Leading Democrat Calls For Legalized Marijuana In All 50 States
The democrat's argument was heavily based on the belief that arrests for marijuana possession have become a punishment that doesn't fit the crime.
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The democrat's argument was heavily based on the belief that arrests for marijuana possession have become a punishment that doesn't fit the crime.
They are three of the most popular letters in business right now. C-B-D.
Investigators believe the three people in the car are members of the "Felony Lane Gang," a multi-state group of criminals from South Florida that break into parked cars.
Federal officials say Oklahoma residents with medical marijuana cards will be barred from obtaining gun permits after voters recently approved the medical use of the drug.
The BIG3 said that players in the 3-on-3 league of former NBA stars are allowed to use cannabidiol for pain management and recovery.
Oklahoma State Question 788, the result of an activist-led signature drive launched more than two years ago, makes it legal to grow, sell and use marijuana for medicinal purposes.
U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law.
The police dog smelled drugs in a vehicle and trailer pulled over by Narcotics Unit officers, and investigators ended up seizing more than 1,500 pounds of marijuana.
With marijuana legalization across Canada on the horizon, the industry is shaping up to look different from the way it does in nine U.S. states that have legalized adult recreational use of the drug.
A pharmaceutical company is getting closer to a decision on whether the government will approve the first prescription drug derived from the marijuana plant.
Texas Tech wide receiver Quan Shorts has been kicked off of the Red Raiders squad after police arrested him on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.
Sheriff Elmer Turner said he doesn't believe the property owner was aware of a large marijuana farm that may have been secretly operating for years.
According to a new report in 2016, alcohol was involved in 38 percent of driver deaths while 44 percent of drivers killed tested positive for drugs.
Authorities have destroyed more than 3,100 marijuana plants after an East Texas landowner reported finding an illegal campsite with trees cleared and an irrigated pot-growing operation.
According to researchers from Columbia University, the number of cigarette-smoking parents who said that they used marijuana increased from 11 percent in 2002 to over 17 percent in 2015.
A glut of legal marijuana is driving Oregon pot prices to rock-bottom levels, prompting some nervous growers to start pivoting to another type of cannabis to make ends meet — one that doesn't come with a high.
A new report finds that legalizing and taxing marijuana boosts revenue for state and local governments, but not by much.
Marijuana testing — a fixture at large American employers for at least 30 years — excludes too many potential workers, experts say, at a time when filling jobs is more challenging.
Authorities say a New Orleans woman had more than 50 pounds of marijuana in her car during a traffic stop.
The top Senate Democrat is using marijuana's informal holiday to announce a change of heart about the drug, another sign of the growing political acceptance of pot.
Police say an officer smelled marijuana and, after searching the car, found cocaine and marijuana in separate bags inside a purse.
Can legalizing marijuana fight the problem of opioid addiction? Pot can relieve pain, so advocates for liberalizing marijuana laws have proposed it as a lower-risk alternative to opioids.
California, Oregon and other marijuana-friendly states are seeking a meeting with U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in hopes of resolving the conflict between federal and state laws that has left the nation's cannabis industry in legal limbo.
Police in Mansfield are investigating allegations of domestic violence made against Seahawks backup and former TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin.
Authorities say a Florida elementary school teacher left a 4-year-old child alone while she went to buy marijuana.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Over 36 million Americans are under heat alerts for Sunday, including North Texans.
25 years after the 9-11 terror attacks on U.S. soil, George W. Bush is set to share reflections and his own artwork in remembrance of that day.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico blasted Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on data centers. Paxton did not make himself available to reporters while campaigning in Willow Park, near Weatherford in Parker County, last week.
As of right now, the state is a toss-up, but Vote Hub predicts Talarico will win Tarrant County, the largest Republican county in the state and nation.
Over 36 million Americans are under heat alerts for Sunday, including North Texans.
25 years after the 9-11 terror attacks on U.S. soil, George W. Bush is set to share reflections and his own artwork in remembrance of that day.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico blasted Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on data centers. Paxton did not make himself available to reporters while campaigning in Willow Park, near Weatherford in Parker County, last week.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
As of right now, the state is a toss-up, but Vote Hub predicts Talarico will win Tarrant County, the largest Republican county in the state and nation.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
25 years after the 9-11 terror attacks on U.S. soil, George W. Bush is set to share reflections and his own artwork in remembrance of that day.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico blasted Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on data centers. Paxton did not make himself available to reporters while campaigning in Willow Park, near Weatherford in Parker County, last week.
As of right now, the state is a toss-up, but Vote Hub predicts Talarico will win Tarrant County, the largest Republican county in the state and nation.
President Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC had previously only given one donation this midterm cycle: about $800,000 to Darline Graham.
Democratic candidate for Texas Senate James Talarico discusses his stance on data centers and energy, including oil and gas in the state. Ahead of the RNC Midterm Convention to be held in Dallas, he says he plans to focus on "the people of Texas and their needs" rather than on the nicknames and criticisms thrown at him.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Cathy Engelbert is the second-longest-tenured WNBA president or commissioner.
This a period of transition for the U.S. with a young roster that includes the trio of Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
Milton backed up Prescott in 2025, his second year in the league after the Cowboys acquired him in a trade with New England.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
