According to preliminary data compiled by The New York Times, overdose deaths in 2016 likely topped 59,000 — 19 percent more than the year before. In Ohio, deaths were up even more. Dean Reynolds reports from Cleveland. Source
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Mass drug overdose kills as many as four people in Georgia
There has been a massive drug overdose in central Georgia, with at least two dozen cases over the past 48 hours and reports still coming in. It is the latest alarming example of the overdose epidemic in the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Freed from the circus, lions killed by poachers
In March, 60 Minutes told the story of 33 lions rescued and airlifted to South Africa. Last week, poachers broke into their sanctuary and killed two Source
High school teacher faces charges for recording students undressing
George Thomas III, who is accused of videotaping students while they undressed at a high school in Texas, faces six charges of invasive visual recording. Source
Behind the scenes of James Corden’s London shows
James Corden is taking “The Late Late Show” to his home country this week. He shot a special open for the London episodes, with the first of three airing Tuesday night. Corden and his team spent the last few days on the streets of London shooting skits, including a “Mary Poppins” crosswalk musical. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates in June?
For a long time an interest-rate hike in June seemed inevitable. But with new economic information, more and more observers are saying it won’t happen. Here’s how the arguments break down. Source
Scientists turn to 3D technology to help restore Notre Dame
Scientists have enlisted the help of 3D imaging technology to restore Notre Dame to its former glory. A digital team from France’s National Centre for Scientific Research has been working on the site for the past two years since the cathedral was heavily damaged in a fire. Elaine Cobb reports. Source
High School Teacher creates a marathon to raise money for STEM department
Last year, the Boston Marathon was canceled, foiling a Chicago high school teacher’s plans to run the race and raise funds for a STEM department at his school. So, he took matters into his own hands and created his own marathon. Charlie De Mar reports. Source
Oregon teacher to be honored by Tony Awards
This year, Rachel Harry from Hood River, Oregon, will be awarded the Tony Award for Excellence in Theater Education. Jamie Wax shows us what inspired her to make an impact on her students on and off the stage. Source
In Chicago, two fatal foot chases raise years-old policy concerns
The two fatal foot chases and their familiar elements have reignited calls for the department to review its foot pursuit practices. The city, however, has been aware of concerns over its foot pursuit practices for years. Source