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Five people are facing federal charges in connection to Matthew Perry’s death from “acute effects of ketamine.”

Authorities arrested the individuals, who included two doctors and the actor’s personal assistant, during a Thursday morning operation, law enforcement officials confirmed during a press conference Thursday.

“These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong. They knew what they were doing was risking great danger to Mr. Perry, but they did it anyways. In the end, these defendants were more interested in profiting off Mr. Perry than caring for his wellbeing,” US Attorney...

5 people charged in Matthew Perry’s ketamine death, including his personal assistant, 2 doctors

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Matthew Perry's family is still mourning the terrible loss of their loved one — but at least they can hopefully find a bit of peace after multiple arrests were made in connection to the Friends star's death by ketamine.After news broke on Thursday, August 15, that at least one doctor and several drug dealers were taken into police custody as a result of their alleged roles in Perry passing at age 54, the 17 Again actor's stepfather, Keith Morrison, and his family released a statement regarding the latest update."We were and still are heartbroken by Matthew’s death," the Morrison family...

Matthew Perry's 'Heartbroken' Stepfather Keith Morrison Thankful for 'Justice' After Arrests Made in Connection to Actor's Death

Brooke Mueller's Deep Connection To Matthew Perry Ketamine Death Case

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Alleged Hollywood sources have been coming out of the woodwork to spill the details of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s long-gestating divorce, with the latest claiming that Affleck’s decision to pursue a split is partially rooted in his sobriety. According to an apparent source with inside knowledge of the A-list couple, Jennifer Lopez’s lavish lifestyle […]
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Perry's latest music video has been scrutinized due to environmental concerns.

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Have you ever looked back at your dusty VHS collection and wondered if it’s worth anything? Here are 15 VHS tapes that might be worth a second look.

15 VHS Tapes That Are Worth a Small Fortune

Finding an abandoned yet lovable stray dog on the streets and taking it home is undoubtedly a huge dream for animal lovers. But what’s the only thing better than one stray dog falling you home? Well, two stray dogs, of course. For one lucky animal lover who hit the...

‘They probably walked him home’: Dad comes home drunk and daughter finds him curled up in bed with two stray dogs

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

Coral Springs, FL

CBS News

A new lawsuit is claiming hackers have gained access to the personal information of "billions of individuals," including their Social Security numbers, current and past addresses and the names of siblings and parents — personal data that could allow fraudsters to infiltrate financial accounts or take out loans in their names. The allegation arose in a lawsuit filed earlier this month by Christopher Hofmann, a California resident who claims his identity theft protection service alerted him that his personal information had been leaked to the dark web by the "nationalpublicdata.com" breach. The lawsuit was earlier reported by Bloomberg Law.The breach allegedly...

Here's what to know about an alleged hack of Social Security numbers

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Placer County, CA

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WASHOE COUNTY – Authorities say the body of a missing Tahoe-area woman has been found in Nevada. The Placer County Sheriff's Office says a body was found off of Mt. Rose Highway in the Washoe County area of Nevada. The sheriff's office believes the body is that of Patricia Portella-Wright, who had been missing since Aug. 3. Portella-Wright's boyfriend, Brent Clifford, was announced as a person of interest in a Reno homicide on Wednesday. He was taken into custody in Portola later that day. Clifford and Portella-Wright lived together, the sheriff's office said. He had also been named as a person of interest in her disappearance. A drone found the body believed to be that of Portella-Wright down a steep embankment. Crews are now working to recover the body.Clifford has been booked into Placer County Jail for homicide in connection to Portella-Wright's death, the sheriff's office says.


Body believed to be that of missing Tahoe-area woman found off Mt. Rose Highway

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a common infection among women, but many don't know much about it. Testing for BV can seem confusing, but understanding the basics helps. BV testing involves checking for an imbalance in the vaginal bacteria. This imbalance can cause symptoms like unusual discharge, odor, and discomfort. Knowing the facts about BV testing can make the process less intimidating. Doctors use different methods to diagnose BV, including physical exams, pH tests, and lab tests. Early detection is key to effective treatment and preventing complications. Let's dive into 15 essential facts about BV testing that every woman should know.

15 Facts About Bacterial Vaginosis Testing

An TV meteorologist is being praised for how he handled an on-air panic attack.ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne was presenting his weather segment on Tuesday's Daily Breakfast when he felt the attack coming on. "I'm actually going to need to stop for a second. Some of you may know that I occasionally get affected by some panic attacks, and actually that's happening right now, Lisa, maybe I could hand back to you," he said before cameras cut to his colleague. "You certainly can Nate," said the show's co-host Lisa Mitchell, going on to promote a piece Byrne previously wrote about the same...

Meteorologist has panic attack live on air, prompts wave of praise online

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Life and Style Weekly

Reese Witherspoon is back in the dating game and snagged a wealthy new beau — and now sources exclusively tell Life & Style the actress is working hard at helping TV costar Jennifer Aniston snap out of her rut and do the same. A year after Reese divorced second husband Jim Toth, the 48-year-old has...

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Some people are overdosing from certain products marketed for weight loss, federal health officials are warning.The FDA has received reports of dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide injectable products dispensed in multiple-dose vials, resulting in patients seeking medical attention or requiring hospitalization, the agency stated. Dosing errors came as a result of people measuring and self-administering incorrect amounts, and health care providers miscalculating doses of the cheaper, compounded versions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, the agency said Friday in an alert. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fainting, headache, migraine, dehydration, acute pancreatitis and gallstones, according to the FDA.A majority of the...

People are overdosing on weight-loss injections, FDA warns

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Kayakers and snorkelers exploring the Southern California coast spotted an extremely rare oarfish, nicknamed a "doomsday fish" since they are seen in some parts of the world as harbingers of imminent disasters.  It's one of less than two dozen confirmed sightings of an oarfish in the state in over 120 years, according to UC  San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The oarfish is a "strikingly large, odd-looking fish" with a long, silvery, ribbon-shaped body, according to the Ocean Conservatory. The fish can grow to more than 30 feet long, and have large eyes and "foreboding" red spines in a crown-like...

Extremely rare "doomsday fish" found off California coast

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It might be gas, but it could also be something more serious.

What's the Deal With That Pain Under My Right Ribcage? Experts Explain

New York Post

Matthew Perry’s personal assistant injected him with the fatal dose of ketamine which led to his death after buying a batch of illicit drugs from a “master chef” on behalf of the late star, according to the federal indictment against him.

Perry’s live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, the Department of Justice announced Thursday.  

Perry, 54, died on October 28 last year in the hot tub of his rented home following ketamine injections administered by Iwamasa, prosecutors said. Iwamasa, who has been Perry’s assistant since 1994, now faces up to 15 years...

Matthew Perry’s assistant Kenny Iwamassa injected fatal overdose, bought illicit drugs from ‘master chef’: feds

Plantation, FL

A team of divers looking for a woman and her young daughter who vanished in 1974 located their car and likely human remains in a Florida canal, authorities said this week. And in an unexpected twist, the divers announced that during the search, they also located the missing vehicle and likely remains of a World War II veteran who went missing 20 years ago. On Nov. 12, 1974, a 35-year-old woman and her 3-year-old daughter were reported missing from their home, the Plantation Police Department said in a Tuesday news release. Authorities did not identify the missing woman and child, but...

Stunning twist in search for mom, girl who vanished in 1974

Five people, including two doctors, have been charged for their role in supplying ketamine to \"Friends\" actor Matthew Perry. Perry died in 2023 and toxicology reports attributed his cause of death to the \"acute effects of ketamine.\" CBS News' Robert Legare has more.

Matthew Perry death-related charges for doctors, staff who supplied ketamine to \"Friends\" actor

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Five people, including two doctors, have been charged for their role in supplying ketamine to "Friends" actor Matthew Perry. Perry died in 2023 and toxicology reports attributed his cause of death to the "acute effects of ketamine." CBS News' Robert Legare has more.

Matthew Perry death-related charges for doctors, staff who supplied ketamine to "Friends" actor

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