Joshua Rhett Miller Archive

Arizona drug-smuggling suspect deported 11 prior times, authorities say

Published July 17, 2013

A drug smuggling suspect whose alleged accomplice was arrested in Arizona with 220 pounds of marijuana has been deported to Mexico 11 times during the last three years, authorities said Wednesday.

Boy Scouts' Jamboree should include those barred due to BMI restrictions, experts say

Published July 16, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America’s new fitness standards for participating in the organization’s annual Jamboree are so rigorous they would not just exclude chubby tenderfoots — they would even bar many NFL players.

New health requirements keeping obese Boy Scouts out of national Jamboree

Published July 15, 2013

This year's Boy Scouts of America's national Jamboree is being billed as the most physically demanding in its history: There's rock climbing, rappelling, whitewater rafting and biking. And Scouts will go about the sprawling, hilly landscape the old-fashioned way — on foot.

Florida law enforcement officials mull 'response plan' ahead of Zimmerman verdict

Published July 09, 2013

Law enforcement officials in Florida have begun coordinating a “response plan” in anticipation of a verdict in the murder trial of George Zimmerman.

University at Buffalo charged pro-life student group $650 in 'unconstitutional fees,' lawsuit alleges

Published July 02, 2013

How much does free speech cost?

The University of Buffalo charged a pro-life student group nearly $650 in “unconstitutional fees” to exercise its freedom of speech during an event in April, a lawsuit alleges.

Good Samaritan who saved drowning girl dies from injuries weeks after rescue

Published June 28, 2013

A Georgia man who was paralyzed after jumping into a creek to save a young girl from drowning earlier this month has died.

Mysterious call gives family of missing American ship captain hope

Published June 27, 2013

The twin sister of an American schooner captain whose 85-year-old vessel has disappeared while sailing from New Zealand to Australia said the hearty, experienced sailor can rely on manual navigation if necessary.

World War II soldier's letters delivered to son -- 69 years later

Published June 26, 2013

A letter mailed from a U.S. Army soldier during World War II has finally made it across the pond, some 70 years later.

Justice Department freezes funds to Big Brothers Big Sisters following audit

Published June 26, 2013

A national youth mentoring organization cannot properly account for any of the $19.4 million tax dollars awarded to it through Justice Department funds intended for tribal, military and other at-risk adolescents, a government audit has found.

New Black Panther who sparked voter intimidation probe in 2008 arrested on gun charges

Published June 26, 2013

A member of the New Black Panther Party who sparked a federal probe for voter intimidation in 2008 has been arrested on gun charges in New York.