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Can fMRI brain scans spot suicidal thoughts?

Advances in technology are changing the way we understand brain activity and diagnosing potentially deadly mental health disorders. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., according to the CDC. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Nikki Battiste shows us how researchers are using brain scans to spot harmful thoughts. Source

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The bloodsport of singing karaoke

In this web extra, Joshua Baron, Seattle’s “Karaoke Baron,” explains to correspondent Nancy Giles how bar fights have broken out among karaoke enthusiasts eager to sing along to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing.” Source

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Why some middle age Americans may need measles booster vaccines

We’re taking a closer look at why some adults who were vaccinated against the measles may still be at risk. The CDC has confirmed 704 cases so far this year, mostly in unvaccinated children. Some adults vaccinated in the 1960s may have received only partial immunity from their shots. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to explain. Source

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Summer movie preview: Disney expected to dominate box office

With “Avengers: Endgame” earning a record $1.2 billion worldwide in its opening weekend, it may feel like the summer movie season is already in full swing but it is just getting started. Matt Singer, editor-in-chief of the movie website ScreenCrush.com joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss all the big movies to watch out for this summer. Source

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The origins of Tolkien’s Middle-earth, on display in NYC

An exhibition at the Morgan Library and Museum explores the creative process of author J.R.R. Tolkien. Manuscripts, maps, paintings, and other personal items help tell the story of how the writer conjured the fantasy worlds of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.” CBS News’ Sara Kugel reports. Source

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