Originally published in 2011....
Smugglers Launch Pot Over the Fence
Smugglers along the U.S.–Mexico border were caught using a medieval-style catapult to launch marijuana over the fence. National Guard soldiers discovered a nine-foot catapult capable of flinging multi-pound bales of pot into the U.S., where they were picked up on the other side. While the suspects escaped, authorities confiscated the equipment and drugs, marking one of the most unusual smuggling...
School Lunches vs. Packed Lunches: A Health Study
A study published in the American Heart Journal found that sixth graders who ate school lunches had a significantly higher risk of obesity than those who brought food from home. The research linked school meals—often high in sugar, fat, and low-cost starches like corn and potatoes—to a 29% increased obesity risk, higher than the risk from excessive screen time. In...
Penn State Scandal: Court Cases Move Forward After Key Testimony (2011)
This 2011 ASL news video covers court proceedings tied to the Penn State University scandal. Two senior administrators faced charges for perjury and failing to report child sexual abuse connected to allegations against Jerry Sandusky. Testimony from a former coach described reporting what he witnessed to university leadership, leading a judge to allow the cases to move forward. Sandusky pleaded...
