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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for performance-enhancing drugs

August 12, 2022

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for performance-enhancing drugs

San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. He will miss the remainder of the season.

San Diego area becomes ‘epicenter’ of fentanyl smuggling amid spike in deaths, drug seizures

August 12, 2022

San Diego area becomes ‘epicenter’ of fentanyl smuggling amid spike in deaths, drug seizures

The southern district of California, which consists of San Diego and Imperial counties, is the "epicenter" of fentanyl smuggling in the United States, officials said.

Mississippi chiropractor accused of selling fentanyl, possessing other drugs

August 11, 2022

Mississippi chiropractor accused of selling fentanyl, possessing other drugs

A chiropractor in Mississippi has been charged with possession of drugs, including meth, as well as selling fentanyl. Authorities executed search warrants Wednesday.

Italian businessmen visiting NYC found dead in Queens short-term rental, no signs of trauma on bodies

August 11, 2022

Italian businessmen visiting NYC found dead in Queens short-term rental, no signs of trauma on bodies

Two businessmen visiting New York City from Italy were reportedly found dead in the basement of their Queens Airbnb, but NYPD said their bodies showed no signed of physical trauma.

Phoenix police 'dismantled' Mexican drug trafficking ring, indict 14 members: authorities

August 11, 2022

Phoenix police 'dismantled' Mexican drug trafficking ring, indict 14 members: authorities

A Mexican drug trafficking ring that smuggled large quantities of fentanyl and meth over the U.S. border has been "dismantled," the Phoenix Police Department announced.

Canadian police arrest 22 in crackdown on gun and drug smugglers

August 10, 2022

Canadian police arrest 22 in crackdown on gun and drug smugglers

Canadian police arrested 22 people and seized 27 handguns along with $1 million in drugs during a 10-month investigation into a drug-trafficking network.

Boston high school dean pleads guilty to federal gang-related charges

August 10, 2022

Boston high school dean pleads guilty to federal gang-related charges

Former Boston high school dean arrested for shooting student and racketeering. The dean painted himself as an anti-violence activist while being affiliated with a gang.

Missouri voters to vote on recreational marijuana in November ballot

August 9, 2022

Missouri voters to vote on recreational marijuana in November ballot

A campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri gained enough signatures to make the November ballot. If passed, people 21 and older will be able to buy and grow marijuana.

Feds rearrest rapper Fetty Wap after alleged FaceTime death threat

August 8, 2022

Feds rearrest rapper Fetty Wap after alleged FaceTime death threat

The rapper is accused of threatening an individual over FaceTime while displaying a fire arm. He was previously arrested for this case in October of 2021.

Musk questions Biden's efforts to free Griner while US has prisoners for marijuana

August 6, 2022

Musk questions Biden's efforts to free Griner while US has prisoners for marijuana

Elon Musk questioned President Biden's efforts to free WNBA player Brittney Griner from Russian jail while marijuana users remain imprisoned in the United States.