Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows
This marks the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades, according to preliminary government data.
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Author of bestseller on opioids in Appalachia helps women fight addiction
Barbara Kingsolver won a Pulitzer Prize for her bestselling novel about Appalachia's drug crisis. She invested some of the proceeds into a home for women trying to beat substance use disorders.
Who's policing opioid settlement spending? A crowdsourced database might help.
Billions in opioid settlement money was meant to be spent on treating and preventing addiction — but what happens if it's misspent?
More states back $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
More states, territories and Washington, D.C., have signed on to a settlement with drugmaker Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis, officials said.
For opioid victims, payouts fall short while governments reap millions
Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of dollars in legal settlements. But how much are victims getting?
Fentanyl exposure among U.S. children spiked over the past decade: Study
The majority of fentanyl exposure cases among teens was characterized as intentional misuse or abuse, according to the study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
As federal funding dries up, states turn to opioid settlement money
Uncertainty over funding for federal safety net programs may lead some state officials to turn to opioid settlement dollars to make up the difference.
Trump says Canada tariffs would fight fentanyl, though it's not a major source
Drug policy researcher Jonathan Caulkins said there were 21 large fentanyl seizures at the Mexican border for every one along the Canadian border.
FDA OK's painkiller designed to end opioids' addiction and overdose risk
Federal officials approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Opioid overdose deaths drop for 12th straight month
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans
The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.
Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
Old newspaper dispensers deliver Narcan overdose reversal drug instead of news
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Ice cream shops and pharmacy linked to ruthless cartel
The U.S. sanctioned two Mexican businesses for allegedly using proceeds of fentanyl trafficking to finance their operations tied to the Sinaloa cartel.
Man accused of selling fake pills across U.S. out of garage "lab"
Federal law enforcement officials called the case one of the largest counterfeit pill busts ever in New England.
About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
Seattle to open overdose recovery center amid rising deaths
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
What to know about nitazenes — powerful, "under the radar" synthetic opioids
Nitazenes are powerful synthetic drugs that, in some cases, can be even more dangerous than fentanyl and carfentanil.
The push for Narcan in schools amid rising overdose deaths
The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
Millions in opioid settlement funds sit untouched as overdose deaths rise
Some states haven't begun using opioid settlement funds intended to help curb the opioid epidemic. Meanwhile, more than 100,000 Americans died of an overdose last year.
Purdue Pharma bankruptcy shielding Sackler family heads to Supreme Court
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Supreme Court wrestles with legal shield for Sacklers in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy
The justices appeared split on whether those who opposed the bankruptcy deal should be prevented from pursuing their own claims against the Sacklers.
Ohio man ran international drug trafficking operation from prison, feds say
Brian Lumbus Jr. allegedly ran the operation while he was in prison and coordinated with codefendants to distribute illegal drugs in four states, according to an unsealed indictment.
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid opioid-related lawsuits and falling sales
But the major pharmacy chain says the filing is part of a plan to bring it back to financial health.
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Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
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Poll: America at 250 and some of what Americans think is best about U.S.
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
3 firefighters killed, 2 injured fighting wildfires near Colorado-Utah border
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service said the firefighters had been part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires near the Colorado-Utah border.
Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
4 dead in Kentucky after heavy rain and floods, governor says
Four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday, and he issued a state of emergency with additional rainfall expected.
Historian retraces Underground Railroad to mark America's 250-year journey
Anthony Cohen has spent his life bringing attention to the Underground Railroad, secret routes once used by enslaved people seeking freedom.
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Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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Poll: America at 250 and some of what Americans think is best about U.S.
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 28, 2026. This interview was conducted on June 25, 2026.
Second Dan Sullivan eligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, judge rules
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday.
Letlow wins Louisiana GOP Senate runoff, AP projects
Rep. Julia Letlow was endorsed by President Trump in the state's Republican Senate runoff to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who did not receive enough votes in the primary to advance.
Buttigieg targeted by fake report to child protective services
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
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Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
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Videos show U.S. rescue team pull mother, baby from rubble in Venezuela
Hundreds of U.S. search and rescue workers are on the ground in Venezuela after deadly quakes struck the South American nation.
Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 28, 2026. This interview was conducted on June 25, 2026.
Germany, Denmark, Switzerland hit heat records as Europe sizzles
Germany hit a high of 106 degrees on Saturday, according to the country's national weather service.
Dissident who fled China by boat arrives in Canada, his friend says
Dong Guangping landed in Toronto following an Air Canada flight on Friday, his friend said.
Venezuela death toll rises as search for earthquake survivors continues
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
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Web extra: James Taylor sings "On The 4th Of July"
In this web exclusive for "Sunday Morning" viewers, six-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor performs his song "On The 4th Of July," from his 2002 album "October Road." Joining Taylor are Kevin Hays on keyboards, Jon Suters on bass, Nick Halley on percussion, Henry Taylor on guitar, and vocalists Kim Taylor and Kate Markowitz. Happy Fourth!
Speculation grows over Swift-Kelce wedding
Sources in City Hall say an application has been filed for an event in and around Madison Square Garden on Friday for 999 people, as speculation about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding grows. Ali Bauman reports.
The voice behind your favorite cartoon characters
Jeff Bergman, who voices nearly all of the modern Looney Tunes cast, sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to talk about stepping in for Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head in "Toy Story 5."
Kevin Morby performs "Javelin"
Kansas City-based singer-songwriter Kevin Morby has been likened to Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, with his rich, soulful lyrics across eight studio albums. His latest album, "Little Wide Open" was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner. Here's Kevin Morby performing "Javelin."
Kevin Morby performs "Badlands"
Kansas City-based singer-songwriter Kevin Morby has been likened to Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, with his rich, soulful lyrics across eight studio albums. His latest album, "Little Wide Open" was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner. Here's Kevin Morby performing "Badlands."
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California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
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Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Michigan parents charged with murder after boy found to be 250+ pounds
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Full Interview: Sen. Bill Cassidy
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 28, 2026.
Web extra: James Taylor sings "On The 4th Of July"
In this web exclusive for "Sunday Morning" viewers, six-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor performs his song "On The 4th Of July," from his 2002 album "October Road." Joining Taylor are Kevin Hays on keyboards, Jon Suters on bass, Nick Halley on percussion, Henry Taylor on guitar, and vocalists Kim Taylor and Kate Markowitz. Happy Fourth!
The Day My Mother Never Came Home
Did a father use his 6-year-old son as an alibi for murder? A son grapples with his parents' troubled past. "48 Hours" contributor Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Speculation grows over Swift-Kelce wedding
Sources in City Hall say an application has been filed for an event in and around Madison Square Garden on Friday for 999 people, as speculation about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding grows. Ali Bauman reports.