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04:51 DOJ hits Tren de Aragua gang members with RICO charges for murder, sex trafficking

Attorney General Pam Bondi said charging the 27 people would \

18/04 Officers squash smuggling attempt after seizing nearly $9M of meth hidden in the veggie

The drugs were hidden inside a tractor containing chayote, a green, pear-shaped squash. Officers found 3,770 packages weighing 1,002 pounds altogether.

05/04 Driver disguised 80 pounds of meth, cocaine as Christmas presents. His gift was prison.

Oklahoma City Police stopped a man for speeding and noticed Christmas gifts in the vehicle. It turns out the presents were gift-wrapped drugs.

04/04 Any bunny got weed? Easter Sunday, 4/20 will fall on the same day this year

Easter Sunday and 4/20, the unofficial marijuana \

31/03 Florida boy dies after drinking bottle of apple juice containing meth, woman charged

A Florida woman was charged with one count of aggravated manslaughter of a child after the death of the 5-year-old boy.

22/03 Fed sting operation uncovers cartel gun trafficking ring in Cleveland

Prosecutors say two Cleveland men dealt weapons to undercover federal agents posing as cartel members. The case is the latest in anti-gun trafficking efforts.

20/03 Vast majority of cannabis users drive afterwards, report says. What to know about the risks.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 84.8% of cannabis users who responded to a study drove within eight hours of consumption.

20/03 Colombian Navy personnel indicted in plot to help narcos spy on coast guard ships

Two ex-Colombian Navy workers are accused of helping drug traffickers place tracking devices aboard Colombian Navy vessels.

19/03 Alleged MS-13 leader on FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted' list extradited from Mexico to US

Francisco Javier Román-Bardales is believed to be a \

14/03 Narco-submarine crew arrested in plot to ferry thousands of kilos of coke on the high seas

A federal grand jury indicted six Colombian nationals for operating a narco-submarine fleet to bring 5,000 kilograms of cocaine to the U.S.

11/03 Father files lawsuit after deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans in 2024

The suit comes after charges were filed against two men in the January 2024 deaths of Ricky Johnson, David Harrington and Clayton McGeeney.

11/03 Daycare teacher accused of giving drugs to kids 'to make them sleepy' for nap time, officials say

A teacher at Forsyth Methodist Church daycare in Georgia was charged after allegedly giving Benadryl to children \

11/03 Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on International Criminal Court warrant

The ICC said it would pursue an investigation of suspected crimes against humanity related to Duterte's role in overseeing a bloody "war on drugs."

07/03 Olympic snowboarder linked to drugs, murder lands on FBI's Most Wanted list

James Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, is wanted for running a murderous drug trafficking organization, according to federal charging documents.

06/03 Two charged in deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans who met for watch party in Missouri

Two men were charged with the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans in January 2024.

05/03 11 New York middle schoolers sickened after taking THC gummies, a growing problem

Similar incidents have happened in schools across the country as more states have legalized the medical and recreational use of marijuana.

04/03 Woman who trafficked fentanyl at NY daycare sentenced to 45 years after string of poisonings

Grei Mendez was charged with distributing narcotics resulting in death and possession with intent to distribute narcotics resulting in death.

19/02 Trace amounts of cocaine found in dogs that fatally mauled Ohio woman in front of husband

Two dogs that mauled 73-year-old Jo Ann Echelbarger in Ohio last year were found to have had cocaine in their systems, according to pathology reports.

17/02 Texas man who allegedly gave daughter THC chocolate appeared 'very high,' officials say

The 9-year-old girl said her father had given her a chocolate bar. She was rushed to the hospital showing “signs of intoxication,” officials said.

16/02 148 pounds of crystal meth found in stone landscaping pavers in North Carolina, police say

Officers were following up on an investigation from an arrest made in January when they said they found crystal methamphetamines hidden in pavers.

14/02 Driver in deadly Tesla Cybertruck crash had alcohol and cocaine in system, report shows

The toxicology report reveals that the driver in the deadly Cybertruck crash had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) more than twice the legal limit.

11/02 American school teacher Marc Fogel released from prison in Russia

American school teacher Marc Fogel has been released by Russia, the Trump administration said, amid talks with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

11/02 Who is Marc Fogel? What to know about American teacher released from Russian prison

Marc Fogel was arrested for having cannabis in 2021 and sentenced to 14 years in a Russian penal colony.

08/01 Louisiana mayor accused of being a part of drug trafficking organization: Police

Tyrin Truong, the 25-year-old mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was arrested for allegedly being a member of a drug trafficking organization.

26/12 Backpacks with estimated $1.1 million of cocaine found in wooded area near US-Canada border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents found 30 brick-like packages containing a white powdery substance in the backpacks.

21/12 A fentanyl antidote is saving lives. But it isn’t ending the fentanyl crisis

The death toll from fentanyl is falling as communities flood the streets with naloxone, an overdose-reversal drug. But deadly opioids remain rife.

16/12 Man arrested after police find him asleep with alcohol, gun on Mississippi highway

Police said they found a man with alcohol in his car and a gun on his lap after responding to a wellness check for a stopped vehicle on Saturday.

11/12 Hospitals gave patients meds during childbirth, then reported them for illicit drug use

Hospitals across the country reported mothers to authorities after they tested positive for medications used routinely in millions of births.

09/12 Six students overdose on possibly 'tainted' cocaine batch at Colorado frat house, police say

Police are investigating after at least six students overdosed on a \

07/12 7 arrested with alleged connections to Rutgers University social media drug ring

New Jersey police officials have announced that seven arrests were made in connection to an alleged social media drug ring at Rutgers University.

28/11 Man accused of trying to smuggle meth-caked clothing on flight from LAX to Australia

Raj Matharu, 31, of Northridge, faces one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

28/11 Feds charge Bahamian cops for taking bribes, shipping cocaine into U.S.

Bahamian police and military officials are accused of enabling the flow of cocaine into the U.S. for years in exchange for bribes.

26/11 Donald Trump vows to impose 25% tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico

President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose a tariff on products from Canada and Mexico until they stop flow of drugs, migrant crossings.

25/11 Ohio poker dealer accused of stealing from the pot at Cleveland casino

The dealer at JACK Cleveland Casino is accused of stealing 14 separate times during a one-month period.

16/11 Pharmaceutical giants to pay Baltimore $266M in opioid epidemic lawsuit

A jury found McKesson and Cencora liable for $266 million in damages to the city of Baltimore for fueling the opioid crisis.

01/11 Is marijuana the same as cannabis? What is THC? Terms to know as states vote on legal weed

Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Florida voters will see marijuana on their ballots in November.

30/10 Owner of NYC day care where toddler died from fentanyl pleads guilty to federal charges

Grei Mendez entered the guilty plea in Manhattan to federal charges including conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death.

18/10 17 students overcome by 'banned substance' at Los Angeles middle school

More than a dozen students became sickened by an unknown substance at the Walter Reed Middle School in Studio City.

11/10 Police seize $500,000 of fentanyl concealed in carne asada beef at California traffic stop

California Highway Patrol found 11 pounds of fentanyl worth around $500,000 in a cooler concealed by multiple packages of raw carne asada beef.

26/09 Plane with a 'large quantity of narcotics' emergency lands on California highway: Reports

A plane containing a 'large quantity of narcotics' emergency landed on a Southern California Highway and led to two arrests, according to reports.

25/09 4 youths given 'magic mushrooms' by suspected drug dealer, 2 of them overdosed: Police

Two Colorado youths overdosed after taking 'magic mushrooms' sold to them by a suspected drug dealer they met and communicated with through Telegram.

14/09 Body cam footage shows arrest of Instagram model on 'pink cocaine' after fatal Miami crash

Maecee Marie Lathers, 24, was arrested shortly after the crash in which her Mercedes slammed into a Range Rover and Suzuki, killing two friends.

11/09 Meth and heat are a deadly mix. Users in America's hottest big city rarely get the message

In blistering Phoenix, America's hottest big city, amphetamines were the primary or related cause in 51% of heat deaths in Maricopa County in 2023.

09/09 She ate a poppy seed salad just before giving birth. Then they took her baby away.

Hospitals use drug tests that return false positives from poppy seed bagels and Zantac. Yet newborns are taken from parents based on the results.

04/09 Families claim Oregon nurse replaced fentanyl drips with tap water in $303 million lawsuit

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center is being sued by 18 former patients who claim the hospital's 'negligence' caused unnecessary pain or death.

31/08 Sinaloa drug kingpin sentenced to 28 years for trafficking narcotics to Alaska

Miguel Baez Guevara is now spending time behind bars after he entered a guilty plea with prosecutors about his enterprise to spread drugs in Alaska.

30/08 Dozens arrested in bust targeting 'largest known pharmacy burglary ring' in DEA history

Further investigation revealed that the 42 suspects had worked together to burglarize over 200 pharmacies across 31 states, authorities said.

27/08 Husband admits adding cocaine, MDMA to wife's Cokes in hopes he would marry her daughter

Alfred Ruf, 71, was sentenced to four years in prison after admitting to poisoning his wife by spiking her Coca-Cola with cocaine and other drugs.

22/08 Feds indict 23 for using drones to drop drugs and cell phones into Georgia prisons

'Operation Night Drop' used drones to plop drugs and phones into Georgia prisons, federal prosecutors say.

21/08 Two tons of meth disguised as watermelon seized at border; valued over $5 million

Over two tons of meth was seized at the border in San Diego. The narcotics were estimated to be valued over $5 million.

17/08 Orange County police uncover secret drug lab with 300,000 fentanyl pills

Buena Park police uncovered the drug lab in Fountain Valley with around 300,000 suspected fentanyl pills and other drugs.

16/08 Ex-Alabama officer agrees to plead guilty to planting drugs before sham traffic stop

Michael Kilgore, 40, was charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

16/08 Fentanyl, meth trafficker gets 376-year prison sentence for Colorado drug crimes

Jose Arellano-Arredondo, 67, was sentenced by a Weld County judge to serve 376 years in a Colorado prison for drug trafficking offenses.

16/08 Amid Matthew Perry arrests, should doctors be blamed for overdose deaths?

Two Southern California doctors are facing charges related to Matthew Perry's death. How common is it for physicians to face charges?

15/08 2.2 million illegal cannabis packages mimicking junk food seized in California

A sting operation by California authorities resulted in the seizure of more than 2.2 million illegal cannabis packages designed to mimic junk food.

14/08 Agents seize nearly 3,000 pounds of meth hidden in celery at Georgia farmers market

The wholesale value of the seizure is approximately $3.2 million, the DEA said, calling it the \

12/08 Marijuana and ecstasy found inside Buc-ee's plush toys during traffic stop in Texas

A Texas deputy found ecstasy and two pounds of marijuana packed inside Buc-ee's stuffed animals during a traffic stop.

12/08 Brittney Griner’s tears during national anthem show how much this Olympic gold medal means

As Brittney Griner stood on the top step of the medals podium, the gold medal she helped win around her neck, she was overcome with emotion.

11/08 Man arrested in connection with attempt to ship a ton of meth to Australia

The Justice Department announced the arrest on Friday, however the attempted exportation of the drugs took place in 2023.

08/08 'Drug empire' accused of smuggling cocaine, meth across US in Bluetooth karaoke speakers

Six men were charged for being a part of a 'drug empire' that smuggled millions of dollars worth of cocaine and meth in Bluetooth karaoke speakers.

06/08 Recreational weed: Marijuana sales begin in Ohio today. Here's what to expect.

Residents, 21 and older, have expressed excitement to finally purchase recreational marijuana after it was legalized last year.

06/08 Hurricane Debby sends $1 million worth of cocaine onto Florida beach, border patrol says

Border patrol agents recovered 25 packages of cocaine worth over $1 million blown onto a Florida Keys beach by Hurricane Debby.

03/08 Medical report offers details on death of D'Vontaye Mitchell outside Milwaukee Hyatt

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner released a report on Friday detailing D'Vontaye Mitchell's death as hotel security guards held him face down.

02/08 Who are the Americans still detained in Russian prisons? Here's the list.

These are the Americans still being held in Russian prisons after Thursday's prisoner swap that freed Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich.

01/08 After Gershkovich and Whelan freed, this American teacher remains in Russian custody

Marc Fogel, an American teacher imprisoned on drug charges in a Russian penal colony, was not included in the latest prisoner swap.

01/08 Facing rollbacks, criminal justice reformers argue policies make people safer

Advocates are refining their rebuttal to “tough on crime” messaging: Don’t focus on punishment, but on reforms that improve public safety.

31/07 El Chapo’s son pleads not guilty to narcotics, money laundering and firearms charges

In his first court appearance, Joaquin Guzman Lopez entered the plea at a Chicago federal court and was ordered to remain detained pending trial.

30/07 Suspected Balkan drug smuggler 'Pirate of the Unknown' extradited to US

Milos Radonjic, dubbed the “Pirate of the Unknown” for allegedly trafficking drugs on cargo ships, pleaded not guilty in federal court Monday.

26/07 Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and 'El Chapo' Guzman's son arrested in Texas

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22/07 Kamala Harris' stance on marijuana has certainly evolved. Here's what to know.

Kamala Harris has called for major changes to the federal government's position on marijuana. But she hasn't always supported fully legalizing weed.

18/07 After 5 sickened, study finds mushroom gummies containing illegal substances

Testing by Blue Ridge Poison Center found mushroom-infused products contained illegal hallucinogens.

11/07 Colorado homeowner finds 7 pounds of pot edibles on porch after UPS account gets hacked

A Colorado resident told police they learned their UPS account had been hacked when 7 pounds of pot edibles showed up on their front porch.

07/07 Fentanyl and nitazenes have hit Australian shores and experts are preparing for the potentially fatal impact

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl and nitazenes are already finding their way into Australia's drug supply. Experts are concerned surges in the drug could have fatal consequences and are calling on the government to prepare. 

05/07 Mexican cartels are diversifying business beyond drugs. Here's where they are profiting

The cartels' reach extends into many parts of Mexico's economy, from food production to fuel.

04/07 Poisons in paradise: How Mexican cartels target Hawaii with meth, fentanyl

The lush Hawaiian islands attract millions of visitors — and Mexican cartels. Drug traffickers set up major pipelines to the islands.

28/06 Supreme Court throws out multi-billion dollar settlement with Purdue over opioid crisis

The Sackler family made its fortune selling a drug that fueled the nation's opioid epidemic. States intend to use settlement money for drug treatment programs.

27/06 Future of delta-8 in question as lawmakers and hemp industry square off

As safety concerns about delta-8 and other hemp products have mounted, businesses say new legislation is too stringent and could crush the industry.

19/06 Sinaloa Cartel laundered $50M through Chinese network in Los Angeles, prosecutors say

A superseding indictment outlined a complex scheme between cartel associates and the underground group to launder over $50 million in drug proceeds.

14/06 2 arrested after deputies say they found cocaine inside a cheeseburger

De Anthonie Trey Vion Taylor, 23, and 24-year-old Brianna Marie Smith were arrested and are facing multiple drug charges, the sheriff's office said.

13/06 61 pounds of cocaine found in woman's luggage at Chicago airport

A judge placed the 27-year-old woman on electronic monitoring, authorities said.

13/06 Oregon man gets 2 years for drugging daughter's friends; the girls asked for more

Michael Meyden, 57, admitted to drugging his 12-year-old daughter's friends during a sleepover by putting depressant drugs in their mango smoothies.

11/06 After baby's fentanyl poisoning at Divino Niño day care, 'justice for heinous crime'

Two people have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the fentanyl poisonings at Divino Niño day care in the Bronx.

07/06 Dozens of people, including border agent, charged in California drug bust linked to Sinaloa Cartel

Fourteen indictments were unsealed charging 47 alleged members of a drug trafficking network based in Imperial Valley, California.

07/06 Middle school crossing guard charged with giving kids marijuana, vapes

Kiara Lee, 26, a crossing guard at a Pennsylvania middle school allegedly distributing e-cigarettes and marijuana to middle school students.

02/06 What is ketamine? Here's how it works.

Ketamine helps pain by stopping pain signals from reaching your awareness. It can also help with depression by stopping negative thought patterns.

31/05 Marco Troper, son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, died from an accidental overdose

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office ruled that Marco Troper, son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, died from an accidental overdose.

29/05 Watch 'full-grown' rattlesnake surprise officer during car search that uncovered drugs, gun

Body camera video shows the moment a Wheat Ridge Police officer spotted the rattlesnake in the back of the vehicle during the car search.

23/05 Study says more Americans smoke marijuana daily than drink alcohol

Though drinking is more widespread, the analysis found that 2022 was the first time people reported using more cannabis daily than alcohol in the U.S.

22/05 Flight attendant, bank employees charged in connection to Mexico-based drug trafficking ring

The drug trafficking organization allegedly transported thousands of pounds of cocaine since 2018, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.

16/05 Man smoked marijuana oil, took medication before deadly Florida crash, affidavit says

Bryan Maclean Howard, 41, was charged with eight counts of DUI manslaughter after his truck crashed into a bus transporting workers to a watermelon farm.

13/05 Michigan doctor sentenced to 12 years for distributing opioid pills worth more than $6M

Lawrence Mark Sherman, 75, was sentenced to over a decade in prison for unlawfully distributing opioid pills that had a value of more than $6 million.

11/05 High-roller swears he was drugged at Vegas blackjack table, offers $1 million for proof

A Southern California real estate developer bought 14 billboards in Vegas offering a $1 million reward for info on who drugged him at a casino in 2021

10/05 California parents charged with stashing 25,000 fentanyl pills under 1-year-old's crib

California parents are facing charges after authorities discovered a backpack full of 25,000 fentanyl pills under their baby's crib.

10/05 $2 million of fentanyl was 'misdelivered' to a Maine resident. Police don't know who sent it.

The package containing nearly 30 pounds of fentanyl worth $2 million was mailed from California to Winslow, Maine.

09/05 4 flight attendants arrested after allegedly smuggling drug money from NYC to Dominican Republic

Four flight attendants were taken into custody after an investigation revealed a drug-smuggling operation from New York to the Dominican Republic.

03/05 Mississippi city councilman pleads guilty to selling fake CBD products in stores

A federal probe said Robert Leon Deming III, who serves on the Biloxi City Council, sold illegal synthetic cannabinoids marketed as CBD at his stores.

03/05 Officials say opioid 'outbreak' in Austin, Texas, linked to 9 deaths and 75 overdoses

According to a county spokesperson, toxicology reports suggest that the nine people who died in Austin, Texas, this week had ingested fentanyl.

01/05 Is pot legal now? Despite big marijuana news, it's still in legal limbo.

For years, a confusing patchwork of marijuana laws have blanketed the nation. A planned rule change will only make things more confusing.

30/04 Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, allowing prescriptions: Reports

The federal government's plan would recategorize pot, once deemed highly dangerous, addictive and without medical use, as a prescribable medication.

20/04 Why is 4/20 the unofficial weed day? The history behind April 20 and marijuana

April 20 has become synonymous with marijuana. But how did a random spring day earn this unofficial holiday status? We explain.

19/04 Where is weed legal? The states where recreational, medicinal marijuana is allowed in 2024

Saturday is April 20, the unofficial holiday celebrating the use of marijuana. Here's a look at where you can legally toke in the US in 2024.

19/04 47 pounds of meth found in ice chest full of dead fish as car tries to cross US border

Officers seized nearly 50 pounds of meth concealed in an ice chest full of dead fish along the U.S.-Mexico border between California and Mexicali.

17/04 Texas doctor who tampered with patients IV bags faces 190 years after guilty verdict

Raynaldo Riviera Ortiz Jr., a 60-year-old anesthesiologist in Dallas, Texas, was found guilty of injecting a drug cocktail into patients' IV bags.

17/04 Father and aunt waited hours to call 911 for 2-year-old who ingested fentanyl, later died, warrant shows

Nevaeh Reed's father and aunt were arrested after waiting hours to call 911. The father attempted to order Naloxone via DoorDash, a warrant alleges.

15/04 Opioid settlement cash being used for existing programs and salaries, sparking complaints

Should opioid settlement funds replace existing resources or fund new programs? The debate sharpens as local governments make spending decisions.

11/04 8-year-old Kentucky boy died from fentanyl not from eating strawberries, coroner reveals

The 8-year-old Kentucky boy who died after eating strawberries at a school fundraiser actually died from fentanyl intoxication, coroner says.

06/04 Coast Guard seizes $24.3 million of cocaine in Caribbean drug bust

The United States Coast Guard seized a boat that was carrying $24.3 million worth of cocaine on Friday.

06/04 Oregon recriminalizes drug possession. How many people are in jail for drug-related crimes?

Oregon law will recriminalize drug possession starting in September. How will drug-related arrests change in the state?

04/04 Pilot in deadly Arizona hot air balloon crash had elevated levels of ketamine, report says

A toxicology report shows the pilot's ketamine levels were about 60 times a United Kingdom threshold considered indicative of impaired driving.

04/04 Alabama mom arrested after 2 kilos of cocaine found in 3-year-old's backpack

The Mobile County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman after conducting a search warrant \nand finding kilograms of cocaine in a 3-year-old's backpack.

03/04 'Kia Boys' flee police in Washington before crashing, chopper footage shows

Two teenagers were arrested in Seattle after a crime spree that ended when the stolen vehicle crashed into a pole at the Southcenter Mall.

03/04 Florida takes recreational marijuana to the polls: What to know

The Florida Supreme Court on Monday approved a recreational marijuana constitutional amendment for the November 2024 statewide ballot.

02/04 Oregon Gov. signs bill reintroducing criminal penalties for drug possession: What to know

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed HB 4002 into law on Monday. The bill recriminalizes possession of small amounts of drugs.

02/04 Florida Supreme Court OKs ballot measure allowing recreational pot

The Florida Supreme Court on Monday approved a recreational marijuana constitutional amendment for the November 2024 statewide ballot.

30/03 Elaborate scheme used drones to drop drugs in prisons, authorities in Georgia say

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29/03 Suspect charged with murder, home invasion in deadly Illinois stabbing and beating rampage

Christian Soto, 22, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, among other charges, in connection with violent attacks in Illinois.

29/03 Truck driver in fatal Texas school bus crash arrested Friday; admitted drug use before wreck

Jerry Hernandez, a 42-year-old truck driver told authorities had gotten very little sleep and used cocaine before crashing into Texas school bus.

27/03 Colombia police seize 1.7 tons of cocaine hidden in avocado shipment: Watch video of bust

Colombian police seized 1.7 tons of cocaine after finding that it was disguised in a shipment of avocados, authorities say.

26/03 A Colorado mobile preschool is stolen then found with fentanyl: How this impacts learning for kids

A mobile preschool for kids in Aurora, Colorado was stolen and found later contaminated with fentanyl. The executive director reacts to the crime.

18/03 Missouri mom charged after 4-year-old daughter found dead from drug overdose, police say

A Missouri mother, Christina Huntspon, is facing charges after her 4-year-old daughter died from a drug overdose, police say.

13/03 Cop boss says marauding rats are getting high on marijuana at New Orleans police headquarters

The New Orleans Police Department headquarters is also infested with cockroaches and mold, authorities said.

12/03 A groundbreaking drug law is scrapped in Oregon. What does that mean for decriminalization?

Oregon was the first state to decriminalize illicit drugs. Now that it's reversing course, what does that mean for reform efforts nationwide?

11/03 2 women who bought fatal dose of fentanyl in Mexico for friend sentenced to probation

Two Colorado women have been sentenced for the part they played in the fentanyl overdose of their friend in Mexico, officials say.

07/03 4 friends. 3 deaths, 2 months later: What killed Kansas City Chiefs fans remains a mystery

It's been two months since a group of KC Chiefs fans were found dead, yet despite their completed autopsies, the official cause of death is unknown.

07/03 The Anti-abortion Movement’s Attack on Wanted Pregnancies

The push to give legal rights to embryos and fetuses not only forces unwanted pregnancies, it also steals choice from women who fervently want children.

07/03 Detroit woman charged for smuggling meth after Michigan inmate's 2023 overdose death

According to the medical examiner, William Wilson, 57, appeared to swallow the three bags and attempted to regurgitate them when the two burst.

05/03 How an Oregon tween's frantic text led to man being accused of drugging girls at sleepover

A 12-year-olds text got her and her friend's out of a sleepover where a dad was accused of drugging them with Benzodiazepines

05/03 On front lines of the opioid epidemic, these Narcan street warriors prevent overdose deaths

One woman has saved more than 2,000 people in a Philadelphia neighborhood. \

02/03 A Lake Oswego dad is accused of drugging girls at a sleepover by lacing smoothies: Reports

An Oregon father, Michael Meyden, is accused of drugging 3 girls at a sleepover, according to reports. Lake Oswego police say he is now out on bond.

29/02 Founder of New York narcotics delivery service gets 12 years for causing 3 overdose deaths

The founder of a New York drug delivery service was sentenced for his role in distributing cocaine laced with fentanyl that killed three people.

22/02 Minnesota man arrested in connection to murder of Los Angeles model

Police said Magnus Daniel Humphrey was arrested in Minnesota on unrelated federal drug charges but will extradited to Los Angeles to face charges.

20/02 Drug-running ring used drones to deliver product inside federal prison: Reports

11 people including 1 minor were arrested in connection to the drug dealing scheme in the city of Welch, the McDowell County Sheriff's Office said.

17/02 Most Americans want legal pot. Here's why feds are taking so long to change old rules.

The DEA has for decades held that marijuana is among the most dangerous, highly addictive drugs. The science has changed, but the DEA hasn't.

15/02 Elderly couple who trafficked meth in Idaho, Northwest, sentenced to years in prison

An elderly couple was sentenced to years in federal prison for trafficking pounds of meth through Idaho by hiding it in the floorboards of a vehicle.

13/02 Connecticut pastor was dealing meth in exchange for watching sex, police say

A Connecticut pastor was arrested after police said he was selling methamphetamines from his house and at the church.

13/02 His prison sentence was 60-150 years. But Native American Efrain Hidalgo is finally free.

A judge's comments and evidence of disproportionate sentencing of Native Americans helped convince a court that he'd been unfairly punished.

12/02 Storming of Ecuador TV station by armed men has ominous connection: Mexican drug cartels

Criminal gangs in Ecuador are choosing sides between the rival super cartels of Mexico: Sinaloa and CJNG.

10/02 'That level of violence is terrifying': Mexican cartel targets tranquil Puget Sound city

Selecting a town like Port Orchard, Washington, is indicative of a key CJNG strategy to reach tentacles into small, unexpected corners of America.

08/02 Woman charged in fatal Amish buggy crash accused of trying to get twin sister to take fall

Sarah Beth Petersen told police that she was the one driving, while Samantha Petersen said she had just arrived to the crash scene. Police say it was the other way around.

06/02 Parents of man found dead outside Kansas City home speak out on what they believe happened

Appearing virtually on NewNation, David Harrington's stepmother and father told Chris Cuomo that their son \

06/02 What is liquid heroin? 1.4 metric tons seized in 'astronomical' Oregon bust

Liquid heroin recently made headlines after 370 gallons of it was seized in Oregon on Jan. 25 by four men suspected to be drug traffickers. What to know about the drug.

06/02 Billionaire concerned over Elon Musk’s alleged drug use, report states

Elon Musk’s alleged drug use led Larry Ellison to invite the fellow billionaire to dry out at the Oracle co-founder’s Hawaii estate, according to a report.

05/02 Doctor who prescribed 500,000 opioids in 2-year span has conviction tossed, new trial ordered

Dr. Joel Smithers, who prescribed more than 500,000 opioids to patients at a small Virginia clinic in a two-year span, will get a new trial.

05/02 370 gallons of liquid heroin seized in Oregon, 4 arrested in 'transnational' investigation

Four suspects are in custody and facing federal charges after investigators found nearly 370 millions of liquid heroin.

02/02 Texas Dairy Queen workers were selling meth with soft serves, police say

A group of workers at a Texas Dairy Queen were accused of using the store to peddle methamphetamine and police said 'Operation Blizzard' shut it down.

02/02 Pennsylvania courts to pay $100,000 to settle DOJ lawsuit alleging opioid discrimination

Experts say courts across the nation restrict opioid use disorder treatment for people under court supervision.

01/02 Woman receives $135 compensation after UPS package containing son's remains goes missing

Tangenika Lee said that she shipped her son's remains from a UPS store in Georgia in early January to her sister in Connecticut and now it's lost.

01/02 Microdosing is more popular than ever. Here's what you need to know.

Microdosing is when you take a dose of a hallucinogenic or dissociative drug that is well below the threshold of experiencing hallucinations.

31/01 'Redemption': Wedding photographer's free portraits for addicts put face on recovery

Candice Love, 34, is a full time wedding photographer offering free photo sessions for former addicts, calling the series 'Redemption Story.'

25/01 Man's dismembered body found in Brooklyn apartment refrigerator, woman in custody: Reports

News reports say a woman in New York is in custody after police found a man's dismembered body in her apartment refrigerator.

24/01 No prison time for California woman who stabbed man 100 times in cannabis-induced fit

A California woman was sentenced Tuesday to two years probation in the cannabis-induced killing of the man she was dating.

20/01 Lawmakers call for FDA overhaul on 'gas station heroin'

The FDA has warned against the supplement tianeptine, saying it has led to hospitalizations.Lawmakers want more action.

15/01 A new 'purpose': On 2024 MLK Day of Service, some say volunteering changed their life

Giving back can bring rewards, but sometimes it can also lead to unexpected places. Here are some people who found new passions from doing good.

13/01 Jelly Roll urged Congress to crack down on fentanyl. That's harder than it sounds.

Rapper and singer Jelly Roll urged Congress to crack down on fentanyl amid growing overdose deaths. Experts say solving the problem isn't simple.

11/01 Jelly Roll, former drug dealer and current Grammy nominee, speaks against fentanyl to Senate

Jelly Roll appeared during during a session of the U.S. Senate's Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on stopping the flow of fentanyl.

10/01 Over 1 ton of cocaine worth $32M seized in Miami, Coast Guard says

The U.S. Coast Guard confiscated more than 2,450 pounds of cocaine from the Carribean Sea and arrested 6 smugglers in two separate seizures.

24/12 Is pot legal now? Why marijuana is both legal and illegal in US, despite Biden pardons.

President Joe Biden’s pardon of some marijuana-related crimes applies only to federal cases, leaving a messy patchwork of state laws.

23/12 Experts say Biden's pardons for federal marijuana possession won't have broad impact

President Joe Biden's pardons to Americans convicted of federal marijuana crimes won't have as broad an impact, experts say.

22/12 Biden pardons marijuana use nationwide. Here's what that means

President Joe Biden announced he's pardoning every American who has used marijuana in the past, including those who were never arrested or prosecuted.

19/12 More than $10 million in cocaine, meth found in jalapeño paste shipment, federal officials say

U.S. customs officials found 3,500 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine hidden in a jalapeño paste shipment in San Diego this month, CBP said.

18/12 The power of blood: Why Mexican drug cartels make such a show of their brutality

Cartel leaders are sending a message to the government, to their enemies and to the overall population, security experts say.

17/12 What are ketamine infusion clinics where Matthew Perry sought help? What you should know

While a well-established anesthetic in operating rooms, ketamine has had increased use in treating depression and other mental health disorders.

17/12 Are the Sinaloa Cartel's 'Chapitos' really getting out of the fentanyl business?

Maybe it's true, maybe it's propaganda. Experts and insiders talk about the cartel's reported shift from the deadly synthetic opioid.

12/12 3 Florida middle school students hospitalized after showing signs of possible overdose

Middle school students were hospitalized after showing signs of a possible overdose, officials said. Broward County Public Schools is investigating.

08/12 Over $239M worth of cocaine, including from narco-submarine, seized in November, Coast Guard says

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded thousands of pounds of cocaine in Southern California after intercepting suspected drug smuggling vessels last month.

06/12 Family of West Palm Beach chemist who OD'd on kratom sues smoke shop for his death

The lawsuit alleges that kratom killed Patrick George, a 41-year-old Navy veteran who lived in West Palm Beach, Florida.

29/11 Meet 'Samba': The vape-sniffing K9 dog in Florida schools used to crack down on vaping

Lake County Sheriff's Office recently announced that their newest member is a four-legged friend who will sniff out and detect vapes in Florida schools.

27/11 Video of Biden altered so speech appears unnaturally slow | Fact check

The video is altered in such a way that the pace of Biden's speech appears slower than it actually was.

18/11 My dog ate weed, how do I sober him up? Expert tips if your pup got into cannabis.

Dog accidentally ate an edible? We're answering your questions, including what to do next, if weed is bad for dogs and what happens when they're high.

17/11 5 charged after brothers found dead of suspected overdose in Alabama, officials say

5 people have been charged after the bodies of brothers Braxton Thomas and Rico Tannehill were found in the woods of Alabama.

15/11 Mother of boy, 6, who shot teacher faces sentencing for using marijuana while owning gun

Deja Taylor, the mother of the 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher, is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday for using marijuana while owning a gun.

15/11 Puerto Rico man convicted of trafficking tons of cocaine hidden inside furniture

Federal prosecutors said the drug trafficking scheme moved more than 30 cargo shipments of cocaine to the continental U.S. from Puerto Rico.

09/11 ‘Greed and corruption': Federal jury convicts veteran DEA agents in bribery conspiracy

Two veteran DEA agents were convicted Wednesday of leaking confidential information in a bribery scheme that put high-profile cases at risk.

09/11 100,000 marijuana convictions expunged in Missouri, year after recreational use legalized

Last year, Missouri promised to expunge non-violent marijuana misdemeanors by June 8 and felonies by December 8.

08/11 Ohio legalizes marijuana, joining nearly half the US: See the states where weed is legal

Voters in Ohio approved Issue 2 on Tuesday, making it the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana.

08/11 Connecticut man charged after police find $8.5 million worth of illegal mushrooms in home

Officials in Connecticut announced that they arrested 21-year-old Weston Soule after they found an illegal mushroom operation in his home.

02/11 Massive stash of fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, guns found in New York home; Queens man charged

The stash in an abandoned home in Queens included 8 kilograms of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, and 1.5 million envelopes of fentanyl and heroin.

02/11 Ole Miss to offer medical marijuana master's degree: Educating the workforce will lead to 'more informed consumer'

Starting fall 2024, Ole Miss will offer a master's degree program on medical cannabis and dietary supplements.

31/10 Police: THC-infused candy at school Halloween event in California leaves one child sick

One elementary student ingested the THC-infused candy given to them at Earhart Elementary School, became ill and required medical attention.

30/10 Ohio woman fatally drugged 4 men after meeting them for sex, officials say

Rebecca Auborn, 33, is facing multiple counts of murder. She is accused of meeting men for sex and fatally overdosing them to steal their belongings.

23/10 Ex-NYPD officer charged with selling fentanyl and heroin on-duty, prosecutors say

A former New York Police Department police officer was arrested and charged with selling fentanyl and heroin while on-duty.

20/10 Woman’s dog accidentally eats meth while on walk, she issues warning to other pet owners

A dog found and ate methamphetamine while on a walk with its owner Sunday in Washington. The dog was then taken to the vet and treated.

18/10 Jeffrey Epstein survivor who testified against Ghislaine Maxwell dies in Florida

Carolyn Andriano was only 14 when she met Jeffrey Epstein at his Palm Beach mansion. She would say later that his abuse drove her to drugs.

16/10 5 Things podcast: Should the Sackler family face accountability for the opioid crisis?

USA TODAY Supreme Court Reporter John Fritze joins the 5 Things podcast to discuss the implications for both drug makers and victims.

12/10 After child's death at Bronx daycare, NYC child care clearances under a magnifying glass

New York City officials were pelted with questions Thursday about a major backlog in background checks for child care providers.

08/10 Targeting 'The Last Frontier': Mexican cartels send drugs into Alaska, upping death toll

The notorious Sinaloa Cartel and others are pummeling Alaska with deadly fentanyl. Here, they face less competition and can drive up the price.

08/10 A healing culture: Alaska Natives use tradition to battle influx of drugs, addiction

As drugs, often pushed north by Mexican cartels, increasingly find their way into Alaska, addiction is reaching remote corners of the state.

06/10 3 indicted in overdose death of 1-year-old at 'fentanyl mill' Bronx day care

The operator of a Bronx day care and two alleged co-conspirators were indicted for the fatal fentanyl overdose of a 1-year-old.

05/10 77-year-old Florida man accused of getting ED pills to distribute in retirement community

Reginald Kincer was charged by the U.S. Attorney's office with allegedly obtaining more than $1,800 worth of erectile dysfunction drugs to distribute.

05/10 Drug delivery service leader gets 30 years in fentanyl poisoning deaths of 3 New Yorkers

Billy Ortega, 37, ran a drug delivery service from his mother’s Manhattan apartment, coordinating deliveries by texting couriers and customers.

29/09 California man arrested, accused of killing mother by poisoning her with fentanyl

Police said a California man suspected of killing his mother by poisoning her with fentanyl also assaulted his father.

27/09 DEA agents in Mexico nab fourth suspect in Bronx day care drug and poisoning case

Felix Herrera Garcia, the husband of the owner and operator of the Bronx day care center, was arrested on a bus in Sinaloa, Mexico.

26/09 California deputy caught with 520,000 fentanyl pills has cartel ties, investigators say

Investigators found about 520,000 fentanyl pills weighing 104 pounds in the car of a sheriff's deputy in Riverside County, California.

26/09 Third person charged in fentanyl-exposure death of 1-year-old at Bronx daycare center

Authorities said they found drugs on top of children's playmats and in secret floor compartments at the daycare center.

22/09 After overdose death, police find secret door to fentanyl at Niño Divino daycare in Bronx

NYPD officers found a secret trap door holding drugs in the playroom of a Bronx daycare center where a 1-year-old died of a fentanyl overdose.

21/09 Here's what $160 million of cocaine looks like: Coast Guard seizes 12,000 pounds of drugs

The Coast Guard Cutter Confidence crew offloaded a $160 million cocaine haul from nine cases in Miami, Florida. They also detained 17 people.

20/09 Quaalude queenpin: How a 70-year-old Boca woman's international drug operation toppled over

A 70-year-old Boca Raton woman said she sold Quaaludes to 'successful people in her community' for a decade. A federal drug raid brought it to an end.

19/09 Fentanyl found under sleeping mats at Bronx day care where 1-year-old child died

Police found fentanyl underneath the sleeping mats at Divino Niño daycare after four children overdosed, including a 1-year-old who died.

18/09 Two arrested in fentanyl-exposure death of 1-year-old at Divino Niño daycare

The operator of the Divino Niño daycare center and her tenant were arrested in connection with the death of a 1-year-old who was exposed to fentanyl.

13/09 Emma Coronel Aispuro, wife of drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, to leave prison

The wife of infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin \

13/09 Cannabis cafés in California? More about the bill now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk

A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés in California has one more hurdle to clear before becoming law.

13/09 Body cam video shows police administer Narcan to small puppy they say OD'd on fentanyl

Irvine Police said a dog is recovering after an exposure to fentanyl outside a California Walmart. Video shows officers giving the dog a Narcan dose.

08/09 Kroger to pay $1.2 billion in opioid settlement with states, cities

A wave of lawsuits from states, cities and other local governments have yielded more than $51 billion in settlements with opioid makers and sellers.

03/09 Vote no on pot? As marijuana legalization efforts stall, advocates must change the message.

Opponents of marijuana legalization have found a playbook that works against pot, particularly in conservative states like North Dakota and Oklahoma.

18/08 Middle-aged US adults binge drinking, using marijuana at record levels, new study finds

New research revealed middle-aged adults ages 35 to 50 in the United States are using marijuana and hallucinogens at record levels.

12/08 A Quieter, Gentler Music Festival

I had always assumed that music festivals weren’t for me. Then I went to Newport.

01/08 Marijuana legal in Minnesota: Here’s what states have legalized recreational, medical use

Marijuana is now fully legal in Minnesota. Here's a list of all the states that have legalized recreational and medical use.

12/03 ‘Safety first’: Warning after music festival death

A man has died at a popular Tasmanian music festival this weekend, authorities have confirmed.