Opioid overdose deaths drop for 12th straight month
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans
The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.
Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
Old newspaper dispensers deliver Narcan overdose reversal drug instead of news
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Ice cream shops and pharmacy linked to ruthless cartel
The U.S. sanctioned two Mexican businesses for allegedly using proceeds of fentanyl trafficking to finance their operations tied to the Sinaloa cartel.
Man accused of selling fake pills across U.S. out of garage "lab"
Federal law enforcement officials called the case one of the largest counterfeit pill busts ever in New England.
About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
Seattle to open overdose recovery center amid rising deaths
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
What to know about nitazenes — powerful, "under the radar" synthetic opioids
Nitazenes are powerful synthetic drugs that, in some cases, can be even more dangerous than fentanyl and carfentanil.
The push for Narcan in schools amid rising overdose deaths
The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
Millions in opioid settlement funds sit untouched as overdose deaths rise
Some states haven't begun using opioid settlement funds intended to help curb the opioid epidemic. Meanwhile, more than 100,000 Americans died of an overdose last year.
Supreme Court wrestles with legal shield for Sacklers in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy
The justices appeared split on whether those who opposed the bankruptcy deal should be prevented from pursuing their own claims against the Sacklers.
Purdue Pharma bankruptcy shielding Sackler family heads to Supreme Court
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Ohio man ran international drug trafficking operation from prison, feds say
Brian Lumbus Jr. allegedly ran the operation while he was in prison and coordinated with codefendants to distribute illegal drugs in four states, according to an unsealed indictment.
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid opioid-related lawsuits and falling sales
But the major pharmacy chain says the filing is part of a plan to bring it back to financial health.
Kroger to pay up to $1.4 billion to settle opioid lawsuits
The grocery store chain said most of the money will go to states, local governments and Native American tribes.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Purdue Pharma settlement
The Supreme Court has blocked for now a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family.
Rural court officials begin to embrace medications to treat addiction
A decade ago, many judges wouldn't allow medication treatment for addictions for people involved in drug courts. Experts now see a "huge shift."
Ruling opens door to opioid claims settlements, shields Sacklers from suits
The decision was praised by OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family and some individual victims. The Justice Department hasn't weighed in yet.
House passes bill to classify all fentanyl as a Schedule 1 drug
Currently, only some fentanyl-related substances are classified as Schedule 1.
DEA's handling of case against large opioids distributor questioned
The case against Morris & Dickson Co. spotlights the government-industry revolving door: A former consultant to the company is now a top deputy to the agency's administrator.
Walgreens to pay San Francisco $229 million over opioid crisis
The settlement is the largest between a city and a single company related to the opioid epidemic, the city attorney said.
$3 million fentanyl shipment to Maine restaurant prompts arrest
Employees thought its crate contained mugs they'd ordered.
Why xylazine, an "emerging threat," doesn't respond to Narcan
There isn't a medication to reverse xylazine, an animal tranquilizer increasingly being found mixed in with fentanyl and other drugs.
FDA approves Narcan for over-the-counter sales
The FDA on Wednesday approved Narcan, a nasal spray that helps reverse opioid overdoses, for over-the-counter sales without a prescription. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan joins CBS News to discuss how this could help curb opioid deaths.
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Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
A stuntman's body was changing. It took nearly a decade to find out why
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.
Trendy "low-buy" challenges can be good for your wallet and mental health
A modified version of previously trendy "no buy" pledges, the low-buy version attracts a wider audience who finds the flexible approach more accessible and manageable.
Removing fluoride from water supplies
On Thursday, the Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Servies. His nomination has raised alarms with health officials because of Kennedy's skepticism of vaccines and his vow that he will advise water systems to stop adding fluoride. Some cities have already made the move. Our CBS News Confirmed team visited one community.
Biden seeks last minute appeal of court ruling on fluoride in water
A federal court had ordered the Biden administration to take action over fluoride's potential health risks at higher levels.
New report on women cancer rates
The American Cancer Society finds cancer rates are increasing in women, surpassing men in some cases. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss these troubling trends and their implications.
Ozempic, Wegovy on list for Medicare drug price negotiations
The hugely popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy, used for diabetes and weight loss, will be included in the next round of talks to negotiate lower Medicare drug prices.
The long-term mental health toll of wildfires and the danger if left untreated
Wildfires can take a long-term toll on mental health, and, if left untreated, people can suffer for even longer. Experts explain what to know.
How food brands, drugmakers are responding to FDA's ban of food dye Red 3
Food manufacturers will have until 2027 to stop using the dye. Drugmakers have until 2028.
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Trump arrives in D.C. as days of inaugural celebrations begin
Trump boarded his plane from Palm Beach, Florida to head to the nation's capital.
Dramatic rescue of dog from freezing river in Vermont caught on video
The dramatic rescue of the dog in Berlin, Vermont, was caught on video by his son and has been shared widely on social media.
Trump allies jockey for jobs and tee times at freewheeling Mar-a-Lago
"It's 'Real Housewives' meets 'The Bachelor' meets 'The Apprentice,'" one source said of the scene at Mar-a-Lago. "Viper pit."
Trump says he'll probably visit Los Angeles next week
President-elect Donald Trump plans to visit Southern California communities ravaged by the deadly fires.
Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
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Trump launches his own $TRUMP meme coin, price soars overnight
Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain personality, movement or viral internet trend, on social media.
Trendy "low-buy" challenges can be good for your wallet and mental health
A modified version of previously trendy "no buy" pledges, the low-buy version attracts a wider audience who finds the flexible approach more accessible and manageable.
DOJ lawsuit accuses Walgreens of filling millions of unlawful prescriptions
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Friday alleging Walgreens knowingly filled millions of unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances.
If TikTok goes, so will livelihoods: "We'd have to completely rebuild"
Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears.
Why is TikTok getting banned? What to know about the law
U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.
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Chicago migrant community prepares for possible ICE raids after Trump takes office
Local leaders and immigrant rights groups in Chicago met Saturday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood to make sure the community is prepared.
Trump arrives in D.C. as days of inaugural celebrations begin
Trump boarded his plane from Palm Beach, Florida to head to the nation's capital.
Trump allies jockey for jobs and tee times at freewheeling Mar-a-Lago
"It's 'Real Housewives' meets 'The Bachelor' meets 'The Apprentice,'" one source said of the scene at Mar-a-Lago. "Viper pit."
Trump says he'll probably visit Los Angeles next week
President-elect Donald Trump plans to visit Southern California communities ravaged by the deadly fires.
Trump launches his own $TRUMP meme coin, price soars overnight
Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain personality, movement or viral internet trend, on social media.
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Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
A stuntman's body was changing. It took nearly a decade to find out why
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.
Trendy "low-buy" challenges can be good for your wallet and mental health
A modified version of previously trendy "no buy" pledges, the low-buy version attracts a wider audience who finds the flexible approach more accessible and manageable.
Removing fluoride from water supplies
On Thursday, the Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Servies. His nomination has raised alarms with health officials because of Kennedy's skepticism of vaccines and his vow that he will advise water systems to stop adding fluoride. Some cities have already made the move. Our CBS News Confirmed team visited one community.
Biden seeks last minute appeal of court ruling on fluoride in water
A federal court had ordered the Biden administration to take action over fluoride's potential health risks at higher levels.
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South Korean court orders formal arrest of impeached President Yoon
Yoon's lawyers could also file a petition to challenge the court's arrest warrant.
Dozens injured in chairlift accident at Spanish ski resort
At least 30 people have been injured, including nine in "very serious" condition, according to emergency services and local media.
Police volunteer in India convicted in rape, murder of doctor
Protests erupted in West Bengal last August after the body of a trainee doctor was found with multiple injuries in a hospital lecture hall.
Gaza ceasefire deal set to start Sunday, but Netanyahu issues warning
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Sunday that Israel retains the right "to return to fighting" if needed fewer than 12 hours before the ceasefire and hostage release deal begins.
Meteorite crash landing captured on Ring doorbell camera
This is the first time the sound and image of a meteor falling has been documented on video, a University of Alberta scientist found.
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Yola performs "Temporary"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Temporary."
Yola performs "Future Enemies"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Future Enemies."
Yola performs "Symphony"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Symphony."
What's next for TikTok after SCOTUS ruling?
This morning, the future of one of America's most popular social media platforms is uncertain. The Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law banning TikTok, starting Sunday. The justices all agreed that the app poses national security risks that outweigh concerns over limiting free speech.
Book excerpt: "Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero" by Steve Guttenberg
In his memoir the actor writes of his father and the relationship they shared, through their final years together, when Guttenberg dedicated himself to becoming a caregiver after his dad was diagnosed with kidney failure.
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Breaking down Supreme Court's TikTok ruling
The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration after the president-elect is sworn in the following day. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and Alan Rozenshtein, associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota, join "America Decides" to unpack the ruling.
If TikTok goes, so will livelihoods: "We'd have to completely rebuild"
Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears.
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.
Why is TikTok getting banned? What to know about the law
U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.
Trump's inauguration will feature some of the biggest names in tech
Some of the nation's most prominent technology industry CEOs are planning to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
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Police volunteer in India convicted in rape, murder of doctor
Protests erupted in West Bengal last August after the body of a trainee doctor was found with multiple injuries in a hospital lecture hall.
Man sought after "So I raped you" message denied bail after extradition
The appearance by Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, came a day after he arrived back in the U.S. from France where he was detained in April.
Calls for clemency in Melissa Calusinski case
Melissa Calusinski, an Illinois daycare worker convicted of killing a 16-month-old in 2009 when she was 22 years old, insists she is innocent. She's turning to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who has the power to grant clemency and release her, to review her case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Will a day care worker who says she was wrongfully convicted be freed?
Melissa Calusinski has been behind bars in Illinois for 16 years in a case plagued by allegations of evidence manipulation, coerced confession and flawed medical opinions.
Biden sets presidential pardons, commutations record with almost 2,500 more
President Biden says he's commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. That gives him the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.
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FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, sending a test satellite into orbit. The mission wasn't a complete success though, as the booster crashed while trying to land on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Yola performs "Temporary"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Temporary."
Yola performs "Future Enemies"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Future Enemies."