Ground zero for opioids
West Virginia has become the epicenter of the nation's opioid problem. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest on the Mountain State's addiction crisis.
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Turkish officials say the terrorist attack at the airport in Istanbul looks like the work of ISIS; it was supposed to be just a stop on a family vacation, but Star Swain's visit to the Lincoln Memorial stirred her patriotism and she burst into song
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CBS News has been following the story of Jason Amaral, a Boston man struggling to break free from the grips of heroin addiction. Correspondent DeMarco Morgan and producer Jonathan Blakely continue their series with a look at the high cost of addiction -- and recovery from it.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the June 2, 2016 edition
In a speech Thursday, Hillary Clinton argued Donald Trump's temperament makes him unfit to lead the free world; At least three soldiers are dead and six more are missing after a transport vehicle overturned in flooding near Ft. Hood
West Virginia, the state with the country's highest rate of fatal overdoses in the opioid epidemic, is now suing some drug distributors to force them to report unusual sales
West Virginia, the state with the country's highest rate of fatal overdoses in the opioid epidemic, is now suing some drug distributors to force them to report unusual sales. But the state's attorney general has had a close relationship with drug makers in the past. Jim Axelrod reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 30, 2016 edition
Relentless rain hammered the southern and central plains this weekend; We end this Memorial Day with a Marine's remarkable journey - one which nearly ended on a minefield in Afghanistan
Addiction to opiods including painkillers and heroin claims nearly 29,000 American lives each year
Addiction to opiods including painkillers and heroin claims nearly 29,000 American lives each year. A new treatment for addicts using implants should be available by the end of next month, reports Anna Werner.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 25, 2016 edition
The State Department inspector general delivered a scathing review of Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server on Wednesday; Akash Vukoti has had a talent for spelling words since he was two.
West Virginia, which leads the nation in rate of overdose deaths, is fighting the epidemic in court by suing six national companies that distribute painkillers
West Virginia, which leads the nation in rate of overdose deaths, is fighting the epidemic in court by suing six national companies that distribute painkillers. Jim Axelrod takes a closer look at one of the largest suppliers, the McKesson Corporation.
CBS News examines the pathway from pain to prescription painkillers and addiction, while opioid related overdose deaths continue to climb
CBS News examines the pathway from pain to prescription painkillers and addiction, while opioid related overdose deaths continue to climb.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 17, 2016 edition
Florida has more Zika cases than any other state in the U.S.; Cyndy Burns hadn't seen her biological mother since she was 10 months old
In the second part of a "CBS Evening News" series on the heroin epidemic gripping the U.S., Jason Amaral, an addict in Boston, goes through his first day of rehab
In the second part of a "CBS Evening News" series on the heroin epidemic gripping the U.S., Jason Amaral, an addict in Boston, goes through his first day of rehab. DeMarco Morgan reports for "In the Shadow of Death: Jason's Journey."
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 16, 2016 edition
In just one year, more than 29,000 people lost their lives to an overdose of heroin or prescription painkillers in America; An elementary school in Virginia is the first in the nation to put a satellite in orbit, after years of anticipation
Jason Amaral is a 30-year-old addict living in the Boston area who is determined to get clean
Jason Amaral is a 30-year-old addict living in the Boston area who is determined to get clean. Jason allowed CBS News cameras to follow him as he tries to get his life back on track. DeMarco Morgan reports in part one of a "CBS Evening News" series "In the Shadow of Death: Jason's Journey."
In just one year, more than 29,000 people lost their lives to an overdose of heroin or prescription painkillers in America
In just one year, more than 29,000 people lost their lives to an overdose of heroin or prescription painkillers in America. That is an increase of 329 percent since the start of the century. The tragedies lately are fueled by a mix of heroin and an opiod called fentanyl. Dean Reynolds has more.
The heroin epidemic is more prominent now in the United States than ever before
The heroin epidemic is more prominent now in the United States than ever before. CBS News will debut a new series following addicts on the road to recovery. CBS News producer Jonathan Blakely joins CBSN with more details.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 9, 2016 edition
Violent storms are racing through the Southern Plains, with at least one tornado tearing through the Oklahoma countryside Monday evening; Dr. David Kessler, former head of the FDA from 1990 to1997, called the rise of America's opioid crisis "one of the great mistakes of modern medicine."
Each day in America, 78 people die from overdosing on painkillers
Each day in America, 78 people die from overdosing on painkillers. Doctor David Kessler, former head of the FDA from 1990 to1997, called the rise of America's opioid crisis "one of the great mistakes of modern medicine." Jim Axelrod has more.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the April 27, 2016 edition
The Republican front-runner followed up his five-state primary sweep with a speech on foreign policy; two female sports reporters recently released a video exposing some of the tweets sent their way on a daily basis
A mother and father buried their 20-year-old son in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Wednesday after he died of a heroin overdose
A mother and father buried their 20-year-old son in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Wednesday after he died of a heroin overdose. They made it a point not to hide the truth about his death. DeMarco Morgan has more.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the April 13, 2016 edition
The CDC has confirmed that microcephaly is caused by the Zika virus; states across the country have been raising speed limits for years, but a new study shows those increases in speed have also led to more fatal car accidents
Dozens of medical nonprofit groups pleaded with hospital regulators to tighten national rules for prescribing painkillers because of a growing opioid epidemic
Dozens of medical nonprofit groups pleaded with hospital regulators to tighten national rules for prescribing painkillers because of a growing opioid epidemic. In West Virginia, seven doctors have lost their licenses after the state started a crackdown on the drug. Jim Axelrod has more.
President Obama said Tuesday that America's addiction to pain killers is as great a threat as terrorism
President Obama said Tuesday that America's addiction to pain killers is as great a threat as terrorism. Each day, 78 Americans die from overdoses of opioids, which include prescription drugs and heroin. Mark Strassmann reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the March 16, 2016 edition
Judge Merrick Garland was nominated as the 113th Supreme Court Justice on Wednesday; Norma Bauerschmidt was diagnosed with cancer at 90 years old. Doctors wanted to operate, but "Miss Norma" had a better idea
Thousands of patients are being tested for possible exposure to HIV and hepatitis after a surgical technologist was caught stealing and tampering with syringes
Thousands of patients are being tested for possible exposure to HIV and hepatitis after a surgical technologist was caught stealing and tampering with syringes. Rocky Allen was arrested last month for the crimes, but now the patients he treated at multiple hospitals are on edge. Ben Tracy reports.
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Trump says "settlement" reached on Iran, signing could happen this weekend
President Trump said earlier Thursday he called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira and a home team victory
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
1 killed in Iowa as severe storms, suspected tornadoes slam Midwest
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
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White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
1 killed in Iowa as severe storms, suspected tornadoes slam Midwest
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
SpaceX's first employee remains on mission: "Space is super important"
Tom Mueller, Elon Musk's first hire at SpaceX, expects the company's IPO to help power a new era in space exploration.
Proposed data center near Nashville Zoo sparks heavy pushback
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She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the chatbot's design led to her daughter's suicide.
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SpaceX's first employee remains on mission: "Space is super important"
Tom Mueller, Elon Musk's first hire at SpaceX, expects the company's IPO to help power a new era in space exploration.
The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
Wholesale prices see biggest spike since 2022 as energy costs climb
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GoPro under intense pressure from rising costs and competition
GoPro cameras have enabled the adventurous to record images of their experiences for nearly 25 years. But the company is under extreme pressure from intensifying competition, rising costs and more.
In a tough economy, many U.S. teachers forced to work second jobs
According to a recent survey, 71% of U.S. public school teachers said they work at least one second job.
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White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
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Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
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U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira and a home team victory
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
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U.S. cruise passengers accused of assaulting police in Bahamas
Four police officers were injured, including one who was taken to the hospital, authorities said.
U.K. defense chief resigns, says military funding plan "falls well short"
U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey said the government's defense funding plan is not enough "at this dangerous time."
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KISS on Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
KISS' Paul Stanley says it's an honor to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame along with his band member Gene Simmons. "This is what the American dream is about," Simmons tells "CBS Mornings."
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
G Flip on song becoming a hit in "Off Campus"
Musician G Flip first rose to fame in Australia but has become a global star since their song "Bed of Fire" appeared in the series "Off Campus." They speak to "CBS Mornings" about how the song's popularity has impacted their music, family support and advice for young artists.
Amazon's best books of the year so far
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny in Spain
Pope Leo XIV met with music superstar Bad Bunny in Spain as the pontiff continues his multi-city tour. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
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She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the chatbot's design led to her daughter's suicide.
Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
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.
Diving into smart glasses' pros and cons
Major tech players are racing to put AI on your face, literally, with smart glasses. Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI for Qualcomm, joins CBS News to discuss.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
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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.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
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Relative of suspect in Anna Kepner's killing calls for her parents to face charges
Timothy Hudson, 16, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing Anna Kepner, his 18-year-old stepsister, while the family was on a cruise.
Relative of teen charged in Anna Kepner killing speaks out
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Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict
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U.S. cruise passengers accused of assaulting police in Bahamas
Four police officers were injured, including one who was taken to the hospital, authorities said.
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
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As the war in Iran continues and prices keep rising, CBS News is following stories about everyday Americans finding new ways to cope with the increasing costs.
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As artificial intelligence cements its role across more U.S. job sectors, career training experts say the technology is actually reviving the need for liberal arts skills and diminishing the need for more traditional technical skills. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Midwest battered by dangerous storms
Severe weather broke out in the Midwest on Thursday, day three of a multi-day threat. More than 120 million people are in the path of potentially dangerous storms. In Des Moines, a man was killed after a tree broke apart and fell on him as storms passed through. Rob Marciano reports and has the forecast.
What comes next if Iran agreement finalized?
President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S.had reached a "settlement" with Iran that would begin talks to possibly end the war. Andrew Borene, a senior fellow at the National Security Institute and a former senior intelligence official, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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