Finland mass stabbing was a terror attack by Moroccan teen, police say

Finland mass stabbing was a terror attack by Moroccan teen, police say

The stabbing in Turku, Finland, killing two people and wounded eight was a terror attack. The suspected attacker is an 18-year-old Moroccan citizen. He was shot in the leg by police three minutes after the attack began and taking into custody. Police believe the attack was terror-related after receiving additional information. Five other people were arrested in connection to the attack. Aug 19, 2017
US teen drug overdose deaths have increased by 19% after years of decline

US teen drug overdose deaths have increased by 19% after years of decline

Teen drug overdose deaths in the US have increased by 19%. After years of decline, teen deaths from drug overdoses climbed from 3.1 deaths per 100,000 teens in 2014 to 3.7 in 2015. The rates, released by the National Center for Health Statistics, involve teens ages 15 to 19. Most of the overdose deaths were driven primarily by opioids, including heroin and fentanyl. Aug 17, 2017