
Officials warn of drug called "gray death"
"You don't want to touch this," police said. "If at all possible you don't even want to put it on your hands."
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"You don't want to touch this," police said. "If at all possible you don't even want to put it on your hands."
12 arrests have been made as police in Brooklyn warn of "dangerous batch" of synthetic marijuana that's sent dozens to hospital
According Illinois health officials, 107 cases of severe bleeding have been linked to the drug in the past month
"What we are seeing is people are coming in with various types of bleeding... nose bleeds, bleeding from their gums, bleeding in their urine," health officials say
Her son suffered hallucinations and a panic attack after taking a form of synthetic marijuana and drove 100 mph into a house
"We're seeing very sick patients, individuals who have very low blood pressure, and they're getting admitted to intensive care," says director of Lancaster Emergency Medical Services
Synthetic marijuana, often marketed as K2 or Spice, can cause aggressive behavior and lead to serious health problems
Number of people affected by the drug is on the rise and the victims are primarily from the homeless population
A closer look at the side effects of the compounds that make synthetic marijuana like K2, Spice
Two teen boys in Utah ski-resort town of Park City overdosed on a new synthetic drug that is available online, and was also found at estate of entertainer Prince after he died, police said
EMS chief warns of "lethal combination" as dozens of people are treated for bad reactions to the synthetic drug in Austin, Texas
"This stuff is screwing up people's brains," says district attorney investigating a surge of cases in Pennsylvania
The drug contains a concoction of chemicals that produce some alarming effects on people's brains
Emergency workers sent 33 people to hospitals Tuesday, saying they appeared to be under the influence of the drug known as K2 or spice
"It looked like a scene out of a zombie movie," witness says as synthetic marijuana overdoes send dozens to hospitals in Brooklyn
The synthetic drug known for causing psychotic outbursts first burst onto the scene a year ago
At least 14 people in the San Diego area are suspected to have overdosed this weekend, officials say
Facebook is abuzz with warnings about drugs disguised as candy, but how real is the threat?
City cracks down on synthetic drugs linked to harmful and unpredictable health effects
Law enforcement officials say "designer drugs" produced in China send millions of U.S. dollars in proceeds to the Middle East
Cheap but toxic synthetic drugs blamed for 2,300 emergency room visits in the last two months in New York City alone
It’s described as being more powerful than heroin or cocaine
Despite the dangers of synthetic marijuana, more and more teens and young adults are using it
"This is not just powerful marijuana. This is really dangerous stuff," expert says
Public health officials are struggling to respond to a surge in overdoses from a designer drug known as "Spice"
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Distrust in the medical system, a lack of primary care and a two-dose regimen for those without permanent housing are high hurdles.
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
Irving will be able to rejoin team activities after completing a five-day quarantine.
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Vaccine stipends, however, will be relatively small, generally less than $100.
The president-elect has unveiled his $1.9 trillion coronavirus economic relief package, which includes a drive to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days in office.
FDA investigates potentially fatal levels of aflatoxins, poisons produced by mold that's not necessarily visible.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Texas trauma surgeon Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall says that means even survivors could have long-term post-COVID problems.
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
The current pontiff is 84 and missing half of a lung, while Pope Emeritus Benedict is 93, so both are at high risk of serious coronavirus complications.
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
The hardships of the border closure due to COVID-19 span the entire 5,500-mile border.
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Investigations into child welfare payments wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.
Vehicles checked. Roads blocked. The National Mall shut down.
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
"The Federal Government will have executed more than three times as many people in the last six months than it had in the previous six decades," Sotomayor dissented. "...This is not justice."
Governors have declared states of emergency, closed capitols to the public and called up troops ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Vehicles checked. Roads blocked. The National Mall shut down.
Governors have declared states of emergency, closed capitols to the public and called up troops ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
The president-elect is elevating the post of science adviser to Cabinet level — a White House first.
An administrator for the website that originally announced the armed protests said the group intends to carry on as planned
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
Using their car radios and some tech savvy, the Luminous Voices chamber choir in Calgary found a way to sing together from a distance.
The Luminous Voices Chamber Choir in Calgary, Canada, improvised a way to sing together while social distancing in their cars, thanks to the help of technology. The choir even pulled off a concert this way in December. Adriana Diaz has more.
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "Apart Together."
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "Airport Piano."
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "The Absence of You."
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
Fear not, you can still get your Tagalongs and Thin Mints in a pandemic-safe way this year — through Grubhub.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Distrust in the medical system, a lack of primary care and a two-dose regimen for those without permanent housing are high hurdles.
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
Federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 for more than a decade, the longest period without a raise since 1938.
The NRA said it is moving to Texas from New York, where the state's attorney general has filed a lawsuit alleging financial crimes.
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
She noticed he was bruised and a man with him didn't let him order food. Then she sprang into action. One detective described the abuse the boy had suffered as torture.
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
Christian Andreacchio's death was declared a suicide by police but his parents disagree - saying it's more than parental intuition that leads them to believe their son was murdered.
Will "The Crown" return in 2021? Will "Survivor"? Here's how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows.
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Two days after her own office was ransacked by Trump supporters, the speaker of the House talks to Lesley Stahl about what she experienced that day and more.
Last weekend, President Trump called Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, imploring him with veiled threats and lies to change the outcome of the November election. Raffensperger talks to Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about why he didn't give in.
Jon Wertheim talks with Maine Senator Angus King, one of two independents in the Senate, about not being hitched to a party in a time of extreme polarization.
The Luminous Voices Chamber Choir in Calgary, Canada, improvised a way to sing together while social distancing in their cars, thanks to the help of technology. The choir even pulled off a concert this way in December. Adriana Diaz has more.