Tag Archive | "drugs"

Kingpin

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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Kingpin

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.

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Jeret Peterson: 1981 – 2011

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Jeret Peterson: 1981 – 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.

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Modern Drugs vs. Natural Remedies

Friday, June 26, 2009

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Know when to go natural and when it's smarter to go to the pharmacy

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From Negotiator to Victim

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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In his 20 years as a kidnap and ransom consultant, Felix Batista had never lost an abductee. Then he himself was kidnapped.

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Baghdad on Our Border

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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Baghdad on Our Border

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.

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Athletes Discover Pot for Pain

Saturday, October 4, 2008

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Athletes Discover Pot for Pain

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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