Italy’s Mafia thrives in global meltdown, gobbling everything from gas stations to trattoriasNAPLES, Italy — While businesses around the world are hunkering down for survival, the Italian mob is living a golden moment. Administration mulling sending more National Guard troops to US-Mexico borderWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is considering sending more National Guard troops to keep order along the U.S.-Mexican border as drug-fueled violence increases in northern Mexico, defense officials said Friday. Ex-Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith apologizes following drug arrest, claims he is addictedJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith said Friday he was “ashamed and humiliated” by an arrest on drug charges and that will fight to overcome his addiction. Judge in Calif. medical marijuana case weighs leniency; federal prosecutors seek 5-year termLOS ANGELES — A federal judge said he is considering a reduced sentence for a medical marijuana seller whose case has become a rallying point, but is bound by the law to impose at least a one-year term. Former world boxing champ Kendall Holt pleads guilty to money laundering charge in New JerseyPATERSON, N.J. — Former world boxing champion Kendall Holt has pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge in New Jersey. Mexican president proposes expanding army’s power in drug-plagued areasMEXICO CITY — A bill that would let Mexico declare temporary states of emergency and expand the army’s power in a bloody fight against powerful drug gangs drew immediate fire Thursday from human rights activists who say soldiers should not be doing the job of police. Mexican president proposes expanding army’s power in drug-plagued areasMEXICO CITY — A bill that would let Mexico declare temporary states of emergency and expand the army’s power in a bloody fight against powerful drug gangs drew immediate fire Thursday from human rights activists who say soldiers should not be doing the job of police. US attorney’s office in Detroit drops charges against members of national motorcycle clubDETROIT — Federal prosecutors in Michigan have dismissed criminal charges against nearly two dozen defendants in the government’s investigation of a motorcycle club. Former Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith charged with drug possession after traffic stopJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith was pulled over Wednesday afternoon and found with crack cocaine and marijuana in his car, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Mexico steps up patrols after 2 soldiers killed in drug hotspotMEXICO CITY — The army said Wednesday it has stepped up patrols in a remote, mountainous drug hotspot in northern Mexico, after gunmen killed two army lieutenants in the region. Former Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith charged with drug possession after traffic stopJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith was pulled over Wednesday afternoon and found with crack cocaine and marijuana in his car, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Colombian drug lord sentenced in New York to more than 31 years in prison after apologizingNEW YORK — One of Colombia’s once most feared drug lords was sentenced Wednesday to more than 31 years in prison, after telling the judge he only sold drugs to help his people and apologizing to Americans for harming so many of them with cocaine. Sierra Leone sends 3 men to US to face drug-smuggling chargesFREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Sierra Leone authorities say three men convicted of drug smuggling have been sent to the U.S. where they are wanted on similar charges. Japan Sumo Association begins random doping tests after series of drug-related scandalsTOKYO — The Japan Sumo Association began random doping tests of wrestlers Wednesday following a series of drug-related scandals that have damaged the image of the ancient sport. Japan Sumo Association begins random drug testsTOKYO — The Japan Sumo Association began random doping tests of wrestlers Wednesday, following a series of drug-related scandals that have damaged the image of the ancient sport. Body found on fire on outskirts of Mexican border city in suspected drug killingTIJUANA, Mexico — Police found a body in flames dumped along a main thoroughfare on the outskirts of this violent northern border city, authorities said Tuesday. Supreme Court to hear arguments over school strip search of 13-year-old girlWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed worried Tuesday about tying the hands of school officials looking for drugs and weapons on campus as they wrestled with the appropriateness of a strip-search of a 13-year-old girl accused of having prescription-strength ibuprofen. |
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