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People protested in front of the White House in September 2023 to raise awareness of opioid-related deaths. A year later, the number of fentanyl-related deaths in the U.S. has dropped sharply.
Manuel Balce Ceneta
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Fentanyl deaths in the U.S. have dropped faster than expected, CDC says
Brian Mann
If the downward trend holds, this year is expected to be the first since 2020 to see overdose deaths fall below the 100,000 mark. However, Black and Native American communities remain vulnerable.
The pursuit policy of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office outlines the circumstances in which deputies are directed not to pursue fleeing vehicles. Highlights added.
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Questions remain over whether Sangamon County followed policy in deadly pursuit
Beth Hundsdorfer
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