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Brittney Griner guilty plea possible 'gamble' to speed up Russia exit: expert

July 17, 2022

Brittney Griner guilty plea possible 'gamble' to speed up Russia exit: expert

Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges, but some suggest that her plea is merely an attempt to make herself eligible for a prisoner swap so she can leave Russia sooner.

Mexico nabs FBI Most Wanted cartel boss accused of '80s kidnapping, murder of DEA agent

July 15, 2022

Mexico nabs FBI Most Wanted cartel boss accused of '80s kidnapping, murder of DEA agent

Rafael Caro-Quintero stands accused of ordering the kindapping, torture and death of U.S. DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who had allegedly led the raid on a cartel plantation.

Fentanyl crisis: DEA official says Mexico needs to do more to stop drug production, flow in US

July 15, 2022

Fentanyl crisis: DEA official says Mexico needs to do more to stop drug production, flow in US

The DEA continues to tout the important role education plays as the primary tool at the disposal of U.S. officials and law enforcement to combat the fentanyl crisis at home.

Texas Democrat warns only 30% of border agents are handling security operations

July 15, 2022

Texas Democrat warns only 30% of border agents are handling security operations

Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar joined "America's Newsroom" to discuss the need to address the growing problem of fentanyl coming across the southern border and lack of border security.

California fentanyl bust: Feds seize 1 million counterfeit pills worth up to $20 million

July 14, 2022

California fentanyl bust: Feds seize 1 million counterfeit pills worth up to $20 million

DEA agents seized about one million counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl from a drug trafficking ring believed to be associated with the Sinaloa Cartel.

Texas Gov. Abbott blames Washington’s ‘open border policies’ for rise in fentanyl deaths in his state

July 14, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott blames Washington’s ‘open border policies’ for rise in fentanyl deaths in his state

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott railed against Washington's "open border policies" Thursday while meeting with law enforcement agencies to discuss the impact of fentanyl.

Kentucky mom believes she was poisoned by fentanyl from picking up dollar bill: 'It was taking over my body'

July 14, 2022

Kentucky mom believes she was poisoned by fentanyl from picking up dollar bill: 'It was taking over my body'

A Kentucky woman was hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill while traveling and is warning others against the dangers of fentanyl-laced bills

Baltimore police officer arrested for allegedly selling a ghost gun and distributing drugs to motorcycle gang

July 13, 2022

Baltimore police officer arrested for allegedly selling a ghost gun and distributing drugs to motorcycle gang

A Baltimore police officer is facing federal charges after he was arrested for allegedly selling a ghost gun and drugs to members of a motorcycle gang.

Kentucky medical marijuana team led by Gov. Andy Beshear to have town hall

July 13, 2022

Kentucky medical marijuana team led by Gov. Andy Beshear to have town hall

A medical marijuana advisory team will hold a town hall on the issue in northern Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear formed this team and will be overseeing the town hall.

Austin man allegedly caught with over 11 pounds of fentanyl in his car battery

July 12, 2022

Austin man allegedly caught with over 11 pounds of fentanyl in his car battery

Austin police arrested a man last week after conducting a traffic stop and finding more than 11 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside a car battery.