Reversing a fentanyl overdose
Medical examiner Dr. Steven Campman says that more than two doses of naloxone, a life-saving drug that can reverse overdoses, might be needed to save the life of someone who has overdosed on fentanyl.
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Reversing a fentanyl overdose
Medical examiner Dr. Steven Campman told 60 Minutes that more than two doses of naloxone, a life-saving drug that can reverse opioid overdoses, might be necessary to save the life of someone who has overdosed on fentanyl.
The push for Narcan in schools amid rising overdose deaths
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N.J. county uses innovative program to treat, prevent drug overdoses
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An American Airlines plane with 64 people on board collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.
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Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash
President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.
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Senior FBI officials were asked to resign or retire, three sources said
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Tesla earnings miss Wall Street expectations despite record sales
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Questions linger about RFK Jr. and a measles outbreak half a world away
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Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78
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19 found dead in drifting vessel off coast of Nevis; investigation underway
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Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, who was part of the 1960s British Invasion with her hit single "As Tears Go By," and who was a muse to Mick Jagger, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at age 78. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired May 3, 2009, she talked with Anthony Mason about surviving sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll; her daring comeback album, 1979's critically-acclaimed "Broken English"; and her penchant for being "very overenthusiastically eager for life."
Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78
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U.S. and China escalate economic tensions
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth talks to CBS News' Nikole Killion about the investigation into the midair collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines flight on Wednesday night. The Illinois Democrat, a former Black Hawk pilot, shares insights on the deadly crash while awaiting more information.
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2 plane black boxes recovered from crash site
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Why is Trump blaming plane crash on DEI?
President Trump, without evidence, suggested that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could be responsible for the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports and Ian Lee has more on one of the vigils and skaters killed in the crash.
Where U.S. aviation safety stands
Given the congestion in the skies on a daily basis, U.S. aviation has a remarkable safety record. However, Wednesday's midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter outside Washington, D.C., may have shattered the flying public's sense of safety. Mark Strassmann explains.