More articles on this subject
Previous
Bosnia Cracks Down on International Drug Cartel; Police Officials Among Suspects: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18674-bosnia-cracks-down-on-international-drug-cartel-police-officials-among-suspects
Quick Glance: Investigation into International Drug Cartel in Bosnia; Suspicions Against Police Officials
- The U.S. government identified Edin "Tito" Gačanin in March 2023 as a significant player in the global cocaine trade.
- Gačanin's connections extended to Raffaele Imperiale, who was arrested in 2021 - a well-known figure in the Camorra, one of Italy’s largest organized crime networks.
- The police operation on Monday targeted individuals suspected of involvement in organized crime, the illicit trafficking of substantial drug quantities, money laundering, and related offenses, in three cities.
- It is reported that the cartel recruited many individuals from Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring countries to establish businesses in the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, to launder the proceeds of its billion-dollar drug trafficking operations.
Fetterman, Warren lead Democrats in urging DEA to ‘swiftly’ take marijuana off Schedule I
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621316-fetterman-warren-democrats-dea-marijuana-scheduling/
Veteran DEA agent sentenced to 4 years for leaking intelligence in Miami bribery conspiracy
apnews.com/article/dea-corruption-drugs-cocaine-narcotics-50f4fb2a37e3ddf14c2c98c463c00cf3
Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states: Experts say the US is not sharing as much data on the outbreak as it should.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/concern-grows-as-bird-flu-spreads-further-in-us-cows-32-herds-in-8-states/
Man Who Struck Officer With Pole on Jan. 6 Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison: The man, David Joseph Gietzen, was found guilty of committing five felonies during the ...
nyti.ms/4bcYO4x
Trump cancels campaign rally in North Carolina due to stormy weather: Former President Donald Trump canceled his North Carolina rally Saturday evening at the ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-cancels-campaign-rally-north-carolina-stormy-weather-rcna148323
Quick Glance: Trump Event in Wilmington Canceled Due to Severe Weather
- The planned campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Wilmington had to be canceled due to the threat of inclement weather.
- Shortly before 7 p.m., Trump was supposed to take the stage, but he informed the crowd that the event needed to be canceled due to an impending storm.
- The storm brought strong winds and hail, leading to the cancellation of the rally, which was meant to be Trump's first major campaign event since the start of his criminal trial in New York City.
- As Trump shifted his views on abortion, the Democratic National Committee seized his visit to criticize him for his abortion policies.
Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law: A federal judge has struck down a North Carolina law criminalizing voting for people with felony convictions ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4615114-judge-strikes-down-north-carolina-felon-voting-law/
UNC Charlotte forced Israel-Hamas war protesters to remove tents from campus plaza
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article287985070.html
Biden faced with challenge to maneuver Israel-Hamas war protests unfolding on college campuses amid reelection bid
pbs.org/newshour/world/biden-faced-with-challenge-to-maneuver-israel-hamas-war-protests-unfolding-on-college-campuses-amid-reelection-bid
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
How antiwar student protests are spreading across U.S. universities: Pro-Palestinian protests have swept through college campuses since over 100 protesters were ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/23/map-student-protests-arrests-universities-us/
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong: The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.
npr.org/2024/04/21/1244899635/civil-war-confederate-statue-markers-sign-history
College DEI programs can be saved, but they need to change | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287699535.html
Trump cancels campaign rally in North Carolina due to storm: Donald Trump has canceled his first planned rally since the start of his criminal hush money trial ...
apnews.com/article/trump-biden-2024-campaign-north-carolina-3ec1ed00dec83a0a528b4c55932ad362
Quick Glance: Trump Cancels Rally Due to Storm
- Donald Trump had to cancel his planned rally in North Carolina due to a storm, highlighting the challenges the former president faces balancing legal issues with his campaign against President Joe Biden.
- Despite the cancellation, the audience expressed frustration but understanding, supporting Trump's strategy of incorporating his court time into anti-establishment arguments.
- It remains uncertain when Trump's next campaign appearance will be, as his New York trial may extend, restricting his ability to engage with voters. North Carolina holds significance as a battleground state for both Trump and Biden in the upcoming election.
- Democrats criticized the Trump-Robinson pairing ahead of the rally, citing concerns about their stance on abortion rights. Both parties are striving to appeal to voters with contrasting messages in North Carolina.
Blame the Rental Market for Inflation Sticking Around: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Today ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/blame-the-rental-market-for-inflation-sticking-around
DNC launces billboards in North Carolina targeting Trump on abortion: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched billboards in North Carolina Saturday ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4608244-dnc-launches-billboards-north-carolina-targeting-trump-abortion/
Mark Meadows, Trump’s chief of staff, indicted in Arizona election interference case
bostonherald.com/2024/04/25/mark-meadows-trumps-chief-of-staff-indicted-in-arizona-election-interference-case/
Biden, Trump deadlocked in new national survey: President Biden and former President Trump are deadlocked in a new national survey. The Quinnipiac University ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4618821-biden-trump-deadlocked-in-new-national-survey/
Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
nzz.ch/meinung/gaza-proteste-in-den-usa-weiten-sich-aus-sie-sind-gezielt-und-gut-organisiert-ld.1827944
Arizona defendant Christina Bobb plays key role on RNC election integrity team: Christina Bobb’s indictment solidifies her identity as a dedicated Trump loyalist ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/26/christina-bobb-arizona-charges-rnc-election-integrity/
4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday: Marijuana advocates are gearing up for April 20. Known as 4/20, marijuana's high holiday on Saturday is ...
apnews.com/article/420-history-marijuana-07ecdd87c4756cc4a1dbd4ad3b1f682c
Quick Glance: Experts Caution Against Risks of Marijuana Consumption
- The 420 day, also known as 'Weed Day,' is celebrated, but experts warn about the health implications of marijuana consumption.
- While 24 US states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, research raises concerns about the potential harm cannabis can do to the body.
- Studies suggest that marijuana smoke poses health risks, including an increased risk of stroke and heart attack, as well as links to heart issues.
- Despite some medicinal benefits of marijuana, such as reducing seizures in epilepsy, there are warnings about the risks of excessive consumption, especially among adolescents and pregnant women.
US denies ‘double standards’ on Israel; Columbia, Yale crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-us-denies-double-standards-on-israel-columbia-yale-crack-down-on-pro-palestinian-protesters/
Columbia University sets midnight deadline for talks to dismantle protest encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/columbia-university-protests-hybrid-classes-passover-tuesday/
Lottery player does a double take after scratching NC ticket. ‘I just got so excited’
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287814380.html
United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ issues
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/united-methodists-endorse-change-give-regions-say-lgbtq-issues-rcna149420
'I tried telling them to stop': Video shows people yank bear cubs from tree for selfie
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/19/black-bear-cubs-pulled-from-tree-north-carolina-video/73381162007/
Trump leads Biden in North Carolina: Poll: Former President Trump is six points ahead of President Biden in North Carolina, new polling shows ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4603458-trump-leads-biden-in-north-carolina-poll/
Reps. Ritchie Torres, Mike Lawler float bill putting antisemitism monitors on college campuses
nypost.com/2024/04/26/us-news/reps-mike-lawler-ritchie-torres-float-bill-putting-antisemitism-monitors-on-college-campuses/
"Mike you suck!": House Republicans face brutal hostility over Columbia University visit
axios.com/2024/04/24/mike-johnson-columbia-ny-protests
The Most Feared and Least Known Political Operative in America: Susie Wiles helped dismantle Ron DeSantis and salvaged Donald Trump’s campaign ...
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/26/susie-wiles-trump-desantis-profile-00149654
Planned Parenthood to spend $10M in North Carolina: A political arm of Planned Parenthood is launching a $10 million voter engagement campaign in North Carolina ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4615916-planned-parenthood-to-spend-10m-in-north-carolina/
Columbia University calls in police to break up pro-Palestinian protest: Clampdown on ‘disruptive’ demonstrations leads to more than 100 arrests as US campus ...
ft.com/content/39729993-58d3-45bf-a2ed-1559fb1d1c99
US College Students Demonstrate in Solidarity With Palestinians, Columbia Protesters
commondreams.org/news/college-students-columbia-solidarity
Records reveal mpox exposures in elementary school as Mecklenburg County cases grow
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article287762095.html
Donald Trump is flying to Charlotte Saturday. Expect traffic backups, police say: GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump will fly to Charlotte on Saturday ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/article287867730.html
Paid articlePaid
Rabbi associated with Columbia University recommends Jewish students ‘return home’ amid tense protests on campus
cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/columbia-university-jewish-students-protests/
Columbia holds classes remotely after pro-Palestinian protesters arrested: University makes move after New York police called in to break up protests as unrest ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/22/columbia-university-protests-shutdown
Before Israel’s war on Gaza: Other times US campuses became battlegrounds: Students from Columbia and other US universities have protested the Vietnam war ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/past-student-protests-in-the-us-working-hed
Lottery player does a double take after scratching NC ticket. ‘I just got so excited’
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287814380.html
Nearly 40% of people in the US live with unhealthy air pollution, report says: More people across the United States – nearly 40% – live in places with unhealthy ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/unhealthy-air-report/
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
NC hasn’t picked a Democratic president in 16 years. Is Mecklenburg County the key?
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article287479675.html
US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply: The shortages affect everything from generic cancer drugs to ADHD medication.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/us-drug-shortages-reach-record-high-with-323-meds-now-in-short-supply/
United Methodists open first top-level conference since breakup over LGBTQ inclusion
apnews.com/article/united-methodists-schism-lgbtq-samesex-marriage-8b428597c86901b2d5886afeca5069c8
Trump holding campaign rally in North Carolina this weekend. What to know
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287712805.html
NC church was once a courthouse. Now, it’s part of movement to preserve Black history.
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article285745951.html
Gun violence is rising in NC and our lawmakers aren’t doing enough | Opinion: NC lawmakers must prioritize gun violence during this legislative session | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287949670.html
UNC overseers are all-in on the Republican legislature’s racialized agenda | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287896655.html
N.C. report says wilderness camp failed to check boy's breathing: Staff at Trails Carolina did not ensure that a 12-year-old boy was breathing during his first ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trails-carolina-inspection-report-boy-death-rcna149037
Under the Dome: Lawmakers to quickly take up mandate for sheriffs to help ICE
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article288025165.html
Marijuana grow busted in Maine as feds investigate trend in 20 states : The high electricity consumption of a home, its cardboard-covered windows and odor of ...
nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/marijuana-grow-busted-maine-feds-investigate-trend-20-states-rcna148708
Solitary Confinement Endures in Prison, Even For Youth. Will Federal Lawmakers Step In?
themarshallproject.org/2024/04/20/solitary-confinement-reform-oklahoma-washington-florida
Opinion | Why Biden Has a Narrower Path to the Presidency Than Trump, in 11 Maps: A Democratic strategist explains how the Electoral College math could shape up.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/16/opinion/electoral-map-outlook.html
NASA images show how big Death Valley’s ‘rare’ lake got this winter: The driest place in North America had a lake big enough you could kayak in this past winter.
fox5sandiego.com/news/california-news/death-valleys-temporary-lake-was-measured-by-a-nasa-satellite-heres-how-big-it-got/
How other state's abortion bans implicate NC clinics: How NC abortion clinics are bracing for influx of Florida patients
axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/04/22/abortion-ban-clinics-florida-north-carolina-nc
Tensions rise as police arrest 150 pro-Palestinian protesters at Yale and NYU : Unrest spreads across US university campuses as Columbia moves to remote teaching ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/23/university-protests-arrests-yale-nyu-columbia
What drives people to Trump rallies? It’s not all about him, experts say
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287788750.html
'Discriminatory' North Carolina Law Criminalizing Felon Voting Struck Down: One plaintiffs' attorney said the ruling "makes our democracy better and ...
commondreams.org/news/north-carolina-felon-disenfranchisement
Kevin Keatts earns a Coach of the Year award after NC State’s magical run: Kevin Keatts led the NC State Wolfpack to the 2024 ACC Championship and NCAA Final ...
charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article287627290.html
Family of man who died in Mecklenburg jail after pleading for medication settles lawsuit
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article287975215.html
Driver fleeing cops with 2-month-old crashes, fatally injuring infant, NC deputies say
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article287981990.html
Columbia University president is set to testify about antisemitism on campus: The testimony from Columbia's president comes several months after lawmakers ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245168995/columbia-university-testimony-antisemitism
Hillary Clinton Says 'Trump Did This' Over Rise In Pregnant Women Being Denied ER Care
huffpost.com/entry/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-emergency-rooms-pregnant-women_n_66267fd3e4b08151cacafe2c
Beloved dog was adopted — then returned to NC shelter. The ‘goofy’ pup needs new home
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article288014725.html
Pregnant women refused treatment in US hospitals after Roe v Wade overturned: One woman suffered a miscarriage in the bathroom of a Texas hospital as front desk ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/pregnant-women-refused-help-in-us-hospitals-after-roe-v-wade-overturned
Quick Glance: Alarming Conditions in Emergency Pregnancy Care for Women in the US
- Complaints surged about pregnant women being turned away from U.S. emergency rooms after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as per federal documents.
- The cases raise serious questions about emergency pregnancy care in the U.S., especially in states with strict abortion laws that sparked confusion about the treatment doctors can provide.
Union with little inroads at banks tries to organize Wells Fargo workers in Charlotte
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article284339359.html
US universities: Where US students demonstrate for Palestine: Dozens of demonstrations within a week: In the USA, students at many universities are protesting ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-universitaeten-proteste-israel-palaestina
Indoctrination and gender ideology: A look at Moms for Liberty claims about NC schools
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article287691225.html
Students kept out of building where UNC System board voted on DEI changes. Is that legal?
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article287796240.html
Why Mecklenburg fees for stormwater, development and parks could rise starting July 1
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287980075.html
Adderall Abuse Risks Becoming Another Opioid Crisis, DEA Says: The fast rise of prescriptions for Adderall and other stimulants, along with rampant online ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/adderall-abuse-risks-becoming-another-opioid-crisis-dea-says
Biden supporters, including women who miscarried, blast Trump on abortion at NC event
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287555480.html
Methodist LGBTQ split: Grandma was right. There’s nothing God-like in rejecting others | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article287758775.html
REVEALED: Justin Jones' clashes with fellow lawmakers expose bitter divisions on Tennessee's Capitol Hill
newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/revealed/revealed-justin-jones-clashes-with-fellow-lawmakers-expose-bitter-divisions-on-tennessees-capitol-hill
Policy change at North Carolina university system could cut DEI staff: A committee at North Carolina's public university system voted in less than four minutes ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/policy-change-north-carolina-university-system-cut-dei-staff-rcna148367
Could MAGA candidates in key swing states drag down Trump?: MAGA Republicans running for Senate and governor are trailing their Democratic opponents ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2024/0411/maga-candidates-swing-states-Trump
Paid articlePaid
UNC students pitch tents to protest Israel-Hamas war. After talks, they’re coming down.
charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article288048150.html
First lady Jill Biden to visit NC and highlight career-connected learning programs
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287653930.html
Paid articlePaid
By electing candidates like Mark Robinson, NC sends a message to states like mine | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article287592380.html
Will NC pass medical marijuana this year? This Democrat may not lend his support again
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287977720.html
Congressional commission sanctions NC lawmaker over anti-Biden newsletters
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287991170.html
NY Congressman who met with Columbia president tells Post university is a 'sad state of affairs'
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798561
Next
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics