Bullying: Words Can Kill
A "48 Hours" special on bullying in the digital age
Bullying: Words Can Kill
Tips for parents: What to do if your child is bullied
What can you do if your child is the target of a bully? Some advice from Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center and author of "Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard."
Tips for parents: Is your child a bully?
If you find out that your child is bullying others, you need to take some steps to stop that behavior. Hear more from Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D, an author, associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center.
A mother's story
Jessica Logan was harshly bullied at school. Her mother, Cynthia, shares her thoughts about bullying with CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith.
Meet the kids
Students share their experiences with bullying and cyberbullying with CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith.
Tips for parents: Is your child being bullied?
What can parents do if their child is being bullied? Justin W. Patchin, PhD, an associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, and author of "Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard," offers advice.
Tips for parents: Monitor online activities
Do you know how to monitor your child online activities? Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D, an associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, offers tips.
"I was a bully"
Students Tyree Berdecia and Aislyn Doeur explain why they think kids bully.
Johnny's poem
Johnny Cagno uses his art and poetry to express what it feels like to be bullied.
Lisa's homework
Lisa Cagno talks to CBS correspondent Tracy Smith about how she helps her son, Johnny, who has experienced constant bullying at school.
Jacob addresses lawmakers
Jacob Kaufman appears before a special Rhode Island Senate Commission to study bullying and cyberbullying in December 2010.
Dara's diary
In her web diaries, Dara Genovese shares her personal story as the victim of cyberbullying.
Jacob's dream
Reading his anti-bullying essay, Jacob Kaufman shares his dream for a future with no bullies.
Parents speak out on bullying after son's death
Parents of Kameron Jacobsen of Monroe, N.Y. say one-size-fits-all solutions to bullying are failing America's kids
Cyberbullying prevention: Resources for students and parents
Tools and tips for the whole family
Tips for parents: Be your child's advocate
If your child is being bullied and you turn to the school for help and you're not getting the kind of assistance you need, be persistent. Hear more from Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D, an assistant professor of criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Tracy Smith: What I learned about bullying
A reporter's firsthand account of what it's like on the bullying front lines
Is your child being cyberbullied?
Helpful advice for parents from Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D, an associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center
"48 Hours" shares what a bullied life looks like
Broadcast gets unrestricted access to Rhode Island middle school; Eighth grader says he was afraid to go to school every day
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Holding elections during a global health crisis is becoming a crisis all its own.
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 hospital admissions drop in 2 hard-hit states
The U.S. has the 2nd highest death toll in the world as the disease shifts its punishment to the South and Midwest, but there's more evidence that sacrifices are paying off.
"Giant hug": Structures go blue to thank pandemic front line workers
Hundreds of facilities from coast-to-coast took part and organizers hope it was the first of many such tributes.
Second Cook County Jail inmate dies after positive test for virus
Facility is considered on of the biggest COVID-19 hotspots in the nation.
Coronavirus updates from April 9, 2020
New York reported its highest single-day death toll for the third day in a row.
Judge rejects release of vulnerable Cook County Jail inmates
Cook County Jail is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks from a single location in the country.
Bipartisan lawmakers make another push for remote voting
Congressional leaders still oppose the idea.
"I literally feel like I failed my dad": Surgeon's parents get COVID-19
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It's as if the entire adult populations of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin filed for employment benefits, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Stocks see best week in 45 years after latest Fed rescue
S&P 500 up 12.1% in shortened trading week. Optimistic? Or oblivious? "When does America open up for business again?"
Key material behind the shortage of N95 masks
A surge in demand for the material that forms the key filter layer in medical respirators has caused long waits on new orders.
Stimulus check: How much money will you get, and when?
$2 trillion stimulus bill includes payments for most Americans. Here's how to figure out how much you'll receive.
U.S. expels 6,300 migrants from border under coronavirus order
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Virus cases soar to 416 on U.S. warship after captain fired
The ship's former captain alerted higher ups when there were only dozens of cases onboard.
Biden adopts parts of Sanders' policies on health care and student debt
Biden said he now favors dropping the Medicare eligibility age by five years.
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U.S. expels 6,300 migrants from border under coronavirus order
The U.S. is also rapidly expelling unaccompanied migrant children. Top border official Mark Morgan said they could also pose an "absolute public health risk" to the U.S.
Virus cases soar to 416 on U.S. warship after captain fired
The ship's former captain alerted higher ups when there were only dozens of cases onboard.
Italian cemeteries can't keep up with deaths from pandemic
In Bergamo, a city in Northern Italy, bodies are being kept in a makeshift morgue, unrefrigerated.
This is how coughing can spread coronavirus in a store, according to researchers
Data shows tiny airborne particles emitted with a cough, sneeze "or even talking" spread in an invisible cloud that lingers.
Soyuz rocket with crew of 3 launched to space station
Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space.
U.S.
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Voting in a pandemic: Officials sound alarm about November elections
Holding elections during a global health crisis is becoming a crisis all its own.
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 hospital admissions drop in 2 hard-hit states
The U.S. has the 2nd highest death toll in the world as the disease shifts its punishment to the South and Midwest, but there's more evidence that sacrifices are paying off.
"Giant hug": Structures go blue to thank pandemic front line workers
Hundreds of facilities from coast-to-coast took part and organizers hope it was the first of many such tributes.
Second Cook County Jail inmate dies after positive test for virus
Facility is considered on of the biggest COVID-19 hotspots in the nation.
Coronavirus updates from April 9, 2020
New York reported its highest single-day death toll for the third day in a row.
Politics
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Voting in a pandemic: Officials sound alarm about November elections
Holding elections during a global health crisis is becoming a crisis all its own.
Bipartisan lawmakers make another push for remote voting
Congressional leaders still oppose the idea.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: 6.6 million filed new unemployment claims
It's as if the entire adult populations of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin filed for employment benefits, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Some abortions in Texas can continue, federal judge rules
For more than two weeks, the vast majority of abortions in Texas have been halted. It's the first time that's happened in nearly 50 years.
Stocks see best week in 45 years after latest Fed rescue
S&P 500 up 12.1% in shortened trading week. Optimistic? Or oblivious? "When does America open up for business again?"
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Coronavirus: We're all in this together
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Tyler Perry pays grocery bills for elderly shoppers
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Christine Baranski talks "The Good Fight"
Tony and Emmy-winning actress Christine Baranski joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the newest season of the hit series "The Good Fight," now streaming on CBS All Access. Baranski took on the role of Chicago lawyer Diane Lockhart over a decade ago in the series "The Good Wife." In the season four premiere of its spin off, Baranski's character finds herself in an alternate reality after falling into a coma.
From 1992: Father and son: Guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli
As a singer John Pizzarelli has been crooning classic standards by such legendary artists as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. As a guitar player he had an even closer inspiration: his father, jazz guitarist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli. The two talked with “Sunday Morning” correspondent Billy Taylor about their musical collaboration (which would evolve into several albums together) in a story originally broadcast on June 28, 1992. [Bucky Pizzarelli died on April 1, 2020 at age 94.]
Teachers inspire students with parade of support
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Technology
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Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
With more working from home, our Internet undergoes a stress test
There has been a dramatic rise (as much as 50%) in online traffic on residential networks that weren't built for data-heavy two-way video conference calls
Google data tracks coronavirus lockdown movement
The internet giant's Community Mobility Reports show how social distancing has affected travel to places like supermarkets and parks.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
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Key material behind the shortage of N95 masks
A surge in demand for the material that forms the key filter layer in medical respirators has caused long waits on new orders.
Most of NYC's coronavirus cases came from Europe
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Soyuz rocket with crew of 3 launched to space station
Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space.
Miami zoo announces birth of clouded leopard kittens
The zoo also shared sweet photos of the cubs, which showcase their large eyes and speckled fur.
Can cats and dogs catch coronavirus?
A new study looked at several animal species and found some are more susceptible than others — but vets don't want you to worry.
Health
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Judge rejects release of vulnerable Cook County Jail inmates
Cook County Jail is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks from a single location in the country.
"I literally feel like I failed my dad": Surgeon's parents get COVID-19
California physician Greg Mundis feels paralyzed. His father has been on a ventilator for three weeks at a hospital. His mother was treated right away with experimental drugs.
Some abortions in Texas can continue, federal judge rules
For more than two weeks, the vast majority of abortions in Texas have been halted. It's the first time that's happened in nearly 50 years.
Virus cases soar to 416 on U.S. warship after captain fired
The ship's former captain alerted higher ups when there were only dozens of cases onboard.
Medical panel says effectiveness of homemade masks is inconclusive
The limited lab testing that exists so far shows homemade masks are far less effective than medical-grade masks.
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Stocks see best week in 45 years after latest Fed rescue
S&P 500 up 12.1% in shortened trading week. Optimistic? Or oblivious? "When does America open up for business again?"
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A surge in demand for the material that forms the key filter layer in medical respirators has caused long waits on new orders.
Stimulus check: How much money will you get, and when?
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Biden adopts parts of Sanders' policies on health care and student debt
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Waffle House waffle mix sells out in four hours
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Latin American homicides drop during coronavirus quarantines
Salvadorian gangs have taken up the role of enforcing social distancing, threatening offenders with threats and bats.
Doctor, husband killed execution-style by daughter's boyfriend
The daughter and her boyfriend didn't follow her parents' social distancing rules, a friend told investigators.
Illinois mayor's wife found at bar violating stay-at-home order
"My wife is an adult capable of making her own decisions, and in this instance she exhibited a stunning lack of judgement," Mayor Brant Walker of Alton, Illinois, wrote on Facebook.
Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean's body recovered
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Child abuse fears rise as families isolate during pandemic
One Texas children's hospital is raising alarm bells after two children died of suspected abuse on the same day.
Space
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Soyuz rocket with crew of 3 launched to space station
Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space.
Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
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The pink moon was viewable all over the globe.
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NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus
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