FDA OKs powerful opioid pill as alternative to IV painkiller

FDA OKs powerful opioid pill as alternative to IV painkiller

U.S. regulators on Friday approved a fast-acting, super-potent opioid tablet as an alternative to IV painkillers used in hospitals.

U.S. regulators on Friday approved a fast-acting, super-potent opioid tablet as an alternative to IV painkillers used in hospitals.

Sheriff: In one day, 7 children in Polk County lost a parent to suicide

Sheriff: In one day, 7 children in Polk County lost a parent to suicide

Within one day, three deadly domestic situations in Polk County left seven children without at least one of their parents, prompting the sheriff to plead for domestic violence victims to search for help.

Within one day, three deadly domestic situations in Polk County left seven children without at least one of their parents, prompting the sheriff to plead for domestic violence victims to search for help.

Watch: Tornado crosses intersection in Spring Hill

Watch: Tornado crosses intersection in Spring Hill

An apparent tornado crossed over a busy intersection in Spring Hill early Friday evening. 

An apparent tornado crossed over a busy intersection in Spring Hill early Friday evening. 

Black Licorice Twizzlers to blame for his heart disease, man claims in lawsuit

Black Licorice Twizzlers to blame for his heart disease, man claims in lawsuit

A Manhattan man’s weekly black licorice fix gave him heart disease, the sweet-toothed 73-year-old claims in a new lawsuit that blames the Hershey Company for making the irresistible treats.

A Manhattan man’s weekly black licorice fix gave him heart disease, the sweet-toothed 73-year-old claims in a new lawsuit that blames the Hershey Company for making the irresistible treats.

First FDA-approved, cannabis-based medication now available by prescription in U.S.

First FDA-approved, cannabis-based medication now available by prescription in U.S.

The first cannabis-based medication approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration is now available by prescription in all 50 U.S. states for the treatment of two types of severe epileptic syndromes, according to its manufacturer. 

The first cannabis-based medication approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration is now available by prescription in all 50 U.S. states for the treatment of two types of severe epileptic syndromes, according to its manufacturer. 

Covington boy dresses up as injured officer for Halloween

Covington boy dresses up as injured officer for Halloween

A little boy is being honored Thursday at the Covington Police Department after he decided to dress up as injured Officer Matt Cooper for Halloween. 

A little boy is being honored Thursday at the Covington Police Department after he decided to dress up as injured Officer Matt Cooper for Halloween. 

DEA issues warning to parents about potential candy laced with meth, marijuana

DEA issues warning to parents about potential candy laced with meth, marijuana

The Drug Enforcement Administration (St. Louis Division) advises law enforcement, first responders and parents to be aware of marijuana-laced and Methamphetamine-laced candy this Halloween.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (St. Louis Division) advises law enforcement, first responders and parents to be aware of marijuana-laced and Methamphetamine-laced candy this Halloween.

American Airlines baggage handler falls asleep in belly of plane, gets trapped during flight

American Airlines baggage handler falls asleep in belly of plane, gets trapped during flight

An American Airlines baggage handler who fell asleep in the cargo hold of a plane, which flew from Kansas City to Chicago, reportedly admitted that alcohol was the reason for his snooze.

An American Airlines baggage handler who fell asleep in the cargo hold of a plane, which flew from Kansas City to Chicago, reportedly admitted that alcohol was the reason for his snooze.

Old coaching colleagues meet as rivals in Battle of the Bay

Old coaching colleagues meet as rivals in Battle of the Bay

When Kyle Shanahan was looking to get into the NFL as an assistant coach more than a decade ago, his father, Mike, called Jon Gruden and asked him to hire his son for an entry-level job in Tampa.

When Kyle Shanahan was looking to get into the NFL as an assistant coach more than a decade ago, his father, Mike, called Jon Gruden and asked him to hire his son for an entry-level job in Tampa.

Cartoon Network hotel set to open in summer of 2019 in Lancaster

Cartoon Network hotel set to open in summer of 2019 in Lancaster

Get ready to plan your next family vacation, a nine-acre Cartoon Network hotel is set open in the summer of 2019 on Route 30 in Lancaster, Pa.

Get ready to plan your next family vacation, a nine-acre Cartoon Network hotel is set open in the summer of 2019 on Route 30 in Lancaster, Pa.

Prosecutor: Infant found in baby swing 'died of diaper rash'

Prosecutor: Infant found in baby swing 'died of diaper rash'

A prosecutor in the trial of an Iowa father whose infant son was found dead and maggot-infested in a baby swing last year has told a jury the child "died of diaper rash."

A prosecutor in the trial of an Iowa father whose infant son was found dead and maggot-infested in a baby swing last year has told a jury the child "died of diaper rash."