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3 children’s deaths tied to Benadryl overdoses amid social media challenge

3 children’s deaths tied to Benadryl overdoses amid social media challenge

June 10, 2026June 11, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

STAMFORD, Conn. — Three children in Connecticut have died in the past two months from overdoses of diphenhydramine, the antihistamine commonly sold under the brand name Benadryl, according…

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What’s driving down US overdose deaths?

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Fact Checking

The public health numbers were cause for celebration: U.S. overdose deaths fell for a second year in a row. After two decades of rising deaths, fatal overdoses killed…

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Tommy Lee Jones Breaks Silence After Death Of Daughter Victoria – Perez Hilton

January 3, 2026January 4, 2026 · Entertainment

Tommy Lee Jones is speaking out after the sudden death of his daughter. On Friday night, Page Six obtained a statement from the Jones family addressing the shocking…

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Fatal overdoses involving stimulants have spiked. Local health officials are responding.

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a way to help identify people at risk of overdosing on stimulants, including cocaine and methamphetamine. “We wanted a tool…

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Florida Republican files bill to decriminalize drug testing tools

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Florida Rep. Michelle Salzman, a Republican from Pensacola, has filed a bill for consideration in 2026 that would aim to help curb drug overdose deaths by decriminalizing drug-checking…

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Project Overdose warns of highly potent opioid in local drug supply ahead of EDC Orlando

November 7, 2025November 8, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

An overdose prevention nonprofit is warning visitors to Orlando this weekend to remain vigilant about their use of party drugs, especially at the three-day Electrical Daisy Carnival, following…

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NY Fentanyl Ring Charged in Deaths of Robert De Niro’s Grandson

October 30, 2025October 31, 2025 · Los Angeles, California Local News

Federal prosecutors say five men ran a New York drug network that sold counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl to teens; including Robert De Niro’s grandson and Blondie co-founder…

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Jade Janks and the Secret Photos

October 22, 2025October 23, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

A woman discovers explicit photos of herself on her stepfather’s computer. Soon after, he’s found dead. Jade is a likely suspect, but did she do it? “48 Hours”…

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Minneapolis author aiming to help people battling drug addiction with new book

October 3, 2025October 4, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

The number of opioid-involved drug overdose deaths in 2023 decreased for the first time in five years.  Minnesota health officials say 54 people have died from suspected drug…

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Trail of Truth: Thousands of tombstones on National Mall mark drug deaths – WTOP News

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Nearly 4,000 hand-painted tombstones were placed on the National Mall in D.C. this weekend, stretching from 7th St. SW to 12th Street SW. This page contains a video…

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Their son died of an overdose. Now, this Fairfax Co. family is warning others to prevent similar tragedies – WTOP News

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Cayden Foster, Sean and Afrodita’s only child, died of a fentanyl overdose in early 2023. Now, the parents are working with schools and police to prevent similar tragedies.…

Read more Their son died of an overdose. Now, this Fairfax Co. family is warning others to prevent similar tragedies – WTOP News

Kiss of Death and the Google Exec

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

Kiss of Death and the Google Exec – CBS News Watch CBS News The mysterious death of a Google executive and his last night with an exotic beauty…

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​Who’s to blame in Google exec’s overdose death?

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

“48 Hours” consultant and Daily Beast reporter Michael Daly covered the case of Alix Tichelman, who pleaded guilty in May 2015 to prostitution and to involuntary manslaughter in Google…

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Friend shares texts from Alix Tichelman sent days before her arrest

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

Todd, one of Tichelman’ s closest friends, reveals never-before-made-public text messages between the two. He tells “48 Hours” why Tichelman arranged to meet another “sugar daddy” on an…

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Fentanyl: Facts and myths on the drug driving OD deaths

August 21, 2025August 22, 2025 · Fact Checking

When federal agencies recognize an “awareness day” for something, that’s code for: “Take this seriously. Please.” Deaths from fentanyl — the synthetic, often deadly opioid frequently present in…

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‘Ketamine Queen’ Accused Of Selling Fatal Dose To Matthew Perry Agrees To Plead Guilty – KXL

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 · Portland, Oregon Local News

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman known as the “Ketamine Queen,” charged with selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him, agreed to plead guilty Monday. Jasveen Sangha…

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Minnesota prison guard describes dangerous encounters with drug smuggling: “It’s scary for everyone”

Minnesota prison guard describes dangerous encounters with drug smuggling: “It’s scary for everyone”

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

BAYPORT, Minn. — Sgt. Staci Stone had just begun her shift on a Thursday morning at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater when a nurse called for Narcan, the antidote to…

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Free Narcan Vending Machines Are Coming to Dallas

Free Narcan Vending Machines Are Coming to Dallas

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 · Dallas, Texas Local News

September is National Recovery Month, and to mark the occasion, nonprofit organizations Conscience Conduit, Livegy, Association of Persons Affected by Addiction, Regular People, Deep Ellum Foundation, Parkland Hospital…

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Key Differences Between Gummies And Joints

Key Differences Between Gummies And Joints

July 29, 2024July 31, 2024 · Cannabis

With the mainstreaming of marijuana, alcohol is taking a dip in use.  Gen Z are embracing the trend of California sober and all generations are taking a second…

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Orange County Adopts CDC Initiative to Reduce Fatal & Nonfatal Overdoses

Orange County Adopts CDC Initiative to Reduce Fatal & Nonfatal Overdoses

May 11, 2024May 12, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

In order to address the increasing number of overdose deaths related to prescription opioids and illicit drugs, Orange County has engaged with the Centers for Disease Control and…

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