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At least five dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say

National Weather Service reports that more than 11in of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas

I longed to play the Bach violin double with my daughter

When multiple sclerosis began to affect her fine motor skills, Shakira Hussein found a way to redesign her dream, rather than give it up altogether

The moment I knew: I heard her beautiful laugh again, and all my emotions came flooding back

Eddie Botha felt an easy connection with Jennifer. But when she went away for a trip, he thought that was the end of their growing romance

At least 47 dead as a 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

At least 47 people were killed and dozens were injured in eastern Indonesia after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, one of the largest the region had experienced in decades, struck north of Flores Island on Saturday.

Indiana storms linked to 5 deaths as floods trigger rescues and evacuations

Updated on: August 15, 2026 / 8:31 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Massive egg recall in US south and south-west due to salmonella outbreak

About 1.6m dozen eggs from Texas recalled amid one of the largest recorded foodborne illness outbreaks in US history

Alarmed by the alarm: people react to ‘severe alert’ on phones over UK wildfires

Many complained online that piercingly loud tone was ‘overreach’ while others lamented lack of action on decarbonisation

What the Last Weeks of Summer Can Offer

The early onslaught of pumpkin-spice products can make it easy to forget what’s so special about the season we’re in now.

AOC says she's been saving up to freeze her eggs. Here's how much the procedure can cost

AOC is highlighting the cost of freezing her eggs. Here's what to know about health insurance coverage, state laws and taxes associated with the process.

Safety check calls after Irish teenager electrocuted taking shower in Greece

Alex McKee died when picking up showerhead in ‘outdoor and rudimentary’ bathroom on Kimolos

Five people injured by multiple shooters at Virginia State University

Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting that injured five people at Virginia State University, south of Richmond, on Saturday morning.

Father and 2 young sons on capsized jet ski rescued after 16 hours stranded off Thai island

August 15, 2026 / 9:25 AM EDT / CBS/AFP