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Orlando police shoot, kill woman who charged at them with two knives

Orlando police officers shot and killed a woman after she charged at them armed with two knives after threatening suicide in an apartment complex. (Connor Hansen/Fox 35)

Indiana police call for license revocation of addiction treatment center following patient deaths

Law enforcement in northern Indiana has called for the revocation of a license held by an addiction treatment center where three patients were discovered dead within the same week.

Eight Tennessee inmates treated after two smuggle drugs in 'body cavities,' police say

Eight Tennessee inmates were transported to a medical center for treatment after allegedly snorting a mixture of fentanyl and heroin smuggled into the jail by two other inmates.

West Virginia state health officer to join board overseeing distribution of opioid settlements

Health officer Dr. Matthew Christiansen, of West Virginia, was selected to join a board to help oversee the distribution of the state’s opioid settlements.

Investigation underway into deaths and suspected overdose at Indiana addiction treatment center

Authorities in northern Indiana are conducting an investigation into the deaths of three patients at Praxis Landmark Recovery, an all-male drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

London police find no evidence of crime by BBC presenter who allegedly paid teen for sexually explicit photos

London police stated on Wednesday that there is no evidence of a crime committed by a BBC presenter who who was accused of paying a teenager for explicit photos.

New Ohio law requires coaches to get mental health training to help student athletes: 'Support our kids'

A new law in Ohio, which took effect on July 4, requires school sports coaches to be trained in student mental health support. Experts share tips on protecting student athletes.

What is xylazine? White House launches national response plan for combating drug deaths

The White House released a response plan this week to address the emerging threat of fentanyl combined with xylazine in the U.S. But, what is the drug and what are its effects?

White House calls for more research into ‘zombie drug,’ stops short of reclassifying it

The White House launched a plan Tuesday to counter a "zombie drug" growing in popularity, but did not mandate a classification of the substance for stricter regulations.

Ex-MA prison guard sentenced to year in prison for causing serious head injuries to handcuffed inmate

Seth Bourget, a former Massachusetts prison guard, has been sentenced to a year in prison for causing serious head injuries to a handcuffed inmate.