Who's most at risk for suicide attempts in the Army?
After suicide rates increased dramatically during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, researchers set out to identify risk factors
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Dad wanted in murders of wife, kids believed dead
Police say Stephen Hutcheson fatally shot his wife and children -- 14 and 12 -- and then spent a weekend with his girlfriend doing cocaine
Man dives under carnival ride in apparent suicide
Witness says the pendulum-style ride in suburban Chicago struck the man a few times before it could be stopped
2 female suicide bombers kill 13 in Nigeria
ISIS-affiliated Boko Haram group kills 162 in a week following a call to step up violence during Ramadan
Woman jumps to her death in Md., infant son also dead
Police say the woman jumped from a parking garage and her son was later found in a car inside the garage
A veteran suicide prevention network built by veterans
"Within the first 24 hours we saved five people who were on the verge of suicide," says Special Forces veteran Johnny Primo
An organization called "22 Too Many" uses online resources to prevent military veterans from committing suicide
An organization called "22 Too Many" uses online resources to prevent military veterans from committing suicide. CBS News correspondent Chip Reid spoke with its founder about its mission.
“48 Hours” probes how cell video became critical evidence in Florida man’s death
Startled by what she thought was an intruder in her home, Fla. realtor Caryn Kelly grabbed a gun. Moments later, her boyfriend was dead. What role would cell phone video of the shooting’s aftermath play in the case against her?
In her call to 911 on July 27, 2011, Caryn Kelley first tells the operator a shooting at her Orlando home was an accident and then says Phillip Peatross actually put the gun to his head.
In her call to 911 on July 27, 2011, Caryn Kelley first tells the operator a shooting at her Orlando home was an accident and then says Phillip Peatross actually put the gun to his head.
Complaint: Kidnapper told victim she broke his heart
The man who abducted a former co-worker outside a Wal-Mart in Mukwonago, Wis. before she escaped 230 miles away was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot
1 dead, 11 hospitalized in apparent suicide by chemicals
Police in Lowell, Massachusetts say man apparently was distraught over a relationship that was breaking up
4 young Chinese siblings die in apparent suicides
State media says kids aged five to 13, whose parents had abandoned them, died after ingesting liquid pesticide
Former contestant on "The Voice" dies
The medical examiner's office in Philadelphia said Monday that the death was a suicide by hanging
In this preview of a story to air on "Sunday Morning," the family of Tyler Clementi recalls learning that the Rutgers freshman had committed suicide
In this preview of a story to air on "Sunday Morning," the family of Tyler Clementi recalls learning that the Rutgers freshman had committed suicide. Tyler had discovered that his roommate had illicitly streamed on the Internet his private encounter with another man.
Andreas Lubitz, the Germanwings co-pilot who authorities believe intentionally crashed an airliner into the Alps, reached out to dozens of doctors before the crash
Andreas Lubitz, the Germanwings co-pilot who authorities believe intentionally crashed an airliner into the Alps, reached out to dozens of doctors before the crash. CBSN's Adam Yamaguchi and Anne-Marie Green describe the latest in the investigation.
New details on suicidal passenger prompting plane delay
Flight delayed for take off in San Francisco after pilot reported passenger penned disturbing threat
Feds: No evidence that black man's hanging was homicide
Family members of Mississippi man Otis Byrd have said Byrd wouldn't have killed himself
Police: Yale student jumps to death after stabbing
Police say student who leapt from off-campus apartment building had just attacked a fellow student
Disturbing trend in suicides among young children
Child suicide rate is low, but some kids are more likely than others to take their own lives
Lara Logan reports on the recruitment of child suicide bombers in Afghanistan and Pakistan and one psychologist's fight to rehabilitate youth trained by the Taliban
Lara Logan reports on the recruitment of child suicide bombers in Afghanistan and Pakistan and one psychologist's fight to rehabilitate youth trained by the Taliban
Man, 14-year-old niece, dead after 2-hour cop chase
Before Benjamin Edwards III and his niece died of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, he was a person-of-interest in her disappearance, police said
GBI: Black man's hanging from tree in Ga. was suicide
Officials say Roosevelt Champion III was found hanging in the backyard of a home in Greensboro, Ga.
Father and Son: The Verdict
To some, the untimely death of a Utah mother and noted scientist appeared to be a suicide -- to her teenage son it was murder, and he was determined to prove it
The trial of Dr. Johnny Wall
Pelle Wall has been fighting to see his own father stand trial for the murder of his mother, Uta von Schwedler. In February 2015, almost three-and-a half years after Uta's death, the murder trial of Dr. Johnny Wall began.
DA defends role in "encouraged suicide" case
Lawyer for Mass. teen accused of encouraging a friend to kill himself wants office of DA to step aside because he's a cousin of the victim
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
He said he'd do it to help crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. Economists say such tariffs could dramatically raise prices on everything from gas to autos.
Chinese military aircraft shadow U.S. Navy spy plane over Taiwan Strait
China sent military planes to track a U.S. anti-submarine Navy aircraft as it transited the Taiwan Strait, Beijing says, as tension mounts between the superpowers.
Trump "border czar" Tom Homan to visit border with Texas governor
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Hostel staff detained after 6 deaths linked to alcohol poisoning
Alcohol tainted with methanol is suspected to be the cause of the six deaths.
World's oldest man dies in England
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
Why an Australian dictionary picked "ens***tification" as the word of 2024
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
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Trump "border czar" Tom Homan to visit border with Texas governor
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Osprey ferrying White House staff in N.Y. grounded due to safety issue
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
Sonar image was not Amelia Earhart plane, exploration team says
A sonar image suspected of showing the remains of the plane of Amelia Earhart has turned out to be a rock formation.
Animal rescue pilot and dog killed in plane crash; 2 dogs survive
Seuk Kim was flying three dogs from Maryland to Albany, New York, when the plane crashed in the snowy woods of the Catskill Mountains, officials said.
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Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Planning to retire at 65? Most Americans have to stop working earlier.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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Trump "border czar" Tom Homan to visit border with Texas governor
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
No-fault divorce advocates start to fret as talk of banning it bubbles up
Warnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to "pull the trigger" while they still have the option of no-fault divorce.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Biden will attend Trump's inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
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West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
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Why an Australian dictionary picked "ens***tification" as the word of 2024
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
Hostel staff detained after 6 deaths linked to alcohol poisoning
Alcohol tainted with methanol is suspected to be the cause of the six deaths.
Chinese military aircraft shadow U.S. Navy spy plane over Taiwan Strait
China sent military planes to track a U.S. anti-submarine Navy aircraft as it transited the Taiwan Strait, Beijing says, as tension mounts between the superpowers.
Baboons are clashing with humans in South Africa's tourist hotspots
South Africa's Cape Peninsula is a big tourist draw, but it's also home to hundreds of brazen baboons, and there's fear people-monkey encounters are set to rise.
World's oldest man dies in England
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
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Danielle Pinnock talks "Ghosts"
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy, "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
Colman Domingo on starring in "The Madness"
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
Brittney Griner shares pictures of baby Bash
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.
Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of inflating Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
"Glicked" sweeps box office
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
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AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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.
How AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers convicted of killing their parents more than three decades ago, was postponed Monday after technical issues with the brothers' virtual appearance. The family of the brothers are asking a judge to reduce their sentences of life without parole.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
NFL, NBA warn players about burglaries
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
Paths for Menendez brothers' freedom
There are three legal paths for the Menendez brothers to potentially leave prison after serving several decades for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in their legal battle.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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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.
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.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Israel, Hezbollah move toward ceasefire deal
Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes as diplomats push for peace with a potential new ceasefire deal. The proposed deal would include a 60-day cease-fire, during which Israeli troops would withdraw from Lebanon. In return, Hezbollah would retreat north of the Litani River. CBS News' Debora Patta has the latest.
Danielle Pinnock talks "Ghosts"
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy, "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
Colman Domingo on starring in "The Madness"
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
Potential impact of Trump's tariff plan
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger speaks with "CBS Mornings" about President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and what they could mean for consumers.
Winter storm threatens holiday travel
A storm is bringing winter weather conditions to parts of the country, including Salt Lake City and Denver, potentially impacting flights during a busy Thanksgiving travel week. Since Friday, airlines have dealt with winter weather and air traffic control staffing issues that have caused thousands of delays, but few cancellations. The FAA says Tuesday will see the highest number of scheduled flights.