U.S. accuses FedEx in illegal drug case
SAN FRANCISCO – Federal authorities have charged FedEx Corp. with assisting illegal pharmacies by knowingly delivering dangerous drugs to customers without prescriptions.
The Department of Justice announced the charges Thursday. The charges allege the Memphis, Tennessee, shipping company conspired with two related online pharmacies for 10 years ending in 2010.
FedEx is accused of shipping the powerful sleeping aid Ambien, anti-anxiety drugs Valium and Xanax, and other drugs to customers with no legitimate medical need and lacking valid prescriptions.
FedEx officials didn’t immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
FedEx first disclosed the investigation in a regulatory filing in November 2012.
Poet laureate resigns after selection furor
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina’s poet laureate is resigning amid criticism of the governor for choosing a writer with just two self-published books.
In a letter dated Thursday, Valerie Macon said she’s resigning because she didn’t want the negative attention her appointment has raised to distract from that prominent post.
She says she remains passionate about the mission of poetry to touch all people, regardless of their education or social status.
When McCrory chose Macon last week, he bypassed the traditional selection process that involved the North Carolina Arts Council. That drew criticism from the state’s established writers, including the four previous poets laureate.
McCrory says he’s reluctantly accepting Macon’s resignation.
Associated Press
