March 15, 2023 DNA strands are key in solving cold case investigations through genetic genealogy Genetic genealogy has become a powerful tool used by law enforcement to help close cold cases — and to find people wanted in current criminal investigations.
February 2, 2023 Fentanyl vaccine poised to be 'game changer' in fight against addiction The end to the fentanyl crisis may be in sight, thanks to researchers in Texas — they say they've developed a "game changer" vaccine for addiction treatment.
November 5, 2022 True crime podcast 'What About Holly?' reveals stunning new details in 41-year-old cold case The remains of a murdered couple found in Texas have been identified as Dean and Tina Clouse -- but the discovery led to questions about their young daughter.
October 28, 2022 Superstorm Sandy's sting still felt by homeowners a decade later When Superstorm Sandy made landfall in New Jersey on Oct. 29, 2012, resulting storm surge wreaked havoc. Now, homeowners who received grants face clawbacks.
October 23, 2022 Chowchilla school bus kidnapper's parole angers survivors: 'Mistake for the whole state of California' Frederick Woods was released from prison this year, decades after he hijacked a school bus with 26 children and their driver inside, in Chowchilla, California.
October 10, 2022 FBI raises flag on elder fraud after thousands of retirees are scammed out of $1.7 billion Retirees, their families, and federal agents give first-hand accounts of the devastating rise of elder fraud in America to the FBI.
August 30, 2022 Marijuana with high THC levels linked to addiction, psychiatric illness, study finds A recent study review found high-cannabis-potency products are associated with a greater risk of psychosis and addiction called cannabis use disorder (CUD).
August 26, 2022 Narcan vending machines are the latest weapon against opioid overdoses The latest effort to combat the wave of opioid overdose deaths plaguing the country is the use of vending machines in American cities to distribute lifesaving shots of Narcan.
July 26, 2022 Western US at risk for widespread blackouts through dog days of summer A report highlights elevated risk of blackouts across the western U.S. Energy sector stakeholders are exploring solutions in demand, supply and policy arenas.
July 20, 2022 Sen. Pat Toomey holds up final approval of burn pit veterans aid package, citing spending concerns Sen. Pat Toomey has held up final passage of the PACT ACT, which would reform health care for veterans exposed to burn pits. The senator cites spending concerns.