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High Tech Chemistry and the War on Drugs
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High Tech Chemistry and the War on Drugs

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Synthetic drugs providing cheap highs that appear to be legal are being sold over the counter all over the country—and on the Internet. What are they? Also, India was again, struck by a massive power outage. On Reporter's Notebook, the Democratic Convention has unanimously voted to make same-sex marriage part of the platform.

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Massive Power Failure Hits India ()

For the second day in a row, India was struck by a massive power outage, leaving half the country without electricity.  Six hundred million people went without air conditioning, and much more.

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Synthetic Drugs from Bath Salts to Spice ()

Last week, the Drug Enforcement Agency arrested 90 people in 31 states and seized millions of packets of powder with names like “Spice” and “Ivory Wave.” Some even had labels reading, “Unfit for Human Consumption.” What were they?  Synthetic chemicals that mimic marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine.  But that’s not all they do.  Poison centers around the country report violent reactions that last for weeks from drugs that have never been medically tested.  Picked up along with the synthetic chemicals was 36 million dollars in cash.

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Democrats’ Party Platform Embraces Gay Marriage ()

The Democratic Party is on its way to endorsing same-sex marriage. The drafting committee for this year’s Democratic Convention has unanimously voted to make same-sex marriage part of the platform. Will it be an issue in the presidential campaign?  The Republicans just might have to discuss it too. 

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