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As a historic prisoner exchange unfolds, a look back at other famous East-West swaps

As a historic prisoner exchange unfolds, a look back at other famous East-West swaps

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — After years of isolation behind the bars and high walls of U.S.
Missouri bans sale of Delta-8 THC and other unregulated CBD intoxicants

Missouri bans sale of Delta-8 THC and other unregulated CBD intoxicants

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is banning the sale of drinks, candy and other foods made with hemp-derived intoxicating substances, Republican Gov. Mike Parson announced in an an executive order issued Thursday. The ban kicks in Sept. 1.

Cannabis business owned by Cherokees in North Carolina to begin sales to any adult in September

CHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) — The marijuana retailer owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on western North Carolina tribal lands announced Thursday that it will begin selling cannabis products to anyone age 21 or over next month.
Who's in the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?

Who's in the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — One spent over 5 1/2 years behind bars in Russia while other, higher-profile detainees were released ahead of him. Another was jailed for only a few months.

How Nebraska's special legislative session on taxes came about and what to expect

Nebraska lawmakers have introduced more than 100 proposals aimed at easing residents’ soaring property tax bills -- from a vast expansion of goods and services subject to the state’s sales tax base to legalizing marijuana to reap new tax revenue.
Proposal to block casino plans OK'd for Arkansas ballot; medical marijuana backers given more time

Proposal to block casino plans OK'd for Arkansas ballot; medical marijuana backers given more time

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A proposal aimed at blocking a planned casino in Arkansas qualified for the November ballot on Wednesday after election officials said supporters turned in more than enough signatures to qualify.
NYC's latest crackdown on illegal weed shops is finally shutting them down

NYC's latest crackdown on illegal weed shops is finally shutting them down

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of marijuana shops boldly opened without a license in New York City after the state legalized recreational use of the drug, but after more than a year of lax enforcement, new state rules are finally allowing officials to pad
Focused on legacy, Biden calls out Trump and says how civil rights led him into politics

Focused on legacy, Biden calls out Trump and says how civil rights led him into politics

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — No longer on the campaign trail, President Joe Biden on Monday delivered a speech at the LBJ Presidential Library designed to help cement his legacy.
Tilray Brands sees revenues rise; boosted by alcoholic beverage sales

Tilray Brands sees revenues rise; boosted by alcoholic beverage sales

LEAMINGTON, ONT. — Cannabis and beverage company Tilray Brands, Inc. says it lost US$15.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter, a US$104.4-million improvement from a year earlier when it lost US$119.8 million in the same period.
A look at 'El Mayo' Zambada, the kingpin of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel who is now in US custody

A look at 'El Mayo' Zambada, the kingpin of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel who is now in US custody

PHOENIX (AP) — Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the top leader and co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, eluded the reach of U.S.
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