Spike in synthetic marijuana overdoses
Hospitals around the country have seen a severe spike in synthetic marijuana overdoses
Synthetic drug surge
Scary new designer drug flakka hits Chicago
"Absolutely deadly" drug causes hallucinations and violence, and its use appears to be spreading
Synthetic pot blamed for death of U.S. soldier deployed to Ebola zone
Hazmat teams responded after Kendrick Vernell Sneed was found dead shortly after his return from deployment to Africa
"Spice" synthetic marijuana sends dozens to hospital
Officials in Alabama are alarmed by a drug with unknown, dangerous ingredients
5 things to know about flakka
Authorities are sounding the alarm about flakka, a new synthetic drug
What is flakka? Florida's dangerous new drug trend
A new and dangerous synthetic street drug has been involved in a number of bizarre incidents in Florida and experts are concerned it could spread
Wesleyan student overdoses highlight risks of "Molly"
"When you label something 'Molly' you could be taking anything," expert warns
Crime lab workers accidentally inhale "spice"
Two Denver crime lab employees were rushed to the hospital after a bag of synthetic marijuana burst
N.H. gov. declares emergency over drug overdoses
Authorities believe a "bad batch" of the synthetic drug Smacked made it to the shelves of convenience stores, disguised as something else
Synthetic drug overdoses difficult to treat
Synthetic drugs can be just as dangerous and addictive as their illegal counterparts, and since there are so many new synthetic drugs, scientists can't identify them
Synthetic drug makers staying one step ahead of U.S. laws
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials are engaged in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with overseas synthetic drug manufacturers
Synthetic marijuana may take toll kidneys
Four case studies, new CDC report conclude that synthetic marijuana may be behind some kidney problems in young people
U.S. Navy aims to frighten with Bath salts PSA
Video from Navy Medicine tries to put viewer in shoes of someone taking the banned designer drug
Synthetic pot sent more than 11,400 people to ER
Federal data shows that synthetic pot use, while not an "epidemic," is causing a concerning amount of hospitalizations
New twist in bizarre L.A. bath salts case
Deutsche Bank executive Brian Mulligan says two Los Angeles police officers beat and injured him for no reason
DEA: Bath salts, synthetic pot bust in 31 states
Feds claim to seize $36 million in drug money, too, in crackdown on designer drugs
Many drugs still legal after "bath salts" ban
Lawmakers struggle to keep up with surge in use of designer drugs made with legal chemicals
Synthetic marijuana sales banned in N.Y.
State Health Commissioner says products cause increased heart rates, paranoid behavior, agitation, nausea, may lead to heart failure and death
Synthetic marijuana sending more teens to hospital, study finds
Researchers say parents and emergency room doctors need to better recognize symptoms of synthetic marijuana intoxication
"Synthetic" pot use spikes in U.S. military
Troops' increasing use of herbal mix called "Spice," which mimics marijuana high, raises concerns among Pentagon brass
"Synthetic marijuana" blamed for teen's death
19-year-old Ill. man dies in car crash after smoking synthetic marijuana linked to panic attacks
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Another "Straight Pride Parade" proposal submitted
An organizer said the parade is a cultural response to, "anyone that supports the LGBTQ lifestyle"
Hospital paid $6M to Neil Armstrong's family after his death
Armstrong's sons, Mark and Rick, contended care provided by Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital cost their father his life
Push to grant protected status to Venezuelans fails in House
“It’s definitely inconsistent and the voters will determine whether it’s hypocritical,” Democratic Rep. Darren Soto told CBS News, referring to Republican opposition to his bill
Equifax paying ex-CEO nearly $20 million in bonuses
Company's $700 million settlement over consumer-data hack didn't stop its former CEO from receiving massive payday
How to watch Robert Mueller's congressional testimony
Former special counsel testifies Wednesday before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees about the findings of his nearly two-year probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election
Trump plan would kick 3 million people off food stamps
Proposed rule would curb states' ability to provide nutrition assistance to many low-income families
Videos show NYC cops doused with water, hit with buckets
NYPD Chief Monahan called the incidents "reprehensible," and said his officers deserve respect
Zion Williamson inks deal with Nike's Jordan brand
"I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the Jordan Brand family," Williamson said in a statement
Here's everyone who was charged in the Mueller probe
The Mueller investigation yielded charges against 34 individuals, and seven guilty pleas
10 times Trump may have obstructed justice, according to Mueller
Mueller did not come to a conclusion as to whether the president obstructed justice in the Russia probe
9/11 survivors remember first responders who saved their lives
Three survivors spoke with CBS News about how first responders changed their lives forever.
School district refuses CEO's offer to pay off lunch debt
School board said the parents can afford to pay off their debt themselves, a spokesperson for CEO Todd Carmichael said
Democrats and Republicans preparing for Mueller's testimony
It will be the first time Mueller will answer questions about the Russia investigation
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Voters say they'll skip Mueller's testimony
"The fact that so many things were verified but nothing was done, Congress is almost like a dog without teeth"
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
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Another "Straight Pride Parade" proposal submitted
An organizer said the parade is a cultural response to, "anyone that supports the LGBTQ lifestyle"
Hospital paid $6M to Neil Armstrong's family after his death
Armstrong's sons, Mark and Rick, contended care provided by Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital cost their father his life
Push to grant protected status to Venezuelans fails in House
“It’s definitely inconsistent and the voters will determine whether it’s hypocritical,” Democratic Rep. Darren Soto told CBS News, referring to Republican opposition to his bill
Equifax paying ex-CEO nearly $20 million in bonuses
Company's $700 million settlement over consumer-data hack didn't stop its former CEO from receiving massive payday
How to watch Robert Mueller's congressional testimony
Former special counsel testifies Wednesday before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees about the findings of his nearly two-year probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election
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Federal judge blocks three tough Arkansas anti-abortion laws
Issues two-week temporary restraining order against the measures, which would make Arkansas the seventh state with only one abortion clinic
Biden at next debate will go on offense on criminal justice plan
Senior adviser Symone Sanders shot down the idea that this released plan is aimed at undoing certain ills implemented in the 1994 crime bill
Push to grant protected status to Venezuelans fails in House
“It’s definitely inconsistent and the voters will determine whether it’s hypocritical,” Democratic Rep. Darren Soto told CBS News, referring to Republican opposition to his bill
How to watch Robert Mueller's congressional testimony
Former special counsel testifies Wednesday before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees about the findings of his nearly two-year probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election
Trump plan would kick 3 million people off food stamps
Proposed rule would curb states' ability to provide nutrition assistance to many low-income families
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Push to grant protected status to Venezuelans fails in House
“It’s definitely inconsistent and the voters will determine whether it’s hypocritical,” Democratic Rep. Darren Soto told CBS News, referring to Republican opposition to his bill
Here's everyone who was charged in the Mueller probe
The Mueller investigation yielded charges against 34 individuals, and seven guilty pleas
Thousands of migrant children could be detained indefinitely
"Unfortunately, I have well over 4,000 of those children in my care," Office of Refugee Resettlement Director Jonathan Hayes told CBS News in an exclusive interview
Russian LGBTQ activist murdered after alleged death threats
Yelena Grigoryeva's personal details were allegedly listed on a website created to "hunt for homosexual, bisexual and transgender people" in Russia
Ivory from hundreds of elephants found in $48M seizure
Almost 9 tons of elephant ivory were discovered by Singapore authorities — their largest seizure to date
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American Wonders: California's glowing "Field of Light"
More than 58,000 solar-powered spheres now shimmer in Paso Robles' fields
R. Kelly's crisis manager resigns
Just hours after appearing only on CBS This Morning, singer R. Kelly’s crisis manager resigned. In a statement to CBS News, Darrell Johnson said he is stepping down for “personal reasons.” He did not elaborate. on Monday, Johnson made headlines when he said he would not leave his daughter alone with anyone accused of being a pedophile. Kelly is charged with sexually abusing women and girls.
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Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
R. Kelly's crisis manager announces he's stepping down
"I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons," Darrell Johnson told CBS News hours after his appearance Monday on "CBS This Morning"
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Equifax paying ex-CEO nearly $20 million in bonuses
Company's $700 million settlement over consumer-data hack didn't stop its former CEO from receiving massive payday
Feds launch antitrust probe of U.S. tech giants
The DOJ is examining leading online platforms—likely Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple—to see if they're monopolies
UPS plans to expand drone deliveries
Delivery giant wants FAA permission to fly the unmanned aerial vehicles beyond line of sight, including at night
Consumer group wants FTC to probe Amazon over paid reviews
Consumer watchdog urges regulator to examine whether the online retailer failed to disclose paid product plugs
Uber tests $25 all-in-one pass for rides, eats, scooters and more
Uber is testing a new kind of subscription that encourages ride-hailing passengers to use its other services, too
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Cement contributes to global warming, investors warn
Cement, a key ingredient in the world's most popular building material, emits more carbon than all but two countries
"Corn sweat" makes heat wave even more dangerous
Late last week, Wisconsin was even more humid than Miami — and experts say corn sweat is to blame
New species of glow-in-the-dark shark identified
The small shark was first captured nearly a decade ago, but researchers recently determined it is a brand new species
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
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Hospital paid $6M to Neil Armstrong's family after his death
Armstrong's sons, Mark and Rick, contended care provided by Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital cost their father his life
9/11 survivors remember first responders who saved their lives
Three survivors spoke with CBS News about how first responders changed their lives forever.
FDA launches TV ads featuring magician to fight teen vaping
The Centers for Disease Control says more than 1 in 5 high school students and nearly 1 in 20 middle school students vape
Millions take aspirin for heart health – but many shouldn't
People who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping, Harvard researchers report
Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
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Equifax paying ex-CEO nearly $20 million in bonuses
Company's $700 million settlement over consumer-data hack didn't stop its former CEO from receiving massive payday
Trump plan would kick 3 million people off food stamps
Proposed rule would curb states' ability to provide nutrition assistance to many low-income families
Zion Williamson inks deal with Nike's Jordan brand
"I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the Jordan Brand family," Williamson said in a statement
Feds launch antitrust probe of U.S. tech giants
The DOJ is examining leading online platforms—likely Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple—to see if they're monopolies
UPS plans to expand drone deliveries
Delivery giant wants FAA permission to fly the unmanned aerial vehicles beyond line of sight, including at night
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Biden at next debate will go on offense on criminal justice plan
Senior adviser Symone Sanders shot down the idea that this released plan is aimed at undoing certain ills implemented in the 1994 crime bill
Videos show officers drenched with water
The New York Police Department said Tuesday that one person is being questioned in connection with a viral video of police officers being doused with water while responding to calls. The videos caused widespread outrage in the city and online.
Videos show NYC cops doused with water, hit with buckets
NYPD Chief Monahan called the incidents "reprehensible," and said his officers deserve respect
Teens named as suspects in 2 murders
Two young men previously thought to be missing are now suspects in the double homicide of an American woman and her Australian boyfriend, police in Canada announced Tuesday. The suspects -- Byer Schegelsky and Kam McLeod -- are also linked to the death of a man found in northern British Columbia.
Russian LGBTQ activist murdered after alleged death threats
Yelena Grigoryeva's personal details were allegedly listed on a website created to "hunt for homosexual, bisexual and transgender people" in Russia
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Chris Kraft, legendary NASA flight director, has died at age 95
Kraft virtually invented the mission control concept behind NASA's greatest space triumphs
New satellite factory to focus on space-based internet
"OneWeb is doing for the satellite industry what Henry Ford did for cars," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
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Body cam video captures murder-for-hire suspect's arrest
On July 23, 2015, detectives with the Montgomery County Texas Constable's Office arrive at the Houston gym owned by Ramon Sosa and his wife, Lulu, to arrest Lulu on suspicion of plotting her husband's death.
Cell phone video shows aftermath of DJ Henry shooting
Video from Robert Coulombe who attended Pace University with DJ Henry shows the scene at a Westchester, N.Y., strip mall minutes after DJ was shot in his car by Officer Aaron Hess in October 2010.
Sneak peek: Hollywood Horror Story
A wealthy Hollywood producer is accused of murdering his girlfriend. Was he following the plot of his frightening novel? Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates Saturday, July 13 at 10/9c on CBS.
A mother's desperate 911 call
When Olga Kasian did not hear from her daughter Iana after several days, she began repeatedly calling 911. Concerned about Iana's well-being and her recent C-section, Kasian desperately asks police -- through the help of an Russian interpreter -- to enter the home her daughter shared with boyfriend Blake Leibel.
#BlazeItForward: Murder victim remembered for his generosity and spirit
Close friends of the slain college sophomore share stories about the chef, writer and aspiring doctor who left their lives too soon.
