News events like natural disasters, mass shootings and sexual misconduct can have an adverse effect on adults and children, including depression, anxiety and PTSD. In her new book, “Supernormal: The Untold Story of Adversity and Resilience” (Twelve/Grand Central), psychologist Meg Jay describes the effects of chronic stress, and explains the […]
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Officers pull over drivers, but give them something other than a ticket
Drivers in Billings, Montana, were able to breathe a sigh of relief after getting pulled over by police last week. Instead of handing out tickets for minor traffic violations — like a broken tail light — on Wednesday, officers gifted 20 lucky drivers with a special holiday treat. After asking […]
Questioning stereotypes about younger, older millennials
“CBS This Morning” is partnering with digital media company Refinery 29 this morning for a new series about millennials called My Generation: Millennials are people who were born between the early 1980s and mid-90s. They make up the largest living generation, bigger than Baby Boomers and Generation X. Their money, […]
Founder of sex rehab center defends program
The country’s growing sexual misconduct scandal is putting a new focus on a controversial field: sex addiction rehab. More than 80 women have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment or assault, and more than a dozen men allege sexual misconduct by Kevin Spacey. Both men are now reportedly being treated […]
Iran-Iraq border earthquake death toll tops 200, Iran says
Last Updated Nov 13, 2017 3:00 AM EST TEHRAN, Iran — A powerful earthquake shook the Iran-Iraq border late Sunday, killing 214 people and injuring more than 2,500 in the mountainous region of Iran alone, Iranian state TV reported. The temblor killed at least seven people in Iraq and injured 321 […]
Death toll jumps after quake on Iran-Iraq border
Last Updated Nov 13, 2017 4:38 AM EST TEHRAN, Iran — A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the Iraq-Iran border region killed over 330 people in both countries, sent people fleeing their homes into the night. The temblor was felt as far west as the Mediterranean coast, authorities reported […]
Roy Moore: Report of alleged sexual encounter with teen is “fake news”
WASHINGTON — Amid pressure from within the Republican Party to step aside, GOP Senate nominee Roy Moore on Sunday night called a newspaper report carrying allegations he had sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl four decades ago “fake news” and said a lawsuit would be filed in response. Moore’s condemnation […]
“Fake news,” Moore calls report about alleged sexual encounter with teen
WASHINGTON — Amid pressure from within the Republican Party to step aside, GOP Senate nominee Roy Moore on Sunday night called a newspaper report carrying allegations he had sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl four decades ago “fake news” and said a lawsuit would be filed in response. Moore’s condemnation […]
Philippine president Duterte kicks off Asian summit, shakes hands with Trump
MANILA, Philippines — President Trump is winding down his lengthy Asia trip with an international summit and a trio of meetings with Pacific Rim allies, including his host in the Philippines who is overseeing a bloody drug war. Mr. Trump, in Manila, attended the opening ceremonies of the Association for […]
Behind the Aly Raisman interview on “60 Minutes”
This week on 60 Minutes, three-time Olympic gold medal gymnast Aly Raisman tells correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook that she was sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. “I was in denial,” she tells LaPook on the broadcast. “You don’t want to let yourself believe, but you know, I […]