The Air Force is ordering the first ever suicide stand down, a day off from training to focus on a rising suicide rate. In a video message, Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth Wright said up to 160 airmen could be lost in 2019. David Martin reports. Source
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Woman burned in Kentucky gas explosion compares it to “a tornado of fire”
Federal investigators are headed to the site of a massive natural gas explosion in Kentucky. One person was killed and at least five others were hurt. As Meg Oliver reports, it was seen and heard for miles. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, August 1, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Man suffering a psychotic breakdown left near highway by first responders
When Paul Tarashuk suffered a psychotic episode while traveling along a highway, deputies and EMTs responded. But no one took him to a hospital Source
Pilot dead in Navy jet crash in California desert
The identity of the pilot will be withheld until 24 hours following notification of next of kin, the Navy said Source
Banana Republic hijab stirs debate among some Muslims
Banana Republic now sells a hijab, sparking discussions within the Muslim community on authenticity and commercialism Source
Air Force orders day off training to tackle rising suicide rate
In a video message, Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth Wright said if they don’t do something, they could “lose up to 150, 160 airmen in 2019” Source
Boy born without a hand meets an athlete just like him
A photo of the two arm-bumping at a recent game has gone viral Source
Trump supporters gather for first rally since “send her back” chants
Thousands of people have lined up for President Trump’s rally in Cincinnati on Thursday night. The president said he would prefer not to have a repeat of what happened at his last rally, when supporters chanted “send her back,” in reference to Rep. Ilhan Omar. Paula Reid reports. Source
Obama targeted in latest Democratic primary debate
Former President Barack Obama, who last ran for president in 2012, became a frequent target in Wednesday night’s debate. Candidates have been trying to get to his vice president, Joe Biden. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source