The Golden Gate Bridge to get a suicide net
Nearly 1,700 people have taken their lives on the iconic San Francisco Bay span, but a new addition to the bridge may both prevent deaths and send a signal about the preciousness of life
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A net to save lives
The Golden Gate Bridge, a beautiful landmark in San Francisco Bay, has an ugly side. Nearly 1,700 have committed suicide from the bridge since its opening in 1938. Last year, 39 people jumped. But that toll may be coming to an end. Families and loved ones of those who took their own lives - as well as those who tried to commit suicide but survived - have won their fight to have a safety net erected on the bridge. John Blackstone reports.
A soldier seeks answers
Sgt. Tom Bates returned from repeated military deployments feeling depressed, even suicidal. Diagnosed with PTSD, Bates suspected something else was going on. Now, scans appear to confirm that Bates suffers the same degenerative brain condition as some concussed NFL players.
The hidden epidemic of perfectionism in millennials
Young people today are faced with enormous pressure to outperform their peers, which some psychologists link to mental health issues
Logan Paul steps away from posting YouTube videos
YouTube star Logan Paul says he's "taking time to reflect" as backlash intensifies over disturbing video
Guns and suicide
The gun lobby is hindering suicide prevention, Los Angeles lawyer Erin Dunkerly recently wrote an op-ed for the New York Times. She joined "Red and Blue" to discuss why suicide deaths get less attention from lawmakers.
YouTube responds to Logan Paul controversy
In a statement, YouTube said, "Our hearts go out to the family of the person featured in the video"
Should colleges do more to track suicides?
Despite making investments in prevention, most of the largest U.S. public universities do not track suicides among their students, AP reports
YouTube star apologizes after video showed apparent suicide victim
Paul posted a video called "We Found a Dead Body in Japan's Suicide Forest" on his YouTube channel
Cop being probed for sex with minor kills himself after traffic stop
Police have not yet identified the officer. CBS San Francisco reports the car is registered to Antonio Cacatian
Parents of girl who killed herself to sue school
Rosalie Avila hung herself in her bedroom last month and the 13-year-old's father says bullying is to blame. On Monday, her parents announced they intend to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the Yucaipa-Calimesa School District.
Parents of bullied girl who killed herself take action
Rosalie Avila hung herself in her bedroom last month and her father says bullying is to blame
K-pop star Jonghyun of SHINee is dead at 27
K-pop superstar Jonghyun, whose real name is Kim Jong-hyun, died Monday at the age of 27
Widow speaks out after lawmaker kills himself
Rebecca Johnson, wife of a Republican lawmaker in Kentucky who killed himself, says she will seek to replace him in the state legislature
Kentucky lawmaker suicide?
A Kentucky state lawmaker accused of molesting a teenager is dead from an apparent suicide. Police say 57-year-old Dan Johnson shot himself Wednesday on a bridge not far from his home outside Louisville. A day earlier, he denied molesting a 17-year-old in 2013. Mark Strassmann reports.
Teen suicide
A California family says their 13-year-old daughter killed herself after years of bullying. Now other parents are expressing outrage over the school and district's handling of it.
Parents outraged after girl kills herself, leaves journal about bullying
Parents are expressing outrage over the school's handling of a girl who killed herself after years of alleged bullying
CEO who appeared on "Undercover Boss" kills himself in NYC factory
Lowell Hawthorne started the successful Caribbean fast food chain in 1989 by selling Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken and breads
Suicide in court
Slobodan Praljak drank poison after the U.N.'s International Criminal Tribunal upheld his 20-year sentence for war crimes against Bosnia's Muslims in the 1990s. He later died at a hospital. Reena Ninan reports.
Facebook turns to AI to help prevent suicides
Facebook says it will use AI to help identify when someone is expressing thoughts about suicide on the social media platform
Former top general kills himself as corruption probe looms
Official media denounces Zhang Yang's death as a "despicable" act to escape punishment
"Tragic end": Mom who killed disabled daughter commits suicide
Bonnie Liltz has had cancer and said she feared for her adult daughter's future as her own health declined
Charges: Man killed wife in 1983, staged death as suicide
Investigators say Carl Rodgers beat his wife to death before slashing her wrists to "to imply suicidal activity"
Is social media linked to a rise in teen suicides?
An increase in suicide rates among U.S. teens occurred at the same time social media use surged, and new research suggests there may be a connection
Gun death rate rises for second year in a row
Government report identifies some of the reasons behind recent increase in firearms-related deaths
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Fires in California decimate Los Angeles area, leave apocalyptic scenes
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Lidia fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
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Jimmy Carter's funeral service concludes, final journey to Georgia begins
President Biden honored Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
Biden to speak after briefing on devastating California wildfires
President Biden plans to speak Thursday after being briefed at the White House about the wildfires destroying neighborhoods in the Los Angeles area.
Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."
Before the Palisades Fire, many of its homeowners had lost insurance
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.
How contained are the Los Angeles fires, including the Palisades fire?
Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to get the blazes under control.
Senate poised to advance Laken Riley Act after bipartisan House vote
The Senate appears poised to advance a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.
Maps show where fires are burning right now in L.A. area
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, like the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
Fetterman to be first sitting Democratic senator to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate, multiple sources said.
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Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."
Senate poised to advance Laken Riley Act after bipartisan House vote
The Senate appears poised to advance a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.
Businesses offer aid to people affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Some businesses are offering free emergency shelter and other services to residents who have been displaced by the Los Angeles fires.
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
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Businesses offer aid to people affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Some businesses are offering free emergency shelter and other services to residents who have been displaced by the Los Angeles fires.
The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
Before the Palisades Fire, many of those homeowners had lost insurance
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.
TikTok says it will shut down U.S site unless court removes ban threat
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says
The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.
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Senate poised to advance Laken Riley Act after bipartisan House vote
The Senate appears poised to advance a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.
The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
Biden to speak after briefing on devastating California wildfires
President Biden plans to speak Thursday after being briefed at the White House about the wildfires destroying neighborhoods in the Los Angeles area.
Fetterman to be first sitting Democratic senator to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate, multiple sources said.
TikTok says it will shut down U.S site unless court removes ban threat
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
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Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?
Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.
New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
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Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
Poland's president seeks exemption for Netanyahu visit despite ICC warrant
Poland's president wants Benjamin Netanyahu to be able to attend events marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz despite an ICC arrest warrant for the Israeli leader.
Climber's remains identified 6 decades after he fell from glacier
The German man has been identified after his bones, including part of a leg, were discovered in western Austria.
As U.S. announces new Ukraine aid package, Zelenskyy says send troops
Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.
Photo shows rescue of baby girl born at sea on migrant ship
"Christmas ended in the Canaries with the rescue of a baby born while crossing the sea," the coastguard said.
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TikTok says it will shut down U.S site unless court removes ban threat
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Harlan Coben on success of "Missing You"
Harlan Coben joins CBS Mornings to talk about "Missing You," the global TV hit he executive produces. Based on his novel, the show follows Det. Kat Donovan as she investigates the case of a missing person.
Behind the scenes of new "Hollywood Squares"
The classic game show "Hollywood Squares" is getting a fresh update. Nate Burleson got a sneak peek.
How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
Julia Michaels on new song with Maren Morris
Julia Michaels, a six-time Grammy nominee known for writing hits for artists like Dua Lipa and Justin Bieber, shares a first look at "Scissors," her upcoming collaboration with Maren Morris.
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The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
TikTok says it will shut down U.S site unless court removes ban threat
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
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.
Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
Implications of Meta's decision
Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic" and former editor-in-chief of "Wired," discusses the consequences of Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and the rise of self-policing in a "post-information" age.
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Jimmy Carter's fight against climate change
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to man-made issues impacting the environment. Gus Speth, a member and chair of the Council on Environmental Quality during Carter's presidency, joins "The Daily Report."
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of President-elect Donald Trump's to-do list. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schecter joins "America Decides" to look at the outgoing president's record on the issue.
Biden offers aid to California to fight fires
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday afternoon to help California boost the ranks of those battling the blazes. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from Malibu.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
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Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
Maj. Michael Stockin faced 52 charges involving claims of abusive sexual contact with 41 victims, the Army said.
Japan mafia leader pleads guilty in U.S. to nuclear material trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa allegedly conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons.
ATF urges police to reevaluate reselling used firearms
Police should reconsider reselling their used guns, the ATF said, pushing back against a policy linked to over 1,000 deaths between 2019 and 2023.
Capitol Police arrest man with machete amid Carter visitation
U.S. Capitol Police said they found the machete and other knives during a security screening.
George Santos gets delay in sentencing so he can make more podcasts
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
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NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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YMCA on Virginia water crisis
Residents in Richmond, Virginia, are still without running water after a storm knocked out power at a treatment facility. Jody Alexander, the president of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, joins CBS News with more.
What Carter means to Plains, Georgia
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket is headed back to Georgia as his community prepares to say their final goodbyes. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump's efforts to delay sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump's legal team is awaiting a potential decision from the Supreme Court to delay his sentencing in the "hush money" case. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more.
House bills on Panama Canal, immigration
South Dakota House Rep. Dusty Johnson has introduced a bill for the U.S. to purchase back the Panama Canal. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump's comments about the commercial passage in Central America. Also, some Democrats may back the Laken Riley Act. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Latest on California wildfires, FEMA aid
The wildfires in California have forced at least 179,000 people to evacuate as at least three of the five fires continue to roar. FEMA officials are prepared to provide federal aid to those affected as local officials battle the blazes and looting. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on the weather forecast, and CBS News' Nikole Killion reports on the federal response.