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What the hail? Are hailstorms getting worse in Texas?
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (695+ words) Spring storms in Texas can bring heavy rain, flash flooding, tornadoes " and hail. Sometimes the hail is pea-sized and harmless. Other times, it's big enough to smash windshields, shred roofs and leave homeowners with costly repairs. But there is still…...
The 10 most affordable U. S. cities to buy a home
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (441+ words) May 19, 2026 / 1: 46 PM EDT / CBS News Homeownership has rarely been further out of reach for most Americans, but in some midsize Rust Belt and Sun Belt cities, the math can still work. Flint, Michigan, once closely linked with the auto industry,…...
Blanche asked about settlements in $1. 8 B fund
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (48+ words) Sen. Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat, asked acting Attorney General Todd Blanche if the settlements from President Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund will be made public. Blanche is appearing before a Senate committee on Tuesday. Sen. Coons asks Blanche if settlements from…...
U. S. probing whether Chinese companies cut shipping container production before COVID-19 pandemic
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (41+ words) Investigators are looking into Chinese firms that allegedly slowed shipping container production in 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic erupted. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more. U. S. probing whether Chinese companies cut shipping container production before COVID-19 pandemic...
Alabama primaries heat up following Supreme Court's redistricting decision
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (38+ words) Voters are heading to the polls in Alabama for key primary races following the Supreme Court's recent decision on Louisiana's congressional map. CBS News reporter Shawna Mizellle has more. Alabama primaries heat up following Supreme Court's redistricting decision...
Can debt relief help if you're only behind by one or two payments?
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (233+ words) May 19, 2026 / 1: 08 PM EDT / CBS News In turn, some borrowers are turning to debt relief, and they're doing so earlier than they may have in the past. But is pursuing debt relief really the right move when the situation hasn't fully…...
Recent commencement speeches show students are souring on AI. How deep does the disapproval go?
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (779+ words) May 19, 2026 / 1: 31 PM EDT / CBS News Public attitudes toward AI seem to be evolving as quickly as the technology permeates society." That dynamic was on full display on Sunday, when University of Arizona students jeered former Google CEO Eric Schmidt during…...
Castro family is still central to Cuba's leadership. Here are the names to know.
8+ hour, 41+ min ago (1198+ words) May 19, 2026 / 10: 54 AM EDT / CBS News In the months after U. S. forces removed Venezuelan leader Nicol's Maduro from power in a daring but relatively brief military operation, President Trump has openly intimated that something similar could soon take place in Cuba." He…...
Beanie Feldstein on becoming a parent and what she wants readers to take from kids' book
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (52+ words) Actor Beanie Feldstein talks about the theme of her debut children's book, which focuses on the power of friendship. She also discusses becoming a parent soon and starring in a new film with Robert De Niro. Beanie Feldstein on becoming…...
Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins - News - May 18, 2026
5+ hour, 56+ min ago (44+ words) View news about the Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins game played on May 18, 2026 including player news, injury news, predictions, analysis and more. Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins - News: May 18, 2026 Astros try to end road losing streak, take on the Twins...