Judge approves first supervised injection site in the U.S. 

A federal judge in Philadelphia ruled in favor of a nonprofit that has been attempting to open a supervised injection site in that city for nearly two years, approving what would be the first facility of its kind in the U.S. Safehouse plans to launch the site in South Philly next week, where those who use illicit drugs can inject them under medical supervision. Other countries, including Canada, already have such sites to help prevent people from overdosing or dying of overdoses, as well as access other addiction treatment. Yesterday's ruling follows a protracted legal battle between Safehouse and federal law enforcement officials. U.S. Attorney William McSwain has said that he would continue to appeal the ruling because the site's plan violates federal drug laws. Other cities are also looking to open their own sites, and Safehouse has plans in the works for a second Philly site.