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Federal authorities indicted a California man for allegedly trying to carry 71.5 pounds of clothes soaked in meth on a flight from Los Angeles to Australia. And those clothes included a cow onesie. Law enforcement officials say they arrested a 31-year-old man after scanning his two checked bags. Inside, they say, he had light-colored clothes that were allegedly covered in dried methamphetamine. Photos from the Justice Department show that the cow-themed pajamas were in the haul, along with underwear, t-shirts, towels and other clothing. Police arrested the suspect while he was waiting to board the flight. U.S. attorney Martin Estrada said this was part of a trend. In a statement, he said, “Drug dealers are continually inventing creative ways of smuggling dangerous narcotics in pursuit of illicit profit.” The suspect faces an arraignment on Monday, Dec. 2, on charges of methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute. If convicted, the charge comes with a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. The maximum sentence is life in prison. Related Stories Nearly 2,600 lbs of meth found in celery at Georgia farmers’ market US border agents seize $5 million worth of meth hidden in fake watermelons CHP seizes $1.7 million in fentanyl, arrests three in Central Valley drug busts

Man arrested with what law enforcement says was a meth-soaked cow onesie

Google’s former CEO is warning about the dangers of using artificial intelligence to create a romantic partner.

Ex-Google CEO puts out warning about creating ‘perfect’ AI girlfriends

A senior diplomat in the US Embassy in Finland says he’s the victim of whistleblower retaliation by the State Department.

Whistleblower: State Dept retaliating over Havana Syndrome op-ed, report

A Nebraska judge ruled that a voter-approved ballot measure could move forward after state leaders challenged it in court.

Nebraska judge rules medical marijuana ballot initiatives are valid

Top Harris campaign officials spoke out in their first sit-down interview since the election during a podcast on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Harris staffers’ tell-all podcast: Details beyond media headlines

President-elect Donald Trump cabinet choice for trade, Jamieson Greer, will play a crucial role in Trump's second administration.

Trump taps Jamieson Greer for USTR to push ambitious tariff policies

The U.S. is reportedly pushing Ukraine to boost its number of draft eligible men in order for the country to fight off Russian forces.

US pushing Ukraine to draft younger troops, increase manpower: Report

A Canadian group that helps women get the abortion pill in countries with restrictions says it has seen a surge in requests from the U.S.

US requests for abortion pill access surge at Canadian nonprofit

The Treasury Department issued sanctions against a Mexican drug cartel for their role in illegal red snapper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

US Treasury sanctions Mexican drug cartel for illegal red snapper fishing

Local law enforcement agencies are preparing to expand a program allowing collaboration with ICE to deport criminal undocumented immigrants.

Local law enforcement prepare to expand partnership with ICE before Trump return

Maine became the latest state to sue major oil companies over climate change, alleging they deceived the public.

Maine becomes latest state to sue oil companies over climate change

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that would strip powers from Gov.-elect Josh Stein and other Democrats in statewide offices.

NC Gov. Cooper vetoes bill weakening Dems, providing disaster aid

A U.S. judge ruled Thursday, Nov. 20, that the emerald should be returned to Brazil after a long and heated journey.

‘Cursed’ smuggled emerald to return to Brazil, US judge rules

Texas is offering more land to the incoming Trump administration to help build facilities for mass deportations.

Texas offers more land for deportation facilities to Trump administration

US B-52 bombers conduct training mission over Finland, simulating air-to-ground drops alongside Finnish and Swedish fighter jets.

US B-52 bombers join Finnish, Swedish in NATO training near Russian border

Many Americans are still carrying last year's holiday weight and they expect to gain more this year.

1 in 4 Americans still carrying last year’s holiday weight

Airlines are raking-in billions of dollars in so-called "junk-fees," which are the extra charges on additions such as checking bags.

Senate report criticizes airline ‘junk fees’ totaling billions of dollars

The FBI announced the arrest of a U.S. fugitive on the run for more than two decades on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

US fugitive on the run for more than 2 decades arrested in Wales

Congress has until late December to fund the federal government as the Internal Revenue Service is running out of enforcement money.

Treasury Department urges Congress to act and release $20B to IRS

Many people are turning to social media influencers to get their information in the digital age. Here's why that might not be a good idea.

Most social media influencers don’t check sources before sharing info: Report

NBC and Macy's are negotiating a new contract that keep the Thanksgiving Day parade on NBC for the next decade.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the multimillion dollar deal with NBC

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it seized more than 3,000 fake electric guitars in southern California. They said the knockoffs were destined for the e-commerce market, just in time for holiday gift shopping.

More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized in California

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to proceed despite rain forecast, but strong winds may ground giant balloons.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to go on, rain or shine

Displaced Lebanese people are returning home amid a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.

Cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah holding so far