Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube

THORNTON, Colo. — A Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media celebrated a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube that she said opened the door for companies to be held responsible for harms to children using their platforms. “The truth is out, and it’s time … Read more

Slain soldier’s husband describes agony of telling their kids she died

Slain soldier’s husband describes agony of telling their kids she died – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News sat down for an exclusive interview with the husband of a service member killed in Kuwait during the first week of the war with Iran. Jonah Kaplan spoke with Joey Amor, the husband of Army Sgt. … Read more

A man formerly suspected in infamous case of NYC missing child Etan Patz has died

NEW YORK — A man who was suspected for decades — before another man was charged — in the 1979 disappearance of New York first grader Etan Patz has died, authorities said this week. Jose Antonio Ramos died March 7 at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, prosecutors wrote in a court filing in the case of … Read more

Ohio firm must pay $22.5 million to mom whose baby died after she was denied work-from-home

An Ohio-based company that initially balked at granting a mom’s request to work from home during a high-risk pregnancy has been found liable for the newborn’s death and ordered on Wednesday to pay $22.5 million in damages. Chelsea Walsh, according to her lawsuit, made the work-from-home request with Total Quality Logistics on Feb. 15, 2021, … Read more

Son and brother of Afghan man who died in ICE custody demand answers:

Dallas — The family of an Afghan immigrant who died one day after being taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Texas says it has received no answers as to what caused the man’s death.  Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, was detained by ICE on March 13 while getting ready to take his children to school. He … Read more

Shaq O’Neal offering to pay for funeral of Georgia girl, 12, who died after fight

VILLA RICA, Ga. — Shaquille O’Neal is offering to pay for the funeral of a 12-year-old Georgia girl who died a few days after she collapsed following a fight after school. The former NBA superstar said he doesn’t want the family of Jada West to deal with the financial burden of a funeral while grieving … Read more

Arizona college student who died after rush event had blood-alcohol level over 5 times legal limit, autopsy says

A Northern Arizona University student who drank an excessive amount of vodka at a fraternity house party died of alcohol poisoning, an autopsy released Monday shows. Colin Daniel Martinez, 18, was found unresponsive Jan. 31 and couldn’t be resuscitated, the report said. His blood-alcohol level was 0.425% — more than five times the state’s legal … Read more

Arizona University student died of alcohol poisoning following rush event: autopsy

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A Northern Arizona University student who drank an excessive amount of vodka at a fraternity house party died of alcohol poisoning, an autopsy released Monday shows. Colin Daniel Martinez, 18, was found unresponsive Jan. 31 and couldn’t be resuscitated, the report said. His blood-alcohol level was 0.425% — more than five times … Read more