Brian Mann
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National
Biden administration says it is making progress slowing the rate of fentanyl deaths
There were a record number of fatal drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2021. The Biden administration says it is making progress slowing the rate of deaths linked to fentanyl.
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National
Officials face questions over the late evacuation order in Florida's Lee County
Questions have been raised about the decision by Lee County officials to delay mandatory evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Ian's landfall. Did that decision contribute to the rising death toll?
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Politics
New York's attorney general sues Trump and his children for alleged fraud
AG Letitia James is seeking $250 million in damages and to bar Trump and his children from conducting business in New York state, where they built their fortune.
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National
J&J tried to block lawsuits from 40,000 cancer patients. A court wants answers
Critics say a legal maneuver by one of the world's wealthiest corporations could set a precedent, allowing non-bankrupt companies and rich individuals to avoid liability for wrongdoing.
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Health
Controversial harm reduction strategies appear to slow drug deaths
U.S. public health experts are studying Canada's harm reduction programs which include supervised injection sites and legally prescribed drugs that people with addiction can use to get high.
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National
CVS, Walgreens and Walmart ordered to pay $650 million for fueling opioid crisis
A federal judge has ordered CVS, Walgreens and Walmart to pay $650 million for helping to fuel the U.S. opioid crisis by selling and dispensing huge amounts of prescription pain pills.
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Europe
Updates from Vinnitsyia, Ukraine after a deadly rocket attack
US officials say there's also growing evidence Russia is forcibly relocating hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians from territory they've captured.
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World
A Russian strike on a humanitarian hub is part of a pattern, Ukrainian officials say
More than 20 people were killed when Russian missiles hit several buildings in Vinnytsia, a central city that has become a major logistical hub for humanitarian aid and military operations.
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National
A mountain tower in the Adirondacks lets visitors see more than wildfires
For decades, the fire towers in New York's Adirondack Mountains defended the wilderness against fires. The soaring structures offer a vantage point high above summits to take in beautiful sunrises.
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Health
To fight the opioid crisis, Canada tests decriminalizing possession
Overdose deaths have risen sharply across Canada in the past five years, with deaths linked to fentanyl doubling. Officials hope decriminalization will make more users willing to seek medical care.