Jordan Larson
Legal Marijuana in Colorado Might Be Selling More Booze
Alcohol sales in Denver increased by 6.8 percent in the first half of 2014, and weed tourism might be to thank for it.
Company That Leaked Chemicals in Drinking Water Fined Only $11,000 — And That's Okay
Chemical company Freedom Industries was fined by OSHA solely for endangering its employees. Environmental fines are still to come.
The US Arrested an Alleged Russian Hacker — And Russia Is Pissed
The 30-year-old son of a Russian politician was arrested for allegedly hacking US retailers. But according to Russia, he was kidnapped.
Ukraine Really Wants Its Militarized Dolphins Back from Russia
The combat dolphins, which Russia seized when it invaded Crimea, have become a sore spot of Ukrainian pride.
Meet the Group Trying to Kill Seattle’s Minimum Wage Hike
Forward Seattle has collected signatures to put the new ordinance to a vote in November amid claims that it is misleading the public.
US Government Tries Deporting Migrants from Texas to California, but Fails
As migrants cross the US-Mexico border in record numbers, the government has begun shuttling them from Texas to other processing facilities.
Georgia Now Allows Guns in Airports and Bars
A controversial new Georgia law went into effect today that increases the number of places where people can carry their firearms.
Washington State Is About to Face a Serious Weed Shortage
As the state struggles to build its legal weed system from the ground up, few people are actually allowed to grow or sell it.
ACLU Report Says 'Militarized' SWAT Teams Treat Neighborhoods Like 'War Zones'
Most SWAT deployments are now for drug-related searches, not hostage or active shooter situations.
Nigerian Man Deemed Mentally Ill For Declaring Himself an Atheist
The 29-year-old has been held in a mental institution against his will for more than a week.
Undocumented Immigrant Remains Found in South Texas ‘Mass Graves’
Bodies and bones were found in trash bags and shopping bags, with many piled on top of one another or even placed within the same bag.
Massachusetts Mayor Doesn't Want More Somali Refugees in His Town
Citing strained city services, the mayor of Springfield has asked the US State Department to stop relocating Somali refugees to the city.