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Hayden Panettiere, actress known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36 - Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. updated 21M ago

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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 Ukraine

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Exclusive - 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. 20H ago

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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 15

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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 15

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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 15

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Construction workers find $10 million gold stash in renovations -- Police issued a warning telling "gold prospectors" to stay away from the construction site -- Aug 15

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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.

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Ex-Cambridge professor dies week after resigning amid plagiarism allegations -- Jason Arday, who was Cambridge's youngest Black professor, died in London on Friday, the school said. -- Aug 15

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Russian tanker leaking oil off Oman coast, threatening environmental disaster -- The Caroline Bezengi, linked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet, is carrying millions of gallons of oil and has run aground off the coast of Oman. -- Aug 14

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Movie theaters boom amid studio hits -- The box office has been booming in 2026, with five blockbuster hits making over $1 billion. Mark Strassmann has more details from Los Angeles.

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8/16: Sunday Morning -- Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Weather becoming more extreme; Rahm Emanuel; The Eagles' Don Henley; ex-Amish, now social media creator Lovina Zook; trophy bull riding belt buckles; the iNaturalist app; and the long and short of short pants.

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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.)

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

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