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James Lewis, the suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed 7 in the Chicago area, has died

James Lewis, the suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed 7 in the Chicago area, has died

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people in the Chicago area, triggered a nationwide panic, and led to an overhaul in the safety of over-the-counter medication packaging, has died, police said on Monday.
California man paralyzed from run-in with police gets $20 million settlement

California man paralyzed from run-in with police gets $20 million settlement

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California man who was left paralyzed after he was slammed to the ground during a traffic stop won a $20 million settlement, one of the largest in the state's history, officials announced Tuesday.

Oregon county pauses plan to distribute tin foil, straws for fentanyl users

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon county’s controversial plan to distribute tin foil and straws for fentanyl users and glass pipes for methamphetamine and crack users has been halted.

HCA Healthcare says data breach may affect 11 million patients in 20 states

BOSTON (AP) — Medical giant HCA Healthcare, which operates 180 hospitals in the U.S. and Britain, says the personal data of about 11 million patients in 20 states may have been stolen in a data breach.
'A life-saving tool': More people carrying naloxone to help strangers on the street

'A life-saving tool': More people carrying naloxone to help strangers on the street

Kym Porter has been carrying a naloxone kit in her purse since her son died of an overdose more than six years ago. Porter, a retired school teacher in Medicine Hat, Alta.
Deadly flooding is hitting several countries at once. Scientists say this will only be more common

Deadly flooding is hitting several countries at once. Scientists say this will only be more common

Schools in New Delhi were forced to close Monday after heavy monsoon rains battered the Indian capital , with landslides and flash floods killing at least 15 people over the last three days.
White House lays out effort against animal sedative xylazine but doesn't call for new restrictions

White House lays out effort against animal sedative xylazine but doesn't call for new restrictions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Tuesday called for more testing and research on xylazine, the powerful animal sedative that’s spreading through the nation’s illicit drug supply, but they stopped short of recommending new restrictions on the ve
The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul's energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul's energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

NEW YORK (AP) — An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine. On Sunday, Sen.
Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations declares state of emergency over opioid crisis

Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations declares state of emergency over opioid crisis

EDMONTON — Treaty 6 First Nations in Western Canada have declared a state of emergency over rising opioid deaths. The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations is calling on all levels of government for immediate support and funding to address the crisis.
Premiers meeting in Winnipeg starts with discussion with Indigenous leaders

Premiers meeting in Winnipeg starts with discussion with Indigenous leaders

WINNIPEG — Canada's premiers kicked off their annual three-day conference Monday by meeting with Indigenous leaders on issues including housing, child welfare and reconciliation.
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