6 d. ago At 91, an Idiosyncratic Judge Prepares for His Latest Big Case

Judge Frederic Block will oversee the prosecution of Rafael Caro Quintero, a Mexican drug lord, which could end in the death penalty. In the meantime, there’s stand-up comedy to keep him busy.

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8 d. ago Cato Institute VP Dismisses Mass Fentanyl Deaths: Voluntary Overdoses 'Are Not Homicides'

The open-borders Cato Institute is on the defensive after one of its top pro-migration advocates dismissed the overdose deaths of many young Americans as "voluntary" transactions. The post Cato Institute VP Dismisses Mass Fentanyl Deaths: Voluntary Overdoses ‘Are Not Homicides’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago L.A. County sees a sharp decline in drug overdose deaths in 2024

L.A. County sees a sharp decline in drug overdose deaths in 2024  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago Anne Burrell’s Death Is Under Investigation as a Possible Drug Overdose

The city’s medical examiner has not determined a cause, but an internal police document says the TV chef was found surrounded by pills.

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2 w. ago Trump intensifies rhetoric toward Iran. And, U.S. street drug deaths rise

As the war between Iran and Israel intensifies, Trump and his political allies are at odds on what the next steps should be. And, a new report shows street drug deaths in the U.S. are on the rise.

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2 w. ago New Report: U.S. drug overdose deaths rise again after hopeful decline

The latest 12-month report from the CDC showed 1,400 more deaths in January of this year compared with the year prior. This comes after more than a year of dramatic progress. Experts say they're not sure if this is a "blip" or something more troubling.

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3 w. ago Reds pitcher Wade Miley named as one of Tyler Skaggs' drug suppliers in wrongful death lawsuit

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley is accused of giving Tyler Skaggs drugs. Skaggs died in 2019 of an overdose at the age of 27.

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3 w. ago Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue?

Fentanyl and other street drugs killed more than 230,000 people under the age of 35 in the U.S. over the last decade. But now new federal data shows drug deaths among young people are plummeting at an unprecedented rate – saving thousands of lives each year. What's driving the drop, and with federal funding cuts on the horizon, will it continue?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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3 w. ago Marines deployed to LA amid protests. And, drug deaths decline among young Americans

Trump is deploying hundreds of Marines to LA in response to several nights of protests. State and local officials are concerned over the decision. And, drug deaths plummet among young Americans.

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3 w. ago Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

U.S. drug deaths dropped by roughly 40% last year among people under the age of 35. It's a welcome pivot for families and communities devastated by fentanyl.

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