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Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  In three months and two days on the job, Sheriff Eugene Crum already helped indict dozens of suspected drug dealers through Mingo County's new Operation Zero Tolerance.

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  K-2 use increases in middle school children, while it grows in popularity amongst high school seniors.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  After nearly taking his own life while on synthetic drugs, Brandon Gibbs speaks out about the dangers of the substance.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Immigration Reform has been President Obama's top priority in his second term; A reform that will affect 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. But first, both parties need to come to an agreement.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Martinez tells reporters her desire to support legislation that makes it tougher for immigrants to get a drivers license.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law Friday that bans Americans from adopting Russian children. With Russia being the third most popular country for Americans to adopt, the ban will restrict many families from adopting.

Friday, December 14, 2012  But when asked if he supports marijuana legalization, he said, "I wouldn't go that far."

Monday, December 10, 2012  Leaders of a Texas Panhandle county have gone to court trying to keep about $9,000 and more than 120 casino-style gaming devices known as eight-liner machines.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A weakened U.S. economy combined with stronger enforcement has resulted in a decline in illegal immigration.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  It's been a long, strange trip for marijuana. Here's a look at its history.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Maine, Maryland back same-sex marriage in historic votes; Washington, Colorado OK legal pot

Thursday, November 01, 2012  UPDATE: Police said Heider turned himself in.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Kansas case puts face on growing problem of 'total identity theft' by illegal immigrants