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A Marine colonel is found shot in his bunk. Authorities say it was a suicide, his wife says it was murder — and she is determined to prove it. "48 Hours" Peter Van Sant investigates.
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A Marine colonel is found shot in his bunk. Authorities say it was a suicide, his wife says it was murder — and she is determined to prove it. "48 Hours" Peter Van Sant investigates.
The Trump administration has shut down its specialized LGBTQ+ youth suicide and crisis hotline under the 988 Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released a statement clarifying that the hotline will "no longer silo LGB+ youth services" to "focus on serving all help seekers." Brandon Wolf, the national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, joins with more details.
Russia's state-run media say ex-Minister of Transport Roman Starovoy likely killed himself hours after being fired by President Vladimir Putin.
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 Trump administration is ending a specialized LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline option next month. It has been used by over 1 million people since the program started three years ago. Jaymes Black, CEO of the Trevor Project, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the impact.
The jury ordered that chiropractor David Walls-Kaufman must pay Erin Smith for assaulting her husband, Jeffrey Smith, inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would legalize assisted dying for adults with six months or less to live.
Michelle Carter was released from jail after being convicted of manslaughter for encouraging her friend to kill himself in a series of text messages. She served nearly a year of her 15 month sentence. Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2017, three years after 18-year-old Conrad Roy died by suicide. Erin Moriarty reports on why she was released early.
Kevin Hines is a walking miracle, having jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and survived. But what might have kept him from jumping at all could have been something as simple as getting a letter in the mail. One psychiatrist's long-forgotten idea about giving support to those hospitalized or treated for depression or attempting suicide is being revived, and is finding positive results in an era of texting. Lee Cowan reports. [If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.]
New statistics estimate that twice as many firefighters in the U.S. die by suicide then in the line of duty. In response, fire officials across the country are looking at possibly cutting back on two-day and three-day shifts so that firefighters can get more sleep and down time, especially for those assigned to very busy fire stations. Carter Evans reports.
Missing video is raising new questions in the investigation of the federal jail cell death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Federal prosecutors said yesterday video of Epstein’s jail cell when he made his first suicide attempt “no longer exists.” Epstein, who was accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls, died by suicide weeks later on August 10. Mola Lenghi reports.
This week on 60 Minutes: Sharyn Alfonsi investigates the death of Jeffrey Epstein, Lesley Stahl reports on antibiotic-resistant bacteria in our food supply, and Bill Whitaker profiles Shakira as she prepares for her Super Bowl halftime show performance.
On August 10, 2019, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was found dead at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York. "60 Minutes" examines photos of his high-security cell and from his autopsy. Sharyn Alfonsi reports. Warning: This report contains graphic images.
Sharyn Alfonsi joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about Sunday's upcoming 60 Minutes report on the death of Jeffrey Epstein.
A suicide bomb attack outside the main U.S. military base in Afghanistan killed at least one person and wounded more than 60 others. The Pentagon says the bomber targeted a medical facility being built near Bagram Airbase. Several attackers reportedly tried to enter the base and engaged in a 30-minute firefight with Afghan and coalition forces. The U.S. military says there were no coalition casualties.
Madison Ocheltree was just 12 when she took her own life. In a lawsuit, her mother alleges her daughter's friend alerted a teacher, but the school failed to contact their family. Jamie Yuccas reports.
A record-breaking crowd came out to honor the late DJ Tim Bergling, known as Avicii, in his hometown of Stockholm. Bergling was 28 years old when he died by suicide last year. After his death, his parents started the Tim Bergling Foundation to advocate for the recognition of suicide as a global health emergency. They put on Wednesday's two-hour tribute to raise awareness for mental health. Anthony Mason reports.
A former Boston College student returned to the U.S. from South Korea to face accusations that she drove her boyfriend to kill himself. Inyoung You pled not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges Friday. Prosecutors say she sent a barrage of abusive text messages to Alexander Urtula, who then took his own life. Mola Lenghi reports.
A young woman in Massachusetts is accused of urging her boyfriend to take his own life. During her arraignment, a prosecutor read dozens of disturbing text messages that were sent to him. Mola Lenghi reports.
Two men are on the longest run of their lives. Brian Tjersland and Josh Milich are running 500 miles in 12 days, to raise awareness of veteran suicides. Errol Barnett caught up with them on their journey.
Our series "A More Perfect Union" aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. This morning, we're learning about a surprising safe haven for veterans living with PTSD. Nationwide, about 17 veterans die by suicide every day. Now, some blacksmiths in Virginia are building new tools to help. Chip Reid reports.
Two guards accused of not checking on Jeffrey Epstein the day he died in New York have pleaded not guilty to charges of falsifying records and conspiracy. They allegedly did not check on him for eight hours. Mola Lenghi reports.
Police are investigating a series of student deaths at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Since the fall semester began in August, nine students have died. The school says three of those were by suicide.
One in six young people experience a mental health disorder each year, and the suicide rate for adolescents age 10 to 14 has nearly tripled in the last decade. Miana Bryant, who was diagnosed with depression in college, didn't know where to turn, so she created a support group called The Mental Elephant for college students to talk with each other about their mental health. Bryant and NAMI medical director Dr. Ken Duckworth join "CBS This Morning's" special "Stop the Stigma" broadcast to discuss how to find help.
Boston prosecutors on Monday indicted a South Korean student for manslaughter in her boyfriend's suicide. Alexander Urtula died by suicide last May. Prosecutors allege that his girlfriend texted him "thousands of times," bullying him into taking his own life. Mola Lenghi reports.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
On Friday, the Pentagon cut the number of religious affiliation codes from over 200 to 31 to help military chaplains streamline religious support services.
Russia sanctioned Alexander Browder, son of financier-turned-activist Bill Browder, after he unveiled an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering network.
An earthquake off Cuba was felt across parts of Florida, but Miami officials reported no major injuries, significant damage or tsunami threat.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
"The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
Although working remotely offers flexibility, it also takes a toll on people's mental health, experts said.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
"The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
Russia sanctioned Alexander Browder, son of financier-turned-activist Bill Browder, after he unveiled an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering network.
Pope Leo XIV denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" in the Church ahead of an expected private meeting with victims in Spain.
Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
Garry Nolan, a professor of pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine and the executive director of the board for The Sol Foundation, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day," and its exploration of the existence of aliens on Earth.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin breaks down the biggest wins and performances from the 79th Tony Awards.
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg talks to CBS News about his 34th feature film, "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if all of the evidence about UFOs and alien life was released to the entire world and proved we are not alone. He also discusses his opinion on aliens, saying they "have been here and they are here."
At Broadway's biggest night, "Schmigadoon!" took home the award for best musical. Meanwhile, "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the night. Jamie Wax has more on the winners and top moments.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
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.
LinkedIn's latest workforce report found hiring rates are nearly 5% lower than a year ago. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career expert, explains how job applicants can break through the market, using AI when applying and more.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
A man appeared in a Houston courtroom Monday after he was removed from a United Airlines flight last month for allegedly getting on the plane with a fake boarding pass. Jason Allen reports.
At least 12 people were injured during a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials say. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Twelve people were injured, two of them critically, in what police are calling a "gunfight" that broke out at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Six people, including the suspect, were taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station on Sunday evening.
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Wisconsin state representative and self-described democratic socialist Francesca Hong launched what many would consider a long-shot candidacy for Wisconsin governor last year. But early polls show her as one of the frontrunners ahead of the Democratic primary on August 11. Hong joined CBS News to discuss her campaign.
Apple unveiled new child safety features for its devices at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California, Monday. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
The Trump administration says it is moving forward with what it calls the largest-ever effort to use its power to revoke U.S. citizenship. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Iran and Israel say they've halted military operations after weekend flare-up; Trump attends NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden.
Millions in central U.S. facing severe weather threats after weekend of storms; Inside Trump's visit to the NBA Finals.