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Feds: 288 'digital drug lords' busted selling fentanyl online

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:34 GMT

WASHINGTON (WPIX) -- U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Tuesday that nearly 300 people selling fake pills and other fentanyl products on the dark net have been busted."The drug traffickers are confident that operating anonymously on the dark web, they can operate outside the bounds of law," Garland said. "They are wrong."Garland said the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team had been working on various cases since the fall of 2021, ultimately arresting 288 people from Boca Raton, Florida, to Cerritos, California, in a federal operation called Operation SpecTor. In addition, eight foreign nations cooperated with the U.S. government to break up internet deals for drugs, some of the narcotics bought with cryptocurrency."The clear and direct message is that the FBI will never rest until we shine a light on the digital drug lords," Deputy FBI Director Paul Abbate said at the press conference.Abbate noted his agency used undercover agents and acted o...

Tucker Carlson text about 'how white men fight' alarmed Fox leaders before ouster: report

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:34 GMT

(The Hill) – A text message sent by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson about a video he saw of the violence that broke out during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol alarmed the network's leaders just days before it ousted him from the cable news giant, according to a new report. In the message, sent to one of the top-rated host's producers, Carlson wrote he was "watching video of people fighting on the street in Washington. A group of Trump guys surrounded an Antifa kid and started pounding the living shit out of him," according to The New York Times. "It was three against one, at least. Jumping a guy like that is dishonorable obviously. It’s not how white men fight," Carlson said. "Yet suddenly I found myself rooting for the mob against the man, hoping they’d hit him harder, kill him. I really wanted them to hurt the kid. I could taste it." Tucker Carlson called woman ‘yummy,’ leaked video shows In its report, the Times said it had learned the contents of Carlson's message...

Robin's list of biggest Mother's & Father's Day gift mistakes

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:34 GMT

CHICAGO — Everyone wants to make their parents happy on the day that's designated to celebrate them. That's why people often go out of their way to find the perfect gift for Mother's Day and Father's Day over the next month and a half.But sometimes your present to them might not be what they're looking for - and that inspired this edition of "The List" on WGN Morning News on Wednesday morning.Robin Baumgarten gave a few examples of gifts on Mother's and Father's Day that missed the mark, using her own experiences to make the choices.You can watch what Robin chose for this edition of "The List" in the video above.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Florida woman arrested for allegedly throwing drink at US Rep. Matt Gaetz

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:34 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman was arrested for battery on an elected official after allegedly throwing a drink at Florida Republican Representative Matt Gaetz, who was at an event with family, according to an arrest report obtained by Nexstar's WFLA.In the report, authorities say 41-year-old Selena Chambers, of Tallahassee, was at the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Saturday evening when she recognized Gaetz chatting with event attendants.Gaetz, who recalled the incident to authorities, claimed he watched as Chambers and another woman walked past him and his family cursing at them. Shortly after, Chambers threw her drink at Gaetz before she "walked away yelling and flipping him off," according to the report.A defense attorney for Chambers, meanwhile, is claiming his own internal investigation has turned up evidence that Gaetz and his group were engaged in a verbal altercation with the women, and that Gaetz was "both an aggressor and agitator," according to an em...

18 year old arrested, charged with murder in fentanyl-related death of Lehman High student

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:34 GMT

Editor's note: The above video show's today's top morning headlines for May 3, 2023. HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- An 18 year old was arrested and faces drug-related charges and a murder charge in connection to the overdose death of a 15 year old from Kyle.On April 11, the Hays County Sheriff's Office and Hays County EMS responded to a call about a 15 year old who was found unresponsive in the 100 block of Cotton Gin Road in Kyle. EMS performed life-saving measures, but the 15 year old died. They were a student at Lehman High School. The HSCO Criminal Investigation Division and the Special Services Division (SSD) started an investigation. The preliminary investigation found the victim’s death was caused by an accidental drug overdose, specifically from fentanyl. During the criminal investigation, SSD identified a suspect believed to have sold the fentanyl to the victim.Jaquell Desean Ray, 18, was arrested April 11 and charged with delivery of a controlled substance or marijuana to a ...

Rangers take part in UAS training in Albany County

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:34 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, April 27, and Friday, April 28, nine ranger pilots took part in Unnamed Aerial System (UAS) training. This training aids during search and rescue events, wildland fires, and other emergencies. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the rangers were also issued new equipment and conducted flights to qualify as flight operators amid the training. The training consisted of learning DEC policies, as well as Federal Aviation Administration training.

Lineup announced for Schodack summer concert series

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:34 GMT

SCHODACK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The lineup has been announced for Schodack's "Music in the Park" summer concert series. All concerts take place at the pavilion in Schodack Town Park at 6 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! LineupMay 30: Gone GreyJune 6: Peaceful Country BandJune 13: TriskeleJune 20: Rocky and The MoosemenJune 27: Yankee Doodle BandAugust 1: Kyle Bourgault BandAugust 8: JarrodAugust 15: Sundown ExpressAttendees can grab a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the concerts, and food will also be available. In case of rain, the concerts will be rescheduled for the next day.

Amtrak ups max speed to 110 mph between St. Louis and Chicago

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Amtrak gets the green light to bump up speeds between its St. Louis and Chicago corridor, with train rides soon expected to peak up to 110 miles per hour. Amtrak, in a news release Wednesday, says the new maximum speed will primarily be an option for its stations between Joliet and Alton. Trending: St. Louis County bill that aims to ban pedestrians on the roads moves forward “Trains will continue to operate at 110 mph for several weeks without a change in schedule to ensure everything on the system is running properly and to monitor the actual travel time between stations,” said John Oimoen, IDOT Deputy Director, Rails.Prior to Wednesday, 90 mph was the maximum authorized speed on Amtrak's Illinois routes. Amtrak is hopeful the change will reduce times for its Lincoln Service round-trips, which also stop in Quincy and Carbondale, and the Texas Eagle, which runs from Chicago to Dallas with a St. Louis stop.  Close Thanks for signing up! Watch ...

Teen shot, killed in Alton; suspect arrested

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:34 GMT

ALTON, Ill. - An investigation is underway after a teenager was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon in Alton. One suspect is in custody. The shooting happened around 12:50 p.m. in the 2600 block of Maxey Street. The victim was shot in the chest and later died from his injuries. Grieving mom alleges CAO ‘negligence’ in daughter’s murder case The Alton Police Department says this was "not a random act of violence," and the suspect and victim were known to each other. Investigators have not disclosed any information on what might have led up to the shooting or a potential motive. Police have not yet disclosed the ages or identities of the victim or suspect. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW "It’s always devastating when a young life is taken. On ...

Jackson Mahomes arrested, charged with sexual battery

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:18:34 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has been charged with sexual battery Tuesday.He was booked Wednesday morning into the Johnson County jail and charged with three counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of battery, according to Johnson County court records.He was arrested around 7 a.m.On February 25, Jackson allegedly forcibly kissed a restaurant owner and pushed a teenager, according to a police report.FOX4 has reached out to the Johnson County District Attorney's office, but they are not commenting at this time.Mahomes' bond is set at $100,000, and he's due for an arraignment at 1:30 on Wednesday afternoon. This is developing news and FOX4 will keep you updated when more information becomes available.