By Penny Starr Article Reprint A Houston television station reported in May that the legalization of marijuana in some states has created more pot growers in the U.S. – and new competition for Mexican drug
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U.S. Spending $653K to ‘Reduce Tobacco Use’ Among Brazilian Women
By Ryan Kierman Article Reprint The National Institutes of Health is funding a program to convince female “light-smokers” in Brazil to kick their bad habit, at a cost to American taxpayers of $653,190. “There is
Read moreMayor Emanuel’s digital billboard deal: a roadside distraction?
Critics say the deal is dangerous for drivers and damaging to the skyline. But to the city, the promise of $155 million in revenue looms large. By Deanna Isaacs Article Reprint All the world’s a
Read moreBlack Harvest Film Festival Offers a Chance for Black Filmakers to Shine Blues, Black Panthers, and hard-earned truths
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer The Black Harvest Film Festival Offers a chance for independent filmmakers to shine on the big screen. Now in its 19th year, each year, a couple of weeks out the year, the Gene
Read moreObama ‘disappointed’ with Snowden asylum, says no domestic spying program in US
rt.com/news Article Reprint Barack Obama made his first comments on Snowden asylum, saying he was “disappointed” that Moscow had given the leaker temporary refuge. The US President also touched on ‘gay propaganda’ laws in Russia
Read moreHip-Hop Star To Be Highland Park’s First Lady
By: detroit.cbslocal.com Article Reprint One of the hip-hop scene’s most successful female rappers is settling down — at least part time — in metro Detroit. Grammy-nominated west coast hip hop emcee, Yolanda Whittaker — also
Read moreNBA player Royce White speaks on fight for workplace accommodations
by Tom Crann, Article Reprint ST. PAUL, Minn. — MPR News’ focus on mental health continues with a conversation with NBA player Royce White about fighting for accommodations in the workplace. The anxiety disorder he
Read moreGolden State Warriors San Francisco Arena Could Top $1 Billion
By: Jared Feldman Article Reprint The Golden State Warriors have dreams of moving from their current home, Oakland’s Oracle Arena, to a brand new arena in San Francisco. The proposed plans include a state-of-the-art arena
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