7 inmates taken to hospital after apparent fentanyl overdoses
Authorities said they responded to "a medical emergency" involving multiple inmates at a jail north of Seattle on Wednesday night.
Authorities said they responded to "a medical emergency" involving multiple inmates at a jail north of Seattle on Wednesday night.
Pennsylvania is not the first state to classify xylazine as a controlled substance. Some legislators are pushing for a similar nationwide decision.
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths. Federal officials named it a "growing threat" in April.
In September of 2021, "The Wire" star was found dead at the age of 54 in his home in Brooklyn, New York.
The FDA on Wednesday approved Narcan, a nasal spray that helps reverse opioid overdoses, for over-the-counter sales without a prescription. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan joins CBS News to discuss how this could help curb opioid deaths.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales. Jan Hoffman, a health reporter for the New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the move means.
Fatal overdoses in teens ages 14 to 18 jumped 123% from 2019 to 2021, according to data from the CDC.
Advocates say they hope to see the money spent on evidence-based treatment options, including overdose prevention centers.
An influx of the synthetic opioid in the last two years has vexed law enforcement, overwhelmed health systems and affected struggling Native communities.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
During the coronavirus pandemic, federal agencies changed rules to allow qualified clinicians to remotely prescribe buprenorphine, even to new patients.
The teacher faces various charges for alleged possession as well as endangering the welfare of children.
Several provisions in the spending bill aim to make substance use disorder treatment more accessible.
The 19-year-old was found dead in a Burbank, California, parking lot over the summer.
Fatal overdoses linked to the synthetic opioid fentanyl have been steadily climbing in the United States. "CBS Evening News" managing editor and anchor Norah O'Donnell reports on how teens are buying the drug on social media. Then Desilynn Smith, the clinical supervisor with Gateway to Change rehabilitation center, joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the loss of her husband to a fentanyl overdose and her work to prevent drug-related deaths in her community.
This is the ninth month in a row that the rate of increasing overdose deaths has slowed, preliminary CDC data shows.
Deaths from fentanyl among teens have more than tripled since 2019.
Panicked parents and first responders rushed to Van Nuys Middle School in Los Angeles, where 10 students were treated for suspected drug overdoses on Thursday. Danya Bacchus reports.
Jennifer Mae Niemann is being held on four charges including child endangerment and possession of controlled substances.
"It is a poison that is continuously infecting, not only Colorado, but every community throughout this country."
Boiling certain medications can be harmful to breathe, let alone eat, the agency warned.
The CDC said the drop in life expectancy was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration said two Mexican cartels are behind the deadly influx of fentanyl in the U.S.
Hunter Biden's trial on federal gun charges is entering its second week.
The move comes as the first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary election.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, will continue testifying about buying Nadine Menendez a luxury car.
The coroner confirmed that human remains were found in the basement, calling the death "highly suspicious."
A bull at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon hopped a fence, injuring at least three people before being captured.
The match marked the first time a men's final at Roland Garros didn't include at least one of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer since 2004.
A huge section of the Wyoming mountain highway Teton Pass collapsed in a landslide Saturday. Officials said it will be closed indefinitely.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
The coroner confirmed that human remains were found in the basement, calling the death "highly suspicious."
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, will continue testifying about buying Nadine Menendez a luxury car.
Hunter Biden's trial on federal gun charges is entering its second week.
A bull at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon hopped a fence, injuring at least three people before being captured.
Giants tight end Darren Waller shed light on his retirement in a video posted to YouTube.
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data.
Hunter Biden's trial on federal gun charges is entering its second week.
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, will continue testifying about buying Nadine Menendez a luxury car.
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, said on "Face that Nation" that the south of Gaza is "right on the edge" of famine amid the war between Israel and Hamas
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said his Republican colleague Sen. Tommy Tuberville is an "outlier" within the party when it comes to his stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities.
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
Esmeralda Garzon is the second female politician to be killed in Mexico since Claudia Sheinbaum was elected president.
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille, who was sworn in just last week, was hospitalized for an undisclosed condition.
The move comes as the first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary election.
Benny Gantz, a popular centrist former military chief, joined Netanyahu's government shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity.
Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas' labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Acclaimed for her comic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," the actress now stars in the drama "Tuesday," as a mother with a terminally-ill daughter; and hosts the podcast, "Wiser Than Me," sharing conversations with older women she admires.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, acclaimed for her comedic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," stars in a dramatic role in "Tuesday," as a mother struggling with the imminent death of her terminally-ill daughter. Correspondent Natalie Morales talks with Louis-Dreyfus about the film's fantastical elements (including a talking parrot as the harbinger of death); and about her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," in which she shares conversations with older women she admires and absorbs their life lessons.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it. Richie talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the making of "We Are the World," and how – following the new Netflix documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop" – the song is back on the charts, continuing to raise millions for those in need.
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
The coroner confirmed that human remains were found in the basement, calling the death "highly suspicious."
Esmeralda Garzon is the second female politician to be killed in Mexico since Claudia Sheinbaum was elected president.
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
A Texas family is gunned down in a deadly home invasion — but the shooter unknowingly leaves behind a witness.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Zeke Hernandez, author of 'The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers' joins 'The Takeout' to discuss the benefits & common misconceptions of immigration. Hernandez explains how immigration has led to increased community investment & innovation in America.
First, a look at the state of the U.S.-China relationship. Then, a report on Russia's "quiet invasion" in Georgia.
Double dutch jump rope took off in the U.S. in the 1940s and '50s. One group is keeping the tradition alive for people 40 and older, and the organization is only growing. Jericka Duncan reports.
Paris is a city teeming with history, but a surprising piece of that history belongs to the Boy Scouts of America. Ed O'Keefe has the story.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Germany's Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set comeback victory in the French Open men's singles final on Sunday.