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Sunday, August 16, 2026 11:06 AM ET

CBS News - Politics

Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following a formal request for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.

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Short pants: The long and the short of it -- The summer of 1936 saw a heat wave so dangerous at least five thousand people died. It also saw the popularization of a cooler fashion alternative - shorts - which, in some jurisdictions, were illegal.

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How Lovina Zook left the Amish and found an online audience -- This 23-year-old who grew up in a conservative Amish community and had never used a cell phone or computer is today an unlikely social media influencer, sharing stories and recipes of the Amish with her six million online followers.

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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world -- July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States - another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events - such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes - will become more common and more extreme.

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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime -- Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich - the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.

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Entertainment - The Eagles' "Long Goodbye" farewell tour, now longer - The Eagles, one of the greatest old-school bands on Earth (and whose "Greatest Hits" compilation is the bestselling album in history), have extended their farewell tour, currently in residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Eagles co-founder Don Henley talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the band's half-century relationship with their fans; the legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey; and how his pre-performance regimen has changed with age. (Originally broadcast Feb. 8, 2026.) 37M ago - 8:00

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Almanac: August 16 -- "Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

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8/15: CBS Saturday Morning -- Rain floods the Midwest as Lala looms over Hawaii. We look inside a spy satellite company. Plus, Putin's meeting with President Trump, a year later. -- Aug 15

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Elizabeth Cook sings "Girls of Atomic City" -- Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Girls of Atomic City." -- Aug 15

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Elizabeth Cook takes us to "Sunset Promenade" -- Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Sunset Promenade." -- Aug 15

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Technology - The iNaturalist app - Mixing science with fun - The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" - a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.) 28M ago - 5:53

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The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies -- Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

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French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority - France's social media ban, which was due to take effect on Sept. 1, would have barred younger users from networks such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram. Aug 14

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Latest CBS News Videos - Nature: Sunflowers in South Dakota - We leave you this Sunday lost in a field of sunflowers in South Dakota's Lyman County. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard. 18M ago - 2:28

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This 'n' That: Updates from "Sunday Morning" -- Jane Pauley with updates of recent reports for "Sunday Morning" viewers.

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Passage: In memoriam -- "Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including former NBA player and Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson.

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Transcript: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.

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Rahm Emanuel on Trump, the left, and what's right for America -- As a Democratic Congressman, Chicago mayor, ambassador, and chief of staff in the Obama White House, Rahm Emanuel has been a key and combative moderate; he says his fight, now and in the future, is bigger than him and his party.

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CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism -- Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.

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South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary -- South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.

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Army temporarily grounds Apache helicopter training flights after deadly crash -- The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week​ in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas. -- Aug 14

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First on CBS -- Inside "the Pool": Fugitive arrested in alleged cross-border car trade scheme -- Along the Texas-Mexico border, prosecutors say a group of businessmen found a way to monopolize the trade of used cars - a scheme called "the Pool." This week, authorities say they caught one alleged member. -- Aug 14

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First on CBS -- Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border -- The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border. -- Aug 15

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Feds charge woman for allegedly vandalizing World War II Memorial in D.C. -- The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial. -- Aug 14

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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom. -- Aug 14

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USS Washington aircraft carrier heads to Middle East to replace USS Lincoln -- The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.

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Live -- CENTCOM chief visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid morale concerns -- Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.

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Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building -- The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board. -- Aug 13

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Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed -- The lawsuit was one of many steps against Harvard that the Trump administration has taken since President Trump's return to office, in addition to attempting to cancel billions of dollars in federal funds. -- Aug 13

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DOJ leaves in place ruling that deregulates silencers, shotguns -- A Texas judge earlier this month issued a ruling that deregulated silencers, shotguns and certain rifles. -- Aug 13

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