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In ‘Crazy Town,’ Rob Ford continues to reign — and run for re-election

Global Politics

He’s known for drinking too much, hanging out with known criminals and of course, smoking crack cocaine. A new book about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford looks at his political rise and the rather odd dynamics in his very political family. He’s known for drinking too much, hanging out with known criminals and of course, smoking crack cocaine. A new book about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford looks at his political rise and the rather odd dynamics in his very political family.

Crack, Lies and Videotape — it’s a tale only Toronto can tell

Global Politics

12,000 Crack Cocaine Inmates May Have Sentences Reduced

The World

Fly-by-Night Murder Mystery

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Environmental Health Note/Prenatal Smoke

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Kids of the crack generation

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Scientists are finding that despite the rampant drug use, the predicted generation of damaged children never appeared as a result of crack cocaine use by expectant mothers. We are joined by Susan Okie, a New York Times reporter.

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