Gunman’s dark past uncovered as San Jose mourns
The Santa Clara County sheriff said it appeared the gunman in Wednesday's San Jose rail yard shooting targeted the victims. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.
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Gunman kills at least 8 at San Jose rail yard
Police say a transit worker shot and killed eight people at a San Jose light rail facility before killing himself. The motive is still unknown. Jamie Yuccas has the latest. Warning: Some may find footage disturbing.
Kurt Cobain death scene photos
Previously unreleased photos from the death scene of the grunge rocker and Nirvana frontman
Man dies in apparent suicide by WH
There were some tense moments outside the White House on Saturday when a man shot himself in an apparent suicide. It happened just outside the fence near the north lawn along Pennsylvania Ave. The Secret Service is investigating. President Trump and his family were in Florida at the time. They will be back in Washington Saturday night.
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"Glee" star Mark Salling dead
Mark Salling, known for his role as Puck on the Fox television series "Glee," has died in Los Angeles, his lawyer confirmed Tuesday. He was 35.
End-of-life drugs costly
Since the law allowing physician assisted suicide was implemented a year ago, doctors have written hundreds of prescriptions -- but many patients can't afford the medicine
QB found dead
Police say Washington State University quarterback Tyler Hilinski killed himself. The 21-year-old was found at his apartment with a rifle and suicide note.
"48 Hours" Special
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."
Guns and suicide
The gun lobby is hindering suicide prevention, Los Angeles lawyer Erin Dunkerly recently wrote an op-ed for the New York Times. She joined "Red and Blue" to discuss why suicide deaths get less attention from lawmakers.
Parents of girl who killed herself to sue school
Rosalie Avila hung herself in her bedroom last month and the 13-year-old's father says bullying is to blame. On Monday, her parents announced they intend to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the Yucaipa-Calimesa School District.
Kentucky lawmaker suicide?
A Kentucky state lawmaker accused of molesting a teenager is dead from an apparent suicide. Police say 57-year-old Dan Johnson shot himself Wednesday on a bridge not far from his home outside Louisville. A day earlier, he denied molesting a 17-year-old in 2013. Mark Strassmann reports.
Teen suicide
A California family says their 13-year-old daughter killed herself after years of bullying. Now other parents are expressing outrage over the school and district's handling of it.
Suicide in court
Slobodan Praljak drank poison after the U.N.'s International Criminal Tribunal upheld his 20-year sentence for war crimes against Bosnia's Muslims in the 1990s. He later died at a hospital. Reena Ninan reports.
Suicide over bullying
South Carolina authorities are conducting an investigation into an 11-year-old girl's suicide. Her family says bullying led to her death. Amanda LaBrot of CBS affiliate WTOC-TV reports.
Death from overworking
A Japanese phenomenon known as "Karoshi," which means "death from overwork," is affecting many young men and women in Japan. Almost 2,000 people in the country committed suicide for reasons related to their job in 2016. Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo.
Suicide and social media
Suicide rates for teenage girls are at a 40-year high, according to new CDC data. In a provocative article for The Atlantic, a psychologist makes a correlation between smartphone and social media use and increased rates of suicide and depression in young people. Jericka Duncan reports.
Death by text
Michelle Carter, the young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Conrad Roy II, learned her sentence this week. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty joins CBSN with more from her report, "Death by Text."
"Death by Text"
Michelle Carter, the woman at the center of the high-profile texting suicide case, was sentenced to 15 months behind bars after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty joins CBSN with more from her report, "Death by Text"
Family of texting suicide victim
A Massachusetts woman was sentenced to 15 months in jail for using text messages to encourage her friend to commit suicide. A judge ruled Michelle Carter will not have to go to jail until all of her state appeals are exhausted. She was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Conrad Roy in June. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty spoke with Roy's family after the sentencing hearing.
Texting suicide sentence
In Taunton, Massachusetts, 20-year-old Michelle Carter was sentenced to at least 15 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter. She was convicted encouraging her suicidal boyfriend to take his own life in a series of texts. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Texting suicide sentence
Michelle Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for encouraging her suicidal boyfriend to kill himself in dozens of text messages. Watch Juvenile Court Judge Lawrence Moniz hand down his sentence in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Suicide lawsuit
Mallory Rose Grossman, 12, committed suicide in June. Her parents are now suing her New Jersey school district, claiming the district did nothing after their daughter was bullied online for months. Don Dahler reports.
ISIS surrounded in Raqqa
In Iraq Monday, ISIS sent female suicide bombers to attack Iraqi soldiers in Mosul, killing one. It was an act of desperation, with U.S.-backed Iraqi forces close to recapturing the entire city. In Syria, ISIS is surrounded in Raqqa, with several competing armies jockeying for position. Holly Williams reports from northern Syria.
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Oil prices rise after Trump insists the Iran war is going to plan
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order
A coalition of major Democratic groups sued the Trump administration, seeking to strike down an executive order that would exert more federal influence over mail-in voting — including by creating lists of citizens who are eligible to vote.
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
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Oil prices rise after Trump insists the Iran war is going to plan
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order
A coalition of major Democratic groups sued the Trump administration, seeking to strike down an executive order that would exert more federal influence over mail-in voting — including by creating lists of citizens who are eligible to vote.
Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
State Department overhauls Foreign Service Officer Test
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration.
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FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
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Stolen 2,500-year-old golden helmet has been found, art sleuth says
Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.
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Oil prices rise after Trump insists the Iran war is going to plan
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing 1 person
Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes.
Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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Stolen 2,500-year-old golden helmet has been found, art sleuth says
Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.
Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
Baby in stroller killed in apparent stray-bullet shooting in Brooklyn
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
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NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
These 4 astronauts are making history on flight around the moon
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CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Takeaways from Trump's Iran war address
President Trump addressed the nation about the Iran war Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. would complete its mission there "very shortly." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe remarks on the president's remarks and J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News, joins with analysis.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Special Report: Trump addresses nation on Iran
President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night about the Iran war. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Trump addresses U.S. on Iran war
President Trump sought to assure Americans that the conflict with Iran would be brief compared to other wars in U.S. history and insisted that gas prices would go down quickly. Nancy Cordes reports.