The surge in overdose deaths from narcotics and hallucinogens has been particularly dramatic among people 55 to 64 years old; since 1999, deaths in that age group increased by 1,180 percent. The number of heroin
Since Taylor's killing, Louisville has taken some steps to address protesters' concerns. The officer who was eventually charged has been fired, and three others were put on desk duty. Officials have banned no-knock warrants and hired its first Black woman as the new permanent police chie...
The technically legal animal tranquilizer commonly referred to as “tranq” is often used to cut cocaine, heroin or fentanyl. As it gains popularity in the illegal drug market, contributing to a growing number of overdose deaths, U.S. states are increasingly looking to restrict...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a hearing in March that the department is considering the designation for the Mexican drug cartels, which could include the Gulf Cartel, the cartel responsible for the attack. The foreign terrorist (FTO) designation has been attracting interest as a tool...
Over the past few years, cities across the country have experienced similar outbreaks, prompting the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to issue a nationwide alert about the dangers of fentanyl in 2015. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that overdose deaths involvi...
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has been discussing“contingency plans to bypass the election results and appoint local electors in battleground states where Republicans hold the legislative majority.”Citing the president’s baseless claims of fraud, Team Trump could ask GOP-controlled state governments to choose electors, completely...
AD&D insurance policies typically exclude coverage for accidental injuries or deaths resulting from the following: Drinking and driving. Natural causes. Physical illness, such as COVID-19. High-risk activities, such as skydiving. War. Suicide or attempted suicide. Drug overdose. With most insurers...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved selling overdose antidote naloxone over-the-counter, marking the first time an opioid treatment drug will be available without a prescription.
AP joined the Border Patrol for six hours in San Diego, the busiest corridor for illegal crossings much of the last year, and found no migrants until the last half-hour.