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The top doctor for CBP tried to order fentanyl lollipops for a helicopter mission in New York, whistleblowers say
The whistleblowers also allege Dr. Alexander Eastman was already under investigation for trying to procure narcotics for a friend who worked as a chopper pilot for the border agency.
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Fentanyl state of emergency declared in downtown Portland, Oregon
Elected leaders in Oregon have declared a state of emergency for downtown Portland over the public health and public safety crisis fueled by fentanyl.
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New syndrome in newborns exposed to fentanyl possibly found
At least 10 babies — possibly more than 12 — have been identified with what doctors believe to be a new syndrome related to exposure to fentanyl in the womb.
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Man who provided fentanyl-laced pill to Temecula woman sentenced to life in prison
Family members of a woman who died by a fentanyl-laced pill gave emotional impact statements Friday before a judge sentenced the man accused of providing the synthetic opioid to life in prison.
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Temecula man sentenced to prison for fentanyl death
Vicente David Romero killed a woman Kelsey Kingo giving her a pill laced with fentanyl. Tony Shin reports for NBC4 News on Nov. 3, 2023.
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‘Still in crisis': More teens taking fentanyl, DEA LA Division head says
More teenagers are consuming fentanyl, with potentially lethal consequences, the special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Los Angeles division says. Lolita Lopez reports Oct. 26, 2023.
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Parents suing Snapchat over fentanyl-related deaths
Dozens of parents are suing Snapchat after their children died from fentanyl consumption. They believe the app did nothing to prevent the selling and distribution of illicit drugs containing fentanyl. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News on Oct. 18, 2023.
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Some GOP candidates propose acts of war against Mexico to stop fentanyl. Experts say that won't work
Many of the GOP candidates running for president say they would carry out acts of war against Mexico in response to the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
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Biden admin indicts Chinese companies and executives tied to fentanyl distribution
Besides charging eight companies, the Justice Department also indicted 12 executives for their alleged roles in drug trafficking.
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Portland police investigating nearly a dozen fentanyl overdoses involving children, with 5 fatal
Police in Portland, Oregon, are investigating nearly a dozen fentanyl overdoses involving children as young as 1 years old.
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5 signs a loved one has an opioid addiction
In 2021, more Californians died from fentanyl overdoses than from car accidents, a staggering figure that’s hard to ignore. Learn the signs and symptoms of opioid addiction so you can take action on behalf of a loved one.
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‘Enough to kill an adult': Kilogram of fentanyl found in NYC day care where baby died
The owner of a New York City day care center and a tenant living in the building have been arrested after a 1-year-old boy was killed and three others were sickened by apparent exposure to Fentanyl.
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Two suspects charged with murder in death of 1-year-old following alleged fentanyl exposure at NYC daycare
A man and a woman have been arrested on murder charges after a baby died and three other children were hospitalized following suspected exposure to opioids at a Bronx daycare center on Friday, police said.
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Puppy given overdose-reversing drug after possible fentanyl exposure in California
Officials say a pit bull puppy that California police believe got into its owners’ fentanyl stash was administered the overdose-reversing drug naloxone and is recovering.
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As more children die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are being criminally charged with murder or manslaughter after their children die from exposure to fentanyl.
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Everything you need to know about Narcan
Narcan is an easy-to-use nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose. Here’s what you need to know about this life-saving drug.
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Former star swimmer died of accidental fentanyl poisoning, police say
A former star swimmer who was found dead in the U.S. Virgin Islands in February died of accidental fentanyl poisoning, police said.
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Cause of death revealed for Robert De Niro's grandson
Robert DeNiro’s grandson Leandro died from a toxic combination of drugs including fentanyl, ketamine and cocaine, the New York City Medical Examiner has ruled.
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What is Xylazine? White House unveils national plan to combat overdose deaths
A six-point plan from the White House’s drug control office aims to scale up testing, treatment and efforts to intercept illegal shipments of xylazine, which is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit opioids.
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US launches prosecutions of Chinese companies on charges of trafficking fentanyl ingredients
The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against four Chinese companies and eight individuals for allegedly trafficking the chemicals used to make the highly addictive painkiller fentanyl in the United States and Mexico.