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When students graduate debt-free Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free? 14H ago

Mortgage closing fees are in the hot seat. Here's why feds are looking into them. As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house. Jun 8

As consumers pump the brakes on EV purchases, hybrid production ramps up Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase. Jun 7

Kia recalls nearly 460,000 Tellurides, tells drivers to park outside Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls. Jun 7

United Airlines passengers to see targeted ads on seat-back screens United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data. Jun 7

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"Famine could happen" south of Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war, Cindy McCain says Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, said on "Face that Nation" that the south of Gaza is "right on the edge" of famine amid the war between Israel and Hamas 8H ago

Graham says Tuberville is an "outlier" on Putin and Ukraine Sen. Lindsey Graham said his Republican colleague Sen. Tommy Tuberville is an "outlier" within the party when it comes to his stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine. 9H ago

Transcript: Sen. Chris Coons on "Face the Nation," June 9, 2024 The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024. 9H ago

Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation," June 9, 2024 The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024. 9H ago

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After an MS diagnosis, this man started running marathons Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said. Jun 8

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults in their 50s The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older. Jun 7

New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. Jun 7

These ultrasound mobile units are helping pregnant women in cities lacking care To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities. Jun 7

Proposed heat rules for California would keep workers, schoolchildren cool Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction. Jun 7

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Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille discharged from hospital Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille, who was sworn in just last week, was hospitalized for an undisclosed condition. 4H ago

France's Macron dissolves parliament, calls for snap legislative elections The move comes as the first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary election. 6H ago

Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz resigns from government Benny Gantz, a popular centrist former military chief, joined Netanyahu's government shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity. 3H ago

What we know about the raid that rescued 4 Israeli hostages from Gaza Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas' labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky. 11H ago

India's Narendra Modi sworn in for third term as prime minister This third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power. 12H ago

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Howard University cuts ties with Sean "Diddy" Combs after assault video Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name. 10H ago

Julia Louis-Dreyfus on "Tuesday" and podcast "Wiser Than Me" Acclaimed for her comic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," the actress now stars in the drama "Tuesday," as a mother with a terminally-ill daughter; and hosts the podcast, "Wiser Than Me," sharing conversations with older women she admires. 12H ago

Julia Louis-Dreyfus on "Tuesday," podcast "Wiser Than Me" Julia Louis-Dreyfus, acclaimed for her comedic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," stars in a dramatic role in "Tuesday," as a mother struggling with the imminent death of her terminally-ill daughter. Correspondent Natalie Morales talks with Louis-Dreyfus about the film's fantastical elements (including a talking parrot as the harbinger of death); and about her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," in which she shares conversations with older women she admires and absorbs their life lessons. 12H ago 07:51

Lionel Richie on the continuing power of "We Are the World" Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it. 13H ago

Lionel Richie on the making of "We Are the World" Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it. Richie talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the making of "We Are the World," and how – following the new Netflix documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop" – the song is back on the charts, continuing to raise millions for those in need. 13H ago 08:29

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YouTube implementing tougher policy on gun videos to protect youth YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users. Jun 7

Stock market rallies around AI boom Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution. Jun 5 02:42

How AI powered robots are helping small farms From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. Mar 28 03:27

Could better safety tech help protect kids from hot cars? The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology. Jun 4

Warning over leaving kids in cars Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports. Jun 4 03:43

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Science Las Vegas sets new heat record A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday. Jun 7 02:17

Rare juvenile T. rex fossil found by children in North Dakota to go on display The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth. Jun 6

Joro spider photos: Get up close and personal as they trek north Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far. Jun 6

Wary of giant, parachuting Joro spiders? Here's what to know. They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found. Jun 6

Maps show how "Tornado Alley" has shifted in the U.S. "Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat. Jun 7

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At least 10 hurt in Wisconsin shooting incident, police say At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said. 3H ago

She survived being shot at point-blank range. Who wanted Nicki Lenway dead? Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot. 20H ago

Texas girl played dead to survive shooting that killed her family A Texas family is gunned down in a deadly home invasion — but the shooter unknowingly leaves behind a witness. 22H ago

Canadian-Austrian auto parts billionaire arrested on sexual assault charges Frank Stronach was arrested on sexual assault charges spanning decades, police said. Jun 8

FBI releases O.J. Simpson investigation documents to the public The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Jun 7

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Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft. Jun 8

From the archives: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement. Jun 8 08:03

William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state. Jun 8

Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking. Jun 6

Boeing Starliner docks at space station Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space. Jun 6 06:22

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