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The number of fatal opioid overdoses has gone down in the last few years in Missouri, but the emergence of nitazenes — a class of potent, synthetic opioids – has state officials concerned.
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Even as religious belief declines in Spain, the processions at Seville's Semana Santa — the Holy Week lead-up to Easter — draw crowds moved by music, tradition and powerful emotion.
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