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High Tech Chemistry and the War on Drugs
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.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenSynthetic 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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3 storiesMassive 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.
Read the story7 minSynthetic 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.”
Read the story34 minDemocrats’ 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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