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Fentanyl crisis hits Alaska: 'We're seeing growing addiction'

August 18, 2022

Fentanyl crisis hits Alaska: 'We're seeing growing addiction'

The number of deadly fentanyl overdoses in Alaska has been increasing since 2018. The biggest spike came last year, when there were 253 overdose deaths.

US, Mexican authorities stop truck smuggling 150 illegal migrants in dangerous heat

August 18, 2022

US, Mexican authorities stop truck smuggling 150 illegal migrants in dangerous heat

A truck carrying 150 illegal migrants was stopped along the U.S.-Mexico border by authorities from both countries amid high temperatures in Texas.

Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids

August 18, 2022

Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids

Customs and Border Protection agents seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that they say were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, according to officials.

George Floyd's friend to plead the Fifth to avoid testifying in trial for former Minneapolis cops Thao, Keung

August 18, 2022

George Floyd's friend to plead the Fifth to avoid testifying in trial for former Minneapolis cops Thao, Keung

George Floyd's friend, Morries Lester Hall, is to invoke his Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate himself in the trial for former Minneapolis cops, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng.

White House announces funding for youth substance abuse programs to tackle 'overdose epidemic'

August 18, 2022

White House announces funding for youth substance abuse programs to tackle 'overdose epidemic'

The White House is announcing $12.4 million in grants to stop youth substance abuse programs across the United States, as the administration faces the opioid crisis.

Officials warn 'rainbow fentanyl' coming from southern border, could be mistaken for candy or chalk by kids

August 18, 2022

Officials warn 'rainbow fentanyl' coming from southern border, could be mistaken for candy or chalk by kids

Director of Oregon-Idaho high-intenisty drug trafficking area Chris Gibson joined "Fox & Friends First" to share why he is concerned as rainbow fentanyl is found in Oregon.

World Series champion unimpressed with Fernando Tatis Sr.’s response to son’s suspension

August 17, 2022

World Series champion unimpressed with Fernando Tatis Sr.’s response to son’s suspension

World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon chimed in after Fernando Tatis Sr.'s interview explaining his son's recent positive test for a banned substance.

Colorado has already seized more fentanyl in 2022 than all previous years combined

August 17, 2022

Colorado has already seized more fentanyl in 2022 than all previous years combined

Colorado authorities have reportedly seized more fentanyl this year than in all previous years combined, a trend reflected in other illicit narcotics.

Florida sheriff's deputies find 70 pounds of suspected cocaine marked '100%' floating in ocean

August 17, 2022

Florida sheriff's deputies find 70 pounds of suspected cocaine marked '100%' floating in ocean

Deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office found about 70 pounds of suspected cocaine with a "100%" marking floating in the ocean on Tuesday.

Colorado boy, 13, dead after apparent fentanyl poisoning: family

August 17, 2022

Colorado boy, 13, dead after apparent fentanyl poisoning: family

The family of a deceased Colorado eighth-grader believes he accidentally overdosed on fentanyl after potentially receiving a pill from someone at school.