For many on Sept. 11, 2001, survival was no accident

For many on Sept. 11, 2001, survival was no accident

A USA TODAY examination of the disaster in New York finds that practice drills, the design of the towers and luck saved lives By Dennis CauchonUSA TODAY NEW YORK — George Sleigh, a British-born naval architect, was on the phone in his 91st floor office when he heard...
Special Report: Changes in Ohio drug supply from 2013 – 2023

Special Report: Changes in Ohio drug supply from 2013 – 2023

Presence of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and meth detailed    Fentanyl’s presence in Ohio’s illegal drug supply remains high and near record levels, although slightly lower so far this year than in 2022. The presence of fentanyl closely tracks the...
Ohio overdose deaths continue at high pace in 2023

Ohio overdose deaths continue at high pace in 2023

Deaths fall for White residents, increase for Black residents A total of 2,265 overdose deaths of Ohio residents have been confirmed and reported so far in 2023, according to data in the Ohio Department of Health mortality data. That’s almost exactly the same...