The Commerce Department says the nation's gross domestic product, or GDP, rose at an annual rate of 2.8% from April through June. That's more than the 1.9% rate economists had expected for the second quarter. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain what the GDP growth says about the economy, and how the Federal Reserve could … [Read more...] about U.S. economic growth accelerates in 2nd quarter
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Israeli military recovers bodies of 5 hostages in southern Gaza
The Israeli military says it recovered the bodies of five hostages Wednesday from a Hamas tunnel in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. It comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure to reach a cease-fire deal following his visit to the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem. … [Read more...] about Israeli military recovers bodies of 5 hostages in southern Gaza
Boeing’s Starliner space capsule faces crucial tests
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing. … [Read more...] about Boeing’s Starliner space capsule faces crucial tests
Boston College’s Bill O’Brien, Duke’s Manny Diaz make quick push to connect with players after taking new jobs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bill O’Brien arrived at Boston College with a high-profile resume that included a stint as an NFL head coach, as well as work with some of college football’s biggest brand names in Penn State and Alabama. … [Read more...] about Boston College’s Bill O’Brien, Duke’s Manny Diaz make quick push to connect with players after taking new jobs
Three-star Philly native Jake West updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE & CHARLIE PARENT Jake West, a top-200 recruit in the class of 2025, was the X-Factor for Team Final during the Nike EYBL Peach Jam last week, averaging 11 points, 3.4 assists and 3 rebounds en route to a 7-3 record. The 6-foot-2 guard out of William Penn Charter in Philadelphia led his team in assists and was second in points, only behind five-star … [Read more...] about Three-star Philly native Jake West updates recruitment