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.
Opioid Use Disorder
Author of bestseller on opioids in Appalachia helps women fight addiction
Barbara Kingsolver won a Pulitzer Prize for her bestselling novel about Appalachia's drug crisis. She invested some of the proceeds into a home for women trying to beat substance use disorders.
Saving a generation
A million children now live with their grandparents primarily due to their parents' addictions, increasingly because of opioids. Bill Whitaker reports.
Saving a generation
A million children now live with their grandparents primarily due to their parents' addictions, increasingly because of opioids. Bill Whitaker reports.
Taking aim at opioids
The attorney behind a multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement in 1998 has turned his attention to the opioid epidemic. And he wants drug companies to pay. Bill Whitaker reports.
The lawsuits that could bankrupt the opioid industry
The attorney behind a multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement in 1998 has turned his attention to the opioid epidemic. And he wants drug companies to pay.
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.
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.
War Crime, Saving a Generation, Second Act
What a chemical attack in Syria looks like; then, Bill Whitaker reports on how the opioid epidemic is leaving grandparents to raise grandchildren; and, Daniel Barenboim tries bridging the Middle East conflict with music
Oregon officials declare fentanyl state emergency amid rising overdoses
Oregon paved the way as the first state to decriminalize drug use, but overdose deaths have only risen since 2020.
You can't overdose on fentanyl just by touching it. Experts explain why.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
People with substance use disorders fight to "recover out loud"
New data also shows what helps people enter recovery from drug addiction and substance use disorder.
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."
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.
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.
"Frankenstein opioids" becoming more prevalent, Ohio official warns
The drugs called nitazenes are not approved for medical use anywhere in the world.
Opioid crisis
Eugene Scott of The Washington Post and Jill Colvin of The Associated Press join "Red & Blue" to discuss President Trump's announcement on the opioid crisis.
Trump on opioids
President Trump called the opioid crisis a "national shame" on Thursday, but still fell short of declaring a national emergency on the issue. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss why the Trump administration declared a "public health emergency" instead.
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President Trump to release 2,800 JFK files; The surprising story behind the historic song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game."
Opioid investigation
"60 Minutes" and The Washington Post's explosive report on how Congress, lobbyists and drug distributors contributed to the worsening of the opioid crisis is already sparking action. Washington Post reporters Lenny Bertstein and Scott Higham join CBSN to discuss the fallout.
Melissa Etheridge's 21-year-old son has died, singer says
The opioid epidemic kills tens of thousands of people a year in the U.S.
Babies born addicted to opioids cost U.S. millions
Babies exposed to opioids in the womb face serious – and costly – consequences.
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Iran says Israel must pull troops out of Lebanon under deal with U.S.
Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.
FBI disrupts alleged plot targeting White House UFC event, officials say
The FBI disrupted an alleged attempt to target the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C., FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.
3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investments
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
8 dead in Air Force B-52 bomber crash at California base
The aircraft was on a routine test mission at Edwards airfield, located in the western Mojave Desert, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says
President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran.
Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting their ballots in four states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise to be jailed pending trial
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
Explore Trump's 3,600 stock trades from the first 3 months of 2026
View the companies and sectors the president's investment accounts bought and sold.
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"Star Wars" light saber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Luke Skywalker's light saber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
FBI disrupts alleged plot targeting White House UFC event, officials say
The FBI disrupted an alleged attempt to target the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C., FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.
BASE jumping accident kills 2 including well-known extreme athlete Andy Lewis
A BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed two people including a daredevil athlete best known for performing onstage with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl, authorities said.
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Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Electricity costs expected to hit record this summer, new analysis finds
A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
Hundreds of U.S. cities now have starter homes that cost $1 million
The number of metropolitan areas around the country with basic homes worth at least $1 million has tripled since 2020.
Oil prices sink, stocks soar after Trump announces deal with Iran
Markets rally on expectations that the agreement will ease global energy supply concerns, though analysts warn gas prices may remain elevated for some time.
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Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says
President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran.
FBI disrupts alleged plot targeting White House UFC event, officials say
The FBI disrupted an alleged attempt to target the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C., FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.
Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting their ballots in four states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
Second Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, official rules
An election official ruled a candidate with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan was involved in a "determined effort and a deliberate attempt" to confuse Alaska voters.
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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says
President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran.
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Iran says Israel must pull troops out of Lebanon under deal with U.S.
Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.
Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
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"Star Wars" light saber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Luke Skywalker's light saber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together again, at Wimbledon
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
Billy Porter on "La Cage Aux Folles"
Billy Porter speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the off-Broadway revival of the musical "La Cage Aux Folles," working with Wayne Brady and recent health issues.
America's Block Party to celebrate July 4th with benefit concert
America's Block Party will celebrate the nation's 250th birthday this Fourth of July with a benefit concert in Los Angeles and events in local communities around the country.
Singer Oliver Tree among 6 killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
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SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
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.
U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
Prediction market traders face long odds
Prediction market platforms give fans the chance to make money on anything from predicting where Taylor Swift will get married to major sports. But a recent study found the top 1% of traders on Polymarket capture more than three-quarters of all gains. Jo Ling Kent spoke with a prediction market trader who wrote an AI-powered computer program to help him win big.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise to be jailed pending trial
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
U.S. citizen arrested over alleged child sexual abuse in Colombia
A video of the alleged incident has circulated widely on social media, but Colombia's president later said the man "apparently did not" abuse any children.
Man caught with 150 live venomous scorpions at airport
Police released an image of the venomous scorpions, which appear to be individually wrapped in plastic.
Woman dies after being thrown from bridge without safety cord
In videos of the accident circulating online, two men launch the woman off Skeleton Bridge, while onlookers realize there is no safety mechanism attached.
How an Iowa woman became a key witness in her own murder
The last words spoken by Angela Prichard, 55, an Iowa wife and mother who called 911 to report she was in danger, was the first clue investigators had to identify her killer.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Oprah picks "Little Wonder" for book club
Oprah announces "Little Wonder" by Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club selection. In the book, a mother and her son are separated in a busy train station in Beijing. The novel follows their new lives as they spend years searching for each other.
Professor criticizes Trump's Iran strategy
President Trump is in France for the G7 Summit after his administration announced the signing of a deal with Iran. "The deal's all signed, and the strait is already partially opened," Mr. Trump said. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the latest details on the agreement, and University of Chicago political science professor Robert Pape joins with his take on Mr. Trump's strategy.
Iran plays first World Cup match in L.A.
Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team was told to leave the U.S. and return to their training base in Mexico after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday night. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Sports fandom improves well-being, expert says
The collective joy at a big sports win can actually improve your overall well-being, social scientist and CBS News contributor Arthur Brooks explains. Sports fandom "gives you a sense of belonging, and that's really important," Brooks says.
Impact of infidelity on political candidates
CBS News contributor Arthur C. Brooks explains why he thinks a political candidate's infidelity should be a red flag for voters. Recently, high-profile candidates, including Senate hopefuls Graham Platner and Ken Paxton, have faced allegations about their personal conduct.