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."
Synthetic Drug Surge
"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
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"
Health
Coronavirus cases surge in the U.S.
Hospitals are overwhelmed in parts of the rural Midwest, unable to keep up with the rise of new patients sick with COVID-19.
How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
Rural hospitals overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases soar nationwide
Coronavirus hospitalizations are rising in 37 states, and rural hospitals are feeling the brunt of the fall surge.
42 coronavirus cases linked to massive church event in Maine
The church has routinely held indoor services of 70-100 people, during which "masks were available, but not routinely used."
Disneyland and other theme parks face strict reopening guidelines
Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood will have to wait until their counties reach the least restrictive yellow tier before they can reopen with limited capacity.
Massachusetts governor talks vaccine distribution plan
Baker said officials anticipate limited supply in the early phase and plan to prioritize health care workers, people at increased risk of severe illness and other essential workers.
Distance learning means kids are missing out on exercise
Researchers say kids in low-income communities are being hurt the most.
Woman in her 30s died from COVID-19 on a flight
The woman died on a flight from Arizona to Texas, and was believed to have underlying conditions.
CDC now "strongly recommends" masks on public transport and at hubs
Government disease control agency calls face masks "one of the most effective strategies available for reducing COVID-19 transmission."
Ireland is first EU country to return to coronavirus lockdown
"Everyone in the country is being asked to stay at home," Prime Minister Micheal Martin said in a national address.
Jeff Bridges says he's been diagnosed with lymphoma
The Oscar-winning actor said he's starting treatment and the "prognosis is good."
All 62 residents at Kansas nursing home have COVID, 10 have died
Department of health in hard-hit Norton County, Kansas, says an unspecified number of staff at the Andbe Home also have the disease.
Surge in coronavirus cases puts strain on Wisconsin hospitals
The state of Wisconsin is setting records for new coronavirus cases, hospital admissions and deaths.
1 in 4 U.S. workers are considering quitting
Some companies have increased benefits in the COVID-19 era but many workers say that's not the case for their employers.
CVS hiring 15,000 for flu season, COVID-19 second wave
U.S. drugstore chain says continuing pandemic only heightens its seasonal need for workers at its 10,000 pharmacies.
World
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2 students facing possible charges over teacher's beheading
The killing of Samuel Paty has shocked the country and prompted a government crackdown on radical Islam.
Nigerian forces accused of killing anti-police brutality protesters
Biden calls on Nigeria's leader and military to "cease the violent crackdown" as protesters claim uniformed men "kept on shooting and shooting at us."
Hundreds of parents separated from kids at the border remain "unreachable"
Advocates are on the ground in Central America looking for the "unreachable" parents of 545 children who could be eligible for court-mandated reunifications.
Man convicted of murdering reporter on submarine briefly escapes jail
Few details available on short-lived escape of Peter Madsen, Dane sentenced to life for grisly killing of Kim Wall on his homemade sub.
Ireland is first EU country to return to coronavirus lockdown
"Everyone in the country is being asked to stay at home," Prime Minister Micheal Martin said in a national address.
U.S.
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Epsilon strengthens into a hurricane
Epsilon is the earliest 26th named storm in a record-breaking hurricane season.
Threatening emails sent to Florida voters linked to overseas servers
The emails warned Florida residents to "vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you."
Former top CIA analyst on al Qaeda, Iraq and 9/11
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Kristin Wood about her time at the CIA briefing Scooter Libby and then-Vice President Dick Cheney as a backup briefer.
Human remains found at site linked to Tulsa Race Massacre
At least one set of remains will be analyzed for evidence they belong to a victim of the 1921 attack on Tulsa's "Black Wall Street."
Coronavirus cases surge in the U.S.
Hospitals are overwhelmed in parts of the rural Midwest, unable to keep up with the rise of new patients sick with COVID-19.
Politics
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Threatening emails sent to Florida voters linked to overseas servers
The emails warned Florida residents to "vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you."
Former top CIA analyst on al Qaeda, Iraq and 9/11
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Kristin Wood about her time at the CIA briefing Scooter Libby and then-Vice President Dick Cheney as a backup briefer.
Hundreds of parents separated from kids at the border remain "unreachable"
Advocates are on the ground in Central America looking for the "unreachable" parents of 545 children who could be eligible for court-mandated reunifications.
Early in-person voting begins in Wisconsin
There was steady turnout and long lines in some parts of the state Tuesday.
Trump walks out of "60 Minutes" interview
The interview, which was taped at the White House, is slated to run on Sunday.
Entertainment
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Using protest music to inspire in the "I Can't Breathe" era
"I Can't Breathe/Music for the Movement" reimagines three historically significant protest songs for the current moment and adds one new original track.
Disneyland and other theme parks face strict reopening guidelines
Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood will have to wait until their counties reach the least restrictive yellow tier before they can reopen with limited capacity.
Smithsonian museum displays Kobe Bryant's 2008 Finals jersey
Bryant donated it to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2017.
Ashley McBryde on co-hosting 2020 CMT Awards
Country star Ashley McBryde is co-hosting the 2020 CMT Music Awards. She joins "CBS This Morning" live from Nashville to discuss her first-time hosting gig. McBryde also shares how she turned to music to get herself through the pandemic, and the honor of playing legendary country star Loretta Lynn's guitar.
Jeff Bridges says he's been diagnosed with lymphoma
The Oscar-winning actor said he's starting treatment and the "prognosis is good."
Technology
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GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
Department of Justice sues Google for antitrust violation
Feds and 11 states charge that search giant paid billions to carriers and web browsers to maintain its dominance.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
Anti-abortion rights group says Facebook blocked ads over "debunked" facts
A conservative blog that marked the ads' claims as "partly false" has since posted an apology and retracted its fact check.
Twitter eases hacked materials policy after blocking Hunter Biden story
Twitter initially blocked a New York Post story based on alleged emails taken from his personal laptop.
Science
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Epsilon strengthens into a hurricane
Epsilon is the earliest 26th named storm in a record-breaking hurricane season.
NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
7.5 magnitude Alaska earthquake triggers tsunami advisory
The powerful earthquake struck off the Alaska Peninsula on Monday afternoon. There were no immediate reports of damage.
This artist created a grocery store made entirely of plastic
"The Plastic Bag Store" will open for three weeks in New York City's Times Square.
Health
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Coronavirus cases surge in the U.S.
Hospitals are overwhelmed in parts of the rural Midwest, unable to keep up with the rise of new patients sick with COVID-19.
How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
Rural hospitals overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases soar nationwide
Coronavirus hospitalizations are rising in 37 states, and rural hospitals are feeling the brunt of the fall surge.
42 coronavirus cases linked to massive church event in Maine
The church has routinely held indoor services of 70-100 people, during which "masks were available, but not routinely used."
Disneyland and other theme parks face strict reopening guidelines
Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood will have to wait until their counties reach the least restrictive yellow tier before they can reopen with limited capacity.
MoneyWatch
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Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
Department of Justice sues Google for antitrust violation
Department of Justice and 11 states allege the search giant paid billions to Apple and others to maintain its dominance.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
Bike sales surged during pandemic. Now thefts are up, too
A rise in thefts of two-wheelers has experts recommending multiple locks to prevent thieves from stealing bikes.
Disneyland and other theme parks face strict reopening guidelines
Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood will have to wait until their counties reach the least restrictive yellow tier before they can reopen with limited capacity.
Crime
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2 students facing possible charges over teacher's beheading
The killing of Samuel Paty has shocked the country and prompted a government crackdown on radical Islam.
Inside the FBI's race to stop Austin, Texas, bombing spree
FBI agents reveal the unprecedented effort to catch a serial bomber who was killing and maiming random victims with homemade devices in the spring of 2018.
Breonna Taylor grand jury "didn't agree that certain actions were justified"
A Breonna Taylor case grand juror took issue Tuesday with the Kentucky AG's characterization of the panel's proceedings.
Bike sales surged during pandemic. Now thefts are up, too
A rise in thefts of two-wheelers has experts recommending multiple locks to prevent thieves from stealing bikes.
Ballot drop box fire prompts investigation for suspected arson
More than 200 ballots were in the damaged ballot box, the mayor of Baldwin Park said.
Space
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NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
NASA spacecraft trying to bring asteroid sample back to Earth
The drama unfolds Tuesday as the U.S. takes its first crack at collecting asteroid samples for return to Earth.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
Star dies by "spaghettification" as it's consumed by black hole
Astronomers recently spotted a black hole swallowing up a star like celestial spaghetti — and no, that's not science fiction.
NASA astronaut, two cosmonauts, rocket toward space station
Astronaut Kate Rubins is using NASA's last currently contracted Soyuz seat for a ride to the space station.
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The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The 50 most popular baby girl names
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Music fans head to a "drive-in"
Live music performances were pretty much dead this year, but outside Chicago, fans of rock pianist Andrew McMahon enjoyed a socially-distanced concert in a baseball stadium parking lot
The most endangered species on Earth
Some of these animals could become extinct in your lifetime.
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Building equitable shipping container spaces
Makhers Studio founder and CEO Wanona Satcher is building equitable spaces, one modular shipping container at a time. Satcher shares about her company's latest projects and explains why collaborating with communities to build affordable housing is crucial.
Fauci not surprised Trump got COVID
In a wide-ranging "60 Minutes" interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses his frustration with a Trump campaign ad; explains why, early in the pandemic, masks were largely recommended for health care workers; and says whether he plans to vote in person.
Alexey Navalny describes being poisoned
The Russian opposition leader tells Lesley Stahl about what he went through after falling ill on an airplane this past August and why he won't let it stop him from the work he's doing against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
CBSN Originals: "Welcome to Pine Lake"
CBSN Originals presents its first feature documentary, "Welcome to Pine Lake." The film set out to tell the triumphant story of a progressive, women-run town — and ended up revealing the institutional racism at the city's core. The film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and an extended discussion with important voices and thought leaders on the problems and possible solutions to systemic racism in America today, hosted by CBSN's Anne-Marie Green.
"The FBI Declassified": 20 Days of Terror: The Austin Bomber
A city under siege. A serial bomber at large. How the FBI helped end a deadly crime spree. Narrated by Alana De La Garza of the CBS series "FBI."