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Police investigating deaths of two Ole Miss students | Packaged kratom found at both scenes

Most headlines factually report student deaths and the discovery of kratom, with one offering a promise of more information.

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What happened Police investigating deaths of two Ole Miss students | Packaged kratom found at both scenes.
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Sep 23, 1:52 PM

Police investigating deaths of two Ole Miss students | Packaged kratom found at both scenes

Authorities are investigating the deaths of two Ole Miss students. Investigators said there is no confirmed evidence indicating the deaths are connected, but packaged kratom sold from a ret...

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The Hill - PolicyNews report · Sep 23, 3:36 PM

2 Mississippi students dead, kratom found during both investigations

Kratom, an herbal substance whose components are opioid-related, was found in the investigation into two student deaths at the University of Mississippi, the local narcotics team said on Tu...

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Sep 23, 2:03 PM

Two Ole Miss students found dead; kratom discovered at both scenes. Here's what we know

Here's what we know

They say they have not confirmed information indicating that kratom or any other substance was a contributing factor in either death.

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Sep 23, 1:52 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Sep 23, 2:03 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Sep 23, 3:36 PM: The Hill - Policy joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 13 sources · 1 bucket.