychotherapist and author of the book, "Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Work-Life Balance," joins CBS News to discuss the impact of the word.

Police on Wednesday removed an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Officials there said at least a dozen arrests were made and police would remain on the scene, but that they aren't asking protesters to leave.

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its third interest rate decision of 2024 on Wednesday. CBS News contributor Javier David, managing editor of business and markets at Axios, discusses what to expect.

Witty said he himself made the decision that UnitedHealth would pay a ransom to the hackers who caused the massive data breach.

Britain's government is claiming a "major milestone" in its controversial plan to fly anyone arriving in the U.K. without permission to Rwanda.

Are you ready to invest in gold? Here are three smart gold investing moves to make this May.

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is testifying on Capitol Hill Wednesday about a crippling cyberattack on the company in February. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.

Florida's six-week abortion ban took effect Wednesday, overriding the 15-week ban that had been in place in the state. CBS News Miami reporter Morgan Rynor has more on the law and the constitutional amendment on abortion that Florida voters will consider in the fall.

The change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.

The New York City Police Department said nearly 300 people were arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on campuses Tuesday night. UCLA saw violence when rival protesters clashed. CBS News' Carter Evans and Lilia Luciano have more.

The Biden administration said it's erasing debt for people who attended the for-profit Art Institutes, which shut down in September.

Boosting your curb appeal, among other renovations, can help raise your home's value.

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why experts hope more aggressive screening guidelines will help address some concerning breast cancer trends.