"Zombie" drug K2 blamed for dozens of ODs
12 arrests have been made as police in Brooklyn warn of "dangerous batch" of synthetic marijuana that's sent dozens to hospital
Synthetic drug surge
3 deaths tied to excessive bleeding from synthetic weed
According Illinois health officials, 107 cases of severe bleeding have been linked to the drug in the past month
Synthetic weed blamed for "very severe bleeding"
"What we are seeing is people are coming in with various types of bleeding... nose bleeds, bleeding from their gums, bleeding in their urine," health officials say
Suburban mom takes down drug ring she says killed her son
Her son suffered hallucinations and a panic attack after taking a form of synthetic marijuana and drove 100 mph into a house
County struggles to treat 150 synthetic marijuana overdoses in one week
"We're seeing very sick patients, individuals who have very low blood pressure, and they're getting admitted to intensive care," says director of Lancaster Emergency Medical Services
Dozens OD on synthetic marijuana in one town
Synthetic marijuana, often marketed as K2 or Spice, can cause aggressive behavior and lead to serious health problems
Police arrest 2 suspects in connection to drug that sickened 40
Number of people affected by the drug is on the rise and the victims are primarily from the homeless population
Why synthetic marijuana can cause "really bizarre" symptoms
A closer look at the side effects of the compounds that make synthetic marijuana like K2, Spice
Police: 2 Utah 13-year-olds died from dangerous new synthetic drug
Two teen boys in Utah ski-resort town of Park City overdosed on a new synthetic drug that is available online, and was also found at estate of entertainer Prince after he died, police said
K2 drug users "playing a game of Russian roulette"
EMS chief warns of "lethal combination" as dozens of people are treated for bad reactions to the synthetic drug in Austin, Texas
Overdoses linked to synthetic marijuana called "Darkness"
"This stuff is screwing up people's brains," says district attorney investigating a surge of cases in Pennsylvania
Why does synthetic marijuana make people act like zombies?
The drug contains a concoction of chemicals that produce some alarming effects on people's brains
Synthetic marijuana overdose turns dozens into "zombies"
Emergency workers sent 33 people to hospitals Tuesday, saying they appeared to be under the influence of the drug known as K2 or spice
Dozens hospitalized in NYC for apparent K2 overdoses
"It looked like a scene out of a zombie movie," witness says as synthetic marijuana overdoes send dozens to hospitals in Brooklyn
After ravaging Florida, street drug flakka disappears
The synthetic drug known for causing psychotic outbursts first burst onto the scene a year ago
Synthetic drug "Spice" sickens over a dozen in Calif.
At least 14 people in the San Diego area are suspected to have overdosed this weekend, officials say
Halloween warnings about Ecstasy spook parents
Facebook is abuzz with warnings about drugs disguised as candy, but how real is the threat?
Why NYC is banning synthetic marijuana "K2"
City cracks down on synthetic drugs linked to harmful and unpredictable health effects
More than 150 arrested in bust of synthetic drug ring
Law enforcement officials say "designer drugs" produced in China send millions of U.S. dollars in proceeds to the Middle East
Synthetic marijuana ring busted in NYC
Cheap but toxic synthetic drugs blamed for 2,300 emergency room visits in the last two months in New York City alone
Designer drug flakka leads users to violent, bizarre reactions
It’s described as being more powerful than heroin or cocaine
Big increase in deaths, poisonings from synthetic pot
Despite the dangers of synthetic marijuana, more and more teens and young adults are using it
Synthetic marijuana sends hundreds to the hospital
"This is not just powerful marijuana. This is really dangerous stuff," expert says
Dramatic spike in synthetic marijuana overdoses
Public health officials are struggling to respond to a surge in overdoses from a designer drug known as "Spice"
Hospitals see spike in synthetic marijuana overdoses
Poison control group says it's received hundreds of calls related to banned substance since the start of the year
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Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales despite Trump veto threat
The $8 billion arms sale included precision guided munitions, other bombs and ammunition and aircraft maintenance support
Tech with a twist: Innovative youth program combines coding and dance
"With dancing, you have to look at the steps and figure out how do they fit into one another. Same with coding"
K9 officer helps find $1 million worth of meth
K9 Officer Gunner was purchased by the sheriff's department with funds raised by local citizens
How to get a good night's sleep during long summer days
The summer solstice is a thrilling prospect for some, but for those already grappling with sleep anxiety it's yet another roadblock to getting a good night's rest
Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become dominant form of workplace collaboration
Saudi Arabia's standing worsens in State Department human rights report
The State Department has released its 2019 human trafficking report
George Takei says yes, there are U.S. "concentration camps"
Takei is backing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's description of immigrant detention centers as "concentration camps"
Singer says Carrie Underwood copied her song, offers video to prove it
Songwriting team sues Carrie Underwood, the NFL and NBC, saying they stole a song and "slightly modified" it to introduce "Sunday Night Football" to viewers last season
Whitey Bulger's girlfriend moved to halfway house
Greig had been in federal prison since 2011 for her role in assisting the notorious crime boss
Trump says he considers Mexico a friend "this week"
President Trump made the comments in his first interview on Spanish-language television airing Thursday night
Pride Plays festival marks Stonewall's 50th anniversary
The Pride Plays festival aims to "capture the prideful spirit of the LGBTQ community" on stage
Trump says he believes drone strike by Iran was not intentional
The president, lawmakers and officials condemned Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone
Why YouTube "could be a lot safer" for kids
"The recommendation algorithm is not going to lead anybody to anything terrible in ten minutes. Leave them for 30 minutes in front of the recommendation algorithm … woah."
Trump says someone "loose and stupid" could be behind drone shooting — live updates
President Trump appeared to undermine the message of his own Pentagon Thursday
Melania Trump's spokeswoman remains top choice to replace Sanders
Grisham has the blessing and approval of Mrs. Trump to be the next White House press secretary if the president picks her to replace Sarah Sanders
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Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales despite Trump veto threat
The $8 billion arms sale included precision guided munitions, other bombs and ammunition and aircraft maintenance support
Tech with a twist: Innovative youth program combines coding and dance
"With dancing, you have to look at the steps and figure out how do they fit into one another. Same with coding"
K9 officer helps find $1 million worth of meth
K9 Officer Gunner was purchased by the sheriff's department with funds raised by local citizens
How to get a good night's sleep during long summer days
The summer solstice is a thrilling prospect for some, but for those already grappling with sleep anxiety it's yet another roadblock to getting a good night's rest
Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become dominant form of workplace collaboration
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Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales despite Trump veto threat
The $8 billion arms sale included precision guided munitions, other bombs and ammunition and aircraft maintenance support
Saudi Arabia's standing worsens in State Department human rights report
The State Department has released its 2019 human trafficking report
Trump says he considers Mexico a friend "this week"
President Trump made the comments in his first interview on Spanish-language television airing Thursday night
Trump says he believes drone strike by Iran was not intentional
The president, lawmakers and officials condemned Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone
Trump says someone "loose and stupid" could be behind drone shooting — live updates
President Trump appeared to undermine the message of his own Pentagon Thursday
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Trump says he believes drone strike by Iran was not intentional
The president, lawmakers and officials condemned Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone
Oil prices surge after Trump tweets "Iran made a very big mistake!"
Rising friction between the U.S. and Iran is driving up the cost of crude around the world
Water runs out for millions in one of India's biggest cities
Reservoirs dry up after poor monsoon season, leaving residents, schools and businesses to tap dirty wells and pay for bottled water
After David Ortiz mistakenly shot, alleged motive comes to light
Police say the alleged mastermind in the shooting is a fugitive in the U.S.
Biden slams Trump's Iran policy as a "self-inflicted disaster"
"By walking away from diplomacy, Trump has made military conflict more likely. Another war in the Middle East is the last thing we need" Biden said.
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Singer says Carrie Underwood copied her song, offers video to prove it
Songwriting team sues Carrie Underwood, the NFL and NBC, saying they stole a song and "slightly modified" it to introduce "Sunday Night Football" to viewers last season
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
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Pride Plays festival marks Stonewall's 50th anniversary
The Pride Plays festival aims to "capture the prideful spirit of the LGBTQ community" on stage
Granger Smith shares heartbreaking last moments with son
"Love those close to you, soak up those moments, live for today, live in the present, because we're not guaranteed tomorrow," Smith said in an emotional video
Unseen Freddie Mercury performance released
It was "recorded in a haze of late nights and fueled by 'fabulous food, vodka and Cristal Champagne,'" Mercury's friend said
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Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become dominant form of workplace collaboration
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number of U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Bitcoin price hits 1-year high on boost from Facebook's Libra plan
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts see Facebook's move into digital money as "the catalyst everyone's been looking for"
Why Facebook is minting its own currency
Social media company, no stranger to controversy, is diving into the brave new world of virtual money
Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area
CEO Sundar Pichai said the internet company will pave the way for 20,000 new homes in the region over the next decade
Science
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Water runs out for millions in one of India's biggest cities
Reservoirs dry up after poor monsoon season, leaving residents, schools and businesses to tap dirty wells and pay for bottled water
Spy satellites show glaciers losing ground to climate change
Declassified spy satellite photos lead scientists to some startling conclusions
Hundreds of dead dolphins on Gulf Coast leave scientists perplexed
Almost 300 dead and dying dolphins have washed up on the shores of four Gulf Coast states – three times the usual number
Starving polar bear wanders into Siberian city looking for food
Hundreds of miles from where it should be hunting, emaciated bear seen poking around on industrial estate for food
Bear killed in Oregon after officials say it became too friendly
The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it
Health
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How to get a good night's sleep during long summer days
The summer solstice is a thrilling prospect for some, but for those already grappling with sleep anxiety it's yet another roadblock to getting a good night's rest
Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Study: 1 out of 6 hospital trips result in "surprise" medical bills
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions with solid coverage from large employers are exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to thousands
9/11 first responder who testified with Jon Stewart enters hospice
Retired NYPD detective Lou Alvarez tugged at hearts with his testimony on day before what was to be his 69th round of chemotherapy
Driving while high: Offenders don't think they'll be arrested
AAA says in the last 30 days, almost 15 million drivers got behind the wheel within an hour of using marijuana
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Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become dominant form of workplace collaboration
Oil prices surge after Trump tweets "Iran made a very big mistake!"
Rising friction between the U.S. and Iran is driving up the cost of crude around the world
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number of U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Fed wary of economic clouds, but leaves rates unchanged
Central bank officials say the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain -- and signal their readiness to cut rates
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K9 officer helps find $1 million worth of meth
K9 Officer Gunner was purchased by the sheriff's department with funds raised by local citizens
Whitey Bulger's girlfriend moved to halfway house
Greig had been in federal prison since 2011 for her role in assisting the notorious crime boss
Witnesses: Navy SEAL killed prisoner, called him "ISIS dirtbag"
Gallagher has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder stemming from his service in Iraq
Inside the nationwide crime lab backlog
A growing backlog at crime labs nationwide is leaving victims waiting for justice. A recent government report found the backlog for DNA analysis increased almost 85 percent from 2011 through 2017. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Father of murdered Alaska teen: "My daughter trusted these people"
Cynthia "Cee Cee" Hoffman was allegedly killed by a teen seeking a $9 million payment from an online stranger
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
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Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
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Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
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Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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Trump doubts Iran meant to shoot down drone
President Trump said he doubts Iran meant to shoot down a U.S. drone that was intercepted over the Strait of Hormuz. In a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Oval Office, the president told reporters he thought Iran "made a very big mistake. "
Restraint and seclusion in public schools
A new study say over 70% of school districts are inaccurately reporting the number of restraint and seclusion incidents involving their students. WAMU reporter Jenny Abamu has been investigating and joined CBSN to discuss what she found.
Hong Kong protesters refuse to back down
Protesters in Hong Kong are refusing to back down after the city's embattled leader Carrie Lam ignored a deadline to permanently scrap a controversial extradition bill. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Hong Kong.
Pride Plays festival celebrates LGBTQ theater
Pride Plays co-producers Doug Nevin and Michael Urie joined CBS News to discuss their 5-day theater festival in New York. It commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, which led to greater recognition for gay rights.
Retailers roll out rainbow merch for Pride
The value of the LGBTQ market is not lost on businesses trying to win over consumers during Pride Month.