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Lake County, Illinois marijuana DUI case against Derek Drake dropped over 'erroneous evidence' from UIC drug test lab
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man convicted in a fatal DUI crash is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to review his case, arguing that cannabis test results used in his prosecution came from a University of Illinois Chicago laboratory whose testing practices…
GOP senators call for DOJ to investigate Chinese role in hemp, cannabis markets
Four GOP senators who opposed the delay of a ban on intoxicating hemp products are calling on the Justice Department to investigate the role of Chinese criminal networks in America's cannabis and intoxicating hemp markets. In a Wednesday letter to…
Woman Said she Saw Terrifying Things at Hollywood Industry Party
A TikTok creator is recalling a 2010 Hollywood industry party where she says she witnessed drug use, celebrities leaving with women, and an encounter that ultimately made her want to leave. A video posted by @emoeshawty had received more than 3.2…
New federal law puts an end to the hemp industry, Oregon businesses say
ALBANY — Pet tinctures and topicals are the most popular products sold at Oregon CBD Company, a small business located at the junction of the Willamette Valley town's busiest roads. Pet owners use them to treat their pets' anxiety or pain…
GOP Anti-Tax King Grover Norquist Goes Native at Burning Man
What is a leading conservative tax fighter doing at Burning Man? In this on-the-ground interview, The New American's Alex Newman catches up with Grover Norquist, founder of Americans for Tax Reform, about why he has been coming to the Nevada desert…
Exclusive | Biden admin approved 99% of applications for migrant kids in one year - exposing them to rapists, murders, new report shows
The Biden administration rubber-stamped more than 99% of sponsor applications for unaccompanied migrant children in fiscal year 2024 — leaving kids vulnerable to rapists, gang members and murderers because of the “less…
Cannabis Connected: Almost a quarter of U.S. drug arrests are cannabis related, FBI data shows - Tucson Weekly
In August, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released its annual crime report, that detailed how marijuana-related arrests persist nationwide. The data found that in 2025, 218,152 individuals were arrested for marijuana possession, while 17,192…
Cannabis use linked to worsened seizures
A new study suggests a worrying link between frequent marijuana use and care-intensive seizures in people with ‘hard-to-treat' epilepsy. While it's too early to prove causation, researchers believe the connection warrants further study.
States with the toughest vape laws as California plans new ban
California is set to become one of the first states to ban disposable nicotine vapes, adding another restriction to a state that has one of the country's toughest tobacco-control regimes. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 762…
Christa Pike's attorneys say she's in critical condition after botched lethal injections
Convicted Tennessee killer Christa Pike is hospitalized in critical condition a day after two botched lethal injection attempts in connection with the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, her attorneys said Thursday. 'Christa is alive right…
UIC lab test scandal: Illinois Supreme Court asked to review Corey Lee DUI conviction tied to University of Illinois Chicago lab
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man convicted in a fatal DUI crash is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to review his case, arguing that cannabis test results used in his prosecution came from a University of Illinois Chicago laboratory whose testing practices…
GOP Senators Want Investigation On Chinese Role In U.S. Marijuana And Hemp Industries
A group of Republican senators are pressing the attorney general to “investigate the growing role of Chinese transnational criminal organizations in America's cannabis and intoxicating-hemp markets.” The lawmakers, led by Sen. Tom…
Zen Leaf Dispensary Opening in Ephrata, Lancaster County
A medical marijuana dispensary is on track to open in Lancaster County in mid-October, with construction nearly complete on a new Zen Leaf location in Ephrata Township. The company says the facility, planned for East Main Street, is expected to…
Good Day Farm's motion to dismiss denied in Missouri lawsuit | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
A federal judge has denied Good Day Farm's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a customer who argues the Little Rock-based cannabis company reduced competition and kept prices inflated at its Missouri dispensaries. The suit, by Damon Frost Jr.…
Opinion: Vote no on HJR 4
There is a constitutional amendment on the upcoming Idaho ballot that may not be as front and center as Proposition 1 is, but I believe it is of great importance that this particular proposed amendment be defeated. That proposal is House Joint…
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