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Mortgage rates soar to their highest level in 21 years
US mortgage rates surged this week, rising to their highest level in 21 years. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09% in the week ending August 17, up from 6.96% the week before, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday. A year ago, the 30-year fixed-rate was 5.13%.
Harry and Meghan's new baby: What we know so far
The countdown is over. Meghan and Harry have welcomed a baby boy.
Texas Church Shooting Leaves 26 Dead, Including 8 Members of One Family
The gunman in Sunday's church mass shooting had in-laws who attended the church -- but those in-laws were not present at the time of the massacre, Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt told reporters.
Rivers that build peace: Rafting with ex-combatants in Colombia
The water is cold and shouting echoes across the river. As the boat approaches the rapids, a roar goes up to hold still, before a shout of "PADDLE" and the six rafters dig into the tumbling waters in an impressively synchronized display.
Two House committees vote to advance Hunter Biden contempt proceedings hours after surprise visit
A pair of Republican-led House committees voted Wednesday evening to approve a report recommending a contempt of Congress resolution against Hunter Biden for his failure to comply with a subpoena, hours after the president’s son made a surprise visit to Capitol Hill.
Supreme Court allows for Louisiana congressional map to be redrawn to add another majority-Black district
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Louisiana congressional map to be redrawn to add another majority-Black district.
American democracy's infrastructure is crumbling
With the relentless wave of voter suppression bills crashing over America, it is deeply disturbing that voting rights are still not regarded by some as a foundational pillar of our nation's infrastructure. Especially now, as our democracy's infrastructure is crumbling.
Born Before 22 Weeks, 'most premature' Baby Is Now Thriving
Courtney Stensrud and her husband call their fun-loving, spunky daughter a miracle. The now 3-year-old girl was born at just 21 weeks and four days after conception. "She may be the most premature known survivor to date," according to a case report about her birth published in the journal Pediatrics last week.
Life after Covid: The people who will re-enter society last
Danielle Seal likens going for a walk during the pandemic to an extreme sport.
Eviction moratoriums aren't enough to rescue millions of Americans behind on rent
Shanta Matthews and her family were three months behind on rent last week and were preparing to be booted from their two-bedroom condo in Charleston, South Carolina, when they got a last-minute reprieve from the federal government.
19 states have fewer than 15% of ICU beds left as health care staffing shortages complicate care
As a record number of Americans are infected with Covid-19, largely due to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant, some states' health care systems are beset with nearly full intensive care units.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: What weight tells us about our health
If you’ve been paying attention to health news recently, you may have noticed a subtle but real shift in the way society discusses body weight.
Schumer Asks Trump to Keep CIA Chief Until Monday
As the Senate squabbles over whether to confirm Rep. Mike Pompeo on Friday as CIA director, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer is urging the Trump administration to keep John Brennan in the top intelligence job until Monday.
21,000 AT&T Wireless Workers Could Strike Monday
About 21,000 AT&T Wireless workers could walk off the job as soon as Monday.
Boy Scouts Open Membership To Transgender Boys
The Boy Scouts of America says it will begin accepting members based on their gender identity, opening the door for transgender boys to join.
The NFL will feature social justice statements stenciled in each team's end zone during games, league says
The NFL, which until recently had restricted its players from protesting on the field for social change, is going all in for the 2020 season.
CBS reporter Nina Kapur, 26, dies after rental moped accident in New York
Nina Kapur, a 26-year-old reporter in New York City, died after she fell from a moped that had been rented from Revel, a popular moped sharing service.
Pete Davidson makes brief appearance on 'SNL' after troubling Instagram post
New York police said they performed a "wellness check" on "Saturday Night Live" cast member Pete Davidson after he posted an alarming note on Instagram on Saturday in which he said, "I really don't want to be on this earth anymore."
Suspect who shot and killed California officer was in the country illegally, sheriff says
The man suspected to have shot and killed a police officer during a traffic stop in Newman, California, was in the country illegally, the Stanislaus County sheriff said Thursday.
Man accused of impersonating Homeland Security agent pleads guilty
Arian Taherzadeh, a Washington, DC man who impersonated a Department of Homeland Security agent while prosecutors say he ingratiated himself with federal agents through gifts and rent-free apartments, pleaded guilty on Monday and agreed to cooperate with the Justice Department.
