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Spotlight on America

After our investigations, building momentum to ditch toxic chemical in IV equipment

For more than a year, we've been telling you about a toxic chemical used to make some IV bags and tubing in the US that can undermine cancer treatments and pose

Legal fight intensifies over Depo-Provera and brain tumor allegations

This week, the FDA approved a label change on Depo Provera, requiring its maker, Pfizer, to warn women about links between use of the birth control injection an

Runaways targeted by child sex traffickers

Children and teens who run away from home are among those at highest risk of being targeted by human traffickers.

Army OB-GYN accused of recording women's exams in massive military sexual misconduct case

For the second time in a matter of months, the Army is reckoning with an explosive sexual abuse investigation involving a trusted doctor.

Debt Collection Calls Spike: Know Your rights

Americans are being bombarded by aggressive, sometimes even threatening, debt collection calls.

Critical hearings in lawsuit over toxic metals in baby food

This week, there are critical court hearings about toxic heavy metals in baby food that will make or break federal cases for thousands of families.A judge will

Inside the race to bolster US defenses against drone attacks

Last month, we asked if counter drone technology could prevent an attack on US soil. Now, we're getting a look at a possible solution.

FDA Commissioner, Sen. Rick Scott promise reforms to untrustworthy drug supply from India

The medicine you trust to save your life may come from a factory that would shock you.

Bad drugs or no drugs: Cancer patients face scary reality tied to foreign supply chain

In our special report, Tainted Trust: Inside the Global Medicine Pipeline, we've exposed widespread risk on the shelves of pharmacies.

Deadly consequences of US reliance on Indian-made drugs

We're tracing a global medicine pipeline to its deadliest consequences: toxic medicine, children dying, and years without substantive change.

Patients at risk as India drug plants falsify records, destroy data, insiders warn

Thousands of miles away from the pharmacies we trust, Indian pharmaceutical companies produce the drugs that fill our medicine cabinets and hospitals.

Is America prepared for a widescale drone attack?

Key military and government officials are voicing new concerns about the potential for a wide-scale drone attack.

Alarming number of pharmacies closing nationwide leaving more pharmacy deserts

The days of having a convenient pharmacy in every neighborhood are becoming a thing of the past for many Americans.

As youth helmet standard goes into effect, leagues face challenges to update their fleet

New helmets are on the way that promise to better protect children who play football, but ensuring kids have access to them will be a challenge.

First-ever youth football helmet standard promises better protection from head injuries

The deadly brain disease CTE can begin in children who suffer head injuries and concussions while playing youth football.

Social Security crisis looms as program nears insolvency. Will Congress act?

The program has been a cornerstone of financial stability for retired Americans, but that may not be the case for the next generation as the Social Security tru

Broken trust: Community worries about industry self-reporting toxic emissions data

For years, Spotlight on America has investigated an invisible, cancer-causing gas released into American communities, by an industry that sterilizes medical equ

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Widow says Irwin death tape destroyed

Terri Irwin told TV's ''Access Hollywood'' in an interview airing this week that the tape was destroyed when it was no longer needed for the investigation into his death. Steve Irwin died Sept. 4 in Australia after a stingray's tail pierced his chest.

VOTE: Do you agree with Trump's use of military force to capture Venezuela's Maduro?

Do you agree with President Trump's use of military force to capture ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro?

Court docs: Man charged with bias crime after smearing feces, calling officer racial slurs

Multnomah County Prosecutors have charged a man with several crimes after an incident in Northwest Portland on New Year's Day.According to court documents, a Po

Overloaded boat in distress during King Tides highlights boating, life jacket safety

A group of young men made it home safe on New Year’s Day after struggling against the King Tide near the mouth of the Netarts Bay in a “very small, overloaded,

VOTE: Should there be an independent audit of taxpayer spending on social services?

Do you believe there should be an independent audit of how your taxpayer dollars are being spent on social services programs?

NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Spotlight on America"

After our investigations, building momentum to ditch toxic chemical in IV equipment

Runaways targeted by child sex traffickers

Army OB-GYN accused of recording women's exams in massive military sexual misconduct case

Legal fight intensifies over Depo-Provera and brain tumor allegations

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Spotlight on America presents: Cancer risk in the air, EMT attacks, veteran charity scams

Spotlight on America has reported on the potential health impact from ethylene oxide, known as EtO, for the past 5 years.

Communities launch legal battles against industry over cancer-causing gas

There is lingering concern over a toxic legacy in parts of Georgia where people say they were breathing an invisible cancer-causing gas for decades. Spotlight o

New lab tests show what's really in infant formula as FDA promises to clean up industry

The new FDA leadership says it's prioritizing clean and safe infant formula, targeting an embattled industry many say has failed American families.

'Unimaginable' pain as twin babies battle cancer. Their clinical trial is under threat.

'Unimaginable' pain as twin babies battle cancer. Their clinical trial is under threat.

Pediatric cancer trials face uncertain future amid Washington budget standoff

You’re hearing a lot about the political squabbling at the Capitol. But beyond the noise are real consequences for a vulnerable group of children

Changing political landscape in Vermont may provide lessons for country

Tucked away in the Green Mountains of Vermont is the small town of Bristol, with a population of 3,700.

Setback for push to get more transparency in warning public about dangerous products

Major changes at the federal agency tasked with protecting the public from dangerous products are raising concerns about transparency.

Illegal Chinese vapes flood US market, feed youth vaping epidemic

This month, the biggest bust of illegal e-cigarettes in U.S. history was worth $90 million.

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Widow says Irwin death tape destroyed

Terri Irwin told TV's ''Access Hollywood'' in an interview airing this week that the tape was destroyed when it was no longer needed for the investigation into his death. Steve Irwin died Sept. 4 in Australia after a stingray's tail pierced his chest.

VOTE: Do you agree with Trump's use of military force to capture Venezuela's Maduro?

Do you agree with President Trump's use of military force to capture ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro?

Court docs: Man charged with bias crime after smearing feces, calling officer racial slurs

Multnomah County Prosecutors have charged a man with several crimes after an incident in Northwest Portland on New Year's Day.According to court documents, a Po

Overloaded boat in distress during King Tides highlights boating, life jacket safety

A group of young men made it home safe on New Year’s Day after struggling against the King Tide near the mouth of the Netarts Bay in a “very small, overloaded,

VOTE: Should there be an independent audit of taxpayer spending on social services?

Do you believe there should be an independent audit of how your taxpayer dollars are being spent on social services programs?

NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Spotlight on America"

After our investigations, building momentum to ditch toxic chemical in IV equipment

Runaways targeted by child sex traffickers

Army OB-GYN accused of recording women's exams in massive military sexual misconduct case

Legal fight intensifies over Depo-Provera and brain tumor allegations