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Oakland, California, officer killed while answering burglary call; shooter being sought, police say

Oakland, California, officer killed while answering burglary call; shooter being sought, police say

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An Oakland, California, police officer was shot and killed Friday while answering a report of a burglary at a marijuana dispensary, authorities said.
Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott are among hundreds awarded in UK's New Year Honors list

Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott are among hundreds awarded in UK's New Year Honors list

LONDON (AP) — Singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England's women's soccer team, were recognized Friday in the U.K.
B.C. court blocks new law against public drug use, warning of 'irreparable harm'

B.C. court blocks new law against public drug use, warning of 'irreparable harm'

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court has blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances, prompting concern from the government and a Metro Vancouver mayor who called the decision "pathetic.

3 of England's Women's World Cup finalists receive New Year's honors

LONDON (AP) — Three of the England team who reached the Women's World Cup final in Sydney have been honored in King Charles' New Year's honors list.

Medical marijuana dispensary licenses blocked in Alabama amid dispute over selection process

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A judge temporarily blocked Alabama from issuing licenses to medical marijuana dispensaries amid an ongoing legal battle over how the state selected the winning companies.

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Russia fires 122 missiles and 36 drones in what Ukraine calls the biggest aerial barrage of the war KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched 122 missiles and 36 drones against Ukrainian targets, officials said Friday, killing at least 18 civilians across
A tax increase, LGBTQ+ youth protections and more sick leave highlight California's new laws in 2024

A tax increase, LGBTQ+ youth protections and more sick leave highlight California's new laws in 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors in California who mail abortion pills to patients in other states will be protected from prosecution. Workers will receive more paid sick leave on the heels of a big year for labor.

Alabama aims to get medical marijuana program started in 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Members of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission said Thursday they are aiming to get the state's medical marijuana program underway in 2024 after a series of delays and legal disputes.

Mississippi health department says some medical marijuana products are being retested for safety

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi State Department of Health said Wednesday that “a large number” of medical marijuana products are on hold so they can be retested. The department first issued the hold on Dec. 21.
S&P/TSX composite closes with gain of more than 100 points; U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite closes with gain of more than 100 points; U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved higher on Wednesday as it caught up to U.S. gains on its first day of trading after the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays. Meanwhile, the major U.S.
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