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."
America's Opioid Epidemic
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.
FDA approves overdose-reversing Narcan for over-the-counter sale
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
U.S. alleges Rite Aid ignored red flags in filling opioid prescriptions
The Justice Department alleged Rite Aid's Government Affairs department told employees to delete internal information warning about suspicious prescribers.
Teachers learn to administer Narcan amid opioid crisis
Fatal overdoses in teens ages 14 to 18 jumped 123% from 2019 to 2021, according to data from the CDC.
Opioid crisis settlements total over $50 billion. How is that money being used?
Advocates say they hope to see the money spent on evidence-based treatment options, including overdose prevention centers.
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.
FDA panel backs allowing a naloxone spray to be sold over-the-counter
The change could allow Emergent BioSolutions to sell Narcan everywhere from vending machines to online ordering.
Biden to tout fentanyl smuggling crackdown in State of the Union
President Biden is expected to argue his administration is disrupting the trafficking of fentanyl, including by increasing scanning technology at official border crossings.
Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here's why
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Canada province decriminalizes hard drugs in bid to ease opioid crisis
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Easing rules for opioid treatment meds did not increase overdose deaths, study finds
During the coronavirus pandemic, federal agencies changed rules to allow qualified clinicians to remotely prescribe buprenorphine, even to new patients.
Art teacher arrested after overdosing on fentanyl in front of students
The teacher faces various charges for alleged possession as well as endangering the welfare of children.
Oklahoma reaches opioid deals with major drug chains
More than 3,000 residents of the state died from opioid overdoses between 2016 and 2020, officials said.
State laws aim to reduce risk of prescription opioid overdoses
This strategy — now in place in at least 10 states — is part of an effort to curb accidental opioid overdose deaths by patients who take these powerful medications.
Colorado man with nearly 6,000 fentanyl pills sentenced to 40 years
The 27-year-old sold some of the fentanyl to undercover officers last year.
DOJ sues pharma giant for allegedly helping to fuel the opioid epidemic
The company is accused of failing to report hundreds of thousands of potentially suspicious orders.
Omnibus bill includes changes to federal drug treatment programs
Several provisions in the spending bill aim to make substance use disorder treatment more accessible.
HealthWatch
Which mosquito repellents work best?
Scientists tested repellents to find which are the best mosquito repellents for yards, skin and indoors.
Summer concert fans hospitalized for heat — here's how to stay safe
Heat-related issues sent some concertgoers to the hospital in Pittsburgh Saturday night. Here's how to stay safe this summer from heat stroke and other hot weather risks.
Respite facilities help fill mental health care gaps in over a dozen states
Respite programs offer a homelike, nurturing environment for people coping with a mental health crisis — like "a bed-and-breakfast facility for emotional distress."
More locally-acquired malaria cases reported
The first locally-acquired U.S. malaria cases in 20 years were recently reported in Florida and Texas, as hot and humid conditions have helped contribute to a more active mosquito season. Omar Villafranca has more.
Contact lens maker faces suit after woman claims product cost her an eye
A lawsuit filed against Hubble Contact's parent company alleges the lenses contained inferior materials.
How to avoid "traveler's tummy" on your next vacation
Bathroom trouble is the last thing you want to worry about when traveling. Here's how to avoid "traveler's tummy," from diarrhea to constipation, with tips from gut health experts.
New HIV case linked to "vampire facials" at New Mexico spa
A former client tested positive for HIV years after receiving a "vampire facial" at the spa, which has since closed. Health officials are urging other former spa clients to get tested.
FDA approves Alzheimer's drug Leqembi
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave its approval to Leqembi, a drug designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Leqembi is not considered a cure for Alzheimer’s, but will be covered by Medicare. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Technology to eliminate PFAS moves forward
A new study has found that man-made toxic PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," may be found in 45% of the tap water in the U.S. However, a scientific company has developed a technology that uses an annihilator to completely eliminate PFAS within seconds. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S.
More U.S.
Rain, flooding continue to slam Northeast: "The river was at our doorstep"
Additional downpours in the region raised the potential for flash flooding as rainfall in certain parts of Vermont exceeded 7 inches.
Landslide destroys houses, forces evacuations in L.A. neighborhood
A dozen homes have been evacuated in the Rolling Hills Estates area of Los Angeles County after the ground beneath them gave way.
Some 2024 GOP competitors echo Trump on the trail
Echoes of Trump's rhetoric are practically ubiquitous on the 2024 campaign trail – sometimes even at rallies and events where he isn't the featured candidate.
Medicare says it will pay for Leqembi. Here's how it works.
Even with Medicare coverage, many seniors will be on the hook for a hefty co-payment for the newly approved drug.
Avoid these scams on Amazon Prime Day this week
The Better Business Bureau is warning Prime Day shoppers to be on the lookout for phishing schemes, fake websites and other scams.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Medicare says it will pay for Leqembi. Here's how it works.
Even with Medicare coverage, many seniors will be on the hook for a hefty co-payment for the newly approved drug.
Avoid these scams on Amazon Prime Day this week
The Better Business Bureau is warning Prime Day shoppers to be on the lookout for phishing schemes, fake websites and other scams.
Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta over copied memoir
Comedian's lawsuit the latest in a series of legal complaints alleging that new AI tools violated content creators' rights.
Filing taxes jointly? Here's what name order says about your marriage.
A first-of-its-kind study finds strong correlations between married couples' name order, their finances and social views.
FTC wants to ban fake online product reviews, warning of AI threat
Sweeping rules to crack down on widespread fake reviews would make it illegal for businesses to buy and sell phony testimonials.
Politics
More Politics
Some 2024 GOP competitors echo Trump on the trail
Echoes of Trump's rhetoric are practically ubiquitous on the 2024 campaign trail – sometimes even at rallies and events where he isn't the featured candidate.
Turkey agrees to Sweden's NATO bid
The announcement came hours after Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a surprise move, said that European Union should first consider his country's admission to the EU.
FBI looking into Iran envoy Rob Malley, multiple sources say
One source familiar with the matter told CBS News that the FBI was examining Malley's handling of classified material.
Judge won't pause order limiting feds' contact with social media firms
U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty issued a preliminary injunction limiting the Biden administration's contact with social media companies on July 4.
U.S. attorney says DOJ gave him broad authority in Hunter Biden probe
Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss wrote to GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham to say he had "never been denied the authority" to bring charges against Hunter Biden "in any jurisdiction."
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Which mosquito repellents work best?
Scientists tested repellents to find which are the best mosquito repellents for yards, skin and indoors.
Summer concert fans hospitalized for heat — here's how to stay safe
Heat-related issues sent some concertgoers to the hospital in Pittsburgh Saturday night. Here's how to stay safe this summer from heat stroke and other hot weather risks.
Respite facilities help fill mental health care gaps in over a dozen states
Respite programs offer a homelike, nurturing environment for people coping with a mental health crisis — like "a bed-and-breakfast facility for emotional distress."
More locally-acquired malaria cases reported
The first locally-acquired U.S. malaria cases in 20 years were recently reported in Florida and Texas, as hot and humid conditions have helped contribute to a more active mosquito season. Omar Villafranca has more.
Contact lens maker faces suit after woman claims product cost her an eye
A lawsuit filed against Hubble Contact's parent company alleges the lenses contained inferior materials.
World
More World
Unprecedented ocean temperatures "much higher" than predicted, experts warn
The NOAA warned in late June that half of the world's oceans may experience marine heat wave conditions by September.
Turkey agrees to Sweden's NATO bid
The announcement came hours after Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a surprise move, said that European Union should first consider his country's admission to the EU.
How do El Niño and La Niña affect temperatures?
A massive heat wave is putting nearly 100 million people under intense triple-digit heat in the coming days. Here's how El Niño is contributing to the high temperatures.
Kim Jong Un's sister says warplanes repelled U.S. spy plane, issues warning
Kim Yo Jong accused the U.S. of sending spy planes over the North's exclusive economic zone.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina gets surprise from Harry Styles
Svitolina said she was giving away two Harry Styles tickets – because she couldn't attend due to Wimbledon. The right person saw that message.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
How AI is transforming Hollywood and impacting contract negotiations
The AI company Metaphysic is immortalizing actors through data capture, allowing them to appear in future films without ever being on set.
Madonna says she's "on the road to recovery"
Pop star Madonna wrote on Instagram that she's "on the road to recovery" after she spent several days in the ICU because of a bacterial infection. The singer said she hopes to kick off her upcoming tour in Europe in October and will reschedule the U.S. dates.
YouTuber Colleen Ballinger's live shows and podcast canceled
After being accused of inappropriate conduct with minors and other bad behavior online, Ballinger posted an apology video playing the ukulele, which many fans criticized as insensitive.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina gets surprise from Harry Styles
Svitolina said she was giving away two Harry Styles tickets – because she couldn't attend due to Wimbledon. The right person saw that message.
Madonna says she's "on the road to recovery" after days in ICU
The singer had been hospitalized in the ICU after developing a "serious bacterial infection" just before the start of her upcoming tour.
Technology
More Technology
How AI is transforming Hollywood and impacting contract negotiations
The AI company Metaphysic is immortalizing actors through data capture, allowing them to appear in future films without ever being on set.
Professor discusses possible alien technology
A team of Harvard researchers is investigating fragments of what they believe could be alien technology. The pieces were from a meteor that landed in the ocean near Papua New Guinea back in 2014. Professor Avi Loeb, who leads the research team, joins CBS News to explain the findings.
How AI is changing Hollywood
Motion capture can allow actors to appear in movies without ever setting foot on set. But questions about who controls and profits from these likenesses could lead to actors joining writers in their ongoing strike soon. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Avoid these scams on Amazon Prime Day this week
The Better Business Bureau is warning Prime Day shoppers to be on the lookout for phishing schemes, fake websites and other scams.
Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta over copied memoir
Comedian's lawsuit the latest in a series of legal complaints alleging that new AI tools violated content creators' rights.
Science
More Science
Unprecedented ocean temperatures "much higher" than predicted, experts warn
The NOAA warned in late June that half of the world's oceans may experience marine heat wave conditions by September.
Flooding slams parts of Northeast
Heavy downpours have been flooding homes and washing away roads and bridges in parts of the Northeast. Water rescue teams rushed to Vermont on Monday after the rain made some towns unreachable by road. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest from Rockland County, New York, which saw a summer's worth of rain on Sunday.
How do El Niño and La Niña affect temperatures?
A massive heat wave is putting nearly 100 million people under intense triple-digit heat in the coming days. Here's how El Niño is contributing to the high temperatures.
World just sweltered through its "hottest week on record," U.N. says
Researchers estimate that 61,672 people died due to the heat between June and September, with 11,600 deaths in one particularly intense week alone.
Be on the lookout for invasive, jumping "earthworms on steroids"
Wisconsin officials said they're investigating a possible infestation of the invasive species in a local compost site. Here's what to know about the jumping worms as they grow during the summer.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
Authorities searching for 2 escaped inmates
Authorities are searching for two escaped inmates who are both wanted for homicide. In Montana, Chadwick Shane Mobley escaped after removing his handcuffs and ankle shackles. In Pennsylvania, Michael Burham used bed sheets to climb out. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in prison
Larry Nassar, the convicted sex offender and former USA Gymnastics team doctor, is recovering after being stabbed multiple times in a Florida prison. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Judge drops sex charges against California doctor and his girlfriend
Grant Robicheaux, a surgeon who previously appeared on a Bravo reality TV show, and Cerissa Riley were accused of drugging and raping multiple women.
James Lewis, prime suspect in the Tylenol murders, found dead
In 1982, seven people in the greater Chicago area died after taking Tylenol laced with cyanide.
Man linked to 2 killings after second body found in Minn. storage unit
Authorities discovered the remains of 33-year-old Fanta Xayavong, in a storage unit near Minneapolis last week, two years after her disappearance.
Space
More Space
Space
Professor discusses possible alien technology
A team of Harvard researchers is investigating fragments of what they believe could be alien technology. The pieces were from a meteor that landed in the ocean near Papua New Guinea back in 2014. Professor Avi Loeb, who leads the research team, joins CBS News to explain the findings.
Northern lights could be seen in more than a dozen states this month
The stunning display of lights from outer space is expected to be visible in states from Alaska to Maryland. Here's how and when you can see the aurora borealis.
Sun unleashes solar flare strong enough to cause radio blackouts on Earth
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an image of the flare, which peaked on Sunday.
Saturn's rings shine brightly in detailed new Webb telescope image
NASA unveiled a stunning image of the ringed planet and several of its moons.
European space telescope promises new understanding of dark energy
The telescope will photograph billions of galaxies across the past 10 billion years to monitor how they were affected by dark energy and matter.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Quad moms: Portraits of mothers with disabilities
The 400 members of a Facebook support group called Quad Squad share photos and stories about raising children despite being quadriplegic.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence photos in the shooting of Lauren Kanarek
An inside look into the case of Lauren Kanarek who was shot by her horse trainer, the former Olympian Michael Barisone.
Woman poisoned with cheesecake; lookalike convicted of attempted murder
See the details of the bizarre case.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
Fighting for Haiti | CBS Reports
In the wake of Haitian President Jovenel Moise's assassination in July 2021, a power vacuum was seized upon by rival gangs that now effectively run the capital city of Port-au-Prince. It’s the latest in a long history of hardships — including some in which the U.S. played a role. Remarkably, Haitians are undeterred in their optimism for a better future. CBS Reports explores Haiti’s current crisis, fueled in part by American firepower, and the inspiring stories amidst the anarchy of those fighting to fulfill Haiti’s promise.
Eye on America: Salute to service members
In Nebraska, we see how the Department of Defense is using forensics to identify soldiers who've been missing in action for decades. And in Florida, we learn how "Yellowstone" star Cole Hauser is helping families of fallen heroes. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Professor discusses possible alien technology
A team of Harvard researchers is investigating fragments of what they believe could be alien technology. The pieces were from a meteor that landed in the ocean near Papua New Guinea back in 2014. Professor Avi Loeb, who leads the research team, joins CBS News to explain the findings.
Breaking down Sweden's NATO membership bid
Sweden is one step closer to joining NATO. Turkish President Erdogan has agreed to forward Sweden's application to his parliament for approval, clearing a key roadblock. George Beebe, director of grand strategy at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the importance of the move.
Trump criticizes Iowa's GOP governor
As Iowa put a date on the calendar for its 2024 caucuses, former President Donald Trump picked a fight with the state's Republican governor for staying neutral in the GOP presidential race. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter at CBS Des Moines affiliate KCCI, joins "Prime Time" to discuss the Iowa caucuses timeline and what it means for the 2024 race.