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February 8, 2023

Migrant shot dead by Arizona rancher held on $1M for murder charge was deported several times before: report

Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly is charged with the murder of a man tentatively identified as Mexican migrant Gabriel Cuen-Butimea, who was reportedly deported several times.

February 8, 2023

New Hampshire officials forming team to look into drug overdose deaths in state's largest city

New Hampshire officials are forming a team to take a deeper look into recent overdose deaths in the state. Nine suspected overdose deaths have been reported in Manchester.

February 8, 2023

Mother of fentanyl victim calls for bipartisan action after attending SOTU

Laura Didier's son was 17 when he died from a fentanyl-laced pill. 

February 8, 2023

Indonesian police detain Australian fugitive who has been wanted by Italy since 2017

An Australian fugitive wanted by Italy has been detained by police in Indonesia. The fugitive has been wanted since 2017 on drug trafficking charges.

February 8, 2023

More than $300M worth of cocaine found floating in Pacific Ocean

Over $300 million worth of cocaine is going to be destroyed after being found floating in a net in the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand Police say.

February 7, 2023

GOP jeers Biden as he calls for fentanyl solution: 'It's your fault' the border isn't closed

Republicans jeered at President Biden as he noted the growing number of fentanyl overdose deaths during his State of the Union address Tuesday.

February 7, 2023

Texas couple charged in fentanyl ring that led to 3 teen overdose deaths: police

A Texas couple was arraigned in federal court Monday to face charges of supplying high schoolers with fentanyl-laced drugs that ultimately led to 10 juvenile overdoses.

February 7, 2023

NYC targets landlords allowing illegal pot shops to operate

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, both Democrats, have announced a plan to target landlords allowing illegal marijuana shops to operate.

February 7, 2023

Missouri recreational marijuana now available at Verts Neighborhood Dispensaries

Missouri recreational marijuana is now available at Verts Neighborhood Dispensaries. Those who are 21 and over are able to purchase top-shelf Missouri cannabis strains.

February 7, 2023

House Dem claims spike in fentanyl seized at border is a 'success'

Rep. Katie Porter hailed the significant rise in fentanyl seizures at the southern border in recent years as a "success," during a House Oversight Committee hearing.