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Former U.S. Army interpreter from Iraq gets 30 years for dealing fentanyl on dark web

Alaa Mohammed Allawi, 30, who pleaded guilty to drug and weapons charges, was also ordered to forfeit his San Antonio, Texas home, a Maserati sportscar, firearms, jewelry, his stake in a California-based coffee franchise and nearly $50,000 in U.S. and crypto-currencies. "From his use of the dark web, to his clandestine manufacturing of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, to his drug sales targeting college students, Allawi operated with little concern for the people in our communities," Will Glaspy, Drug Enforcement Administration special agent in charge, said in a written statement. Defense attorney Anthony Cantrell said Allawi had accepted responsibility for his actions but as an immigrant had not been aware of the full dangers of fentanyl.

A vegan said she was 'poisoned for life' after accidentally eating meat. Here's the reality of what happens when you stop being vegan.

Eating meat after years of veganism is rarely dangerous, but it may cause physical and mental symptoms, a dietitian said.

The Catholic Church and Boy Scouts are lobbying against child abuse statutes. This is their playbook

The Catholic Church and Boy Scouts oppose legislation that would give child abuse survivors more time to sue. Both groups wield unique influence.

New York sues big U.S. student loan servicer for abusing borrowers

New York state on Thursday sued one of the largest federal student loan servicers, whose practices the U.S. government singled out for criticism earlier this year, saying it abusively treated borrowers working in lower-paying public service jobs. The lawsuit by state Attorney General Letitia James adds to a growing list of complaints by borrowers and regulators against the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, which operates as FedLoan and American Education Services. James said FedLoan has "failed miserably" as the sole servicer since 2012 for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which excuses borrowers who work in public service for 10 years from repaying their loans, provided they make some qualifying payments.

Trump berates reporter, refuses to answer question about Ukraine and Biden

At a press conference with the president of Finland, President Trump berated Reuters reporter Jeff Mason and refused to answer a question about what he wanted the Ukrainian president to do regarding former Vice President Joe Biden.

Giuliani's televised rage worries some Trump allies, but not the president

Rudy Giuliani's appearances have left some of Trump’s allies concerned the former New York mayor is doing more harm than good, but according to those close to the president, Trump still trusts Giuliani and is unlikely to rein him in.