suicide

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There is interesting material in this book on the nature of Roman suicide, the mixture of magic and medicine for Romans, and the meanings that Romans put on dreams, especially those involving gladiators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Of the 13, Mexican officials said that includes six who died of medical complications, four from suicide, two during ICE operations and another in the shooting at the detention center in Dallas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

When he was admitted to the jail, he "denied any behavioral health issues or concerns and answered 'no' to all suicide screening questions," ICE says.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Kent, 45, is a US special forces and CIA veteran whose wife, navy cryptologic technician Shannon Kent, was killed in a suicide bombing in Syria in 2019.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“It may be a suicide mission, but it may also be one that saves the lives of our friends and colleagues. Don’t you think we owe it to them to at least try?!”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin