This plant extract can make a lethal drug cocktail. Can it also treat opioid addiction?
Kratom is derived from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill.
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Congress passes bill to address housing crisis
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday seeking to alleviate a growing housing crisis by streamlining construction regulations, encouraging innovation and limiting investor purchases of homes, among other steps.
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EVs save more money in West
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Going organic gives some farmers an economic boost
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TV ratings revealed for Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway
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Mets take in service dog Howie
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Clark made the WNBA bigger. It's still playing small
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CFL closes the door on Sorsby
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Axtell goes deepest in 7-on-7 play
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Martin's parents file lawsuit
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Baylor baseball lands Miami right-hander out of portal
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Bears' Travis Sanders commits to Tennessee
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BU's Tyce Armstrong nominated for ESPY Award
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Doctor a good man
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Screwworm ignored
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Feds scrap detention warehouse plans following backlash
In the first three months of 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased nearly a dozen commercial warehouses as part of an effort to rapidly expand its detention space.
OpenAI defers launch of next GPT model
OpenAI said on Friday it was delaying a full public launch of GPT‑5.6 at the U.S. government's request, limiting the AI model's initial access to a small group of vetted partners whose details were shared with the authorities.
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Justices asked to back migrant detention policy
President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let it detain people arrested in its immigration crackdown without a chance to seek bond, even if they lived in the country for years.
Bolton enters guilty plea
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Trump threatens tariff over digital services tax
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