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Families left frustrated as Portland police staffing issues impact overdose investigations

By Simon Gutierrez Click here for updates on this story     PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — With cases of overdose deaths involving fentanyl stacking up around the Portland area, families of those who died are finding frustration instead of closure. MJ Jackson, who’s mother died of a fentanyl overdose in June of 2022, said she’s been waiting

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Canadian man who lost mother and sister in Turkiye earthquake struggles to help surviving siblings

By Hayatullah Amanat, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — GRAPHIC WARNING: This story contains disturbing details It was around 11 p.m. on Feb. 5 in Calgary when Mohammad Ajmal Nikzad heard the news on TV about the devastating earthquake that hit Kahramanmaras, Turkiye, where his mother and three

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Milwaukee widow files complaint with DHS after husband unexpectedly dies at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital

By Gabriella Bachara Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Milwaukee widow told CBS 58 her husband’s death will be investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) nearly six months after he died unexpectedly at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital. “I believe that my husband paid the ultimate

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Michigan State Rep. Ranjeev Puri's anger spilled over onto social media hours after the Michigan State University shooting took place. Puri made headlines for saying f**k your thoughts and prayers in a news release he tweeted advocating for gun reform.

“F**k your thoughts and prayers”: Michigan lawmaker’s viral tweet on MSU shooting gets mixed reaction

By RAYMOND STRICKLAND Click here for updates on this story     LANSING, Michigan (WWJ) — Calls for state lawmakers to pass common sense gun legislation continue to grow after the mass shooting at MSU. The frustrations are coming from students and even lawmakers themselves. Michigan State Rep. Ranjeev Puri’s anger spilled over onto social media hours

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In 2016

Central Florida ‘Cannamoms’ say using marijuana makes them better parents

By Meredith McDonough Click here for updates on this story     CENTRAL FLORIDA (WESH) — In 2016, Floridians voted on legalizing medical marijuana. The amendment passed, and while its legal for medicinal purposes, recreational marijuana remains illegal. At the time, a group of mothers known as “cannamoms” advocated for that legalization. Today, they continue their fight

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