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Thursday, May 02, 2013  An appeal of Kelly Simino's conviction for the 2006 murder of girlfriend Brandi Mathews has been denied.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  In three months and two days on the job, Sheriff Eugene Crum already helped indict dozens of suspected drug dealers through Mingo County's new Operation Zero Tolerance.

Friday, December 14, 2012  But when asked if he supports marijuana legalization, he said, "I wouldn't go that far."

Thursday, December 06, 2012  It's been a long, strange trip for marijuana. Here's a look at its history.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Maine, Maryland back same-sex marriage in historic votes; Washington, Colorado OK legal pot

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  "Bath salts" ban could curb use of some legal drugs linked to violent behavior, but not all

Monday, July 16, 2012  Heroin overdose deaths continue to rise in many parts of the nation, but not in St. Louis County.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Lab tests failed to find 'bath salt' components in man who chewed on other's face

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Federal authorities raid a horse racing operation in Ruidoso Downs, N.M., and a horse ranch in Oklahoma they say are tied to Mexico's most ruthless drug cartel.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Fulton Police respond to a report of a fight involving weapons and arrest a man for drugs.

Sunday, August 28, 2011  New restrictions in Missouri on synthetic substances that can mimic the effects of illegal drugs are now in place.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  An underground website allows users to sell and buy almost any drug available.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  AP IMPACT: Synthetic drugs that mimic pot, cocaine, other drugs send thousands to hospitals

Friday, November 19, 2010  Federal judge in Georgia who faces drug, gun charges scheduled to plead guilty to some counts

Saturday, October 16, 2010  Secretary of State Clinton, speaking in California, says US committed to ending Mexico's drug violence