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Coverage dated September 15, 2026 to September 16, 2026

Teen's death linked to new opioid that's stronger than fentanyl

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Officials in several states have issued warnings about the opioid.

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  1. ABC 7 San Francisco

    New circulating opioid stronger than fentanyl linked to San Francisco teen's death; 4 arrested (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Authorities say four have been arrested following the overdose death of a San Francisco 16-year-old, the first known victim of a synthetic opioid that officials say is more powerful than fentanyl and so new it's not currently considered illegal in California.

  2. Phl17

    San Francisco boy's death linked to new opioid that's stronger than fentanyl (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    Officials in several states have issued warnings about the opioid.

  3. FOX8 WGHP

    Boy's death linked to new opioid that's stronger than fentanyl (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    Officials in several states have issued warnings about the opioid.

  4. KTLA Los Angeles

    California boy's death linked to new opioid that's stronger than fentanyl (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Officials in several states have issued warnings about the opioid.

  5. WGN Chicago

    Teen's death linked to new opioid that's stronger than fentanyl (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    Officials in several states have issued warnings about the opioid.

  6. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Teen's death sparks warning over opioid stronger than fentanyl found in 10 states, including NH (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    The death of a 16-year-old boy has health officials warning Americans about a powerful and deadly synthetic drug picking up steam across the country.

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