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Texas superintendent warns parents after 3 teens die of suspected fentanyl overdoses in a month: 'I'm worried'

August 25, 2022

Texas superintendent warns parents after 3 teens die of suspected fentanyl overdoses in a month: 'I'm worried'

The superintendent of a Texas school district issued a warning to parents after three teenagers died of suspected fentanyl poisoning over the month of August.

West Virginia police warn of 'Rainbow Fentanyl,' multi-colored versions of the deadly-drug resembling candy

August 25, 2022

West Virginia police warn of 'Rainbow Fentanyl,' multi-colored versions of the deadly-drug resembling candy

Investigators in West Virginia have discovered fentanyl pills that were multi-colored and appeared to resemble candy in the city that houses the state's university.

Fentanyl crisis: Brandon Reed is one of many lives lost to the deadly drug in Kentucky and across the US

August 24, 2022

Fentanyl crisis: Brandon Reed is one of many lives lost to the deadly drug in Kentucky and across the US

In Kentucky, there is a stunning rise of deaths occurring due to fentanyl overdoses. In the statistics, the people are often lost. Here is one of those stories.

NIH study finds young Americans using more marijuana and hallucinogenic drugs than ever before

August 24, 2022

NIH study finds young Americans using more marijuana and hallucinogenic drugs than ever before

Americans between the ages of 19 and 30 are using more marijuana and hallucinogens, but fewer opioids, according to a National Institute for Health study.

New York experiences sharpest drop in life expectancy out of all 50 states and DC, new CDC data shows

August 24, 2022

New York experiences sharpest drop in life expectancy out of all 50 states and DC, new CDC data shows

New York experienced the highest decline in life expectancy in the nation in 2020, largely due to the coronavirus and the spike in overdose deaths during pandemic-era lockdowns.

Fentanyl deaths overwhelm US morgues

August 24, 2022

Fentanyl deaths overwhelm US morgues

Opioid-related deaths in Cook County, Illinois, have nearly tripled since 2015. The Coroner's Office added extra morgue space, but has concerns if the deadly trend continues.

Finnish police will not take action against PM Sanna Marin over partying videos despite complaints

August 24, 2022

Finnish police will not take action against PM Sanna Marin over partying videos despite complaints

Finnish police said Wednesday that they would not take any action regarding Prime Minister Sanna Marin's partying videos despite receiving three complaints.

New Jersey man indicted in interstate fentanyl mailing operation

August 23, 2022

New Jersey man indicted in interstate fentanyl mailing operation

A New Jersey man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of thousands of fentanyl pills at mailing facilities in Staten Island.

NYC politician’s grandson rearrested by feds after girlfriend’s shooting amid fears he’d flee on private jet

August 23, 2022

NYC politician’s grandson rearrested by feds after girlfriend’s shooting amid fears he’d flee on private jet

Steven Molinaro, grandson of former Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro, was re-arrested on new federal counts Tuesday at a court hearing for a state attempted murder charge.

Newsom vetoed legal drug injection sites because it 'wouldn't play well in Iowa': Leo Terrell

August 23, 2022

Newsom vetoed legal drug injection sites because it 'wouldn't play well in Iowa': Leo Terrell

Fox News contributor Leo Terrell rips California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his "selfish" motive behind vetoing drug injection sites in cities like San Francisco.