Rise in suicides "more than a mental health issue," CDC says
Suicide rates in the U.S. rose nearly 30 percent over the past two decades, according to a new study, and researchers say multiple factors are at play
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Ruling on Kate Spade's death released by medical examiner
Determination on Kate Spade's death released by New York City's chief medical examiner
Psychiatrist on Kate Spade's apparent suicide
Kate Spade's husband is revealing details of her mental health struggles. Andy Spade says the fashion designer "suffered from depression" and was "actively seeking help." She was found dead Tuesday of an apparent suicide. Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, chairman of psychiatry at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the warning signs and risk factors for suicide. Dr. Lieberman did not treat Spade personally.
Kate Spade's niece pays tribute to her aunt
Actress Rachel Brosnahan, star of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," paid tribute to her late aunt, Kate Spade, on Instagram
Kate Spade's husband gives statement after her suicide
"She was actively seeking help for depression and anxiety over the last five years, seeing a doctor on a regular basis and taking medication for both depression and anxiety"
“13 Reasons Why” renewed for Season 3
Netflix announced on Wednesday that it is renewing hit teen drama "13 Reasons Why" for another season
Kate Spade's death prompts questions on bipolar disorder
Her sister said she believes Spade suffered from bipolar disorder and "it finally took its toll on her"
Kate Spade started with simple wish: An unfussy handbag
Former accessories editor at Mademoiselle changed fashion industry while blazing a trail for women
Fashion designer Kate Spade dead in apparent suicide
Fashion designer Kate Spade hanged herself and a suicide note was found, according to the NYPD
Kate Spade dead at 55
Kate Spade was found dead in New York today at the age of 55 following an apparent suicide. The renowned designer was known for her handbags and was a wife and mother.
Kate Spade found dead in NYC apartment
Fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead in her apartment Tuesday by a housekeeper in what authorities are investigating as an apparent suicide, senior investigative producer Pat Milton reports. Police were called to the scene and found her hanging from a bedroom door.
Why are deaths among U.S. kids, teens on the rise?
New research looks at the reasons behind the troubling increase in deaths among young people in the U.S.
"Striking" role of race seen in kids’ suicide risk
New research reveals the suicide rate among black children is roughly two times higher than that of white children
Teens speak up against rise in suicides
New research shows the number of U.S. children and teens hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts has doubled in recent years. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Big spike in U.S. kids, teens attempting suicide
The number of children and teens who've been hospitalized for attempted suicide or suicidal thoughts has doubled in the last decade, a new study finds
Singer posted cryptic tweets before police found his body
Hutchison sent tweets asking fans "hug your loved ones" the night before he went missing
"48 Hours" preview: "Don't Scream"
A young wife calls 911 to report she attempted suicide in front of her ex-husband and child. While clinging to life she changes her story. Did she try to kill herself or did she have help? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty joins "CBS This Morning" to preview "Don't Scream," which airs Saturday, May 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Sandra Bullock's stalker found dead after SWAT standoff
A man who was convicted of stalking Sandra Bullock in 2014 was found dead in an apparent suicide at his home
13 semi trucks line highway to save suicidal man
A Detroit man threatened to throw himself off an overpass, then police and 13 truckers came to his rescue
Michael Phelps reveals he considered suicide after Olympics
"There was one point, I didn't want to be alive," the legendary swimmer tells CBS News
School district eyes bullying policy after 12-year-old kills himself
Andy Leach's family says he was relentlessly bullied
Incest case against couple in murder-suicide
A father and daughter accused of incest, their infant son and the woman's adoptive father are dead after an apparent murder-suicide Thursday that spanned North Carolina, Connecticut and New York. In this 2017 file video, WTVR reporter Melissa Hipolit explained how the relationship began in Virginia between 20-year-old Katie Pladl and her biological father, Steven Pladl.
UPenn accused of ignoring student’s cries for help before her suicide
Two years ago, Olivia Kong climbed down to subway tracks in Philadelphia and was hit by an oncoming train
Bernie Taupin on Elton John's "suicide" song
In this web exclusive, lyricist Bernie Taupin talks with Lee Cowan about writing the words for the 1975 Elton John song "Someone Saved My Life Tonight," and how it was inspired by John's "very feeble" attempt at suicide.
Twins battling OCD found dead in possible suicide pact
Sara and Amanda Eldritch, who were featured on an episode of "The Doctors," had received a pioneering surgery to treat their debilitating OCD
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
White House says 104% tariff on China will take effect Wednesday
The U.S. will impose a 104% tariff on imports from China starting on Wednesday, according to White House officials.
IRS acting head resigning over deal to send immigrant tax data to ICE
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
Trump's would-be assassin allegedly sought weapon to shoot down plane, DOJ says
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
Trump overstates the number of U.S. factories lost since NAFTA
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Judge rules for Associated Press in White House access dispute
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.
Supreme Court halts court order requiring rehiring of probationary workers
More than 16,000 probationary workers at six different agencies were fired in mid-February.
Air traffic chief retires early as FAA replaces senior managers at DCA
In the wake of the deadly mid-air collision and a series of concerning close calls, the FAA has brought in a new management team to the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport.
Horse-drawn caissons to return to Arlington Memorial Cemetery after 2-year pause
Arlington National Cemetery will reintroduce caisson horses to some military funerals in June, after a two-year pause to improve the herd's health.
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Trump's would-be assassin allegedly sought weapon to shoot down plane, DOJ says
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
State Farm looks to raise property insurance rates after L.A. wildfires
State Farm, California's largest property insurance provider, says it expects to pay out more than $7.5 billion in insurance claims after the Los Angeles wildfires.
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline's mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Tiny country of Liechtenstein shocked by 37% tariffs
Liechtenstein is small enough to fit inside New York City four times over, but it's home to several world-class makers of premium products.
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State Farm looks to raise property insurance rates after L.A. wildfires
State Farm, California's largest property insurance provider, says it expects to pay out more than $7.5 billion in insurance claims after the Los Angeles wildfires.
Trump overstates the number of U.S. factories lost since NAFTA
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Threat of a matcha shortage concerns U.S. businesses: "Uncharted territory"
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
IRS acting head resigning over deal to send immigrant tax data to ICE
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
Trump tariffs could have "devastating impact," small businesses say
Small business owner Emily Ley says new U.S. tariffs on China will devastate her stationery store, calling the added costs "catastrophic."
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Trump's would-be assassin allegedly sought weapon to shoot down plane, DOJ says
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Trump overstates the number of U.S. factories lost since NAFTA
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline's mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Tiny country of Liechtenstein shocked by 37% tariffs
Liechtenstein is small enough to fit inside New York City four times over, but it's home to several world-class makers of premium products.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline's mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
RFK Jr. cuts lead poisoning team helping tribes, local health departments
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
Mexico confirms country's first human death from H5N1 bird flu
A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico died after contracting bird flu, Mexican health authorities said.
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Tiny country of Liechtenstein shocked by 37% tariffs
Liechtenstein is small enough to fit inside New York City four times over, but it's home to several world-class makers of premium products.
Threat of a matcha shortage concerns U.S. businesses: "Uncharted territory"
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
Octavio Dotel, former MLB pitcher, dies in Dominican nightclub roof collapse
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco died after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez.
Mexico confirms country's first human death from H5N1 bird flu
A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico died after contracting bird flu, Mexican health authorities said.
Congo repatriates 3 Americans over a deadly failed coup plot
The three Americans convicted for participating in a botched coup attempt in Congo last year have been repatriated to the United States, officials say.
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Geri Halliwell-Horner's journey from Spice Girls to bestselling author
Geri Halliwell-Horner looks back at her time as a Spice Girl and talks about her transition to becoming an author.
Will Richard on winning NCAA national title
The Florida Gators won their first NCAA basketball title since 2007. Will Richard, who hit four three-pointers in the first half, speaks about the big win, what he'll remember from this season and the next steps in his career.
Florida Gators forward on big win over Houston
The Gators defeated the Houston Cougars 65–63, claiming their first national championship since 2007. Forward Thomas Haugh joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the thrilling finish.
Spice Girls Geri Halliwell Horner on new book
Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her second novel, "Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire," a mystery-filled adventure that follows a young orphan uncovering secrets at a boarding school.
Idina Menzel on "Redwood"
Nearly a decade since her last Broadway role, Idina Menzel is back, this time climbing through midair as a grieving mother who finds healing and hope in California's redwood forest.
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Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
Geomagnetic storms could bring northern lights show to parts of U.S.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
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Daughter uses podcast to try to solve dad's unsolved 2002 murder
Madison McGhee has spent tens of thousands of dollars and interviewed dozens of people to try to solve her father's murder.
Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial continues with witness testimony
Lori Vallow Daybell is accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow.
Lori Vallow Daybell trial opening statements
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a woman facing charges in the death of her fourth husband. Lori Vallow Daybell, who has already been convicted of killing two of her children in a separate trial, has pleaded not guilty in this case. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez is in Phoenix, Arizona, with more.
Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
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Former Navy SEAL makes first space trip
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.
Stars cheer Gayle King's journey to space
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
Revisit the 2024 total solar eclipse with photos and videos
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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RFK Jr.: People should get measles vaccine
In an interview with Dr. Jon LaPook, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is encouraging people to get vaccinated against measles. "The federal government's position, my position, is that people should get the measles vaccine," Kennedy Jr. says. See more from the interview, Wednesday on "CBS Mornings" and "CBS Evening News."
Reporter's Notebook: What Hank Aaron can teach us
Beyond baseball, Hank Aaron's life offers a powerful lesson in staying focused despite constant pressure. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson reflects.
Combatting stereotypes about federal workers
John F. Kennedy once called public service "a proud and lively career." As 3 million federal workers face uncertainty, a new book of essays edited by bestselling author Michael Lewis highlights the essential, often behind-the-scenes work federal employees accomplish.
What is a bear market?
With Wall Street's roller-coaster ride continuing, "The Daily Report" analyzes why some experts are warning the U.S. could be heading toward a bear market across all major indexes. After that, Hilary Milnes, Americas editor at Vogue Business, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact of tariffs on small businesses.
988 launch prompts demand for mental health care
Nationwide, calls to the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline soared after the number was officially launched in 2022. A new study outlines that while calls have gone up, access to care after those initial calls has not increased. Elise Preston has the story.