Sunday, August 16, 2026 12:43 PM ET
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Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.1 hour ago
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.2 hours ago
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.3 hours ago
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.3 hours ago
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.13 hours ago
Indiana storms linked to 6 deaths as floods trigger rescues and evacuations -- Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett urged residents along the White River to evacuate on Saturday.1 hour ago
American Kate Douglass sets 50-meter freestyle world record at Pan Pacific -- Kate Douglass, 24, is a five-time Olympic medalist.21 hours ago
5 people injured in shooting at Virginia State University, 1 suspect arrested -- Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.14 hours ago
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse" -- Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon. -- Aug 155 hours ago
Air traffic controller saves day when 2 jets with same call number converge -- An air traffic controller's quick thinking helped avert a dangerous situation when two jets, one landing in Phoenix and the other simultaneously taking off, shared the same flight number and radio frequency. -- Aug 151 hour ago
Why freshmen at one high school give their mothers a goodbye kiss on their first day -- For the last 26 years at Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the seniors surround the cars of the incoming freshmen and don't let them out until they do one specific thing: give their mothers a goodbye kiss. -- Aug 1416 hours ago
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 1419 hours ago
Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints -- The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers. -- Aug 1421 hours ago
FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level -- U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death." -- Aug 1421 hours ago
How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court -- The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers - here's what to know. -- Aug 1422 hours ago
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.)1 hour ago
Almanac: August 16 -- "Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.2 hours ago
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 152 hours ago
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 152 hours ago