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New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets
New Mexico’s attorney general has launched a criminal inquiry into whether DEA agents broke state law by allowing fentanyl shipments to hit the streets.
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Ducks trade Olen Zellweger for Anton Wahlberg and a 2nd-round pick
The swap of the 22-year-old defenseman for the 20-year-old center and the 45th overall pick from Buffalo gives the Ducks two selections in the top 50.
St. Bernard dogs still roam the Swiss Alps as part of this ‘living museum’ and its breeding program
The St. Bernards, once famous for mountain rescues, are now too large for such tasks.
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Huntington Beach ordered by judge to adopt ranked choice voting — a first in the county
The judge in his temporary order also said the city must consolidate the City Council's staggered terms so that all seven seats are on the ballot every four years.
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A.J. McKee hopes PFL San Diego leads to more gold
The Long Beach featherweight, who has patiently waited for a title shot, admits to 'big risk, little reward' in fighting unbeaten Salamat Isbulaev on Saturday.
Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing after wandering off a Texas ranch, is finally found
Gracie the Giraffe has finally been found in Texas. She was missing for about two weeks after wandering off a remote private ranch and when she was located Friday, the…
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Judge blocks Tennessee from reporting sick children to immigration authorities, for now
The new law required government agencies to check the legal status of all residents before they can obtain public benefits.
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Mel Brooks is turning 100 this weekend, a look at his career
Mel Brooks at 100? Not done yet...new film coming in 2027.
Greece bets on space technology to contain wildfires in a global first
Greece is looking to the heavens for help, with a dedicated satellite constellation that monitors for fires.
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How Disneyland created a new scene for Pirates of the Caribbean
Walt Disney Imagineering introduces next-gen animatronic technology to the classic dark ride.