As the Medellín Cartel’s U.S. man, Jon Roberts lorded over America’s coke commerce for a full decade. In this exclusive excerpt from his new book American Desperado, he tells the decadent and bloody story of his rise from mafia soldier to cocaine cowboy.
Continue reading...Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Jeret Peterson, one of the world's most innovative freestyle skiers, was found dead in a remote Utah canyon in what police are calling a suicide. Last February, Aimee Berg spoke to Peterson, who famously rose above his demons to win silver at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Continue reading...Friday, June 26, 2009
Know when to go natural and when it's smarter to go to the pharmacy
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 4, 2009
In his 20 years as a kidnap and ransom consultant, Felix Batista had never lost an abductee. Then he himself was kidnapped.
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Drug cartels battling for control of the U.S.–Mexico border have made Tijuana their battlefield, and the violence is now going international as ruthless gangs snatch American citizens from their homes in San Diego, Dallas, even Atlanta.
Continue reading...Saturday, October 4, 2008
Marijuana works wonders on serious pain related to major illnesses. But could weed also be a better option than over-the-counter drugs for sports injuries and muscle soreness?
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
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