Facebook Boosts Efforts On IDing Suicidal Users
In the wake of tech activist Aaron Swartz taking his life earlier this month, there has been a lot of discussion about how to get suicidal people help before it's too late.
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In the wake of tech activist Aaron Swartz taking his life earlier this month, there has been a lot of discussion about how to get suicidal people help before it's too late.
For the first time, researchers may be able to detect the devastating brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy, in living people. The discovery, reported in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, could hold huge ramifications for football players.
Martha Ryce, a Redland native who dedicated her life to advocate for missing children after the murder of her brother Jimmy Ryce, has died at the age of 35.
Junior Seau, one of the NFL's best and fiercest players for nearly two decades, had a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide last May, the National Institutes of Health told The Associated Press on Thursday.
With local sports having the night off, I thought I'd address two topics that are making news across the sports world Thursday morning, concussions and football; and separately, the steroids-era in sports. Plus, we'll update the Heat's situation as they continue their road trip.
A South Florida family reeling from the death of a 13 year old girl killed on a Homestead school bus has been dealt another devastating blow.
A Florida Keys charter school principal died—the victim of a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend Saturday, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and committed suicide in front of his coach and general manager.
Family, friends and neighbors of a man who killed his 6-year-old daughter and took his own life are struggling to make sense of the tragedy.
The bodies of a father and daughter were found in a minivan outside a Davie apartment early Thursday morning.
A spokesman for Boca Raton police said a man who was hit and killed by a commuter train likely wanted it to happen.
After America chose, a Key West man may have chosen to die.
Lots of people were upset when Barack Obama won a second term in this month's election, but a Key West man was so angry by the results and by business problems that he killed himself, after warning friends he wouldn't be around if Obana was.
A man wanted by New York authorities in connection to the murder of his ex-girlfriend and her lover took his own life in northwest Miami-Dade.
A Palm Beach County man reportedly took his ex-girlfriend's life before committing suicide.
Walmart employees in Margate are mourning the loss of a popular loss prevention officer after he was gunned down by a fleeing thief Friday night.
Miami-Dade police are investigating the death of two people found in a Homestead house. They have not shared information about their identity or how they died, and say they are still searching for answers.
While some residents might have missed out on spring cleaning, the Broward Sheriff's Office gave residents a second chance on Saturday with Operation Medicine Cabinet.
New evidence has been uncovered in the death of the most famous sex icon of all time: Marilyn Monroe. Was her death really a suicide? or a perfect cover-up for murder and scandal? And did her death really take place in the comfort of her own home? The mystery continues a half century later, in the most unexpected of places. CBS4's Shannon Hori has the story.
A Polk County man who was reportedly suicidal died after he jumped from the Channel 5 Bridge at MM 70 in the Florida Keys.
What is happening to our soldiers? More U.S. soldiers have killed themselves, than have died on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury are the suspected culprits.
An apparent suicide attempt using a toxic chemical closed the emergency room at Northwest Medical Center for hours Sunday morning, after the victim contaminated himself, paramedics, and eventually the emergency room with a pesticide.
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment showed a softer side Thursday while spreading an important anti-bullying message.
Aventura police have confirmed that the man whose body was found outside the Aventura Mall was the victim of a suicide.
A suicide at a South Florida gun range led to the discovery of a second dead body in a Tamarac home as BSO investigators discovered it wasn't just a suicide but a murder-suicide.
At least 20 people were injured in the 2019 blast.
Sheridan Street between Pine Island Road and University Drive was shut down for several hours during the investigation.
This is a developing story. Tune into CBS News Miami on-air and online for the latest updates.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
At least 20 people were injured in the 2019 blast.
Sheridan Street between Pine Island Road and University Drive was shut down for several hours during the investigation.
This is a developing story. Tune into CBS News Miami on-air and online for the latest updates.
The last match, hosted by Miami in May, was won by North Carolina 0-4.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
Rep. Angie Craig is calling on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term after his shaky debate performance last week and what she called a "lack of a forceful response."
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
The president honored Philip Shadrach and George Wilson for their "gallantry and intrepidity" during the "Great Locomotive Chase" of 1862.
Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
Jim DeFede discusses the cuts with former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and Michel Hausmann, the artistic director of Miami New Drama.
Jim DeFede devotes the entire half-hour to social media influencer Alex Otaola, who wants to be the next mayor of Miami-Dade County.
Jim DeFede talks with a Miami Herald reporter who was inside the courtroom and provides us with a first-hand account of exactly went on, where cameras were not allowed.
Jim DeFede talks to Jason Pizzo, who represents the district where the greatest flood impacts were felt this week: coastal Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The CDC says several states are seeing "consistent increases in COVID-19 activity" this summer.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
These best cooling floor fans from Dyson, Honeywell, Black+Decker and more will cool you all summer long.
Save big on appliances from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more top brands now this Fourth of July.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 could mean Kindle deals aplenty. Read on for what you should know ahead of the sale.
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Check in on the best hearing aids of 2024 from brands like Jabra, Phonak, and Sony.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
Judy Belushi Pisano, actress and producer who worked in "The Blues Brothers" and "National Lampoon's Animal House" and was also the widow of comedian John Belushi, has died.
The mill's huge sails, an emblem of the surrounding Montmartre neighborhood, inexplicably collapsed after an April show at the venue.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
A 19-year-old and the club where she worked as a stripper have sued Florida's attorney general.