GAO says VA failed to spend millions allocated for suicide prevention
A report from the Government Accountability Office found the VA only spent $57,000 of $6.2 million for suicide prevention
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Speaking at funeral, priest criticizes teen who killed himself
Archdiocese released a statement saying it's sorry an "unbearable situation was made even more difficult"
Tip helped thwart possible Ind. shooting
Police in Indiana credit a phone tip for helping thwart a potential mass shooting at a school. The tip sent police racing to Dennis Intermediate School in Richmond Thursday. Officers exchanged gunfire with a teenager before the teen killed himself. Dean Reynolds reports.
Mom of 9-year-old who died by suicide speaks
An Alabama mother who says bullying led to her daughter's suicide blames her school for not doing enough to protect the child. Nine-year-old McKenzie Adams took her own life last week. Her mother says the fourth grader was the target of constant racial taunts and name-calling. DeMarco Morgan reports.
9-year-old commits suicide after being bullied
The fourth-grader's family says she told her teachers and her assistant principal she was being bullied a number of times.
Mom says girl was bullied before suicide
A 9-year-old girl in Alabama took her own life. He mother says she was the victim of racist bullying. CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports.
Why more Americans are dying, and dying younger
"We are losing too many Americans, too early and too often, to conditions that are preventable," CDC director warns
Pete Davidson tells online bullies he won't kill himself
Davidson says he has gotten death threats on social media in the past several months
U.S. Naval commander dies of apparent suicide
The top commander of U.S. Naval forces in the Middle East, Vice Adm. Scott Stearney, was found dead in his home in Bahrain. He commanded more than 20,000 men and women in the Navy's 5th fleet based in Bahrain. Defense officials say it is an apparent suicide and foul play is not suspected.
Investigation into Saudi sisters found dead
Investigators are trying to figure out what happened to two Saudi sisters who were found in a New York City river. Law enforcement sources say the NYPD is now leaning toward suicide as a possible cause of death. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Cops trying to trace Saudi sisters' movements
New York City police are expected to share new evidence Friday in the mysterious deaths of two sisters from Saudi Arabia. CBS News has learned they may be ruled suicides. The bodies of 23-year-old Rotana Farea and 16-year-old Tala Farea were discovered bound together last week by the Hudson River. Jericka Duncan reports.
Controversy over death of young man
Police say it appears Danye Jones committed suicide but his mother says that's not so and his death may be linked to her activism over the 2014 police shooting in Ferguson, Mo.
Mother disputes early police finding that son's hanging from tree was suicide
Melissa McKinnies said in since-removed Facebook post that Danye Jones' death was a lynching; she says he "was not suicidal at all"
Junior Seau's family settles wrongful death lawsuit with NFL
Junior Seau's family settles with NFL over 2012 suicide
Gisele Bundchen says she used to contemplate suicide
The supermodel says she used to suffer from anxiety and panic attacks
Parents share daughter's story
Alexandra Valoras was a straight-A student, class officer and robotics whiz. But her journals told a different story, with 200 pages of self-loathing and despair. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod has her story.
Parents blindsided by daughter's suicide hope her story helps save others
Alexandra Valoras, a top student and robotic whiz, took her own life
Asia Argento says Anthony Bourdain "cheated on me, too"
The actress is pushing back against those who blame her for the suicide of her late partner, Anthony Bourdain
"48 Hours: Death by Text" preview
This Saturday on "48 Hours," Erin Moriarty examines the case of a teenage girl who was convicted of manslaughter for a series of texts encouraging her friend to commit suicide. The case has now inspired a Hollywood movie, and the Massachusetts Supreme Court is taking on the appeal.
1 in 5 college students so stressed they consider suicide
College can be so stressful that many students think about killing themselves, and some go through with trying, a new study finds
Kate Spade, the company, honors namesake founder at New York Fashion Week
When guests arrived, there was a note on their seats saying "she left a little sparkle everywhere she went. in loving memory 1962-2018"
Ex-NFL player, friend of Trump Jr. found dead in apparent suicide
Another suicide connected to possible football-related brain injuries has left a former San Francisco 49er dead
Blood dripping from ceiling leads to discovery of 2 bodies
A maintenance worker saw a red substance seeping from a ceiling and police were called in for a wellness check
Bullied 9-year-old killed himself
A Denver mom says her 9-year-old son took his own life after he was bullied at school, just days after coming out. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green has more.
Gun deaths top 250,000 per year worldwide, study finds
Two-thirds of gun deaths around the world in 2016 were homicides, but in the U.S. suicides were higher
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested for their murders
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Police release new videos of person of interest as Brown shooting manhunt continues
Police on Monday renewed their search for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others.
4 members of far-left group charged for alleged terror plot in California
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the FBI and Justice Department thwarted "what would have been a massive and horrific terror plot" in Southern California.
Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signed an order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing agencies to do more to combat the drug.
Brian Walshe convicted of first-degree murder in wife's death
A jury has found Massachusetts man Brian Walshe guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his wife Ana Walshe.
Brown University shooting victims identified
The two people who were killed in a shooting at Brown University on Saturday have been identified as students Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov.
"Australia's not a home for Jews anymore," Bondi victim's daughter says
Sheina Gutnick's dad came to Australia to escape persecution for his Jewish faith, and his murder in Bondi has left her feeling "betrayed by the government."
Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
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Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signed an order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing agencies to do more to combat the drug.
New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour player of the year for 4th straight year
Scottie Scheffler topped the ballot against Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin, though the PGA Tour did not release what percentage of the votes Scheffler received.
Army identifies two American soldiers killed in attack in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Trump disparages Rob Reiner's political views a day after his murder
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
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New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Touting Warner Bros. offer, Netflix execs vow to keep releasing movies
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos sought in a letter to tamp down concerns that the streaming giant is not committed to the movie business.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
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Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signed an order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing agencies to do more to combat the drug.
Obama encourages Democrats to focus on winning back House, not "tactical differences"
Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats at a fundraiser with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to focus on regaining the House and telling a "better story" to voters.
Army identifies two American soldiers killed in attack in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Trump disparages Rob Reiner's political views a day after his murder
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
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He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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"Australia's not a home for Jews anymore," Bondi victim's daughter says
Sheina Gutnick's dad came to Australia to escape persecution for his Jewish faith, and his murder in Bondi has left her feeling "betrayed by the government."
Army identifies two American soldiers killed in attack in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Rabbis, a young girl and a Holocaust survivor among Bondi Beach victims
Family and friends say Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who helped plan the targeted Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, was among the 15 people killed.
Parents recall panic as they lost track of daughter during Bondi attack
Their little girls were "having an absolute ball" at a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, before gunmen shattered the joy.
Leaders say Australia needs tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
For the second time in 3 decades, Australian leaders have vowed to respond quickly to a mass shooting with tighter gun ownership laws.
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Extended interview: Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman
In this web exclusive, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of the new film "Song Sung Blue," talk with Tracy Smith about playing Mike and Claire Sardina – real, not-very-famous musicians who performed a tribute act pretending to be very-famous musicians Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline. They also discuss singing, Neil Diamond's songs, and the Oscars (including, as Jackman was, being nominated opposite Daniel Day-Lewis).
Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Touting Warner Bros. offer, Netflix execs vow to keep releasing movies
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos sought in a letter to tamp down concerns that the streaming giant is not committed to the movie business.
From the archives: Rob Reiner
In this Aug. 15, 2010 "Sunday Morning" profile, actor, writer and director Rob Reiner talked with Russ Mitchell about starring in the classic sitcom "All in the Family," and directing such hits as "Stand By Me," "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally" and "A Few Good Men."
Hollywood stars, politicians react to deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife
Tributes and condolences have poured in for the prolific director, actor and activist Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, who were found dead Sunday in their home in Los Angeles.
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Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
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.
What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and more.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
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Brown University student recounts shooting
After three days, the Brown University shooter remains at large. Talia Levine, a senior at Brown University, joins "The Takeout," to share what she experienced during Saturday's shooting.
New images of Brown shooting person of interest
Police shared more videos and pictures of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting investigation on Monday. The shooter remains at large.
Latest news on Australia Hanukkah shooting
Australia is reeling from a deadly terror attack on Jews celebrating the opening night of Hanukkah Sunday. CBS News' Anna Coren and Sam Vinograd have more.
New video in Brown University shooting
Providence police have released new video of a "person of interest" in Saturday's deadly Brown University shooting. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Officials seek help in Brown University probe
The FBI and police are asking anyone who may have more video evidence or tips relating to the deadly shooting at Brown University. A person of interest was released Sunday night. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison has more.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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Trump mocks Rob Reiner hours after his death
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing back after President Trump mocked director Rob Reiner on social media in the hours following his death. Eleanor Mueller, congressional reporter for Semafor, and Riley Rogerson, politics and congressional reporter for NOTUS, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Rob Reiner's impact on film and politics
Famed actor, writer, director and political advocate Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were killed in their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday. Peter Debruge, chief film critic for Variety, joins "The Takeout" to discuss Reiner's legacy.
Brown University student recounts shooting
After three days, the Brown University shooter remains at large. Talia Levine, a senior at Brown University, joins "The Takeout," to share what she experienced during Saturday's shooting.
New images of Brown shooting person of interest
Police shared more videos and pictures of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting investigation on Monday. The shooter remains at large.
Extended interview: Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman
In this web exclusive, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of the new film "Song Sung Blue," talk with Tracy Smith about playing Mike and Claire Sardina – real, not-very-famous musicians who performed a tribute act pretending to be very-famous musicians Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline. They also discuss singing, Neil Diamond's songs, and the Oscars (including, as Jackman was, being nominated opposite Daniel Day-Lewis).