Brian Mann
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Trump administration extends opioid emergency as fentanyl deaths drop
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Trump administration will continue to treat opioid overdoses as a "national security" emergency even as fentanyl deaths decline.
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As fentanyl deaths plunge, communities scramble to help survivors
Deaths from street fentanyl have dropped more than thirty percent. That's good news. But it means cities and small towns face far more deeply ill people addicted to toxic drugs.
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Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery
In some parts of the U.S. drug deaths have plunged to levels not seen since the fentanyl crisis exploded. Addiction experts say communities still face big challenges.
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Trump says tariffs will help stop fentanyl. Many of his claims on the crisis are untrue
Trump continues to link his tariffs to fentanyl and overdose deaths — in his speech to Congress and on social media. But many of his statements about the fentanyl crisis aren't factual.
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A snowshoe trek in the Adirondack Mountains on a classic winter day
For the first time in years, the Northeast is experiencing a long, deep winter. For people who love snow it's a playground. NPR's Brian Mann went snowshoeing in New York's Adirondack Mountains.
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Canada and China say the fentanyl crisis is only a 'pretext' for Trump's new tariffs
Canadian and Chinese officials say they were already helping reduce fentanyl smuggling. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said fentanyl crossing the northern border is "near zero."
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Trump says new tariffs will cut U.S. drug deaths but fatal overdoses were already plummeting
President Trump cited outdated drug overdose data to justify tariffs against Canada, China, and Mexico. He also offered no evidence Canada is fueling the U.S. drug crisis.
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New York Gov. Hochul won't remove NYC Mayor Adams amid calls for him to step down
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. He faces five federal charges of corruption and bribery -- charges which the DOJ says should be suspended.
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Judge weighs DOJ request to drop criminal charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and DOJ attorneys appeared before federal Judge Dale Ho Tuesday afternoon, arguing that five federal corruption and bribery charges against Adams should be put on hold.
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Gov. Hochul takes action on embattled NYC Mayor Adams
NY Governor Kathy Hochul moved Tuesday to oust NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office over a growing scandal involving federal corruption charges and Adams' controversial ties to the Trump administration.
