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Bond market sell-off threatens higher borrowing costs. Here is what it means for your money. - CBS News

The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.

CBS News • Aug 20, 2026
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Cavaliers land Peyton Watson in reported 5-team trade - NBA.com

Veteran Max Strus goes to the Clippers while the Nuggets reportedly acquire a pair of future draft picks in 5-team deal.

Heat.com • Aug 20, 2026
Hayden Panettiere’s mom says narcotics investigator was called into police probe of her death - NBC News

A narcotics investigator has joined the South Carolina police investigation into the death of “Heroes” and “Nashville” star Hayden Panettiere, according to her mother.

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D.C.'s IndyCar race will zoom past museums. Some worry it could harm the art inside - NPR

Sunday's course takes high-speed cars right past the National Gallery of Art and three Smithsonian museums. Art experts worry about the works inside, but organizers say they don't expect damage.

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North Korea fires barrage of missiles toward the sea after dismissing overture from Trump - AP News

South Korea’s military says North Korea has launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launches happened Thursday from North Korea’s capital region. The missiles were aimed at North Korea’s eastern wate…

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