Archives for August 2022

The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today's most common omicron strain. Shots could begin within days. … [Read more...] about U.S. clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants

Customs and Border Protection officials in Laredo, Texas seized nearly 1,533 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $11 million in street value, smuggled in a shipment of baby wipes. … [Read more...] about Customs officials find more than 1,500 pounds of cocaine in baby-wipe shipment

Baltimore police said Tuesday they are challenging some of the "Lady in the Lake" film crew's claims that they were targeted for extortion by drug dealers last week after investigating the matter. … [Read more...] about Baltimore police say 'Lady in the Lake' crew's extortion claims are inconsistent

Attendees of the inaugural Sacred Rose music festival in Bridgeview, Illinois, woke up with more than a hangover Monday -- they awoke to thousands of dollars in charges on their credit cards. … [Read more...] about Music festival attendees in Illinois shocked by thousands of dollars in credit card charges

The Food and Drug Administration authorized re-formulated COVID-19 boosters Wednesday that target omicron variants alongside the original strain discovered in China, clearing the way for another shots-in-arms campaign to launch by next week. … [Read more...] about FDA clears COVID-19 boosters targeting fast-moving variants