Dallas family blames sheriff's office for overdose death of 21-year-old jail inmate
Quinnetta Brinkley's grandmother said jail officials have not contacted her. A fellow inmate is charged with murder.
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Quinnetta Brinkley's grandmother said jail officials have not contacted her. A fellow inmate is charged with murder.
A recent dip in overdose deaths has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.
A group of North Texas moms are stressing a fentanyl poisoning can happen to anyone.
Taylor Lambert, 29, and Matthew "Hunter" Clark, 38, allegedly sold fentanyl to the victim before her death, Denton PD said.
Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
As we continue to see an opioid crisis in our communities, there's an overwhelming push to combat this.
Over the last two decades, the number of U.S. overdose deaths has risen almost every year and continued to break annual records.
Fentanyl in Fort Worth: In Part II, we watch as detectives set up a drug deal at a popular park in the middle of the afternoon.
More than 111,000 people in the US have died from drug overdoses in one year. The vast majority are because of fentanyl, and police departments are fighting back.
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill in June allowing prosecutors to pursue murder in fentanyl deaths.
"If you deal fentanyl in Tarrant County, we are coming after you," Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells said. "Fentanyl is addictive and deadly."
Julio Gonzales Jr., 18, admitted to receiving and selling about 120,000 counterfeit M30 pills containing fentanyl to multiple customers and at least one juvenile M30 dealer.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died after ingesting an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl, officials said.
Lizbeth Prieto, 19, and Cristian Lopez, 24, were charged via criminal complaint with conspiracy to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances.
Eric Aden Herrera, 20, admitted that he knowingly distributed counterfeit Percocet pills laced with fentanyl to a 16-year-old, leading to his death.
MedStar is offering a free class explaining to how to perform CPR, stop excessive bleeding and Narcan administration on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Dewitt Perry Middle School nurse and several staff members saved a 13-year-old student's life on April 4.
The DEA is actively investigating concerns from additional cities, involving similar facilities and similar substances suspected in the overdoses.
If you can recall when America's war on drugs involved eye catching commercials involving a cast iron skillet and a cracked egg, experts say it's probably time for a drug war refresh.
Fort Worth police say they received a call around 8 p.m. Tuesday about multiple overdoses at the Volunteers of America re-entry facility.
Parents and teachers in Plano ISD pressed the school district and police Tuesday night with some hard questions about whether enough is being done to protect students from the dangers of fentanyl.
The DEA has called fentanyl the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced. Now, they're sounding the alarm about a new combination of drugs that can make fentanyl even deadlier.
A Plano family's nightmare sheds more disturbing light on the deadly toll fentanyl is taking on children.
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
The justices left in place a ruling against Reed from the federal appeals court in New Orleans for the second time in less than three years.
According to DPD, just after 8:40 p.m., officers responded to a call in the 400 block of N. Westmoreland Road.
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
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The justices left in place a ruling against Reed from the federal appeals court in New Orleans for the second time in less than three years.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Republican nominee for the 32nd Congressional District in Texas, Jace Yarbrough discusses becoming the nominee for this newly drawn Republican-majority district. He also tells Jack Fink about his thoughts on the war against Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown and the SAVE America Act about election integrity.
Republican U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill tells Jack Fink about his support for the war against Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown and the SAVE America Act about election integrity.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory.
Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth.
Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points in a dazzling display of shot making, and No. 1 Texas rolled past No. 8 Oregon 100-58 Sunday in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Matas Vokietaitis had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 11 seed Texas knocked off sixth-seeded BYU 79-71 on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, overcoming 35 points from Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
