Stories by Brian Mann
Brian Mann
Correspondent, National Desk
By Brian Mann
U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge
Brian Mann | May 28, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC
Researchers say some structural changes in treating addiction are helping, including wider access to overdose-reversing medication.
By Brian Mann
After Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright actionBrian Mann | May 25, 2026, 7:58 PM UTC
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U.S. military strikes Iran as Trump says negotiations move forward for deal to end warJane Arraf, Brian Mann | May 25, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC
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Native kids with disabilities were held in wooden boxes. Sweeping reforms are comingBrian Mann | May 14, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
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RFK Jr. talked about 'reparenting' kids on wellness farms. We visit one that inspired himBrian Mann | Apr 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Exploring the green side of Rio de Janeiro: a vast urban rain forest
Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is home to the world's largest urban rain forest. Woven among the city's bustling neighborhoods are soaring tree canopies, waterfalls, and miles of hiking trails.
Brian Mann | Apr 15, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC
Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply
Drug overdose deaths are plummeting in the U.S. in ways never seen before. Experts worry new, toxic "synthetic" street drugs could derail the recovery.
Brian Mann | Apr 14, 2026, 5:03 PM UTC
Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor
The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell calls them false but apologized to his supporters and family.
Brian Mann | Apr 13, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
710,000 fewer babies were born last year in U.S. compared with two decades ago
The U.S. fertility rate continued its slide to historic levels, due to plunging teen pregnancies and far more women delaying motherhood into their 30s and 40s.
Brian Mann | Apr 9, 2026, 6:45 PM UTC
