What are today’s mortgage interest rates: December 22, 2025?
With mortgage rates averaging below 6%, the final days of the year may offer opportunities for qualified borrowers.
Trump admin says it’s halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms “due to national security concerns.”
U.S. pursues third oil tanker near Venezuela since Trump announced blockade, source says
The U.S. is pursuing a third oil tanker near Venezuela, a U.S. official tells CBS News. Last week, President Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil vessels leaving or entering the country’s waters. CBS News’ Willie
Man’s dream to restore old pipe organ brings people together to sing Christmas carols
Nearly 40 years ago, Mike Pedersen fulfilled a lifelong dream to restore a pipe organ. Since then, he’s hosted holiday carolers in the small town of Nora, South Dakota. The tradition is now drawing visitors from across
Republicans and Democrats react to major redactions in latest Epstein files release
Some Republican and Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the Justice Department’s latest release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein after more than 500 pages were entirely blacked out, CBS News has found. Jake Rosen has the latest.
HUSKERS OVERWHELM LANCERS

Courtesy of Husker Athletics Lincoln – Nebraska erupted for 32 points in the fourth quarter to turn a close game into an 87-56 women’s basketball win over Cal Baptist on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. With the
BUYUKTUNCEL’S TRIPLE-DOUBLE LEADS HUSKERS PAST NORTH DAKOTA

Courtesy of Husker Athletics Lincoln – Behind Berke Buyuktuncel’s first triple-double, No. 15 Nebraska overcame a slow first half and posted a 78-55 win over North Dakota Sunday night. Buyuktuncel finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds and
What is the price of gold today?
Understanding the pricing trends and dynamics of the gold market is crucial for making sound financial choices.
Gun violence prevention group offers firearms training, causing some division
Everytown for Gun Safety rose to prominence after the Sandy Hook school shooting – campaigning to restrict gun sales and expand background checks. Now, it’s offering a new firearms training program to take aim at safer gun
Shocking video shows shoplifting suspect pulling gun on police officer
A video from an Ohio Walmart shows a shoplifting suspect pulling a gun on officers while being questioned in a security room. CBS News’ Adriana Diaz reports.