Investigators seize 31 pounds of fentanyl, 11 pounds of heroin, 64 pounds of cocaine and arrest 38 people on federal drug offenses and more on state charges.
Erica Nitschke
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After Amazon packages found in Massachusetts cemetery, police become delivery drivers
Police are investigating how about 20 packages addressed to Burlington residents turned up in a cemetery.
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Trump’s takeover of GOP forces many House Republicans to head for the exits
Th trend highlights a greater pessimism about the direction of the party and its ability to win back the House next year.
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U.N. agency: Tanzania not sharing details on Ebola-like cases
A rapid response is crucial in containing the virus, which can be fatal in up to 90 percent of patients.
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As leaders of a warming world gather, U.N. faces ‘deficit of trust’
This year’s General Assembly session, which starts Tuesday and ends Sept. 30, draws leaders from 136 of the 193 member nations.
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Biden, Warren face same challenge in Iowa: Keeping momentum
A poll released Saturday has the two running about even.
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Iran asks West to leave Persian Gulf amid heightened tensions
President Hassan Rouhani promised to unveil a regional peace plan at this week’s high-level meetings at the United Nations.
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Area 51 festival wraps up in Nevada; Earthlings head home
People from around the globe visited a remote U.S. military base this weekend, long the focus of UFO and space alien lore.
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Washington Monument reopens after 3-year closure for repairs
Park Service officials were forced to close the 555-foot stone obelisk in 2016 a series of elevator malfunctions.
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Spending bill would avert shutdown, keep government open through Nov. 21
The measure is scheduled to pass the House later this week and the Senate next week. Trump is expected to sign it.