Black market marijuana tied to Chinese criminal networks infiltrates Maine

Maine is the newest frontier for the illicit marijuana trade, with potentially hundreds of suspected unlicensed grow houses operating in the state, a CBS News investigation has found.  It’s part of a larger phenomenon nationwide. Thousands of illegal marijuana farms have been cropping up in states like Oklahoma, California and Colorado, according to Raymond Donovan,…

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The Biden campaign is trying to keep Jan. 6 top of mind with voters. Will it work?

When Vice President Kamala Harris dropped by a campaign office in Madison, Wisconsin, in March, those who attended were handed some poster board and asked to write down why they’re supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection. Democratic voter Frank Pohlkamp wrote, “because democracy matters.” “There was quite a bit of planning [from Trump’s side] that went…

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American Airlines pilots union warns of “significant spike” in safety-related issues

In a warning to American Airlines pilots, their union, the Allied Pilots Association (APA), says it’s seen “a significant spike in safety- and maintenance-related problems in our operation.” The union claims that among the “problematic trends” it’s been tracking are tools left in wheel wheels, an increasing number of collisions between aircraft while they’re being…

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USC cancels valedictorian’s speech after alleged antisemitic posts

USC faces backlash after canceling valedictorian’s speech USC faces backlash after canceling valedictorian’s speech 01:56 Amid complaints about alleged antisemitic views posted online, USC’s valedictorian will not be permitted to deliver a speech at the university’s commencement ceremony due to concerns about security, the school’s provost announced today.  “While this is disappointing, tradition must give…

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