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ICE arrests 216 illegal migrants with cocaine, fentanyl and heroin convictions

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 216 illegal immigrants who have convictions for drug trafficking or multiple drug possessions, all of whom are expected to be deported.

Drug overdoses have reached record high, per latest CDC report: ‘Grim statistics'

The CDC announced that drug overdoses have reached a record high as one expert emphasized the need for education around the dangers of hidden substances, such as fentanyl.

Cold therapy techniques come under hot scrutiny by researchers: 'Overall benefits remain uncertain'

Cold therapy has been a hot health trend in recent years, but a new review suggests it might not live up to the hype. Researchers and experts share insights.

For Medal of Honor Day, recipient recounts tackling suicide bomber in Afghanistan to protect Army ‘brothers'

Ret. U.S. Army Capt. Flo Groberg received the Medal of Honor in 2015 for his courageous actions in the face of terrorism in Afghanistan. The veteran shares his story of heroism and recovery.

Girl dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound after grabbing LA County deputy's weapon

A minor died Sunday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after she lunged for a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy's service weapon, according to the department.

France kicks up drug raids and arrests as European elections approach

The French government has announced nationwide anti-drug crackdowns to show its commitment to tackling the drug trade and crime ahead of European elections.

Former VA Republican lawmaker arrested again, this time on felony firearm and drug charges

Matt Farris faces felony drug and firearm possession charges as well as a misdemeanor violation of a protective order weeks after being acquitted of charges from an unrelated incident.

Daily marijuana smokers face higher risk of heart attack, stroke, says American Heart Association study

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that daily weed smoking could cause complications in heart health. Study authors and heart health experts discuss.

Sleep disorders and suicide: A mental health expert reveals the concerning link

Taft Parsons III, M.D., vice president and chief psychiatric officer at CVS Health in Birmingham, Michigan, discussed the concerning link between chronic sleep issues and suicide.

British man used fentanyl to poison couple after gaining trust, monitored deaths via app

Luke D’Wit, a British IT worker, got life in prison for poisoning an older couple with fentanyl. He monitored them using a mobile app as they died.