American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
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One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
At One Stop Smoke Shop in Dallas, turning customers away has become a new norm as a statewide ban on certain hemp-derived THC products became official on Friday.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
Consumer demand for cannabis-infused beverages is growing even as Americans drink less booze, with major brands testing the waters.
The Texas Senate gave first approval to the second reading of the bill banning THC on Wednesday.
The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including addressing the Central Texas floods, regulating THC and redistricting.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick pushed Senate Bill 3 during the regular session but Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the bill because of concerns over legal challenges.
Tensions erupted in California as federal agents deployed tear gas and smoke bombs during ICE raids on cannabis farms, prompting protests, clashes, and growing fears among immigrant workers and their families.
Republican state representatives discuss what they expect to be done regarding the vetoed THC ban bill during the called special session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the products are dangerous, especially to kids who get access to them.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
As the WNBA star's lawyers appeal her 9-year jail sentence, a Russian official has confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. about a potential prisoner swap.
Two months after Dallas sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was banned from the Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency is reviewing whether cannabis should remain a banned substance.
Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation recently broke ground on a new medical cannabis cultivation and processing facility in Bastrop.
With the end of the 87th Texas Legislative Session fast approaching, House Bill 1535 is in danger of dying. Not if former Dallas Cowboy Jay Novacek and his wife, Amy have anything to say about it.
The uncertainty in the cannabis market during the COVID-19 crisis poses the latest challenge for an industry that's expanded in some form to all but Texas and a handful of other states.
One of the nation's largest medical cannabis patient advocacy organizations is calling on the government to consider cannabis businesses and dispensaries "essential."
"I've always kind of felt like maybe it's not exactly fair to treat THC oil or infused edibles the same as if you had a brick of cocaine or heroin or methamphetamine," said attorney Jeff Hampton.
Attorney Kush Patel, who represents various CBD stores, suggests using some caution and asking CBD retailers some specific questions.
The FDA has issued warning letters to a North Texas business and more than a dozen other U.S. companies for illegally selling CBD products.
The bill would also allow doctors at the Veterans Administration to prescribe medical marijuana.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Friday focused on who can access medical marijuana in Texas.
The Texas Senate has unanimously advanced a bill to expand the list of medical conditions that can legally be treated by cannabis oil.
The debate over marijuana use in Texas took center stage in Fort Worth on Saturday with supporters marching and rallying for change.
A revised measure in the Texas Legislature would reduce penalties for those with an ounce or less of marijuana to a Class C misdemeanor — eliminating arrests, but still making possession a crime.
The race is considered a toss-up by various organizations that rate political contests across the country.
In the video, a car engine revs and tires squeal before it crashes through a raised fence and slams into the building.
Dallas Fire-Rescue said one person is in critical condition and another was injured when a gas line exploded outside an apartment building on Turtle Creek Blvd.
Natasha Renee Gibbs, 42, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Dallas, according to a news release.
DPD confirmed that officers and Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the scene at the intersection of South R L Thornton and East Camp Wisdom Road.
The race is considered a toss-up by various organizations that rate political contests across the country.
In the video, a car engine revs and tires squeal before it crashes through a raised fence and slams into the building.
Dallas Fire-Rescue said one person is in critical condition and another was injured when a gas line exploded outside an apartment building on Turtle Creek Blvd.
Natasha Renee Gibbs, 42, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Dallas, according to a news release.
DPD confirmed that officers and Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the scene at the intersection of South R L Thornton and East Camp Wisdom Road.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to revive for now a policy cutting off medical interventions and social accommodations for transgender inmates.
Early voting begins on Oct. 19, and the last day is Oct. 30. In-person voting is on Election Day, Nov. 3.
President Trump, Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen signed the security agreement on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
This Saturday, the Walk to End Lupus will put a spotlight on the autoimmune disease and the North Texans living with it.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The investment bank is set to make the move after local and state officials extended tax incentives and a grant.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 22 points, Gabby Williams added 20 and four assists, and the second-seeded Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Dallas Wings by halftime.
For a moment, it looked as though it would be the Cowboys who would win the game in regulation.
The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, who got a home run and three RBIs from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer's seven innings of one-run pitching.
Jacob deGrom matched a career high by allowing eight earned runs and the Texas Rangers stumbled again in the AL West race with a 10-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
The Cowboys are facing the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL's first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
