Hayden Panettiere's possible cause of death revealed: report
Hayden Panettiere’s possible cause of death was revealed on Monday, according to a report. The “Nashville" and “Heroes" star died on August 16.
Hayden Panettiere’s possible cause of death was revealed on Monday, according to a report. The “Nashville" and “Heroes" star died on August 16.
Walmart agrees to pay $50M settlement over allegations its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Ex-Texas Tech professor admits to running fentanyl ring, trading drugs for sex, documents say
Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to running a sophisticated fentanyl network that traded drugs for sex and caused eight overdoses.
Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to running a sophisticated fentanyl network that traded drugs for sex and caused eight overdoses.
Man gets decades in prison for teen's fentanyl-poisoning death
A Liberty Hill man was sentenced to decades in prison for the fentanyl-poisoning death of a Cedar Park teen in 2024.
A Liberty Hill man was sentenced to decades in prison for the fentanyl-poisoning death of a Cedar Park teen in 2024.
13 arrested in federal drug bust at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles
Local and federal agents, some in tactical gear, have made their way to Los Angeles for an active narcotic operation.
Local and federal agents, some in tactical gear, have made their way to Los Angeles for an active narcotic operation.
Texas doctor convicted for illegally distributing 1 million opioid pills in Houston 'pill mill' scheme
A Houston-area doctor faces up to 100 years in prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill" that illegally distributed over a million opioid prescriptions for profit.
A Houston-area doctor faces up to 100 years in prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill" that illegally distributed over a million opioid prescriptions for profit.
$5.5B judgment against Purdue Pharma paves way for opioid deal
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
Albertsons opioids settlement: Grocer to pay $774M for role in epidemic
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Williamson County murder trial begins for fentanyl-related death
Jury selection for a murder trial that will test a 2023 state law regarding fentanyl poisonings began on Monday in Williamson County.
Jury selection for a murder trial that will test a 2023 state law regarding fentanyl poisonings began on Monday in Williamson County.
Texas doctor accused of illegally selling millions of opioid pills
A Texas doctor has been accused of illegally prescribing and distributing millions of opioid pills to be resold on the streets for profit.
A Texas doctor has been accused of illegally prescribing and distributing millions of opioid pills to be resold on the streets for profit.
Austin man charged with felony murder in connection with Wilco fentanyl death
An Austin man is facing a felony murder charge in Williamson County in connection with a 2025 fentanyl-related death in Thrall.
An Austin man is facing a felony murder charge in Williamson County in connection with a 2025 fentanyl-related death in Thrall.
Police: Fentanyl found in packaging of Barbie Dolls at Missouri store
Police in Missouri are continuing their investigation after fentanyl was found in the packaging of Barbie Dolls at a discount store.
Police in Missouri are continuing their investigation after fentanyl was found in the packaging of Barbie Dolls at a discount store.
HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new executive order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Deadly opioid found on Long Island for 1st time; more potent than fentanyl
A dangerous discovery was made during a narcotics raid on Long Island last month, prompting a warning from drug enforcement officials.
A dangerous discovery was made during a narcotics raid on Long Island last month, prompting a warning from drug enforcement officials.
Congress looking into synthetic opioid nitazene
There are growing concerns about a drug some people say is worse than fentanyl. Synthetic opioids called nitazenes are said to be stronger and resistant to the emergency drug Narcan. It's the same drug that may have caused a death on 6th Street Monday night. FOX's David Spunt has more in this HealthBeat.
There are growing concerns about a drug some people say is worse than fentanyl. Synthetic opioids called nitazenes are said to be stronger and resistant to the emergency drug Narcan. It's the same drug that may have caused a death on 6th Street Monday night. FOX's David Spunt has more in this HealthBeat.
Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act; reclassifies opioid as Schedule I drug
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
Leander man facing murder charge in 2024 fentanyl-related death in Austin
A Leander man is being charged with murder for a fentanyl-related death in North Austin last year.
A Leander man is being charged with murder for a fentanyl-related death in North Austin last year.