The U.S. Department of Justice’s Los Angeles office filed charges in what could be the nation’s first death-resulting criminal case involving a synthetic opioid that prosecutors say is “up to three times more powerful than fentanyl.” On Thursday, federal prosecutors announced the sole count of distribution of protonitazene resulting in …

Allison Misconin was told that the ovarian cyst spotted early in her pregnancy was normal — but during her 20-week ultrasound, her doctor labeled the mass as “suspicious.” She was told her next stop should be an oncologist’s office. The 28-year-old, who was already versed in the world of cancer …

Japan’s benchmark stock index plunged 12.4% on Monday, compounding a global market rout set off by investor concerns that the the U.S. economy could be headed for a recession. A report Friday showing hiring by U.S. employers slowed last month by much more than expected has convulsed financial markets, vanquishing …

BOSTON – Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they’re retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler’s vocal injury. “Heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision” In a statement posted on social media, the band said, in part, “We’ve always wanted to blow your …

Editor’s note: Chad Irish was charged with concealment of a corpse Tuesday. Get the latest here. Below is our reporting from Monday.  NEW YORK — Family and friends are speaking out after a woman’s body was found wrapped in a sleeping bag on a New York City street. Yazmeen Williams was …

Uncasville, Conn. — Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71 Tuesday night. Alyssa Thomas led the Sun with 13 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, registering the 12th triple-double of her …

A Utah woman has been arrested and charged with murder after a friend was shot in what police said was an uncompleted suicide pact the women had reached several weeks earlier. Police documents say Heavenly Faith Garfield, 21, intended to die by suicide but was “too scared to kill herself.” …

Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for her roles in “One Tree Hill” and “White Collar,” is returning with a second season of her docuseries, “True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here.” The series highlights murder cases in small towns across America, focusing on often-neglected stories. Personal connections to governmental and law …

Preventative care and screenings are important steps you can take for your health at any age. When you reach your 60s, health experts have some additional recommendations to help reduce your risk of illness and detect diseases early for the best odds of successful treatment. CBS News HealthWatch has compiled a …

Have you ever sent your doctor a question through an online patient portal? The type of response you get may differ depending on your race, a recent study suggests. For the study, published in JAMA Network Open Monday, researchers examined patient portal message responses from more than 39,000 patients at Boston …