Uncle arrested after 12-year-old nephew dies of fentanyl overdose, officials say
The boy was directed by his uncle, Troy Nokes, 35, to clean drug paraphernalia that contained fentanyl, authorities said.
America's Opioid Epidemic
Possible fentanyl OD lands spring breakers in Florida hospital
It happened in an Airbnb in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Opioid victims face Purdue owners in hope of closure
"The screaming will haunt you for the rest of your life," said one mother of a baby that was born addicted to opioids.
Opioid peddlers reach $26 billion settlement with states
"It's not enough, but it's a good start," one lawyer said of settlement to fund local treatment and education efforts.
MLB players, Tyler Skaggs' widow give dramatic testimony
4 former teammates say they received drugs and Skaggs' widow testifies about the last text she received from him before he was found dead.
4 arrested in connection with overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams
Williams died last year at the age of 54.
J&J, drug distributors to pay tribes $590 million in opioids deal
Landmark legal settlement offers "measure of justice" to Native American communities hit by opioid epidemic.
Police find 100 bags of fentanyl in bedroom of 13-year-old boy who died
Investigators also found 40 bags of fentanyl at the school where the teen overdosed earlier this month.
An experimental vaccine could help fight the opioid epidemic
If it works against oxycodone, researchers hope to target other opioids, including fentanyl and heroin.
New York jury finds opioid manufacturer liable for state's epidemic
Teva Pharmaceuticals will now face another trial to determine how much money it owes the state.
Animal tranquilizer turning up in deadly overdoses across U.S.
Xylazine, used in veterinary medicine to sedate cows, horses, sheep and other animals, is making its way into the illicit drug supply, especially in the Northeast.
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art removes Sackler family name
The Sacklers, major benefactors of the museum, made their fortune as owners of Purdue Pharma, a drug company accused of fueling the opioid crisis.
Ohio jury holds major pharmacies accountable for opioid crisis
Lake and Trumbull counties blamed three chain pharmacies for flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths, attorneys said.
More than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year
Drug overdoses now surpass deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia.
Man who dealt fentanyl that killed Mac Miller to plead guilty
Rapper Mac Miller died of a drug overdose in 2018.
Tentative win for drug makers in Calif. officials' opioids suit
Judge says the locales didn't prove the drug companies used deceptive marketing to increase unnecessary opioid prescriptions. They're trying to recoup their costs from the opioid epidemic.
Judge OK's controversial Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
Under the settlement, the Sackler family will give up ownership of the company and contribute $4.5 billion, but will be freed from any future lawsuits over opioids.
Former head of OxyContin maker denies blame for opioid crisis
Richard Sackler questioned in court over whether his family bears any responsibility for drug epidemic.
Sackler family: We won't settle unless freed from opioid suits
Family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma says it won't contribute billions to legal settlement unless they get off the hook for lawsuits.
U.S. overdose deaths hit record during pandemic in 2020
2020 was overall the deadliest year in U.S. history. With about 378,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19, the nation saw more than 3.3 million deaths.
Tarantula venom may yield medication to help curb opioid epidemic
Researchers at UC-Davis are trying to use proteins from the venom to make a drug "as potent as morphine but without the side effects of opioids."
More states OK OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy plan
Fifteen more signed on, leaving only 9 and D.C. still objecting. That makes it more likely to be OK'd by the federal judge overseeing it.
How the pandemic created a "perfect storm" for opioid addiction
"Some people are calling them twin pandemics that have collided," Harvard researcher Michael Barnett, Ph.D. said on CBSN Monday.
DEA chief on opioid epidemic
A groundbreaking new report calls substance abuse one of America's most pressing public health problems, with 12.5 million Americans having abused prescription painkillers last year. Seventy-eight Americans die every day from opioid overdoses, and the CDC says more people died from drug overdoses than car accidents or gun violence in 2014. Drug Enforcement Administration acting administrator Chuck Rosenberg joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the crisis.
Reflection on recovery
CBS News has been following Jason Amaral since March as the heroin addict went through rehab. He sat down with correspondent DeMarco Morgan at the end of his journey to look back on his recovery and how it has changed him.
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Latest on apparent hantavirus cruise outbreak
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
5/3: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand about how making changes to your daily habits might just be the prescription needed.
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
Horsepower: How horses are therapeutic
Horses can form powerful bonds with people owing to their ability to sense and feel human emotions. Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, in Bedford Corners, N.Y., has programs that help people with disabilities, veterans with PTSD, and the incarcerated through interactions with their horses. "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl reports.
Football practice was leaving a teen fatigued. A rare cancer was to blame.
Cameron Rider's fatigue, body aches and fever were diagnosed as pneumonia, but he couldn't seem to get better.
FDA expands access to drug helping pancreatic cancer patients
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" that was allowing him to live longer and with less pain.
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Watch Live: Pentagon gives Iran war update amid Strait of Hormuz escalation
U.S. Navy destroyers on Monday fended off a sustained barrage of Iranian missiles, attack drones and small boats as they helped two commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment"
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
From Truth Social to court: Groups challenging Trump get help from his posts
Judges in more than a dozen cases have cited social media posts by President Trump and members of his administration in decisions against the government.
The U.S. debt now exceeds the country's GDP. Should we worry?
Federal debt held by the public now surpasses the total value of the nation's economic output. Here's why experts say that's a concern.
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Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
The U.S. debt now exceeds the country's GDP. Should we worry?
Federal debt held by the public now surpasses the total value of the nation's economic output. Here's why experts say that's a concern.
How much does a ticket to the Met Gala cost in 2026?
Tickets for Monday's Metropolitan Museum of Art event in New York City are into the six figures — if you get an invite.
Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
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Watch Live: Pentagon gives Iran war update amid Strait of Hormuz escalation
U.S. Navy destroyers on Monday fended off a sustained barrage of Iranian missiles, attack drones and small boats as they helped two commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
What to know about Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
From Truth Social to court: Groups challenging Trump get help from his posts
Judges in more than a dozen cases have cited social media posts by President Trump and members of his administration in decisions against the government.
Education Dept. probing all-women's Smith College for admitting trans women
The U.S. Department of Education says it's opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women.
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Latest on apparent hantavirus cruise outbreak
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
5/3: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand about how making changes to your daily habits might just be the prescription needed.
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U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at ex-London synagogue
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.
Watch Live: Pentagon gives Iran war update amid Strait of Hormuz escalation
U.S. Navy destroyers on Monday fended off a sustained barrage of Iranian missiles, attack drones and small boats as they helped two commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Spain to "welcome" hantavirus cruise ship as dead passenger's contacts traced
The World Health Organization says there may be some ongoing human-to-human transmission aboard the ship, as it prepares to medically evacuate two passengers.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-Iran standoff erupted in violence again as Project Freedom challenged Tehran's chokehold on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says
The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people, as the number of recent strikes continues to ramp up.
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Best 2026 Met Gala looks
Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night.
Celebrities arrive at Met Gala
The Met Gala got underway in New York City Monday night, but it wasn't without controversy. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively settle
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have reached a settlement in their legal battle over the making of "It Ends With Us." Details of the agreement have not yet been made public.
Controversy at 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala is facing controversy over its honorary chairs, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos. Adrianna Diaz reports.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
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Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
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.
Almanac: May 3
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment"
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
Gunman shot near Washington Monument
The White House was on lockdown Monday afternoon after the Secret Service shot a gunman just blocks away near the Washington Monument. Nicole Sganga reports.
Cole Allen moved off suicide watch
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Claims on shot that hit Secret Service agent
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is claiming that Cole Allen, the suspect linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, fired a shot that hit a Secret Service agent's vest. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Best 2026 Met Gala looks
Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night.
Breaking down the U.S. gerrymandering battle
Florida has become the latest state to approve a partisan gerrymandered congressional map. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has a look at the nationwide congressional redistricting moves.
5/4: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Fallout continues from Spirit Airlines' closure; new details on missing U.S. soldiers in Morocco.
5/4: CBS Evening News
Secret Service shoots gunman near Washington Monument; United flight was only 20 feet above New Jersey Turnpike when landing gear hit truck.
Update on suspect in D.C. press gala shooting
A federal judge on Monday criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he is being held. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.