Cychlorphine: Opioid more potent than fentanyl
College campuses are on alert for cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid experts fear could be ten times more toxic than fentanyl. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Hayden Panettiere cause of death revealed
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and several other drugs, according to a coroner in South Carolina. Lilia Luciano reports.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose
A South Carolina coroner revealed Tuesday that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
Kouri Richins: Behind the Facade Post Mortem
"48 Hours" correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the case of Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering her husband, on Post Mortem after two trial jurors break down their take on the evidence.
Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows
This marks the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades, according to preliminary government data.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
U.S. returns Chinese drug fugitive in rare extradition, Beijing says
U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
14 million doses of fentanyl seized from secret drug lab in Mexico
The raids come as President Donald Trump ramps up his criticism of Mexico's record on fighting drug trafficking.
U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles"
The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.
Wife accused of poisoning husband on trial
Prosecutors in Kouri Richins' trial alleged the murder of her husband was motivated by his money. The Utah mom is accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl four years ago. She later wrote a children's book about grief. Matt Gutman has the latest.
After leader killed, what does future hold for powerful Jalisco cartel?
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," had a $15 million U.S. bounty on his head.
9/22/2024: Scourge of Our Time; The Trustbuster; Inside the Archives
First, a report on fentanyl killing over 70,000 a year in the U.S. Then, FTC Chair Lina Khan: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, take a look inside the treasures of the National Archives.
How Cinncinati is recovering from the synthetic opioid crisis
Once among the hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, overdose deaths are falling in Ohio, though challenges remain.
Behind the decline of opioid overdoses in Ohio
Once among the hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, overdose deaths are falling in Ohio, though challenges remain. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil reports.
Son of "El Chapo" pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges
As part of the plea deal, Joaquin Guzman Lopez admitted to helping oversee the production and smuggling of large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and fentanyl into the U.S.
Accused fentanyl kingpin wanted by U.S. killed by Mexican military
Pedro Inzunza Coronel, alias "Pichon," was wanted by the U.S. on accusations of trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine.
Accused fentanyl kingpin in U.S. court after being captured in Cuba
The drug trafficking suspect was turned over to the U.S. to face charges he trafficked large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the country.
5 arrested in case involving overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Arrests in death of Robert De Niro's grandson
Authorities on Thursday announced more arrests in connection with the overdose deaths of three 19-year-olds, including Robert De Niro's grandson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Accused fentanyl kingpin "Brother Wang" extradited to U.S.
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as "Brother Wang," escaped house arrest in Mexico in July and has now been transferred into U.S. custody, officials said.
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