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Payday loans costing borrowers big bucks

A new study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says about half of all payday loan customers end up paying more in fees than the original cost of their loan. The watchdog group says about four of five payday loans are extended within 14 days and borrowers are charged every time a loan is rolled over. Jill Wagner has that ... Read More »

Birth control battle: Supreme Court hears challenge to health care mandate

The new health care law requires companies to provide insurance that also includes free birth control. However, religious employers have filed lawsuits saying that the requirement violates their beliefs. As CBS News’ Jan Crawford reports, the Supreme Court is getting ready to hear arguments in what is sure to be a closely watched case. Source Read More »

Sneak peek for “Game of Thrones” fans

It was billed as the Epic Fan Experience — a special event for devotees of the HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Many came in costume to see the premiere of the fourth season at the Barclays Center in New York. As CBS News’ Gilad Thaler reports, for one night, the fantasy world of Westeros was only a subway ride away. ... Read More »