Animal tranquilizer turning up in deadly overdoses across U.S.
Xylazine, used in veterinary medicine to sedate cows, horses, sheep and other animals, is making its way into the illicit drug supply, especially in the Northeast.
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Oxford school shooting suspect's parents say they didn't know his plans
In trying to get their $500,000 bond cut to $100,000, a lawyer for James and Jennifer Crumbley says they're "devastated" by the shooting and it was "the last thing they expected."
Cat thought lost in Kentucky tornado found 9 days later
Its owner says he thought he "heard a meow" and, sure enough, Madix the cat was found a little later, in a hole beneath rubble, in fairly good shape.
Major industrial accident ignites fire at ExxonMobil refinery
Four people were injured, but no deaths were reported. Authorities said they aren't sure what caused the fire.
Time capsule found beneath Robert E. Lee statue opened for first time
A contractor at the site said there could be a second time capsule that's yet to be found.
More than 110 million Americans to travel for holidays despite COVID surge
AAA says traveling is almost at pre-pandemic levels.
Supreme Court to hear challenges to Biden's COVID-19 vaccine rules
Oral arguments in challenges to the president's vaccine requirements for health care workers and larger companies will be held January 7.
Representative James Clyburn tests positive for COVID-19
Clyburn said it is a breakthrough case and he is asymptomatic.
NYC Corrections Department warns of COVID crisis at Rikers Island
The correction department's commissioner said the risk to inmates at the jail "are at a crisis level."
School rewards good behavior with tokens for book vending machine
A New York City elementary school rewards being nice with tokens redeemable for books at a special vending machine
Potential breast cancer vaccine undergoing testing
The key protein for a potential vaccine that would treat breast cancer was found through "a matter of luck and tenacity."
Actor's parents found dead in their Massachusetts home
The deaths of Robert Witt, 87, and Diane Witt, 75, who were found Monday night, are not considered suspicious.
Biden says he'll run again as long as he's in good health
President Biden said he's a "great respecter of fate."
College Football Playoff can be decided by COVID-related forfeit
The College Football Playoff semifinals are scheduled to take place on Friday, December 31.
87-year-old walks college graduation stage with granddaughter
"I was saying to him, 'Grandpa, you did it, we did it, college is over, you did it,'" his granddaughter Melanie said.
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