By Anahi Rama Article Reprint Notorious Mexican drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero, convicted of ordering the torture and murder of a U.S. anti-drugs agent in 1985, was freed from prison on Friday in a move
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U.S. Pot Growers Competing with Mexican Drug Cartels, Drug Enforcement Official Says
By Penny Starr Article Reprint A Houston television station reported in May that the legalization of marijuana in some states has created more pot growers in the U.S. – and new competition for Mexican drug
Read moreU.S. Spending $653K to ‘Reduce Tobacco Use’ Among Brazilian Women
By Ryan Kierman Article Reprint The National Institutes of Health is funding a program to convince female “light-smokers” in Brazil to kick their bad habit, at a cost to American taxpayers of $653,190. “There is
Read moreMayor Emanuel’s digital billboard deal: a roadside distraction?
Critics say the deal is dangerous for drivers and damaging to the skyline. But to the city, the promise of $155 million in revenue looms large. By Deanna Isaacs Article Reprint All the world’s a
Read moreGolden State Warriors San Francisco Arena Could Top $1 Billion
By: Jared Feldman Article Reprint The Golden State Warriors have dreams of moving from their current home, Oakland’s Oracle Arena, to a brand new arena in San Francisco. The proposed plans include a state-of-the-art arena
Read moreHow Magic Johnson Uses His Name To Exploit Low-Income Consumers
The former Lakers star has made a business out of his reputation for being a good guy — most notably as the new face of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ownership group. But he’s also got
Read moreAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos Just Bought The Washington Post For $250 Million
The CEO of Amazon now owns one of the largest media properties in the world. By: Matthew Lynley Article Reprint Jeff Bezos is the CEO of Amazon and a pretty active investor — and he
Read moreGeorge Clooney To Hedge Fund Honcho Daniel Loeb: Stop Spreading Fear At Sony
By: MIKE FLEMING JR Article Reprint George Clooney, who yesterday sent his Smokehouse Pictures partner Grant Heslov to Hollywood to show Sony and Fox a first cut of their Oscar-season period film The Monuments Men,
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