Why "menty b" matters for parents
The phrase "menty b," short for mental breakdown, is trending among teens on social media. Family therapist George James explains why understanding this term is key for parents.
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How parents can spot teen gambling problem
With sports betting and online gambling more accessible than ever, teens are increasingly at risk for problem gambling. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour shares advice on how parents can recognize and address the issue.
4+ hours of screen time linked to more anxiety, depression in teens, data shows
Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.
TikTok knew app was harmful to kids, lawsuit says
Just days after multiple states sued TikTok for allegedly designing the app to addict children, new details have emerged about how they say the company does it. Jo Ling Kent reports.
California AG Rob Bonta on TikTok lawsuit
TikTok faces legal battles from 13 states and Washington, D.C., over allegations it has knowingly targeted teens with addictive content and misrepresented its safety features. California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-leads the effort. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
Here Comes the Sun: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sit down with Jane Pauley to discuss their foundation's new initiative, The Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have taken their own lives due to online bullying. Then, Conor Knighton visits Bandon, Oregon, to meet artist Denny Dyke and to learn about his sand labyrinths. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Meta launches Instagram for teens to address social media concerns
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
Paraguay finally gets sex ed classes, but many worry about the lessons
Paraguay schools will start teaching sex ed, but the lessons have sexual health educators and feminists in a panic. Conservative lobbyists are thrilled.
Schools across U.S. restrict cellphones as students return to the classroom
As students return to the classroom, more schools are banning phones or otherwise restricting their use.
Teen football player deaths raise concerns about heat, safety
At least seven teen football players have died in the U.S. in August. Experts say parents of teen football players should be proactive.
Two Virginia schools, two different approaches to students' phones
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new executive order requires school districts to limit or ban cellphones by Jan. 1.
Student test scores still lag from pandemic
New research from education testing company NWEA shows many students are falling behind in school nearly four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Karyn Lewis, director of research and policy partnerships at NWEA and lead author of the study, joins CBS News to discuss what's behind the widening learning gap and what can be done to fix the setbacks.
Holocaust survivor, teen find friendship at museum
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Stokie, Illinois, for a story about finding friends and sharing history across generations.
Program brings police mentors and at-risk youth together at barbershops
Clippers and Cops is trying to reduce crime by bringing together police and at-risk kids in a familiar and comfortable setting.
Group pairs police mentors with at-risk youth
An Atlanta-based program is seeking to reduce crime by bringing together police and the people they serve in a familiar setting: barbershops. Jericka Duncan takes a look.
SCOTUS takes up major trans rights case
The Supreme Court says it will consider a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming health care for transgender minors in its next term. The plaintiffs claim the law violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection and due process clauses. Fred Smith, constitutional law expert and professor of law at Emory University, joins CBS News to discuss.
Best cars for teen drivers
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports are out with a list of recommended vehicles for teen drivers. Kristine Lazar reports.
Video game bullying a problem for teens: Pew
A majority of teenagers in the U.S. say harassment over video games is an issue, according to a new Pew survey. The study found that 29% of teens say it's a major problem. Dr. Jacqueline Hargrove, assistant professor of psychiatry at Mount Sinai, joined CBS News to discuss.
Video games help and harm U.S. teens, Pew survey says
More than 1,400 teens from ages 13 to 17 participated in the survey last fall, answering questions on various aspects of their relationship with video games.
Examining the growing push to arm educators
As gun violence persists in U.S. schools, some states are allowing school staff to carry weapons. CBS News reporter Haley Ott examines the reasons behind these policies and the results.
Arizona café helps foster youth
Kris Van Cleave explores a unique coffee shop in Arizona that has become more than just a place for a good brew; it's a support system for young people seeking a sense of belonging and self-confidence.
Maryland teen accused of planning school shooting
Police in Maryland say they stopped a teenager who was planning a school shooting in the days ahead. An 18-year-old student was arrested and charged after authorities reviewed the teen's writings and internet searches. Nicole Sganga reports on what led authorities to the suspect.
Snapchat friend-ranking sparks concern
A new friend-ranking feature on the popular app Snapchat is alarming teens and parents. Judy Ho, clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, joins CBS News to discuss.
Florida teen arrested in beach confrontation
A 16-year-old was arrested on Florida's New Smyrna Beach after he pulled out a handgun during a confrontation on March 14 and threw the weapon and a bag filled with marijuana into the ocean when approached by police, local authorities said. He's now facing multiple charges.
Judge: Texas school can restrict hair length
A Texas judge ruled Thursday that a Houston-area school district did not violate a law intended to prevent race-based discrimination when it suspended a Black teen over the length of his locs hairstyle. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca breaks down the case.
Before Butler, Secret Service denied requests to bolster Trump's security, report says
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
New Texas flood threat halts search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding
Ground search operations were suspended Sunday in Kerr County, Texas, where crews have continued to look for those still lost after catastrophic July 4 flooding.
Graham says sanctions bill would give Trump a "sledgehammer" against Russia
Sen. Lindsey Graham said "a turning point regarding Russia invasion of Ukraine is coming" amid a bipartisan effort in Congress to impose new economic sanctions on the Kremlin.
Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz for first Wimbledon men's singles title
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Trump to meet with NATO secretary general amid plan to sell weapons to Ukraine
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
Cantwell says improving weather warnings is a "national responsibility"
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Crime victims form unlikely bonds with wrongfully convicted men
A rape survivor, guilt ridden after learning that an innocent man had been sent to prison in her case, brings together crime victims and exonerees to help heal those impacted by wrongful convictions.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Man escapes prison by hiding in fellow cellmate's luggage
The escaped prisoner "took advantage of the liberation of his fellow inmate to hide himself in his luggage and get out," the prison service said.
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2 killed in Kentucky church shooting after gunman shot trooper, officials say
Two people were killed at a Kentucky church after a gunman who earlier shot and wounded a state trooper fled there, according to local police.
Sen. Paul says "we aren't going to know the motive" of Trump's shooter
"I think they just don't know," said Sen. Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate committee that released its final report Sunday on Secret Service failures around the assassination attempt.
Lindsey Graham says sanctions bill would give Trump a "sledgehammer" against Russia
Sen. Lindsey Graham said "a turning point regarding Russia invasion of Ukraine is coming" amid a bipartisan effort in Congress to impose new economic sanctions on the Kremlin.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 13, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham join Margaret Brennan.
Cantwell says improving weather warnings is a "national responsibility"
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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EU to delay retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in hopes of reaching deal
The EU – the United States' biggest trading partner – had been scheduled to impose "countermeasures" starting Monday at midnight in Brussels
Hartford Bakery, Inc. voluntarily recalls hundreds of loaves of bread
Several lots of Hartford Bakery, Inc.'s "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" may contain undeclared hazelnuts, the company said.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin on Aug. 1
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Brazil warns of retaliatory levies against U.S. if Trump imposes 50% tariff
Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.
Unlucky in love? AI dating apps promise to help you up your game.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
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Trump and first lady to visit U.K.'s King Charles this fall
King Charles invited the pair for the official visit from Sept. 17-19, Buckingham Palace said.
Sen. Paul says "we aren't going to know the motive" of Trump's shooter
"I think they just don't know," said Sen. Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate committee that released its final report Sunday on Secret Service failures around the assassination attempt.
Lindsey Graham says sanctions bill would give Trump a "sledgehammer" against Russia
Sen. Lindsey Graham said "a turning point regarding Russia invasion of Ukraine is coming" amid a bipartisan effort in Congress to impose new economic sanctions on the Kremlin.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 13, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham join Margaret Brennan.
Cantwell says improving weather warnings is a "national responsibility"
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Plague kills Arizona resident, health officials say
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
A 13-year-old had chest pains. He was "close to sudden cardiac death"
Micah Clayborne was diagnosed with Danon disease, a rare condition, after complaining of chest pains. He needed a heart transplant.
COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
HHS facing billion-dollar backlog of delayed grants after DOGE
Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.
CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 youth have prediabetes, but experts question the data
The new federal estimates are spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials are handling research.
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Trump and first lady to visit U.K.'s King Charles this fall
King Charles invited the pair for the official visit from Sept. 17-19, Buckingham Palace said.
Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz for first Wimbledon men's singles title
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
EU to delay retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in hopes of reaching deal
The EU – the United States' biggest trading partner – had been scheduled to impose "countermeasures" starting Monday at midnight in Brussels
Trump to meet with NATO secretary general amid plan to sell weapons to Ukraine
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
Accused Russian assassins killed after Ukraine colonel gunned down
Ukraine's spy agency said a man and woman were suspected to be involved in the assassination that was caught on surveillance cameras.
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7/13: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Billie Eilish on finding her voice
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is just beginning to know herself. With her latest album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas and her parents), the 23-year-old music superstar is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there. She describes to correspondent Anthony Mason finding a new voice as a songwriter, and about stretching her singing after starting vocal lessons. (This story was originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.)
Richard Kind is quite happy being just a little famous
You may not know his name, but there's a good chance you've seen Richard Kind – acting on TV, in films, on Broadway, or as the announcer-sidekick of "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney" – and he's fine making everyone else look good.
Extended interview: Richard Kind
In this web exclusive, actor Richard Kind – known for such shows as "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Only Murders in the Building" – talks with CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook about his comfort level with fame. He also discusses being recruited as the announcer-sidekick for the Netflix talk show "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney"; his experience with improv at The Second City; and playing an imaginary friend in the animated feature "Inside Out."
Richard Kind: Quite happy being just a little famous
You may not know his name, but there's a good chance you've seen Richard Kind – on TV, in films or on Broadway. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook finds out how the Tony-nominated actor (recognizable from shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Only Murders in the Building") measures success, and goes behind-the-scenes of the Netflix show, "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney," where Kind serves as announcer and sidekick.
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Secret Service adds drones, mobile command posts
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
Unlucky in love? AI dating apps promise to help you up your game.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
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.
Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles
Elon Musk said his AI chatbot Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles by next week, just days after the bot unleashed an antisemitic rant on his social media platform X. The announcement also came after Musk unveiled the latest iteration of the chatbot called Grok 4. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News to discuss.
Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job searches
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
Science
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Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
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2 killed in Kentucky church shooting after gunman shot trooper, officials say
Two people were killed at a Kentucky church after a gunman who earlier shot and wounded a state trooper fled there, according to local police.
Accused Russian assassins killed after Ukraine colonel gunned down
Ukraine's spy agency said a man and woman were suspected to be involved in the assassination that was caught on surveillance cameras.
Man escapes prison by hiding in fellow cellmate's luggage
The escaped prisoner "took advantage of the liberation of his fellow inmate to hide himself in his luggage and get out," the prison service said.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Unconventional relationship holds answers to violent Florida murder
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
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Want to own a huge chunk of Mars? It'll likely cost you up to $4 million
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars is expected to fetch up to $4 million when it goes up for auction later this month at Sotheby's.
Webb telescope captures images of new stars forming in Cat's Paw Nebula
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
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Summer music heats up 2025
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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5,000 episodes for "Music and the Spoken Word"
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square in Salt Lake City aired the 5,000th episode of its program "Music and the Spoken Word" on Sunday. It's aired weekly, first on radio and then also on TV, for 96 years. Jericka Duncan reports.
Motive unknown a year after Trump shooting
One year ago, Thomas Crooks, a recent community college graduate, opened fire on then-candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A year later, there's still no answers to why Crooks did it. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Russia intensifying drone attacks on Ukraine
In the battle for Ukraine, Russia's use of drones is intensifying and spreading fear. President Trump said an announcement on the war is coming Monday. Chris Livesay is in Rome with new details.
Scathing report on Trump assassination attempt
One year after an attempt on President Trump's life, a new report from a Senate panel details a series of failures by the Secret Service surrounding the shooting. Willie James Inman reports.
2 killed in Kentucky church shooting
Officials say two people were shot and killed at a Kentucky church after a suspect who shot and wounded a state trooper fled there Sunday.