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Union County DUI stop turns up 300 pounds of pot MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Union County Sheriff's Office deputies say the truck appeared to be driven by someone under the influence and they stopped it. Inside, officers found more than 300 pounds of marijuana. The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/11QgEX9 ) reported authorities arrested 26-year-old Martin Urrutia Olmedo of Knoxville on Saturday morning. Olmedo was held without bond, pending a Thursday scheduled court appearance. Sheriff's Sgt. Mike Butcher said the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is also looking into the arrest in which Olmedo was charged with drug, DUI and driving violations. ___ Information from: Knoxville News Sentinel, http://www.knoxnews.com

Sudden death of Lino Lakes officer investigated (AP) — The sudden death of a 37-year-old police officer in a small Minnesota community is unexplained. Bragelman was having dinner with a friend at the Blue Heron Grill in Lino (LEYE'-noh) Lakes when he stopped breathing early Sunday.

Atletico: Club to support Falcao's decision SINGAPORE (AP) — Atletico Madrid general manager Miguel Angel Gil Marin says the club will not try to prevent striker Radamel Falcao from leaving the club if he wants to this offseason. Ahead of the Copa del Rey final on Friday, Falcao denied reports he was considering going to another team, saying he was focused only on winning a title for Atletico.

Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.

Salem man dies after getting struck in Gloucester GLOUCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Police continue to investigate a weekend accident in Gloucester that left a Salem man dead. Police say 29-year-old Michael Linscott was struck by a vehicle on Saturday morning at a Gloucester housing complex. He was taken to Addison Gilbert Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities say the driver is cooperating with police and no charges have been filed. The driver's name has not been made public. Linscott's mother tells The Salem News (http://bit.ly/14IEG33 ) he lived with her in Salem as a personal care assistant and also worked as a roofer.