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U.S. tourist reportedly killed by lightning strike on Italy's Mount Etna -- An American man hiking up Italy's active Mount Etna volcano was killed by a lightning strike, the national news agency ANSA reports.
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U.S. and Iran locked in stalemate as 60-day window for talks expires -- The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to reach a wider peace deal and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expires Monday, with no deal in sight.1 minute ago
Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace deal -- Jared Kushner, who is President Trump's son-in-law, is set to meet next with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected the latest peace proposal last week.13 hours ago
Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.17 hours ago
Transcript: Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.17 hours ago
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, 2026.20 hours ago
4 Renaissance paintings stolen from museum in Italy -- Local officials have expressed their dismay and sadness at the theft which occurred during celebrations of the Virgin Mary.22 hours ago
Ukraine launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Russia yet -- Footage shows a large column of smoke after Ukraine struck a major logistics hub in the Moscow region.1 day ago
NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine -- It is the latest in a series of similar incidents involving drone incursions into NATO airspace from Ukraine1 day ago
Ukraine's own ballistic missiles could strike Russia within months, says former minister -- Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister who is widely credited as the architect of the country's modern war-fighting strategy, told CBS News in an exclusive interview that he believes Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia. -- Aug 162 hours ago
Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after earthquake -- Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he called President Trump and asked him to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American nation. -- Aug 1511 hours ago
Liechtenstein moves to change succession laws, paves way for women on throne -- The change shouldn't affect the top of the line of Liechtenstein's royal house succession in the immediate future. -- Aug 1519 hours ago
Father and young sons rescued after 16 hours stranded off Thai island -- The father and his two sons had rented a jet ski from a local operator, but failed to return it at the agreed time. -- Aug 1521 hours ago
Construction workers find $10 million gold stash in renovations -- Police issued a warning telling "gold prospectors" to stay away from the construction site -- Aug 151 day ago
Nearly 1,000 aftershocks followed Indonesia earthquake that killed at least 53 -- With magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.4, two earthquakes struck different parts of Indonesia on the same day. Authorities have since recorded at least 995 aftershocks.10 hours ago