Politics Aug 17 Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets By Jim Mustian, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
World Jun 22 U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the Caribbean The U.S. military has conducted another strike Sunday against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean on Sunday, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America. By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
Health Jan 18 FDA's new expedited drug program raises legal questions and concerns The FDA commissioner's effort to drastically shorten the review of drugs favored by President Donald Trump's administration is causing alarm across the agency. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Dec 18 WATCH: Trump orders reclassification of marijuana, downgrading its drug schedule This change won't legalize recreational use nationwide but may alter regulation and taxation. By Lindsay Whitehurst, Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Health Nov 09 Watch 6:34 Why regulators want to ban a key ingredient in kratom, a popular herbal supplement Southeast Asians have used kratom leaves as a home remedy for centuries. Recently, its popularity in the U.S. has exploded as a way to ease the effects of opioid withdrawal. But kratom is poorly regulated and synthetic versions contain high… By Ali Rogin, Zoie Lambert, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara
Oct 29 Drug raid on Brazilian gang in Rio leaves at least 119 dead, police say By Eléonore Hughes, Diarlei Rodrigues, Associated Press The raid targeted the notorious Red Command in the favelas of Complexo de Alemao and Penha. Human rights organizations have called for investigations into the deaths. Continue reading
Oct 28 Huge raid on Rio gang leaves at least 10 people dead and 80 under arrest By Diarlei Rodrigues, Eléonore Hughes, Associated Press Authorities said the operation included officers in helicopters and armored vehicles and targeted the notorious Red Command in the sprawling low-income favelas of Complexo de Alemao and Penha. Continue reading
Oct 17 U.S. has seized survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean, AP sources say By Konstantin Toropin, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press It was not immediately clear what would be done with the individuals, who the person said were believed to be held aboard a U.S. military vessel. Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Trump says boat near Venezuela targeted by U.S. 'had massive amounts of drugs' By Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday justified a lethal U.S. strike on a Venezuelan vessel. Continue reading
Aug 23 Mushroom 'microdosing' trend has led to increased poison control center calls and ER visits By Joshua Kellogg, The Conversation Greater acceptance of mushrooms and psychedelics has led to a growing market for edible products containing non-hallucinogenic mushroom species with claims that these products improve mental function. Continue reading