How investigators build a criminal case from drug overdose deaths like Hayden Panettiere’s

Building a criminal case from Hayden Panettiere’s death will be an uphill challenge for investigators.

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Dolly Parton Only Wanted Longtime Wig and Makeup Artist at Her Side When She Died

Dolly Parton wasn't keeping 9-to-5 hours on her deathbed ... instead, she was closing up and refusing to allow most friends and family to see her -- except for one essential worker.

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Red Bull extends Hadjar in main F1 team
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Red Bull extends Hadjar in main F1 team

Red Bull has officially retained Isack Hadjar as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 Formula 1 season

Vaccinated or not, we’re on the brink of a measles epidemic

Measles is making a comeback. Ongoing outbreaks in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah have documented hundreds of cases, mostly among unvaccinated people. And while local and federal politicians debate the definitions and impact of those measles-associated deaths, health experts worry that we’re overlooking the real problem: the threat of a full-scale epidemic. Today, we talk to one of those experts – epidemiologist Michael Mina – to figure out who’s most at risk and whether there’s any way for us to turn this epidemic around.Interested in more health and medical news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Fentanyl, Other Drugs
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Fentanyl, Other Drugs

Hayden Panettiere's cause of death has been revealed, with the Heroes actress dying from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs.

Category 5 Hurricane Polo is 'one of the strongest storms ever'

Hurricane Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades, and it was expected to skirt Mexico's southwestern coast as a Category 5 storm.

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Trump administration to remove 760,000 ACA enrollees over fraud claims : NPR

White House officials allege these individuals were fraudulently enrolled in the program or do not exist. Vice President Vance said the move would save $2.2 billion.

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Ella Langley speaks out after breaking Mariah Carey’s record for longest-running No. 1 of all time

Ella Langley has broken Mariah Carey’s Billboard Hot 100 record, spending 23 weeks at No. 1 with her hit song 'Choosin’ Texas.'

These 3 Major Upgrades Could Be Heading to Your Next Flagship Android Phone

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip will be in the top phones of 2026 and 2027. Here's what it can do.

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Should You Buy Micron Before Sept. 30? 1 Number Could Send the Stock Soaring

It's not a dollar figure though.