Indictment: Ex-‘American Idol’ Contestant was Drug Courier
According to court documents, she was trying to deliver nearly 2 pounds of fentanyl when she was arrested last year.
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He Posted Frantic Video with Police and Ended Up Dead. How?
Hundreds of protesters rallied outside Paterson, New Jersey police headquarters, saying they wanted answers in the death of 27-year-old Jameek Lowery.
Russian Chemistry Teacher Accused of Setting Up a Drug Lab
Russian news media have compared the case to the "Breaking Bad" television series.
Does Legalizing Marijuana Necessitate Euthanizing Pot-Sniffing Dogs?
Arguments made by one sheriff opposed to legalized marijuana are dubious and disputed by police departments that have dealt with legal weed.
Did the World Health Organization Declare Medical Marijuana Has No Health Risks?
A December announcement by a WHO committee stated that one specific component of marijuana is safe and should not require regulation.
Two New Studies Suggest Opioid Prescriptions Drop in States with Legalized Marijuana
The findings run counter to political arguments against legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
Can Common Household Plant Seeds Be Used As a Party Drug?
The seeds of a number household plants can cause psychoactive effects, but they are far from a natural alternative to LSD, as popularly claimed.
Dr. Accused of Dealing Drugs, Arranging Murder Dies in Jail
Authorities say James Kauffman, a New Jersey doctor accused of arranging the murder of his radio host wife, has apparently killed himself in jail.
Did Senator Tom Cotton Call for Drug Testing for Social Security Recipients?
The Arkansas Republican has supported drug screening for welfare programs, but never for Social Security.
Can Marijuana Use Lead to Simultaneous Screaming and Vomiting?
A story employed the colorful portmanteau term "scromiting" to describe an illness potentially related to marijuana usage.
Did President Donald Trump Call Senator Antonio Trillanes IV Trillanes a ‘Little Narco?’
Rumors that Trump implied a legislator from the Philippines was a drug smuggler originated with a poorly sourced column.
Police Chief Warns of Fentanyl Overdose Risk from Residue on Shopping Carts?
The likelihood of such a scenario is scientifically dubious and the law enforcement agency that made the claim has walked it back.
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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Did Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named ‘Miss Childress’?
An intriguing rumor about cultural theft and fried chicken lacks concrete evidence but alludes to a deeper truth.
Does Chick-fil-A Pay a $17 Starting Wage?
Company spokesperson: "Chick-fil-A restaurants are individually owned and operated, so wage decisions are made at the local level."
Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.