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San Diego introduces 'safe sleeping sites' for homeless

July 5, 2023

San Diego introduces 'safe sleeping sites' for homeless

San Francisco activist Tom Wolf on San Diego's latest plan to address homelessness and concerns about a new drug that could be deadlier than fentanyl

Secret Service investigating suspected cocaine discovered inside White House

July 4, 2023

Secret Service investigating suspected cocaine discovered inside White House

The suspicious substance that was discovered within the White House on Sunday and prompted an evacuation has tested positive for cocaine, according to reports.

The tragedy of Philadelphia reveals a sad truth about our government

July 3, 2023

The tragedy of Philadelphia reveals a sad truth about our government

David Marcus details the drug addiction and homelessness in Kensington, Philadelphia, arguing the government is doing nothing about it.

Scenes show homelessness and drug addiction in Kensington, Philadelphia

July 2, 2023

Scenes show homelessness and drug addiction in Kensington, Philadelphia

Kensington is known for an open-air drug market, and high crime rates.

Maryland law allowing recreational marijuana takes effect

July 2, 2023

Maryland law allowing recreational marijuana takes effect

Recreational marijuana use in Maryland became legal for adults on Saturday after Governor Wes Moore signed the Cannabis Reform Act into law in May.

CBP agents discover gallon of Philadelphia-bound codeine syrup disguised as glycerin

July 1, 2023

CBP agents discover gallon of Philadelphia-bound codeine syrup disguised as glycerin

The CBP intercepted a gallon of codeine syrup that was being shipped from the United Kingdom to Philadelphia, officials say. It is commonly mixed to produce lean or sizzurp.

Advocates claim these meth pipe valentines are helping drug users

June 30, 2023

Advocates claim these meth pipe valentines are helping drug users

Critics say billboards encouraging safe drug use and holiday cards with smoking pipes send a "terribly wrong message." But harm reduction advocates say they save lives.

Barry Bonds admits he 'wasn't the best clubhouse guy,' says teammates thought he was a 'd---'

June 30, 2023

Barry Bonds admits he 'wasn't the best clubhouse guy,' says teammates thought he was a 'd---'

Barry Bonds has maintained his innocence with respect to performance-enhancing drugs, but he did admit he "wasn't the best clubhouse guy" during his illustrious MLB career.

‘Rust’ prosecutors, defense spar over ‘bag of cocaine’ witness claims armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed had on set

June 30, 2023

‘Rust’ prosecutors, defense spar over ‘bag of cocaine’ witness claims armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed had on set

"Rust" prosecutors have filed a motion to protect a witness who claims the movie's armorer passed off cocaine on the day of the shooting that left Halyna Hutchins dead.

'Most wanted' fugitive captured after tricking his family during 17 years on the run: police

June 30, 2023

'Most wanted' fugitive captured after tricking his family during 17 years on the run: police

One of South Carolina's "most wanted" fugitives evaded police for 17 years and even tricked his wife and kids with a fake name, police said.