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 the Netflix CEO Arrested on Child Pornography Charges?
False rumors were spread on social media in order to capitalize on heightened panic about pedophilia.
Allegations of Mass Hysterectomies at ICE-Contracted Facility Spark Outrage
Most of the whistleblower complaint dealt with general medical negligence at a Georgia facility, particularly around COVID-19.
Did the Trump Campaign’s ‘Support Our Troops’ Ad Feature Russian Jets?
It's often difficult to make out the specifics of an intentionally generic image.
Amelia Bassano: The True Shakespeare?
Did a black woman named Amelia Bassano really write all of the plays attributed to William Shakespeare? Unlikely.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.