National News

May 13, 2009

Brownsville, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Veterans International Bridge discovered $103,000 in marijuana hidden in the cargo area of a Jeep Cherokee; one Mexican citizen was arrested. On Wednesday, May 13 at 7:05 p.m. at the…

May 13, 2009

San Luis, Ariz. Earlier this week on May 10th, a 21 year-old U.S. citizen driver applied for entry into the U.S. driving a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. He was accompanied by a 28 year-old female passenger, for whom he presented…

May 5, 2009

More than $1 million in heroin is discovered inside hollow books. Courtesy photo. Wilmington, Ohio U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Wilmington DHL Hub seized more than $1 million in heroin hidden inside books. Each book contained…

May 5, 2009

NEW YORK Bashit Noorzai, a former Mujahideen warlord and strong ally of the Taliban, was sentenced last week to life in prison on heroin importation and distribution conspiracy charges. Noorzai was found guilty of the charges following a jury trial…

May 5, 2009

Jamaica, N.Y. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at JFK International Airport arrested 20-year-old Mario Ramirez and 18-year-old Yenesky Martinez on Monday attempting to smuggle nearly nine pounds of cocaine from the Dominican Republic in sneakers. During the month…

Apr 14, 2009

For Spellers Age 50+ CHEYENNE, WY AARP has announced a national call for entries for its 14th annual AARP National Spelling Bee. The spelling bee is open to anyone age 50+ with the exception of previous winners. Contestants will test…