CBP reveals secret "ground zero" in its fight against fentanyl
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has intercepted 8,000 pounds of fentanyl chemical precursors in the past three months, officials say.
Synthetic Drug Surge
How Alaska became one of fentanyl's deadliest frontiers
An influx of the synthetic opioid in the last two years has vexed law enforcement, overwhelmed health systems and affected struggling Native communities.
Man who dealt fentanyl that killed Mac Miller to plead guilty
Rapper Mac Miller died of a drug overdose in 2018.
Officials warn of drug called "gray death"
"You don't want to touch this," police said. "If at all possible you don't even want to put it on your hands."
"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
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
It’s described as being more powerful than heroin or cocaine
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.
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CDC purges career officials from oversight of vaccine committee
News of their removal comes after the firing of the CDC's outside vaccine advisers.
RFK Jr. taps allies, COVID vaccine critics for CDC advisory panel
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
Some Zicam, Orajel products recalled over potential fungal contamination
Some Zicam and Orajel products are being recalled after fungi was found in the cotton swab components, federal health officials said.
HHS budget proposal eliminates CDC centers in favor of new "MAHA" agency
The proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services slashes CDC and NIH funding in favor of the new Administration for a Healthy America.
RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs makes dozens sick across 7 states
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
A woman's heart suddenly stopped. Two passing nurses saved her life.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
BowFlex adjustable dumbbells recalled after dislodging injuries
Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.
FDA food inspector vacancies near 20% after Trump hiring freeze
The Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts have encouraged departures and stalled hiring at the FDA.
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Hikers in Alaska, Canada can't complete historic trail due to border policies
While both the American and Canadian sides of the Chilkoot Trail are open, hikers aren't allowed to cross the U.S.-Canada border.
Barbie maker Mattel and OpenAI partner to develop AI-powered toys
The toymaker and ChatGPT developer are teaming up to develop toys and games that incorporate artificial intelligence.
Walmart heiress Christy Walton promotes "No Kings" protest in ad
Walmart heiress ad placed in New York Times urges people to participate in nationwide "No Kings" anti-Trump protest.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 15)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Federal judge weighs Trump's troop deployment to Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked a federal judge to temporarily limit President Trump's use of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines.
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Barbie maker Mattel and OpenAI partner to develop AI-powered toys
The toymaker and ChatGPT developer are teaming up to develop toys and games that incorporate artificial intelligence.
Walmart heiress Christy Walton promotes "No Kings" protest in ad
Walmart heiress ad placed in New York Times urges people to participate in nationwide "No Kings" anti-Trump protest.
GOP tax bill could cost low-income Americans $1,600 per year, CBO says
The highest-earning U.S. households would see the biggest gains under the GOP budget package thanks to tax cuts, CBO analysis finds.
Google, OpenAI, Spotify and other platforms hit by widespread outage
Google, OpenAI, Spotify, Amazon Web Services ad Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
Trump touts $5 million immigrant "Trump card," says waitlist is open
President Trump launched a website for his $5 million "Trump card," offering a legal pathway to U.S. citizenship.
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Hikers in Alaska, Canada can't complete historic trail due to border policies
While both the American and Canadian sides of the Chilkoot Trail are open, hikers aren't allowed to cross the U.S.-Canada border.
Federal judge weighs Trump's troop deployment to Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked a federal judge to temporarily limit President Trump's use of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines.
Hegseth testifies that Pentagon has contingency plans for Greenland
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday appeared to acknowledge the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland by force.
GOP tax bill could cost low-income Americans $1,600 per year, CBO says
The highest-earning U.S. households would see the biggest gains under the GOP budget package thanks to tax cuts, CBO analysis finds.
Lawmakers outraged over senator's forcible removal from DHS press conference
Lawmakers are calling for answers after Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday.
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CDC purges career officials from oversight of vaccine committee
News of their removal comes after the firing of the CDC's outside vaccine advisers.
RFK Jr. taps allies, COVID vaccine critics for CDC advisory panel
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
Some Zicam, Orajel products recalled over potential fungal contamination
Some Zicam and Orajel products are being recalled after fungi was found in the cotton swab components, federal health officials said.
HHS budget proposal eliminates CDC centers in favor of new "MAHA" agency
The proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services slashes CDC and NIH funding in favor of the new Administration for a Healthy America.
RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
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Hikers in Alaska, Canada can't complete historic trail due to border policies
While both the American and Canadian sides of the Chilkoot Trail are open, hikers aren't allowed to cross the U.S.-Canada border.
Underwater drone stumbles upon France's deepest shipwreck
A drone discovered by chance what archaeologists say are the remains of a 16th-century ship more than 1.5 miles underwater off southern France.
What we know about the Air India plane crash, investigation
A large Air India passenger jet crashed Thursday in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, shortly after taking off for London. Here's what to know.
Man says he's the sole survivor of the Air India plane crash
Indian officials say one person survived the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad. Indian media say he's U.K. citizen Vishwash Kumar Ramesh.
Video shows Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad
The video shows Air India flight AI171 disappear behind buildings in Ahmedabad before a huge fireball is seen.
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Ashley Gorley talks Songwriters Hall of Fame
Ashley Gorley is responsible for 83 country chart topping singles, including hits like Post Malone's "I Had Some Help" and "Last Night" by Morgan Wallen. He speaks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about being part of the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame class.
Bonnie McKee on new music, tour
Bonnie McKee has written hit music for artists like Britney Spears and Rita Ora. She's out with her latest album, "Forever 21." She opens up about her music career, touring and more.
Harvey Weinstein retrial ends in mistrial over rape charge
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Carrie Coon talks role in "The Gilded Age"
Actor Carrie Coon stars as Bertha Russell in "The Gilded Age," a hit series that is set in the late 19th century. Her character tries to break into high society by throwing around the wealth of her railroad tycoon husband. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the series, which returns to HBO on June 22.
Details on Songwriters Hall of Fame honorees
Nile Rodgers, chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the 2025 inductees. The class includes "Doobie Brothers" members Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons, plus Mike Love of the Beach Boys.
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Meta files lawsuit against maker of "nudify" app technology
Meta ramps up efforts to block ads for AI technology used to create fake nude images of real people.
Facial recognition identifying jail escapees
After 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail, authorities used facial recognition software to help locate and arrest an escapee. But as facial recognition has become a more common tool, groups like the ACLU have raised concerns about its use. Anna Schecter, who covers crime and safety for CBS News, breaks it all down.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
What to know about facial recognition
Facial recognition technology was used by authorities to locate one of the 12 escaped New Orleans inmates. Some groups are concerned that the crime-solving tactic breaches privacy. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what to know.
At Tribeca Festival, VR and other tech fuels immersive storytelling
The Tribeca Festival in New York City features powerful examples of storytelling through the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, interactive media and other technologies.
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This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
What to know about invasive ant with fatal sting reported in multiple states
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Looking at Iran's uranium enrichment
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Examining Trump's push for death penalty
President Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term stating, "capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes." Justin Mazzola, researcher for Amnesty International, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the future of capital punishment in the U.S.
Sean Combs' ex-girlfriend wraps up testimony
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend concluded her testimony in the music mogul's sex trafficking trial on Thursday after several days on the stand. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein retrial
The judge in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the case's remaining rape charge after the jury foresperson said he was threatened by another juror and declined to continue deliberations. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Harvey Weinstein retrial ends in mistrial over rape charge
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Combs' trial judge considers juror removal
The judge in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial is considering removing a juror for what the prosecution describes as a "lack of candor." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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Commercial crew launch delayed while ISS air leak assessed
NASA wants to evaluate recent efforts to stop a small but persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the space station.
Axiom-4 mission delayed due to leak
NASA delayed the Axiom Mission 4 launch on Wednesday after SpaceX detected a liquid oxygen leak during a Falcon 9 rocket inspection. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Report: Pentagon, NASA push SpaceX competitors
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Implications of Trump-Musk feud on NASA
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
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A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Examining Trump's push for death penalty
President Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term stating, "capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes." Justin Mazzola, researcher for Amnesty International, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the future of capital punishment in the U.S.
California mayor on ICE psychological impact
The threat of ICE agents targeting workplaces is spreading fear across the U.S., according to the mayor of Montebello, California. Mayor Salvador Melendez joins "The Takeout" to discuss his community's fears over the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
Eyewitness account of Sen. Padilla's removal
Federal agents forcibly removed Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California from a press conference where Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was speaking Thursday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans, who was in the room, joins "The Takeout" to recount the moment. Then, Ronald Vitiello, senior adviser for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, joins with his reaction.
Who did RFK Jr. pick for CDC vaccine panel?
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced eight new advisers to serve on the CDC's vaccine recommendation panel after firing all 17 sitting members earlier this week. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has the details.
Potential impact of an Israeli attack on Iran
President Trump on Thursday afternoon said an Israeli assault on Iranian nuclear facilities "could very well happen" and there is a "chance of massive conflict" in the Middle East. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Weijia Jiang have the latest. Then, Benjamin Jensen, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.