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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has intercepted 8,000 pounds of fentanyl chemical precursors in the past three months, officials say.
An influx of the synthetic opioid in the last two years has vexed law enforcement, overwhelmed health systems and affected struggling Native communities.
Rapper Mac Miller died of a drug overdose in 2018.
"You don't want to touch this," police said. "If at all possible you don't even want to put it on your hands."
12 arrests have been made as police in Brooklyn warn of "dangerous batch" of synthetic marijuana that's sent dozens to hospital
According Illinois health officials, 107 cases of severe bleeding have been linked to the drug in the past month
"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
Her son suffered hallucinations and a panic attack after taking a form of synthetic marijuana and drove 100 mph into a house
"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
Synthetic marijuana, often marketed as K2 or Spice, can cause aggressive behavior and lead to serious health problems
Number of people affected by the drug is on the rise and the victims are primarily from the homeless population
A closer look at the side effects of the compounds that make synthetic marijuana like K2, Spice
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
EMS chief warns of "lethal combination" as dozens of people are treated for bad reactions to the synthetic drug in Austin, Texas
"This stuff is screwing up people's brains," says district attorney investigating a surge of cases in Pennsylvania
The drug contains a concoction of chemicals that produce some alarming effects on people's brains
Emergency workers sent 33 people to hospitals Tuesday, saying they appeared to be under the influence of the drug known as K2 or spice
"It looked like a scene out of a zombie movie," witness says as synthetic marijuana overdoes send dozens to hospitals in Brooklyn
The synthetic drug known for causing psychotic outbursts first burst onto the scene a year ago
At least 14 people in the San Diego area are suspected to have overdosed this weekend, officials say
Facebook is abuzz with warnings about drugs disguised as candy, but how real is the threat?
City cracks down on synthetic drugs linked to harmful and unpredictable health effects
Law enforcement officials say "designer drugs" produced in China send millions of U.S. dollars in proceeds to the Middle East
Cheap but toxic synthetic drugs blamed for 2,300 emergency room visits in the last two months in New York City alone
Medical experts and law enforcement are sounding the alarm about the dangers of a cheap new synthetic drug called flakka. It can cause psychotic breakdowns and hallucinations when people take it, and it’s described as being more powerful than heroin or cocaine. Mark Albert reports.
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites.
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
FDA finds reasonable expectation of effectiveness for drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
While the number of suicide deaths reached a record high last year, the provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a hopeful decrease in younger age groups.
The 2022 rise was mainly due to the waning pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers said.
A ransomware attack on a national health care chain that operates 30 hospitals across six states has affected patients and facilities. Ardent Health Services said it took its network offline as a protective measure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Get drained from Zoom meetings? You're not alone — and a recent study showed video calls can prompt physical signs of stress in the body. Here's how to avoid "Zoom fatigue."
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites.
Children in Ghana, some as young as 5, are working cocoa fields and wielding machetes instead of attending school.
Officials said climate change has threatened the species and reduced their numbers. Less than 300 wolverines are estimated to live in the contiguous U.S., according to the National Wildlife Federation.
Snoopy and an Olympic skating gold medalist attended the opening.
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
The UAW, coming off of new labor contracts with Detroit's Big Three, said it's now targeting automakers that rely on non-unionized workers.
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
Electric vehicles are experiencing the "growing pains" of new technology, one expert said.
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
President Joe Biden sharply criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert in her congressional district, attacking her directly for several minutes during his 23-minute long speech.
Wednesday's private burial and funeral marked the third and final day of memorial events for Rosalynn Carter in Georgia.
Snoopy and an Olympic skating gold medalist attended the opening.
The head of NORAD and U.S. NORTHCOM began an internal probe after a small number of alcohol containers were found in a classified workspace at U.S. Northern Command.
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites.
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
FDA finds reasonable expectation of effectiveness for drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
The dying mother of Noa Argamani, an Israeli hostage abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7, pleaded for her daughter's return in a video shared by Israel's government.
Children in Ghana, some as young as 5, are working cocoa fields and wielding machetes instead of attending school.
An American mother of three was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Wednesday, President Biden said.
Federal prosecutors in New York charged an Indian national with an alleged plot to kill a Sikh political activist living in the U.S.
In a 2021 interview with Oprah for CBS, the former Meghan Markle, who is half Black, said a member of the royal family questioned what her baby's skin tone might be. She and Prince Harry chose to keep the person's identity a secret.
Acclaimed Tony-award winning stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen, who made countless television appearances in shows including "Cheers" and "Sex in the City," has died at the age of 93.
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson sat down with Wu-Tang Clan members the RZA and Young Dirty Bastard to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
Sports Illustrated is being accused of publishing product reviews from authors that don't actually exist and had AI-generated headshots. The magazine's parent company has denied the allegations, saying the articles were written and edited by humans from a third party. Todd Spangler, New York digital editor for Variety, joined CBS News to discuss the scandal.
A ransomware attack on a national health care chain that operates 30 hospitals across six states has affected patients and facilities. Ardent Health Services said it took its network offline as a protective measure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Starting this week, Google will be deleting inactive accounts as part of its updated security policy. Betty Lin-Fisher, a consumer news reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to talk about the purge.
The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
The global U.N. climate summit known as COP28 gets underway this week in Dubai. Here's what to know — and why it matters.
The iceberg, which once hosted a Soviet research station, split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986, but then became grounded in the Weddell Sea.
Jonathan Majors is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, during an incident in New York City — but Majors claims that Jabbari attacked him.
Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial got underway Wednesday afternoon. The actor is facing the possibility of up to a year behind bars if he's convicted. He has pleaded not guilty. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more on Day 1 of the trial.
The mothers of two of the three Palestinian college students who were shot and wounded in Vermont last Friday will soon be reunited with their children. Tamara Tamimi, Kinnan Abdalhamid's mother, and Elizabeth Price, the mother of Hisham Awartani, joined CBS News to speak about their sons.
Prosecutors say the inmate died of blunt force trauma to the head. A medical examiner said he would have lived if he had "been hospitalized and examined at any point in his ordeal."
WWE Hall of Famer Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch said she felt remorse and regret "deep in my soul" for killing Julian LaFrancis Lasseter of Daytona Beach.
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
Seven months after a catastrophic failure, SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, but once again ran into problems.
The most powerful rocket ever built is set to attempt its second test flight Saturday. The FAA has cleared SpaceX's Starship for launch. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood examines what sets the rocket apart from other recent launches.
The Leonid meteor showers are fast – streaking by at 44 miles per second, according to NASA. Still, some stargazers can see them at their peak this week.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
The top general at U.S. Northern Command has launched an internal investigation following allegations of alcohol consumption in the workplace. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
The super PAC funded by the billionaire Koch brothers has endorsed former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss whether or not the endorsement could shake up the race.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was laid to rest Wednesday in her Georgia hometown. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more on the final day of tributes and farewells to the wife of former President Jimmy Carter.
Qatar -- which has been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas -- says it is "very optimistic" a temporary truce will be extended. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Tel Aviv.
On Thanksgiving Day, Ardent Health Services was forced to put its network offline after a cyber breach affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites in six states. Nicole Sganga has more.