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US September 16, 2023

Arizona troopers recover $1.3 million worth of fentanyl, meth in drug bust

Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers seized nearly 110 pounds of methamphetamine and 81 pounds of fentanyl Aug. 31, at a street value of more than $1.3 million.

New York City September 16, 2023

New York City daycare children possibly consume fentanyl, 1 dead, 3 hospitalized: Report

One child is dead and three others have been hospitalized after possibly consuming fentanyl at a Bronx day care center on Friday afternoon.

HEALTH September 14, 2023

‘Fourth wave’ of fentanyl overdose deaths has gripped the nation, experts say: ‘The norm, not the exception’

Experts say the U.S. is currently in a “fourth wave" of opioid overdose deaths, this one marked by a sharp increase in fentanyl — which is a synthetic opioid — being mixed with stimulant drugs.

Homeland Security September 14, 2023

DHS warns Mexican-produced drugs like fentanyl likely to kill more Americans than any other threat

The Department of Homeland Security is warning that drugs like fentanyl coming into the U.S. from Mexico are likely to kill more Americans than other threats.

California September 11, 2023

Pitbull puppy in California treated after exposure to fentanyl, owners could be charged with animal cruelty

A puppy has been administered the overdose-reversing drug naloxone. Police say the dog may have been exposed to its owners’ fentanyl stash in a car outside a Walmart in California.

Opioid Crisis September 5, 2023

White House blasts GOP for looming shutdown, says it could hurt fentanyl fight: ‘Lives are at stake’

The White House is warning that lives may be at stake as Congress barrels toward a potential government shutdown at the end of the month if it does not pass a short-term bill.

Opioid Crisis August 31, 2023

White House announces additional $450 million in funding to fight opioid epidemic

The White House announced an additional $450 million in funding for initiatives across the country to tackle the ongoing fentanyl and opioid epidemic.

VIDEO August 31, 2023

Biden official details admin's 'laser-focused' strategy to mitigate fentanyl crisis

National Drug Control Policy Director Rahul Gupta joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the action the Biden administration has taken to combat the opioid crisis as overdose deaths soar. 

OPINION August 31, 2023

My 19-year-old son never had to die from a fentanyl overdose. This critical law can fight the crisis

The fentanyl that killed my son should never have been on the street.

South Carolina August 31, 2023

South Carolina woman charged after traffic stop, search reveal nearly 1.5K grams of fentanyl

A South Carolina woman under surveillance for "drug-selling activities" was arrested after authorities found 1,472 grams of fentanyl, 20 grams of meth and nine guns in her possession.

West Virginia August 28, 2023

WV Gov. Justice appoints 5 to opioid fund distribution board

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Monday announced the appointment of five people to a private opioid fund distribution board.