Latest news on Iran as ceasefire nears end
Charlie D'Agata, Olivia Rinaldi and Lana Zak report on the current state of Iran war, what we know about peace talks and how the conflict is spiking fuel prices here at home.
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Farmers facing harsh fuel prices amid Iran war
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that gas prices pumped up by the war may not drop below $3 per gallon until next year. Nearly two months into the war, a gallon of regular averages $4.05 and diesel prices average $5.61 a gallon. Lana Zak spoke with farmers in Iowa about how they're dealing with those costs.
Democratic, GOP strategists on Strait of Hormuz
President Trump and Iran proclaimed on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is open. Political strategists Hannah Muldavin and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Strait of Hormuz optimism drives markets higher
The announcements from President Trump and Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is open sent oil prices plunging and stocks soaring on Friday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Gas prices show signs of dropping
After weeks of enduring high gas prices, drivers appear to be seeing some relief at the pump. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Next stage of Iran war remains unclear
President Trump on Wednesday said the war with Iran could be over soon, repeating a refrain he's made several times in the past few weeks. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
What led Trump to order Strait of Hormuz blockade?
President Trump's naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is further raising tensions with Iran's regime. Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins with analysis.
U.S. imposes blockade in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military is officially blocking off Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz after a 21-hour marathon negotiation in Pakistan over the weekend failed to result in a peace deal. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Fin Gómez have the latest.
Breaking down U.S. blockade strategy
The U.S. Navy is now monitoring traffic in the Strait of Hormuz in a bid to deprive Iran of revenue and drive it back to the negotiating table. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean examines the strategy behind the blockade. Then, former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns joins with analysis.
Poll shows Americans worried about Iran war
New CBS News polling finds many Americans are worried about the Iran war and are skeptical that the U.S. is meeting its goals. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.
How will U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz work?
President Trump says the U.S. military blockade of Iran's ports and the partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are underway. Dr. Sumantra Maitra, fellow at the Royal Historical Society, joins CBS News with analysis.
Oil prices jump as tensions in Gulf ramp up
Neil Irwin, chief economic correspondent at Axios, joins CBS News 24/7 to break down the jump in oil prices after President Trump announced the U.S. would blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
New poll on Trump's handling of the economy
A recent CBS News poll shows Americans are reacting negatively to the U.S. economy and how President Trump is handling certain key issues. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Kevin Sheridan join CBS News with their take on the data.
Oil prices fueling inflation amid Iran war
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Americans would soon be "nostalgic for $4-$5 gas" after President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Taurean Small reports on the pain at the pump currently being felt across the United States.
CBS News poll finds few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
U.S. inflation skyrockets amid Iran war
U.S. inflation surged in March, with the Consumer Price Index rising at a 3.3% annual rate due to the Iran war's impact on global energy costs.
Farmers react to high gas prices
Farmers across America are grappling with soaring fuel prices as the war in Iran impacts energy costs. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Will the Iran ceasefire ease U.S. gas prices? Here's what experts think.
Gas prices in the U.S. continued to edge up on Wednesday even as oil prices fell. Here's how long it could take for fuel costs to recede.
Oil prices rise as Iran war questions linger
Oil prices are rising again after a brief drop following news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger has some advice for those watching the markets.
Gas prices remain high despite ceasefire
Despite the ceasefire with Iran, gas prices in the U.S. remain high. The national average is $4.17 per gallon, according to AAA. Kelly O'Grady explains what to expect.
Details on Trump's Iran ceasefire announcement
President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in Iran on Tuesday evening, delaying a large-scale bombing campaign. CBS News' Aaron MacLean, Courtney Kealy, and Dallas Morning News business editor Javier David join with analysis.
Analysis: Gas could hit $5 a gallon soon
A new analysis from JPMorgan says gas prices could hit $5 per gallon as soon as this month if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed. Former Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Iran war playing role in race to replace Greene
Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District are deciding Tuesday who will replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican Clay Fuller or Democrat Shawn Harris. CBS News national correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
Gas prices could top $5 if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, J.P. Morgan says
Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.
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Iran says it has no plans to attend peace talks with U.S.
Iran balks at Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
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U.S. Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a tsunami alert across the region.
6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
What it could take for the U.S. to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran
The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.
How dangerous trucking companies escape their past and get back on the road
As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.
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House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Mother, 6 kids die in central Pennsylvania house explosion
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
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6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
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House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
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U.S. Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
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House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Iran says it has no plans to attend peace talks with U.S.
Iran balks at Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
Fugitive on Europe's most wanted list is captured in Mexico
Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.
Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a tsunami alert across the region.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
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4/19: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The purge of immigration judges; seeking accountability in trucking accidents; Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri on Broadway; portraitist Michael Shane Neal; the legacy of woodworker George Nakashima; an operatic car salesman; and Earth Day stories of advances in sustainability.
A portrait of portraitist Michael Shane Neal
Michael Shane Neal, perhaps America's greatest living portraitist, recently fulfilled a long-held ambition: to paint a living president. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about producing a portrait of former President Joe Biden. He also discusses "being in the zone" while painting a portrait; following in the footsteps of famed artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent; and becoming a TikTok fashion icon.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
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Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own. Cheadle and Edebiri talk with Tracy Smith about exploring the dynamics of a parent-child relationship, and how their off-stage relationship helps them on-stage.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
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Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
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Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
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Fugitive on Europe's most wanted list is captured in Mexico
Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.
5 hurt in shooting near University of Iowa
Five people were injured Sunday in a shooting near the University of Iowa's campus in Iowa City. No arrests have been made yet.
8 kids killed in Louisiana shooting
Eight kids ranging in age from 1 to 14 were killed Sunday morning in a Shreveport, Louisiana, mass shooting. Jason Allen reports.
Police give update on Louisiana mass shooting
Officials in Louisiana held a news conference after 10 people were shot in a domestic disturbance that left eight children dead. Corporal Chris Bordelon of the Shreveport Police Department, Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Chief Wayne Smith provided updates on Sunday afternoon.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
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Latest news on Iran as ceasefire nears end
Charlie D'Agata, Olivia Rinaldi and Lana Zak report on the current state of Iran war, what we know about peace talks and how the conflict is spiking fuel prices here at home.