Stars pay tribute to Chris Cornell on social media
Musicians and non-musicians alike mourned the loss of Soundgarden's Chris Cornell on social media
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Chris Cornell suicide?
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell was found dead in Michigan at the age of 52. Charlie Langton from CBS station WWJ in Detroit explains that police are investigating the case as a possible suicide.
WHO: Thousands of teen deaths could be prevented
New research sheds light on the leading causes of death in adolescents worldwide
Report: Man dies after streaming suicide attempt on Facebook Live
The man's death joins a growing number of incidents to occur on social media site
Mother of 8-year-old boy who killed himself speaks out
Cornelia Reynolds urges parents to tell their children to seek help if they are being hurt
8-year-old's suicide
An Ohio coroner is reopening the investigation into an 8-year-old boy's suicide. It happened in January. Also, the Cincinnati school district has released surveillance video showing what happened to him two days before he took his life. Anna Werner reports.
School releases video of boy who later committed suicide
The video appears to show Gabriel Taye on the floor of the boys' bathroom for several minutes
Ohio coroner reopens case in suicide of bullied 8-year-old
Family's lawyer says video shows a student slam him against a bathroom wall, but his school told the mother her son had "fainted"
PTSD expert
Dr. Barbara Rothbaum of Emory Healthcare Veterans Program discusses barriers veterans face in getting proper PTSD treatment.
Attorneys: 8-year-old boy was bullied before killing himself
School surveillance video shows Gabriel Taye being thrown against a wall by another child in a bathroom entrance and knocked unconscious
Teacher kills herself amid student sex probe, family says
Gretchen Krohnfeldt, 47, allegedly took her own life on Tuesday as police officer approached her home
State of Mind Episode 2
Episode 2 of "CBS Evening News Uncharted: State of Mind" examines veterans' mental health care. Beverly Kittoe speaks out about the suicide of her son, Marine and Army Reserve vet Brandon Ketchum. Also, Navy vet Ryan Chavez discusses the alternative therapy he used to help with PTSD.
State of Mind Episode 2: Hidden battles
Between 11 and 20 percent of veterans who served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom suffer from PTSD in a given year
Cops: Teen filmed a suicide, had "fascination with death"
A Utah teen has been jailed on murder charges after police say he played an "active role" in a friend's suicide
Teen accused of filming friend's suicide
Deputies in Payson Canyon, Utah say 18-year-old Tyerell Przybycien played an "active role" in the suicide of a 16-year-old girl found dead May 6 near a campground. Przybycien allegedly filmed the suicide, didn't attempt to help the girl and told deputies he wanted to watch someone die. He's facing a murder charge.
Netflix renews “13 Reasons Why” for season 2
In spite of the controversy over its depiction of teen suicide, Netflix has renewed the watercooler hit "13 Reasons Why" for a second season
Police reveal new photos, details about Aaron Hernandez suicide
Correction officers found cardboard had been shoved into the tracks of Hernandez's cell door and shampoo on the floor to make it slippery, report says
Girl rescued while trying to livestream suicide on Facebook
Viewers called authorities and Facebook alerted police, who raced to the Georgia teen's home
Netflix makes changes after "13 Reasons Why" criticism
Netflix has made changes in response to criticism that new show "13 Reasons Why" glamorizes suicide
Netflix hit "13 Reasons Why" faces tough criticism
Schools across the country are warning parents that "13 Reasons Why" could be glamorizing teen suicide
"13 Reasons Why" controversy
School districts across the country are sending letters home about the new Netflix show, "13 Reasons Why." The fictional story is about a 17-year-old girl who takes her own life, and the themes are graphic and intense. Netflix says it's intended for mature audiences because of explicit and disturbing content. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Michael Mantenuto, star of "Miracle," dies from suicide
Rest in Peace, Michael Mantenuto
Lawyers ask court to toss Aaron Hernandez's conviction
Courts in Massachusetts have held that when a defendant dies before having an appeal heard, the conviction is vacated
How to talk with your teen about "13 Reasons Why"
"Don't be afraid to have a conversation with your children," one expert says about the popular but disturbing show
Aaron Hernandez's death ruled a suicide; notes found
Investigators say they found three hand-written notes next to a Bible in the ex-NFL star's prison cell
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Fires in L.A. area leave at least 10 dead, apocalyptic scenes
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
Trump sentenced in felony "hush money" case, released with no restrictions
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
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Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over TikTok ban
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a law that could lead to TikTok shutting down in the U.S. in less than two weeks.
Employers added 256,000 jobs in December, blowing away forecasts
Friday's jobs numbers mark the last employment report of the Biden administration.
Appeals court won't block partial release of special counsel's Trump report
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
Maduro sworn in for 3rd term despite outcry over Venezuela's election
President-elect Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected as President Nicolas Maduro takes the oath of office for a third six-year term.
TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
Jimmy Carter laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, after funeral service in D.C.
President Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
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Man who fled U.S. to avoid prison for Capitol riot captured in Canada
Anthony Vo told The Toronto Sun that he was "pretty much 99% sure" that Trump will pardon him once he takes office on Jan. 20.
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Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over TikTok ban
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a law that could lead to TikTok shutting down in the U.S. in less than two weeks.
Rudy Giuliani back in D.C. federal court for contempt hearing in defamation case
Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.
Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
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Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
Prison inmates among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles.
What Californians should know about filing insurance claims after fire
For those who have it, a standard homeowners' insurance policy does cover destruction caused by fire, including wildfires.
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.
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Man who fled U.S. to avoid prison for Capitol riot captured in Canada
Anthony Vo told The Toronto Sun that he was "pretty much 99% sure" that Trump will pardon him once he takes office on Jan. 20.
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Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over TikTok ban
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a law that could lead to TikTok shutting down in the U.S. in less than two weeks.
Rudy Giuliani back in D.C. federal court for contempt hearing in defamation case
Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.
Trump sentenced in felony "hush money" case, released with no restrictions
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
Appeals court won't block partial release of special counsel's Trump report
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
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Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
Slipped up during Dry January? Expert tips for getting back on track
In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.
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.
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Nigerian authorities round up street children seen as "security threat"
Sharia police in Nigeria's Kano state say they've "mopped up 300 of these boys from the streets" and put them in a camp for "rehabilitation."
Maduro sworn in for 3rd term despite outcry over Venezuela's election
President-elect Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected as President Nicolas Maduro takes the oath of office for a third six-year term.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.
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Book excerpt: "Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old"
The actress and New York Times bestselling memoirist returns with a new book about the empowerment that comes from calling out society's callous and short-sighted expectations of women as they age.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste on "Hard Truths"
Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting with director Mike Leigh, Jean-Baptiste portrays Pansy Deacon, a character struggling with anger and family turmoil in one of 2024's best films.
Peter Sarsgaard on "September Five"
Actor Peter Sarsgaard, known for roles in "Presumed Innocent" and "Dead Man Walking," now stars in "September Five," recounting the harrowing story of an American broadcasting team during the 1972 Munich Olympics. Sarsgaard portrays ABC executive Roone Arledge as the team covers the Israeli Olympic team hostage crisis live.
"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home to Los Angeles fires
Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.
Alec Baldwin files lawsuit over manslaughter charge in fatal "Rust" shooting
The lawsuit was filed in Santa Fe, where a judge in July dismissed a charge of involuntary manslaughter against Alec Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. 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 could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban
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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TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
Suspect captured week after Wisconsin woman, 2 girls found dead
Elizabeth Kolba, 33, and two girls ages 12 and 13 were found shot to death at a home in New Lisbon on Dec. 30.
Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.
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.
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Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
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.
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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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Maduro sworn in again as Venezuelan president
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, who's been in power since 2013, has been sworn in for a third time despite outcry surrounding his election. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained amid protests against Maduro. Caracol Television correspondent Manuela Guerra Fletcher joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Milo Ventimiglia loses home in wildfires
Actor Milo Ventimiglia, best known for his roles in "This is Us" and "Gilmore Girls," spoke about losing his home in the L.A.-area wildfires as he and his pregnant wife prepare to welcome their baby soon. Ventimiglia spoke to CBS News as he returned to his home after evacuating.
Atlanta airport in ground stop due to dnow
A major snowstorm is snarling travel across the southern United States and has thrown Atlanta's Hartfield-Jackson Airport into a full ground stop. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Some residents return to L.A. fire aftermath
At least 10 people have been killed in the Los Angeles wildfires that continue to burn around the city and Southern California. Some residents have begun to return to what's left of their homes in the wake of the fires. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste on "Hard Truths"
Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting with director Mike Leigh, Jean-Baptiste portrays Pansy Deacon, a character struggling with anger and family turmoil in one of 2024's best films.