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FDA Approves New Pancreatic Cancer Drug That Could Extend Patients' Lives

Updated on: August 26, 2026 / 8:07 PM EDT / CBS/AP

London neurosurgeons perform first successful AI-assisted operation to remove brain tumour

Surgeons aided by real-time analysis of camera footage that identified critical anatomy in brain to be avoided

Dolly Parton was married for 59 years

Dolly Parton met her husband Carl Dean when she was just 18 years old. The self-described "opposites" share why the nearly six decades since were a success.

Baby with rare heart defect at center of surrogacy case in critical condition

Biological parents have secured restraining order against surrogate as lawsuit continues and baby receives care

FDA Approves Breakthrough Pancreatic Cancer Drug Proven to Extend Survival

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday rubber-stamped a new drug to treat pancreatic cancer and substantially extend the lives of patients.

The Lights Are Back On in Gary, Indiana

A long two weeks after a derecho blew through, most of the city finally has power.

Dozens Killed from Flooding in Nepal-China Border Area

At least 98 people were killed by flash floods in a border area belonging to Nepal and China on Wednesday, while hundreds more were reported missing.

Dolly Parton quotes that show her honesty, humor and wisdom: "I'm always dreaming"

August 26, 2026 / 1:41 PM EDT / CBS News

When is the best time to buy pet insurance? Here's what pet owners should know now.

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The Guardian view on child marriage: girls should not be wives

There’s growing agreement that under-18s need to be protected – but international turmoil is pushing many towards wedlock

FDA gives expedited approval to new groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug

FDA officials approve first-of-a-kind pill called daraxonrasib to fight one of the deadliest types of cancer

My mum has died – and there is one kind of response I can’t stand

The platitudes, euphemisms and cliches are excruciating. But the people who say nothing at all are the worst