Short pants: The long and the short of it
The summer of 1936 wasn’t just hot; it was dangerously hot. At least 5,000 people ended up dying from heat-related causes. “New York City, Baltimore, Columbus, Ohio, Lexington, Kentucky, Minneapolis…
Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea
President Trump said on Sunday that he had instructed the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, a longtime U.S. ally and a linchpin of America’s national security…
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea after the Republican president said it declined to help denuclearize…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s “heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell”
Washington — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday that he hasn’t heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for updates on his health last month amid a weekslong…
Top Admiral Praises Sailors but Concedes Hardships After Visit to U.S.S. Lincoln
Service at sea “for long periods isn’t for everyone,” the head of United States Central Command said on Sunday, after visiting the beleaguered U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, the latest American aircraft…
Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 16, 2026
On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Ed O’Keefe: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive…
Indiana Prepares for More Rain After Days of Deadly Storms
Recovery efforts were underway on Sunday in Indiana as portions of the state prepared for extreme heat, more rain and potential flooding after days of storms. Stubborn storm systems have…
Former Olympian David Hearn’s lawyers say Trump pushing ‘false version’ of Reflecting Pool case
Attorneys for former Olympian David Hearn, whose Reflecting Pool vandalism case was dropped by the D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office, say President Trump is still pushing a “false version” of the…
Tommy John, MLB All-Star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83
Thomas “Tommy” John, a four-time MLB All-Star who won 288 career games over 26 years in professional baseball, has died, his agent confirmed to CBS News. He was 83. John…
Tommy John, whose elbow surgery transformed baseball, dies at 83
The lefty made four all-star teams while pitching for the White Sox, Dodgers and Yankees. An innovative procedure extended his career to 26 seasons. Source link

















