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Protester allegedly threatened police, wanted to ‘take these pigs heads off with a hand saw’: reports

September 8, 2020

Protester allegedly threatened police, wanted to ‘take these pigs heads off with a hand saw’: reports

A Washington state protester who claimed to support health care and housing as “a human right,” also posted a chilling warning for police prior to his arrest last week, according to a report.

Meth floods across US-Mexico border during coronavirus pandemic

September 4, 2020

Meth floods across US-Mexico border during coronavirus pandemic

Even though we’re in the middle of a pandemic, CBP officers say meth seizures have nearly doubled this year compared to last.

Breonna Taylor's ex-boyfriend offered plea deal requiring him to say she was part of his 'organized crime syndicate,' lawyer claims

September 1, 2020

Breonna Taylor's ex-boyfriend offered plea deal requiring him to say she was part of his 'organized crime syndicate,' lawyer claims

A draft version of a plea agreement presented to Breonna Taylor’s ex-boyfriend in July would have required him to name Taylor as a co-defendant involved in his “organized crime syndicate” that trafficked large amounts of crack cocaine, meth and other narcotics into the Louisville community.

'Virtual raves' during coronavirus pandemic include drugs, alcohol, NYU study finds

August 31, 2020

'Virtual raves' during coronavirus pandemic include drugs, alcohol, NYU study finds

With nightclubs and festivals closed during the coronavirus pandemic, many have opted to use drugs during virtual raves and happy hours, according to the findings of a new study.

Marijuana decriminalization vote expected in House

August 29, 2020

Marijuana decriminalization vote expected in House

The House will vote on a historic marijuana decriminalization bill next month, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said Friday.

Behind the homeless, sex-offenders debacle dividing New York City's once serene Upper West Side

August 27, 2020

Behind the homeless, sex-offenders debacle dividing New York City's once serene Upper West Side

Residents in the family-friendly neighborhood were shocked to find out that those homeless included more than a dozen convicted sex offenders. Some were reportedly given rooms in hotels a block from a school playground.

Trump to reveal coronavirus 'breakthrough' therapeutic, WH press secretary says

August 23, 2020

Trump to reveal coronavirus 'breakthrough' therapeutic, WH press secretary says

President Trump plans to hold a news conference Sunday evening regarding a potential major therapeutic “breakthrough” for treating the coronavirus.

Arizona teens arrested near Mexico border with $2M worth of hard narcotics in pickup truck

August 19, 2020

Arizona teens arrested near Mexico border with $2M worth of hard narcotics in pickup truck

Two teenagers in an Arizona border town were arrested over the weekend after nearly $2 million worth of cocaine, meth and heroin was found in their pickup truck during a vehicle stop, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement Tuesday.

Operation Legend's federal charges by the numbers

August 19, 2020

Operation Legend's federal charges by the numbers

Attorney General Bill Barr on Wednesday announced that Operation Legend has netted more than 200 federal charges since its launch in July 2020, in addition to separate homicide charges in some cases.

Dutch police uncover Netherland’s largest-ever cocaine lab in former riding school, arrest 17 suspects

August 12, 2020

Dutch police uncover Netherland’s largest-ever cocaine lab in former riding school, arrest 17 suspects

Dutch police have uncovered what they described as the biggest cocaine laboratory ever discovered in the Netherlands, leading to the arrest of 17 suspects from Colombia, Turkey and the Netherlands.