Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
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Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
Kari Eckert started "Robbie's Hope" after her son died by suicide in 2018.
A jury last week ordered a Jan. 6 Capitol insurrectionist to pay the widow of a D.C. officer $500,000, finding that he had assaulted the officer during the Capitol riot.
The sheriff's office in Harrison County, Texas, says former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a vehicle pursuit.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
The increased suicide rates follow a two-year decrease from 2018 to 2020, according to the National Center for Health Statistics report.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Family members said Heavenly Faith Garfield and the victim had been discussing the pact for several weeks, the affidavit says.
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day. Experts say addressing this major public health crisis requires ending the shame that can be attached to talking about mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding help.
While the number of suicide deaths reached a record high last year, the provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a hopeful decrease in younger age groups.
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous" suicide bombing that killed dozens of people gathered at a mosque to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday.
The age group that saw the largest percentage increase in suicides last year was adults 65 years or older.
Mental health experts say the three-digit number has made help more accessible than before.
Experts believe the increases are a result of several factors, including social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and limited access to mental health services.
Heather Armstrong, who chronicled her life, marriage and motherhood via her blog, has died at home in Salt Lake City.
A sailor assigned to the nuclear-powered submarine was found unresponsive on the pier earlier this week in Newport News, Va.
Suicide accounts for between 60-65% of all gun deaths annually in the U.S. Three states have passed legislation allowing people who fear they may become suicidal to place themselves on a "do not sell" list, to block their purchase of a gun.
The CDC says findings from a 2021 survey underscore the urgency for families and schools to intervene in worsening mental health among teens.
The family's eldest daughter in 2020 detailed multiple assaults to authorities, including one where she said she was choked by her father.
The lawsuit alleges that, on the night Katie Meyer died, she received a formal written notice from the university regarding a disciplinary matter.
The suicide among active duty service members decreased by over 15% in 2021, but there is still a gradually increasing trend in suicides in the military over a ten-year period.
New research looks at suicide rates in counties across the United States and found striking differences
Many people spring clean their homes, but spring cleaning your credit and finances can be beneficial, as well.
On Sunday, the Museum of Boulder hosted a memorial to honor five years since 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at the city's Table Mesa King Soopers grocery store on March 22, 2021.
Firefighters rushed to a fire burning at a facility near I-70 and Colorado Boulevard early Monday morning.
Police in Arvada arrested two juveniles and searched for a third juvenile early Monday morning in connection with an auto theft.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Many people spring clean their homes, but spring cleaning your credit and finances can be beneficial, as well.
On Sunday, the Museum of Boulder hosted a memorial to honor five years since 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at the city's Table Mesa King Soopers grocery store on March 22, 2021.
Firefighters rushed to a fire burning at a facility near I-70 and Colorado Boulevard early Monday morning.
Police in Arvada arrested two juveniles and searched for a third juvenile early Monday morning in connection with an auto theft.
A woman was taken to a hospital in the Denver metro area after deputies say she drove her car over a retaining wall at a local driving range.
A bill under consideration at the Colorado General Assembly would allow Coloradans to vote on a referendum requiring human operators for commercial autonomous vehicles weighing over 26,000 pounds.
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Firefighters rushed to a fire burning at a facility near I-70 and Colorado Boulevard early Monday morning.
Police in Arvada arrested two juveniles and searched for a third juvenile early Monday morning in connection with an auto theft.
A woman was taken to a hospital in the Denver metro area after deputies say she drove her car over a retaining wall at a local driving range.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
The Colorado State women's basketball team is heading home after a disappointing loss in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night.
The Colorado State University women's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance, as the Mountain West Champions are set to play in March Madness for the first time since 2016.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
It's similar to a bill that Gov. Jared Polis vetoed last year. The Teamsters support the bill because they say it would take away jobs and make Colorado roads less safe.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to address racial disparity when it comes to maternal mortality rates.
The federal class-action lawsuit claims that, for years, state officials have known that they're harming already vulnerable children by keeping them in detention, even after judges have said they should be released.
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
A CBS Colorado investigation has found Denver may now be subsidizing fire protection for neighboring cities -- despite deals that were supposed to save money -- as the city faces deep budget cuts and layoffs.
Eleven Denver City Council members voluntarily reimbursed the city for 2025 furlough days with reimbursement amounts ranging from $762.60 up to $1,969.92. Most of the council members' reimbursements were around $1,300.