NC's Operation Firecracker in Full Gear
As people make Fourth of July celebration plans, state law enforcement officers want them to include road safety.
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New York Toasts Long-Awaited Revival Of Its Distilleries
In the unregulated heyday before Prohibition, distilleries in New York produced whiskey, gin, rum and other spirits. Then the industry was all but wiped out for the next 80 years. But state laws regulating distilling have been loosened and now dozens of new distilleries have sprung up.
Not Everyone Cheers Turkey's Move To Tighten Alcohol Rules
Among the many reasons for ongoing riots in Turkey: A recent law restricting the advertising and sale of alcohol. Secular Turks see the new rules as the latest effort by the ruling AK Party to impose religious values on the population.
Binge Drinking Sticks Wisconsin With A Hefty Tab
Wisconsin has the highest number of binge drinkers in the nation, and they cost the state $6.8 billion in 2012.
A Dramatic Way To Uncork The Bubbly: Use A Sword
The art of sabrage, or knocking open a bottle of Champagne with a sword, probably started during the time of Napoleon. A sword is handy but not necessary; a kitchen knife can also work, according to a Champagne expert.
Less Potent Maker's Mark Not Going Down Smoothly In Kentucky
The distillery says it must lower its bourbon's alcohol content to meet demand. The company says consumers won't notice the change, but in bourbon country, Maker's Mark fans aren't too happy about the plan.