Consumer NewsStock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market Associated Press, May 15, 2026
Consumer NewsCisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000 Associated Press, May 14, 2026
Government & PoliticsCENTCOM chief tells senators Iran's hold on Strait of Hormuz has weakened, but threats remain CBS News, May 14, 2026
Government & PoliticsUS Central Command commander says Iran is still able to impact merchant shipping Associated Press, May 14, 2026
Consumer NewsTrump, Xi agree that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open," White House says CBS News, May 14, 2026
Government & PoliticsChina's Xi warns Trump about "conflicts" if Taiwan isn't "handled properly" CBS News, May 14, 2026
Consumer NewsRetail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials Associated Press, May 14, 2026
Government & PoliticsUS and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall Associated Press, May 13, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump arrives in Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping CBS News, May 13, 2026
Consumer NewsProducer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers Associated Press, May 13, 2026
Government & PoliticsIranian commander says forces ready to confront new attack "any place and at any time" after drills CBS News, May 13, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says he doesn't think about Americans' financial situations while negotiating with Iran CBS News, May 12, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump heads to China today for high-stakes meeting with Xi CBS News, May 12, 2026
Government & PoliticsHegseth: "We have a plan to escalate if necessary, we have a plan to retrograde if necessary" CBS News, May 12, 2026
Consumer NewsUS consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher Associated Press, May 12, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran ready to "teach a lesson" if attacked, parliament speaker says CBS News, May 11, 2026
BusinessOil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks hang near their records Associated Press, May 11, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed Associated Press, May 11, 2026
Consumer NewsWall Street mixed, oil prices jump as Trump calls Iran’s response to peace deal ‘unacceptable’ Associated Press, May 11, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran's oil minister acknowledges challenges amid U.S. blockade, but claims production not decreasing CBS News, May 11, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap Associated Press, May 8, 2026
Government & PoliticsU.S. forces fire on 2 Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them docking at Iranian port, CENTCOM says CBS News, May 8, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran accuses U.S. of ceasefire breaches, says new strikes carried out on Friday CBS News, May 8, 2026
