Mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been in decades but will 2024 bring some relief? Source
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Celebrities who ran in the 2023 NYC Marathon
Around 50,000 people ran in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon — and these are some of the celebrities who took part. Source
Blinken visits Iraq amid rising tensions with Iran-backed militias targeting U.S. forces
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced stop to Iraq on Sunday. It comes after U.S. forces have been targeted by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington, D.C. Source
Former President Trump set to testify in New York civil fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to take the stand on Monday at his civil fraud trial in New York. Trump’s testimony will help the judge determine any penalties against the Trump Organization after executives were found liable for inflating the value of Trump’s properties. Robert Costa reports from outside the courthouse. Source
SAG-AFTRA says it received “final” contract offer from producers but strike continues
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing thousands of actors, remains on strike despite receiving what it says is a “last, best and final” three-year contract offer from producers. But one observer tells CBS News that the use of artificial intelligence remains a sticking point. Carter Evans reports. Source
Barbra Streisand details how her stage fright dates back to “Funny Girl”
Oscar-winning actress and singer Barbra Streisand details her anxiety in her new memoir, “My Name Is Barbra.” Source
Israel’s war on Hamas rages on despite mounting calls for a cease-fire
Ignoring rising calls for a cease-fire or a humanitarian pause, Israel continues hammering the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip as troops surround its largest city. Source
Russell Brand accused of sexually assaulting actress on set of “Arthur”
It’s the latest allegation against the British comic and actor. Several women have accused him of rape, sexual assault and psychological violence, all of which he’s denied. Source
Over 30,000 ancient coins found underwater in “exceptional” condition
Italy’s culture ministry posted images and video of “one of the most important coin discoveries” in recent years. Source
Radio host dubbed “DJ Johnny Walker” shot dead while on livestream
The brazen attack by a suspect pretending to be a listener was witnessed by people watching the program live on Facebook. Source