Brian Mann
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Canada and China say the fentanyl crisis is only a 'pretext' for Trump's new tariffs
Canadian and Chinese officials say they were already helping reduce fentanyl smuggling. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said fentanyl crossing the northern border is "near zero."
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Trump says new tariffs will cut U.S. drug deaths but fatal overdoses were already plummeting
President Trump cited outdated drug overdose data to justify tariffs against Canada, China, and Mexico. He also offered no evidence Canada is fueling the U.S. drug crisis.
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New York Gov. Hochul won't remove NYC Mayor Adams amid calls for him to step down
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. He faces five federal charges of corruption and bribery -- charges which the DOJ says should be suspended.
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Judge weighs DOJ request to drop criminal charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and DOJ attorneys appeared before federal Judge Dale Ho Tuesday afternoon, arguing that five federal corruption and bribery charges against Adams should be put on hold.
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Gov. Hochul takes action on embattled NYC Mayor Adams
NY Governor Kathy Hochul moved Tuesday to oust NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office over a growing scandal involving federal corruption charges and Adams' controversial ties to the Trump administration.
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As DOJ drops corruption charges against NYC's mayor, critics see improper influence
NYC Mayor Eric Adams praised the DOJ for shelving criminal charges against him. Critics say the move comes after Adams agreed to partner with Trump on immigration
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U.S. cannabis shoppers face market flush with illegal weed
In much of the U.S., illegal cannabis outcompetes legal weed sold in licensed shops. For consumers, it can be difficult to find regulated cannabis — but there are tips on how to do that.
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U.S. cannabis shoppers face a market flush with illegal weed
In much of the U.S., illegal cannabis outcompetes legal weed sold in licensed shops. For consumers, it can be difficult to find regulated cannabis — but there are tips on how to do that.
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How safe is your weed? Patchy regulations may leave contaminants in the weed supply
Millions of Americans use cannabis and would like to think the products they buy are safe. But regulation is state by state and full of holes. NPR's new series digs into the risks and solutions.
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Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was already easing
The White House says fentanyl smuggled to the U.S. justifies tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico. But fentanyl deaths and smuggling have been dropping fast — and Canada plays almost no role.
