Nov 11 - By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press Writer
A Florida man who claimed he sold anabolic steroid pills to professional athletes, including members of the Washington Nationals and Capitals, has pleaded guilty in a deal with prosecutors.

Nov 10 - By Ira Winderman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
By its nature the pro game moves faster. Twenty-four seconds per possession. Back-to-back sets. Eighty-two games jammed into five and a half months.

Oct 25 - By David B. Caruso, Associated Press Writer
It was the most expensive real estate deal in U.S. history. Now it's poised to become one of the biggest flops.
Oct 14 - By Associated Press
Deputies say an upstate New York man has been charged with evidence tampering after he was busted for growing marijuana — and then tried to eat the evidence. Jeremy Wheeler and his father, William Wheeler, were arrested Sunday night after deputies said they found 116 plants growing in the son's home in Willet. Deputies said Jeremy Wheeler tried to eat some of the plants while being booked.

Oct 13 - By Gene Johnson, Associated Press Writer
Maxi Sopo was living the dream of a fugitive abroad, kicking back on the beaches of Cancun by day, partying in the clubs by night.
Oct 9 - By Associated Press
North Carolina authorities say they have found 929 gallons of moonshine under a shed in the mountains.
Sep 16 - By Associated Press
South African police say they've busted an international drug smuggling syndicate housed in a warehouse with African souvenirs.
Aug 21 - By Nataliya Vasilyeva, Associated Press Writer
A Russian construction magnate who made headlines for saying that anyone who failed to become a billionaire in Russia is a loser has admitted that his once titanic company is going under.

Aug 7 - By Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer
There aren't just fewer jobs in a recession. There are fewer babies, too. U.S. births fell in 2008, the first full year of the recession, marking the first annual decline in births since the start of the decade and ending an American baby boomlet.
Jul 23 - By Garance Burke, Associated Press Writer
Federal and state agents have arrested 83 people for growing more than $1.2 billion worth of marijuana in an ongoing crackdown on illegal pot gardens in California's Sierra Nevada range.
Jul 22 - By Associated Press
The U.S. Coast Guard says an estimated 1,600 pounds of cocaine were seized from a motorboat off the coast of Venezuela last week.
Jul 14 - By Associated Press
Police have arrested a couple allegedly caught smoking marijuana while waiting in the drive-through line at an Arby's restaurant with their 1-year-old in the back seat. A restaurant employee noticed the aroma late Friday and called 911, then had the couple wait for their order of chicken as police sped to the scene.
Jul 10 - By Associated Press
The Coast Guard says a cutter based in Alameda has seized two speedboats, recovered a bale of cocaine and detained four suspected smugglers off the coast of Guatemala.

Jul 3 - By Associated Press
Art lovers looking for a way to mark U.S. Independence Day may want to consider a rare bust of George Washington being auctioned by Sotheby's in London.

Jun 25 - By Associated Press
Police say a California man donning a bustier and watching porn on a computer in an apartment complex gym was arrested after officers found drugs in his backpack.
Jun 24 - By Associated Press
A Canadian man who tried to drive nearly 200 pounds of the drug Ecstasy, worth an estimated $6.5 million, into the United States has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison.
Jun 23 - By Associated Press
A man has been arrested after he allegedly placed an advertisement on Craigslist selling marijuana. Police said undercover detectives responded to the advertisement and bought a small bag of pot from 30-year-old Christopher Gray for $45.

Jun 18 - By Jessica M. Pasko, Associated Press Writer
Former mountain biking world champion Melissa "Missy" Giove was ordered held on $250,000 bail Thursday after federal authorities said they seized more than 200 pounds of marijuana from a truck she was driving in upstate New York.
May 30 - By Associated Press
A Boston firefighter whose Maine home was raided by federal drug agents has resigned.
May 27 - By Associated Press
Federal charges have been filed against a Florida man who authorities say boasted of selling steroids to professional athletes, including players on the Washington Nationals and Capitals.

May 19 - By Hope Yen, Associated Press Writer
Did America's moms and dads and potential parents see the meltdown coming before the economists?

May 13 - By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Writer
Federal authorities in Atlanta on Wednesday announced the biggest seizure of Mexican crystal methamphetamine ever recorded east of the Mississippi River.
May 1 - By Associated Press
Two suspected pot dealers were arrested after police said the pair tailgated an unmarked police car. Police said 23-year-old Jonathan Gonzalez and 19-year old Felicia Deneen tailgated the police vehicle Wednesday and were later stopped.
Mar 27 - By Associated Press
A Michigan man accused of breaking into a gas station — and then calling police himself so he could see his brother in jail — has pleaded to a lesser charge. Matthew Robert Kiss, 24, of Imlay City, pleaded guilty Friday to attempted breaking and entering.
Mar 26 - By Associated Press
Israeli police say they have seized thousands of marijuana water pipes in a raid on a factory in northern Israel.