El Paso: The Pentagon let Customs and Border Protection deploy a laser counter-drone system before the FAA closed airspace over El Paso, Texas, a source said. Initial reports indicated it was directed at possible cartel drones, but the source says it could have been balloons. Details >
Airspace: The FAA's decision to temporarily close the airspace without notifying other government agencies has left more questions than answers, national security expert Charles Marino told NewsNation. He believes "someone at the FAA hit the switch" before coordinating. Read more >
Refresh: The FAA issued the flight restriction, originally scheduled to ground flights to and from El Paso's airport for 10 days, citing "security reasons." The airspace reopened after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there were no threats to travelers. The latest >
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GLP-1s: The popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs may be bringing back a historic affliction once suffered by sailors out at sea. Per reports, some people taking drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are being diagnosed with scurvy, an illness once common in the 17th and 18th centuries. Details >
Scurvy: Once the province of pirates, scurvy is caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. It takes at least a month with little to no vitamin C for it to develop. If left untreated, the disease can be fatal. Symptoms >
On the rise: With the FDA's recent approval of GLP-1 pills, which would provide an alternative to the injectable drugs currently on the market, the use of weight loss drugs is expected to continue to grow. Read more >
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| An Illinois mom is raising awareness after she says her son was severely burned trying a TikTok trend. What to know >
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the case of a missing mother and her two children in Alabama, authorities said. The latest >
There's a new theory to add to the pile of speculation surrounding Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's 1994 death in Seattle. Watch the "Jesse Weber Live" report >
Emergency department visits in Virginia linked to a rare disorder stemming from cannabis use have spiked nearly 29% over a five-year period, new data shows. Details >
A 1992 cold case has now been tied to an infamous Oregon serial killer. The investigation >
In a dangerous wake-up call, an Oklahoma police chase ended with a car crashing into a family's living room. Photos >
Colorado wildlife officials found an "exceptionally rare" bat. Take a look >
Crews dug up a Florida road to rescue a manatee trapped in a storm drain. Photos >
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Micah Longden of Charlotte, Michigan, is the mind behind a new Lego set that has hit store shelves for Valentine's Day. Read more >
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