
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."
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"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
It’s described as being more powerful than heroin or cocaine
Despite the dangers of synthetic marijuana, more and more teens and young adults are using it
"This is not just powerful marijuana. This is really dangerous stuff," expert says
Public health officials are struggling to respond to a surge in overdoses from a designer drug known as "Spice"
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
News of the collaboration sent Beyond Meat's shares to their largest single-day gain since its IPO in 2019.
"You're making the choice of getting the vaccine, an even though it's 95%, 96% efficacy, what happens is you are reducing your chances of ending up in the ICU by 100%," Perry said.
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
It's perhaps the most ambitious public estimate yet from his administration.
The move opens the way for a return to limited restaurant dining, religious services and other activities.
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
According to a recent study, when two people are in a poorly ventilated space, a prolonged conversation is far more likely to spread respiratory droplets carrying the virus than a short cough.
"This isn't the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
Navigating the pandemic brings more challenges for 48 million Americans with hearing loss — especially when it comes to receiving medical care.
The drugmaker will focus instead on two possible treatments for the virus, yet to be approved by regulators.
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
Most GOP lawmakers are balking at including the increase to $15 per hour in the president's COVID relief package.
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
Most GOP lawmakers are balking at including the increase to $15 per hour in the president's COVID relief package.
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
More than 14,000 federal inmates are incarcerated in private prisons.
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
The cancer was discovered after Levert was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
96-year-old stage and screen icon Cicely Tyson opens up to Gayle King about her impressive career and personal life, which she wrote about in her new memoir, "Just As I Am."
The old guard is taking on the new guard in Super Bowl LV in Tampa.
UCLA Gymnastics scored a major victory with a season-opening win against Arizona State that included a floor routine from Nia Dennis that went viral.
Web users in the region say they're having trouble accessing Facebook, Google, Zoom and other services.
Twitter says Lindell kept violating its policy aimed at fighting disinformation. The ardent Trump backer insists Trump beat Biden.
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
As long as yellow school bus and weighing as much as 20 cars, the eastern North Pacific gray whale is a gentle giant – and lately it has run into trouble.
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
News of the collaboration sent Beyond Meat's shares to their largest single-day gain since its IPO in 2019.
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Popular Disneyland and Disney World ride "needed a refresh," according to an executive with the entertainment giant.
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
Advocates say most don't willingly enter the sex trade and shouldn't be criminalized for their own exploitation.
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
As of Tuesday, authorities had charged at least 158 people in federal court.
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
The two Rocky Mount officers seen in a photo inside the U.S. Capitol are already facing federal criminal charges.
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
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For the first time since 2013, no players were voted entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021. Watch the announcement by Tim Mead, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
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Employees at one Minnesota company are busing turning out a slew of products ahead of Super Bowl LV, including posters, pennants, pins and other collectibles. CBS Los Angeles reports.