What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Top government researcher calls for easier access to methadone
Nina Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, was clear about her desire for methadone to be available by prescription.
FDA takes steps to authorize some naloxone products for over-the-counter sale
Most of the United States' more than 107,000 overdose deaths in 2021 involved opioids.
California mother arrested after toddler dies from fentanyl overdose
Jennifer Mae Niemann is being held on four charges including child endangerment and possession of controlled substances.
Ex-Angels staffer sentenced to 22 years in Tyler Skaggs' overdose death
A toxicology report found a mix of alcohol, fentanyl and oxycodone in Tyler Skaggs' system after he was found dead in a suburban Dallas hotel room in 2019.
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China's Xi visits Moscow to meet with Putin as Ukraine war rages
Xi reportedly said he was confident his visit would boost the two nations' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation in a new era."
American held hostage since 2016 in West Africa released
Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker, was taken from his home in Abalak, Niger, in 2016.
3 men found guilty in 2018 murder of rapper XXXTentacion
A jury in Broward County, Florida, returned guilty verdicts today for all three men on trial for robbing and killing the late artist.
Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling is likely be appealed.
Buster Murdaugh releases statement on former classmate's death
Stephen Smith's death was brought to national attention in a Netflix documentary about the Murdaugh family.
Dentist accused of poisoning wife in "complex and calculated murder"
Investigators say Craig drove his wife to a hospital because she was complaining of "severe headaches and dizziness."
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
Man who asked undercover federal agent to "eliminate" his wife pleads guilty
Massimo Marenghi provided a photograph of his wife and indicated the "best time for the construction work to start," prosecutors said.
Bruce Willis celebrates 68th birthday with family after dementia diagnosis
Demi Moore, Willis' ex-wife, shared a video of their family celebrating the actor.
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Trump moves to suppress report from Fulton County special grand jury
Trump's attorneys want Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's office to be recused from any further investigation or prosecution of the matter involving Trump.
Bruce Willis celebrates 68th birthday with family after dementia diagnosis
Demi Moore, Willis' ex-wife, shared a video of their family celebrating the actor.
Suspects wanted for painting swastikas on Nashville homes
At one of the targeted homes, one of the suspects spray-painted a Ring camera, which still recorded the suspect tearing down a flag the family had on their porch.
3 men found guilty in 2018 murder of rapper XXXTentacion
A jury in Broward County, Florida, returned guilty verdicts today for all three men on trial for robbing and killing the late artist.
Amazon to lay off 9,000 employees — on top of 18K in January
The company announced a second round of layoffs to cope with "the uncertain economy," CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo.
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Amazon to lay off 9,000 employees — on top of 18K in January
The company announced a second round of layoffs to cope with "the uncertain economy," CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo.
Credit Suisse shares slide after UBS buys it for $3.2 billion
"Only time will tell how this shotgun wedding is received," one analyst said of merger uniting the Swiss banks.
Twitter's press email is automatically "pooping" on the media
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
Failed Signature Bank will be taken over by New York Community Bancorp
Signature Bank's collapse is considered the third-largest bank failure in U.S. history.
UBS to purchase Credit Suisse amid fallout from U.S. bank collapses
Officials announced the takeover on Sunday, after shares of Credit Suisse plummeted last week despite a $54 billion loan from the Swiss National Bank.
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Trump moves to suppress report from Fulton County special grand jury
Trump's attorneys want Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's office to be recused from any further investigation or prosecution of the matter involving Trump.
Credit Suisse shares slide after UBS buys it for $3.2 billion
"Only time will tell how this shotgun wedding is received," one analyst said of merger uniting the Swiss banks.
American held hostage since 2016 in West Africa released
Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker, was taken from his home in Abalak, Niger, in 2016.
Michael Cohen asked to be available for Trump grand jury, sources say
Cohen has been asked to be in close proximity to the grand jury, which meets in Lower Manhattan, in case he's needed to "rebut" another witness expected to testify Monday.
Military pilots, ground crews face higher rates of cancer, study says
The data had long been sought by retired aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.
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I knew little about IVF and infertility. Then it became my life. Here's my story.
I had my son at 40 before going through IVF and four rounds of egg retrieval. Now at 43, I'm 22 weeks pregnant with a girl.
"Facing Fertility" Part 1: The reality of IVF
Our "Facing Fertility" series sets out to educate people about reproductive hurdles and give voice to the many women and men who suffer in silence with infertility. We take a look at the reality of in-vitro fertilization, or IVF. Nikki Battiste reports.
Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
Military pilots, ground crews face higher rates of cancer, study says
The data had long been sought by retired aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.
California announces plan to produce $30 insulin
The product is not expected on store shelves until at least next year.
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Credit Suisse shares slide after UBS buys it for $3.2 billion
"Only time will tell how this shotgun wedding is received," one analyst said of merger uniting the Swiss banks.
American held hostage since 2016 in West Africa released
Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker, was taken from his home in Abalak, Niger, in 2016.
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, war-weary Iraqis find hope
Western forces quickly toppled Saddam Hussein's regime, but the invasion sparked a devastating civil war and gave rise to ISIS, so optimism has been hard to come by.
Somalia drought blamed for some 43,000 deaths, half of them children
The war in Ukraine and a fight against domestic terrorists have worsened the nightmare in the east African nation, and the "crisis is far from over."
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Bruce Willis celebrates 68th birthday with family after dementia diagnosis
Demi Moore, Willis' ex-wife, shared a video of their family celebrating the actor.
Adam Sandler receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Sandler was celebrated by fellow comics and actors, including Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock and Conan O'Brien.
Al Franken returns to late-night comedy with stint as "Daily Show" host
The former senator and "SNL" writer says an abundance of news makes his return to late-night easier.
Lance Reddick's wife, Stephanie Reddick, posts tribute to late actor
Stephanie Reddick also thanked her late husband's many fans, especially those who knew him from the "Destiny" video game series.
NPR's Ari Shapiro on the intimacy of storytelling
In his new memoir, "The Best Strangers in the World," the co-host of "All Things Considered" explains how storytelling plays out in his roles as journalist and singer.
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Twitter's press email is automatically "pooping" on the media
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
TikTok parent company under investigation
The Justice Department is investigating TikTok's parent company for possibly spying on American citizens, including journalists, CBS News has confirmed. The popular app is owned by China-based ByteDance. Forbes technology reporter Emily Baker-White said the company improperly accessed her data, and she joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Meta launches paid verification subscription service in U.S.
The launch comes the same week that the company laid off about 10,000 workers.
DOJ investigating TikTok parent company for possible spying on U.S. citizens
News of the probe comes as U.S. lawmakers have ramped up calls for action against the widely popular social media app.
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Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
Wet weather in West will bring drought relief
NOAA's U.S. spring outlook predicts more wet weather will help improve the severe drought across the Western United States. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBS News to discuss.
Notre Dame fire exposes long-hidden secret inside Paris landmark
It was not clear how the builders "dared — and succeeded — in putting up such thin walls to such a height," the author of a study about the cathedral said.
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Suspects wanted for painting swastikas on Nashville homes
At one of the targeted homes, one of the suspects spray-painted a Ring camera, which still recorded the suspect tearing down a flag the family had on their porch.
3 men found guilty in 2018 murder of rapper XXXTentacion
A jury in Broward County, Florida, returned guilty verdicts today for all three men on trial for robbing and killing the late artist.
Dentist accused of poisoning wife in "complex and calculated murder"
Investigators say Craig drove his wife to a hospital because she was complaining of "severe headaches and dizziness."
Suspect arrested after shooting at Texas high school
The school was locked down Monday morning while police investigated. Two students were being treated for injuries.
Buster Murdaugh releases statement on former classmate's death
Stephen Smith's death was brought to national attention in a Netflix documentary about the Murdaugh family.
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Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Scientists discover volcanic activity on Venus
NASA's Magellan spacecraft collected images of the planet's surface between 1990 and 1992, and researchers recently searched that data to study the possible activity of the volcanoes in the terrain.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
SpaceX cargo ship docks with space station
The spacecraft delivered more than 3 tons of equipment and supplies, including fresh fruit for the space station crew.
NASA's new moonwalking spacesuit unveiled
NASA and Axiom Space are unveiling the design of the new spacesuit that will be worn by the next man and first woman to land on the moon as part of the Artemis III mission. Mark Strassmann traveled to Houston to get a sneak peek of the new suit.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Michelle Renee case evidence: Kidnapped and threatened with dynamite
A look into the evidence from the 2000 hostage situation and bank robbery that changed a mother and daughter's lives.
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Layoffs, bank failures weigh on Fed
CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil are joined by Sultan Megjhi, the former chief investment officer of the FDIC, to discuss the issues weighing on the Federal Reserve as it considers its next move on interest rates.
Princeton coach on reaching NCAA's Sweet 16
One of the biggest Cinderella stories in this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament comes from Princeton University. The 15th-seeded Tigers beat No. 2 Arizona and No. 7 Missouri on their quest to the team's first Sweet 16 birth in school history. Princeton Tigers head coach Mitch Henderson joins CBS News to discuss his team's historic run.
Red tide and seaweed threaten Florida beaches
Holly Smith, the mayor of Sanibel, Florida, joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano to discuss the environmental issues that are posing threats to beaches across the Sunshine State. These include a red tide and a massive seaweed blob. She also discusses her city's recovery following Hurricane Ian.
Xi Jinping meets with Putin in Moscow
China's President Xi Jinping is in Russia where he met with President Vladimir Putin. Nina Khrushcheva, a professor of international affairs for The New School, joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano to discuss the significance of this trip. She also discusses Putin's visit to Mariupol, in eastern Ukraine, over the weekend.
Finland tops World Happiness Report
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row, according to the U.N.'s World Happiness Report. Most of the countries in the top 10 are in Europe, and the U.S. was ranked 15th. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have more.