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Zeldin condemns Paul Pelosi attack, calls for overhaul in handling of disturbed individuals

Lee Zeldin spoke about the housing and treatment of disturbed individuals after Paul Pelosi Sr was attacked by a hammer-wielding man at his home in California.

Game on! Check out these mind-bending puzzles and optical illusions

These nine images present optical illusions that may play tricks on your mind — including that well-known mind-puzzler from 2015, "Is it black and blue, or gold and white" dress, and more.

Maine doctor busted by strike force for illegally prescribing opioids

A Maine doctor became the first to be arrested this week by the New England Prescription Opioid Strike Force for allegedly prescribing drugs without justification.

States aim to reduce drug overdose numbers

In 2021, we saw over 100,000 deaths from drug overdoses. Now, advocates and state leaders are trying to reduce this number by making it easier to get Narcan and fentanyl test strips.

Washington, California authorities arrest 11 for allegedly trafficking enough fentanyl to kill 132K people

Authorities in Washington and California arrested 11 people in connection with a massive scheme to traffic dangerous drugs from Mexico to the U.S.

8 arrested in murder of autistic Pennsylvania teen

Pennsylvania officials say seven adults, between the ages of 18 and 21, and a 14-year-old girl have been taken into custody in connection with the murder of an autistic teen.

Seattle officials propose offering gift cards to meth addicts to encourage sobriety as drug overdoses surge

Seattle council members have proposed rolling out a “contingency management” program that would offer gift cards to those addicted to meth who are enrolled in a sobriety course.

Florida parents sound alarm on cyberbullying after teen daughter's suicide

The parents of a Florida teen who committed suicide spoke out against cyberbullying on 'America's Newsroom,' raising awareness by sharing the tragic story.

After man's wife dies of 'massive heart attack,' Reddit community shares sorrow

Reddit users shared thoughts and sorrow about the "harsh reality" suffered by one commenter when his wife passed away suddenly. Many others chimed in with their own stories.

Single mother celebrates nonprofit organization Eva's Village for saving her life after battling addiction

Eva's Village CEO Howard Haughton noted the community's 'soaring need' to help hunger, homelessness, and addiction as the nonprofit celebrates 40 years