Wednesday's interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve had led some to hope that mortgage rates would also go down. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how the Fed's rate cuts can - and can't - help in lowering mortgage rates.
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Wednesday's interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve had led some to hope that mortgage rates would also go down. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how the Fed's rate cuts can - and can't - help in lowering mortgage rates. Discover more videos, including live streams and exclusive storytelling, on our Watch page.

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Wednesday's interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve had led some to hope that mortgage rates would also go down. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how the Fed's rate cuts can - and can't - help in lowering mortgage rates.
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Sunday saw an "immaculate inning" thrown by Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle. CNN’s Don Riddell explains what the rare feat is and how Tolle reacted.
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Every year, the September 11th ceremony at Ground Zero includes six bell ringings, one in remembrance for each fatal moment on that day in 2001. CNN's Brynn Gingras explains why a seventh bell rang out over the crowd this year.
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August's Consumer Price Index report came out Friday, with inflation showing little improvement at a 3.4% annual rate. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how this report may impact the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates.
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During his remarks at the Republican midterm convention, President Donald Trump vowed to pay a $5000 dividend to every American adult if the Republicans retain their majorities in the House and the Senate. CNN's Adam Cancryn explains why Trump's idea is unlikely to happen.
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Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone that starts at $1,999. CNN's Clare Duffy breaks down the new features and explains how the device fits with the vision of Apple's new CEO, John Ternus.
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Wednesday marks the start of the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas, an event that's usually just held in presidential election years. CNN's Steve Contorno explains what you can expect to see during the event that some are calling Trump-a-palooza.
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President Donald Trump threatened to block the Canadian jet company from selling to American customers if it didn't build its aircraft in the United States. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how Bombardier got pulled in to<strong> </strong>Trump's escalating trade war with Canada.
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Amy Acton, the Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee, was giving remarks at the Canfield Fair on Sunday when police say an armed man lunged at her. CNN's Gloria Pazmino explains what Acton's and opponent Vivek Ramaswamy's campaigns are saying about the incident.
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An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway during a landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon. CNN's Pete Muntean explains what investigators are looking for to determine the cause of the deadly accident.
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The trial for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children, ended in a mistrial Friday. CNN's Kara Scannell explains why the jury was unable to deliver a verdict
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Voting for the 2026 midterm elections is official underway, with North Carolina sending out the first absentee mail-in ballots on Friday. CNN’s Dianne Gallagher explains how this comes as the Trump administration is trying to restrict voting by mail.
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Nvidia announced on Thursday that it will buy AI startup Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion. CNN's Clare Duffy explains why the chipmaker is making a big investment in open-source AI technology.
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