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Indians closer Perez guilty in marijuana case

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ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — Cleveland Indians two-time All-Star closer Chris Perez pleaded no contest and was convicted Tuesday of misdemeanor drug abuse for marijuana shipped to his home in the family dog's name. Perez withdrew his not guilty plea in …
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Diana Huntress of Bus Drivers instils fear and respect in Ciudad Juárez

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The murders, at the end of August, are not the first time bus drivers have been targeted in a city infamous for extreme drug-cartel violence. But these killings stand out not only because … This phenomenon was associated with city bus drivers, in …
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Legislators question Medicaid expansion's effect on drug abuse

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Ohio's growing heroin and prescription drug problem has collided with the biggest issue facing the legislature this fall: Whether to expand Medicaid health care benefits to hundreds of thousand of low-income residents. The Medicaid debate is set to be …
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