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Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers are getting down to crunch time, with big questions still outstanding about how to balance the Democrat's spending request.
Jun 16, 2025 10:18 AM
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Drones and contraband pose everyday challenges in Quebec detention centres
MONTREAL — On any given day, drones buzz in the skies above Quebec's detention centres looking to drop tobacco, drugs or cellphones to the inmates below.
Jun 16, 2025 2:00 AM
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Minnesota's slain Democratic leader lived the political divisions in the US every day
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Americans talk constantly about how their country is split down the middle politically. Melissa Hortman lived that every day as a Minnesota House member.
Jun 14, 2025 4:53 PM
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'Gas station heroin' is technically illegal and widely available. Here are the facts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health officials want you to think twice before buying one of those brightly colored little bottles often sold at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops.
Jun 14, 2025 1:23 PM
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House passes bill to to combat fentanyl trafficking, sending it to Trump's desk
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation Thursday that would solidify federal policies cracking down on the synthetic opioid fentanyl and its analogs in a bid by lawmakers to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic.
Jun 12, 2025 1:48 PM
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Why more youth are landing in the ER with vomiting from cannabis use
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Jun 11, 2025 6:28 AM
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Fugitive's girlfriend charged with aiding breakout at New Orleans jail where she once worked
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities arrested a former New Orleans jail employee on Monday and accused her of aiding in the 10-inmate breakout at the facility last month, which included an escape by her boyfriend — a convicted murderer.
Jun 9, 2025 5:01 PM
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Florida agency tells newspaper to halt reporting angle on foundation associated with governor's wife
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida's child welfare agency sent a letter to a Florida newspaper telling it to “cease and desist” its reporting on foster families for a story about a nonprofit associated with Gov.
Jun 9, 2025 2:43 PM
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Harrison, Dvalishvili celebrate as 135-pound champions at UFC 316 with President Trump looking on
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Kayla Harrison had just added UFC gold to her championship fight collection — and hugged it out with President Donald Trump — and still clutched the title belt when she bumped into Merab Dvalishvili backstage.
Jun 8, 2025 1:01 AM
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A Michigan marijuana store will pay $205K to settle a workers' lawsuit over lost tips
THREE RIVERS, Mich. (AP) — A judge approved a deal Friday to try to solve a major buzzkill: Employees at a Michigan marijuana dispensary chain said management was keeping tips left by happy customers.
Jun 6, 2025 3:48 PM
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