Can gun storage initiatives help prevent suicides?
Advocates for these initiatives say they can save lives through safely storing firearms for people at risk of suicide.
Advocates for these initiatives say they can save lives through safely storing firearms for people at risk of suicide.
In 2022, a record 50,000 people died by suicide nationwide, and more than half used a firearm. For "Eye on America," Nicole Sganga goes to Lafayette, Louisiana, where one veteran's offer to hold onto his friend's guns is now powering a movement.
The increased suicide rates follow a two-year decrease from 2018 to 2020, according to the National Center for Health Statistics report.
The "Sarco" capsule is designed to allow a person sitting inside to push a button that injects nitrogen gas into the sealed chamber.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
Despite years of national strategies to address the suicide crisis in the U.S., rates continue to rise.
A new study found a link between popular weight loss drugs and suicidal thoughts, but there are questions about the scope and method of the study. Dr. Jonathan LaPook explains what to make of the findings.
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.
Tori Towey was briefly detained and charged with attempting suicide in the UAE as she faced what a legal advocacy group said was "brutal domestic violence."
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
An anonymous letter writer threatens to expose a town’s rumored secrets. Is anyone safe? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
In this documentary, three individuals share the most intimate and personal parts of their lives, including times when they wanted to harm themselves. Still, there's hope. They shared stories with photojournalist Michael Botsford about how, in their cases, music helped them heal more than medicine. The documentary is hosted by CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson and produced by Aparna Zalani and Nicole Vap.
Family members said Heavenly Faith Garfield and the victim had been discussing the pact for several weeks, the affidavit says.
The case fueled social media speculation about whether his disappearance had been tied to his cryptocurrency dealings.
Former Miss USA and Extra correspondent Cheslie Kryst shared her excitement about writing her first book, finishing the manuscript shortly before she died by suicide in 2022, at age 30. Her family says she battled severe depression for years. Now, her mother, April Simpkins, is honoring her daughter's wish by publishing her book. It's called "By the Time You Read This: The Space Between Cheslie's Smile and Mental Illness." April Simpkins joins us first on "CBS Mornings." For more information on Cheslie Kryst go to cheslieckrystfoundation.org
Nex Benedict's death prompted rallies and vigils in U.S. cities from New York to Los Angeles.
From October 2021 through March 2023, the FBI tracked roughly 12,600 sextortion victims — all of them minors.
The FBI has been tracking thousands of sextortion cases targeting minors in recent years, an issue which continues to worsen. The impact has been devastating for many families, including one who lost a 17-year-old to suicide. Nicole Sganga has details.
A school shooting in Perry, Iowa left one student dead and five others injured. The teenage suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities found and disarmed an improvised explosive device at the scene. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports the shooting happened on the first day back from winter break.
Kenneth Law already faces charges for allegedly "counseling or aiding" suicides across Ontario province, according to documents.
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.
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day, with every demographic at risk of suicidal ideation. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with experts about this major public health crisis and the need to eliminate the shame that can be attached to mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding the help that could save their lives. Spencer also talks with a professor who undertook about 10 suicide attempts, from as young as age six, but who - after defying the stigma by writing about it - today believes he will never do so again. [If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You can also chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org/chat/]
The annual U.S. firearm suicide rate in 2022 increased to the highest documented level since at least 1968, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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.
A large majority of Americans support laws to make the internet safer for children, but Congress has not acted. Columbia Law School professor Tim Wu joins CBS News to discuss the legislative failures -- and share some possible solutions.
More than 3 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump accused the special counsel of cherry-picking and mischaracterizing evidence compiled by prosecutors in their case against him.
A rescue effort is ongoing Thursday afternoon in Teller County at Colorado's Mollie Kathleen Mine.
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.
TD Bank allowed money laundering networks to move more than $670 million through its accounts between 2019 and 2023, Justice Department says.
Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday, also sparked multiple tornadoes.
Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared last year after she traveled to east Ukraine for a report.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
A boat captain rode out Hurricane Milton overnight in the Gulf of Mexico before he was found clinging to a cooler around 30 miles offshore and rescued by helicopter.
More than 3 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.
Ivy League university said its exposure to companies with Israeli military ties is "de minimis" and does no harm.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Ivy League university said its exposure to companies with Israeli military ties is "de minimis" and does no harm.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
The 401(k) is the most popular retirement plan in America, but many workers make a repeated mistake that can cost them.
Rafael Nadal is one of tennis's highest net-worth players, having amassed a fortune in prize money and sponsorships.
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.
The veteran Washington Post reporter's latest book delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House to examine Russia's war against Ukraine, and Israel's conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump accused the special counsel of cherry-picking and mischaracterizing evidence compiled by prosecutors in their case against him.
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was previously employed by the intelligence agency before coming to the U.S.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
Many of the free COVID tests being shipped out now will be expiring within a few months.
Rizo-López Foods can no longer manufacture and distribute cheese and other dairy products, Justice Department says.
Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared last year after she traveled to east Ukraine for a report.
A Palestinian-American in the Israeli-occupied West Bank says he's been kept off his land for a year. For others, it's been much worse.
Prince William and Princess Catherine carried out their first joint public engagement since the end of Kate's chemotherapy.
The United Nations mission in southern Lebanon, where Israel is battling Iran-backed Hezbollah, says Israeli forces have fired on international peacekeepers.
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
Emmy and Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom, creator and star of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," returns with her new Netflix special, "Death, Let Me Do My Special." Bloom opens up about the challenges of her daughter's birth and the loss of her writing partner during the pandemic.
Rock band Cage the Elephant recently celebrated one billion Spotify streams for "Cigarette Daydreams" and wrapped their largest tour to date, including a sold-out Madison Square Garden show. In an interview with Anthony Mason, the Shultz brothers talk about the challenges that shaped their latest album, "Neon Pill."
In a fierce competition, 20-year-old bear Grazer won Alaska's Fat Bear Contest for the second year in a row, defeating fan favorite Chunk, who had killed one of her cubs earlier this summer. Grazer claimed victory by more than 40,000 votes
Taylor Tomlinson opens up about her new comedy tour, "Save Me," which tackles personal topics like growing up in church.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Apple's new mobile operating system could help iPhone users stay in touch if Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service.
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.
Fourteen attorneys general have sued TikTok claiming the social media app harms teens and their mental health. They allege the Chinese-owned app violates consumer protection laws and claim TikTok relies on "addictive features" that keep users on the app.
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these powerful storms. Jesse Keenan, associate professor of sustainable real estate and urban planning at Tulane University, joins CBS News to discuss climate change's impact on human migration.
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer spoke to reporters after a court hearing in the federal case against the disgraced music mogul. A court date has been set for May 5, 2025.
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was previously employed by the intelligence agency before coming to the U.S.
Bryan Kohberger faces four murder charges in the fatal stabbings of four college students in November 2022.
Mayor Alejandro Arcos had been sworn into office less than a week before he was murdered.
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
A CBS News crew on Thursday was surveying the destruction left behind by Hurricane Milton in a retirement community in Fort Pierce, Florida, when a dog was found in the debris of a home. Lulu, a small Shih Tzu, survived Milton, but her owners died. Morgan Raynor has more.
When Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, it knocked out cell phone service in some areas, forcing many residents to depend on the radio for communication and information. For days, WWNC AM radio host Mark Starling and his producer, Tank Spencer, served as a proxy dispatch service, helping to coordinate wellness checks and connect the stranded with nearby resources. Skyler Henry has more.
At least one person was killed and four others injured when authorities said a mechanical issue occurred involving an elevator in the Mollie Kathleen Mine, a tourist attraction near Colorado Springs. Another 12 people remained stranded underground in the mine. Carter Evans has the latest.
President Biden has again called out former President Donald Trump for spreading false information about response efforts to hurricanes Helene and Milton, while Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday that some hurricane victims have heard false rumors that FEMA will seize their land. Nancy Cordes reports.
Hours before making landfall Wednesday, Hurricane Milton spawned at least 17 confirmed tornadoes across Florida. One of those tornadoes ripped through a senior community in St. Lucie County, killing several people. Rob Marciano examines why Milton generated so many tornadoes.