L.A. marijuana businesses will pay higher fees, as industry struggles
Legal marijuana businesses in Los Angeles will pay thousands more dollars in renewal fees, the City Council decided Tuesday, bringing fresh financial woes to an…
U.S. couple detained with 72 pounds of marijuana hashish in baggage
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers inspect black, vacuum-sealed bags containing marijuana hashish last month after two U.S. travelers were detained and their baggage searched…
Federal agents clash with demonstrators at California cannabis farm
July 10 (UPI) -- Federal agents clashed with demonstrators during an immigration enforcement operation in an agricultural area of southern California on Thursday. The incident…
One year of legal pot sales and California doesn’t have the bustling industry it expected. Here’s why
Reporting from Sacramento — When Californians voted in 2016 to allow the sale of recreational marijuana, advocates of the move envisioned thousands of pot shops and cannabis…
How California’s marijuana laws paved the way in the U.S.
PHOENIX — The horrific ride to the top of the San Francisco skyscraper is still seared in Paul Scott’s memory a quarter-century later.On a sales call for…
On Texas-Mexico border, Feds arrest 6, confiscate 259 pounds of marijuana worth $207K
Brownsville, Texas, border agents said Wednesday they confiscated 159 pounds of marijuana in two separate smuggling attempts Tuesday. Marijuana is legal in some form in…
No drug use, special treatment apparent in Prince Harry’s visa request
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visit the Lightway Academy, a primary and secondary school in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 10,…
Apprehension of migrants at border reach all-time low of 300 per day in February
Migrants gather at an immigration station in Tapachula, Mexico, on Feb. 24. Activists and shelters on Mexico's southern border observed a decrease in migrants in…
WNBA star Brittney Griner backs out of medical marijuana convention after ‘threatening’ hotel room note
1 of 2 | Brittney Griner (seen with her wife, Cherelle, in New York City, May 2023) was slated to appear at the Gaylord National…
Released Russian prisoner Marc Fogel returns home; greets Trump at White House
1 of 7 | U.S. President Donald Trump greets Mark Fogel, who was recently released from prison in Russia, in the Diplomatic Reception Room in…
House Ethics report finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex, engaged in sexual activity with 17-year-old
1 of 3 | The House Ethics Committee released its report into Matt Gaetz, citing "substantial evidence" he paid for sex and drugs and engaged…
Japan could imprison cannabis users for up to 7 years under new laws
Recently revised Japanese cannabis and narcotics laws went into effect on Thursday and could land violators in prison for up to seven years. Source link
Texas woman arrested after 70 pounds of marijuana found in suitcases bound for London
U.S. border officials say they recently have observed a continuing trend of U.S.-based growers and retailers shipping marijuana to Europe and Africa. Authorities say marijuana…
Florida measures to protect abortion rights, legalize marijuana fail
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida voters rejected ballot measures Tuesday to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana, handing victories to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who…
EU rules police can access cell data for minor crimes
1 of 3 | Police in European Union countries may access the phones and data of people not accused of committing serious crimes, the EU…
Illinois high court says odor of ‘burnt’ marijuana not probable cause to search cars
Thursday's ruling by the the Illinois Supreme Court affects two separate cases: People vs. Redmond and People vs. Molina, both of which involved police searches…
Trump backs ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Fla.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Saturday he supports a Florida sate ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana use. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI…