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Junior Seau's family settles with NFL over 2012 suicide
A brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions is now being found in soldiers
Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma – including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help
The NCAA is facing four wrongful death lawsuits, as one widow describes the "worst nightmare" seeing her late husband suffer
One California family whose son began playing football at 9 years old is blaming the sport for his early death
What made NFL star Aaron Hernandez kill -- and kill himself? Best-selling author James Patterson unravels what he calls the most fascinating, complicated and troubling crime story of our times
The forensic pathologist and CTE researcher discusses how the brain works and the permanent impact of just one blow to the head from playing football.
Exposing human beings to repeated risk factors, such as repeated blows to the head, is medically unethical, says Dr. Bennet Omalu, forensic pathologist who was the first to identify chronic traumatic encephalopathy in fotoball players. CTE is degenerative brain disease caused by repeated trauma to the head.
New research looks into the causes of the degenerative brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE
Former NFL star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez made headlines throughout his life. Many questions are still raised about his suicide and the effect CTE had on him. Senior Executive Producer of "48 Hours," Susan Zirinsky, joined CBSN to talk about the upcoming special, "All-American Murder."
RT's editor-in-chief on election meddling, being labeled Russian propaganda; Predicting crime in Chicago; and, Combat veterans coming home with CTE
A brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions is now being found in soldiers
Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma – including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help
Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma - including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help
Millions have been spent on research into traumatic brain injuries suffered by football players. Turns out, many veterans return from combat with the same kind of injuries. In a report for Sunday's "60 Minutes," Sharyn Alfonsi spoke with Dr. Ann McKee, the chief neuropathologist at the Boston VA.
CTE, the brain disease that has been found in 110 of 111 deceased NFL players, has been found in 65 percent of studied combat vets
Dr. Ann McKee said CTE had significantly impacted key parts of Hernandez's brain, including the hippocampus and the frontal lobe
Lawyers for Aaron Hernandez say he suffered from "severe" CTE brain damage. And after a young fan was injured by a foul ball at Yankee stadium, a number of MLB teams will extend their netting. However, the New York Yankees are not one of them. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter, the host of "Reiter Than You," joins CBSN with more.
A study that came out Thursday said former football star Aaron Hernandez had a severe form of CTE, a degenerative brain disease found in people who have received repeated blows to the head. Hernandez took his life earlier this year in prison. James Brown reports.
Former NFL star committed suicide in prison where he was serving a life sentence for murder
A study out this week involving more than 100 deceased NFL players showed that 99 percent of them had the degenerative brain disease CTE. Two days after the study was released, a player for the Baltimore Ravens abruptly announced his retirement. Roxanna Saberi has more.
A new study suggests that the brain-damaging disease CTE is much more prevalent in football players and it's more easily caused than first thought. CBS Sports columist Bill Reiter joins us now with more.
In a conversation on "CBS This Morning," Dr. David Agus spoke about the concern of CTE affecting football players of all ages.
The largest study of brain trauma in football players reveals the risks to players of all ages. Researchers at Boston University examined the brains of 111 deceased NFL players. They found signs of the disease CTE in 110 players. Families of the former players donated the brains after they suspected injuries. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to talk about results of the study, athletes' potential to sustain head injuries and how to prevent CTE.
Tens of thousands of Americans have protested the death of George Floyd in cities from coast to coast.
With many gyms still closed, at-home fitness is more in-demand, and that's made the exercise bike and treadmill manufacturer one of the few companies to prosper during the pandemic
Originating during the Black Death of the Middle Ages, face coverings to protect against the transmission of disease are not just prophylactic, they're now couture
Planned Parenthood of St. Louis and Missouri's Health Department have been at odds over the clinic's license to perform abortions since last year.
The CDC has recommended some sweeping changes, including adjusting workspaces to keep a six-foot distance, adding transparent barriers between employees, and improving ventilation systems.
Announcement comes as many local leaders in upstate New York regions are expressing frustration because Cuomo delayed Phase 2 reopening.
New federal health guidelines could mean the end of everything from handshakes to employee break rooms.
John Barry, an expert on the 1918 influenza pandemic, spoke with Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
Marine Corporal Rory Hamill lost his life not at war — but in a growing mental health crisis that's being made worse by the deadliest public health crisis in a century.
Theater director Tim Seib, whose asthma put him at higher risk for COVID-19, suddenly found himself without coverage.
If buildings have not had water flowing through them during the lockdowns, there could be a risk of getting Legionnaires' disease.
"We are giving store owners the right to say, 'If you're not wearing a mask, you can't come in,'" Cuomo said at his daily press briefing Thursday.
Biotech stocks like Moderna and Novavax are up as much as 1,200% this year as Wall Street bets on coronavirus cures.
"We're being punished for trying to put food on our table," said one business owner.
Some say they fear the health risks of seeing clients, as well as further financial strain and a possible second wave of infections.
"This is our respect to people in America who are suffering right now," said one 18-year-old protester.
The successful docking boosted the lab's crew to five and marked a major milestone for NASA.
Earlier Saturday, Angela Merkel said she "cannot confirm" she would be attending amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. is currently the largest funder of the WHO, and the organization is expected to be weakened by its departure.
The monkeys attacked a lab technician before taking off with the samples, officials said.
George Floyd's death in police custody has roiled not just Minneapolis but the nation, sparking days of protests.
The 25-year-old was one of hundreds arrested over the weekend.
Ellison will assist Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman in the forthcoming case surrounding the death of George Floyd who died in police custody.
Footage shows a tanker truck approaching at a high speed as George Floyd protesters in Minneapolis try to frantically get out of the way.
"This is the same city that George Floyd grew up in, and his body will be returning to this city," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
Tens of thousands of Americans have protested the death of George Floyd in cities from coast to coast.
The following is a transcript of an interview with "60 in 6" correspondent Wesley Lowery, that aired Sunday, May 31, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Crump said the family has been notified that Chauvin worked as an off-duty officer at the nightclub where Floyd was a security guard.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, May 31, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with Benjamin Crump, attorney for the family of George Floyd, that aired Sunday, May 31, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
An experiment in theatre — to present plays written, rehearsed and performed in the span of just 24 hours — has resulted in works shown on stages around the world. But with theatres shut, writer Christopher Oscar Peña and actors Evan Jonigkeit and Zosia Mamet have taken the blackly comic "The Story of Us" on the road, to an isolated lake — the perfect place to dispose of a murder weapon! This short play was recorded especially for "CBS Sunday Morning."
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Jewel talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about her new single, "Grateful," and why she chose to release it early during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a performance recorded exclusively for "CBS Sunday Morning," the singer-songwriter Jewel performs her new single "Grateful," which was "inspired by anxiety" and the power of gratitude during tough times.
For some 95 years, cartoons in The New Yorker magazine have captured the spirit of their times, and the current pandemic is no exception. "Sunday Morning" presents a recent sampling from cartoonists Jon Adams, Johnny DiNapoli, Carolita Johnson and Avi Steinberg.
Smartphones and digital downloads have helped make audio recordings of books a billion-dollar industry, with more than 45,000 new audiobooks recorded last year alone
The successful docking boosted the lab's crew to five and marked a major milestone for NASA.
The Facebook founder said he has a "visceral negative reaction to this kind of divisive and inflammatory rhetoric."
"The world is going through this horrible situation," Itza Rodriguez said. "A lot of people are getting affected. But if you go down, it's OK. Get up and start all over again."
After Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said social media sites should not be "arbiters of truth," satirical websites began testing that idea – by taking aim at Zuckerberg himself.
The president and attorney general said the administration is working on legislation, too.
Astronauts launched to the International Space Station in a historic first for NASA and SpaceX.
NASA and SpaceX vow safety is the top priority for first piloted launch to orbit from U.S. soil in nearly a decade
"The world is going through this horrible situation," Itza Rodriguez said. "A lot of people are getting affected. But if you go down, it's OK. Get up and start all over again."
The failure is not expected to have any impact on SpaceX's Crew Dragon launch plans this weekend.
Officials said bald eagle numbers are soaring throughout Massachusetts in 2020.
Tens of thousands of Americans have protested the death of George Floyd in cities from coast to coast.
With many gyms still closed, at-home fitness is more in-demand, and that's made the exercise bike and treadmill manufacturer one of the few companies to prosper during the pandemic
Originating during the Black Death of the Middle Ages, face coverings to protect against the transmission of disease are not just prophylactic, they're now couture
Planned Parenthood of St. Louis and Missouri's Health Department have been at odds over the clinic's license to perform abortions since last year.
The CDC has recommended some sweeping changes, including adjusting workspaces to keep a six-foot distance, adding transparent barriers between employees, and improving ventilation systems.
With many gyms still closed, at-home fitness is more in-demand, and that's made the exercise bike and treadmill manufacturer one of the few companies to prosper during the pandemic
After COVID-19 altered our world, companies have pivoted to a new style of advertising, with brands sending apolitical messages about community and protecting one another
The CDC has recommended some sweeping changes, including adjusting workspaces to keep a six-foot distance, adding transparent barriers between employees, and improving ventilation systems.
Record-busting drop in consumer spending last month in the U.S. is equivalent to the yearly economic output of Russia.
European bakery chain, slammed by competitors, then COVID-19, to sell it 98 U.S. locations. Only 35 of them to reopen.
George Floyd's death in police custody has roiled not just Minneapolis but the nation, sparking days of protests.
Ellison will assist Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman in the forthcoming case surrounding the death of George Floyd who died in police custody.
Footage shows a tanker truck approaching at a high speed as George Floyd protesters in Minneapolis try to frantically get out of the way.
"This is the same city that George Floyd grew up in, and his body will be returning to this city," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
The New York governor repeated what he announced Saturday, that Attorney General Letitia James would be overseeing an investigation into police behavior.
The successful docking boosted the lab's crew to five and marked a major milestone for NASA.
Astronauts launched to the International Space Station in a historic first for NASA and SpaceX.
NASA and SpaceX vow safety is the top priority for first piloted launch to orbit from U.S. soil in nearly a decade
"The world is going through this horrible situation," Itza Rodriguez said. "A lot of people are getting affected. But if you go down, it's OK. Get up and start all over again."
The failure is not expected to have any impact on SpaceX's Crew Dragon launch plans this weekend.
Haunting black-and-white images capture some of the most vulnerable citizens of Los Angeles, taken by photographer Michael Christopher Brown from National Geographic
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The death of George Floyd — the Minnesota man who died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck — has sparked widespread outrage and days of protests.
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Thousand of protesters gathered in Minneapolis demanding justice for George Floyd after he died in police custody. The protest reached its boiling point when police fired tear gas at demonstrators. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues spoke to Floyd's family. He joins CBSN to share what they said and what's next for the officers involved.
Federal and local authorities suspect some of the violent clashes during recent protests were instigated by white supremacist groups and far-left extremists. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports.
President Trump addressed the ongoing protests that have cropped up across the U.S. following the death of George Floyd. Mr. Trump suggested Saturday on Twitter that the protesters were "professionally managed." Nikole Killion reports.
Musician Jason Isbell recorded his new album, “Reunions,” before the coronavirus outbreak hit. Like many artists during the pandemic, he was supposed to be on tour but instead finds himself at home isolating with his wife, fellow musician Amanda Shires, and their 4-year-old daughter. Despite being confined to home himself, Isbell’s album spread out wide to hit number one on four Billboard charts. He performs “What've I Done to Help” for “CBS This Morning: Saturday.”
SpaceX made history Saturday with a successful rocket launch from the Kennedy Space Center. The Falcon 9 launch was the first to carry American astronauts launched from American soil in nearly a decade, and the first time a private company has sent people to space. Mark Strassman reports.