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Indiana State Police chief advises lawmakers to legalize and tax pot

The top cop for the Indiana State Police on Tuesday advised a group of state lawmakers that marijuana be legalized and taxed. Speaking at a budget committee meeting, Superintendent Paul Whitesell noted that both Colorado and Washington had decriminalized small amounts of the drug for recreational use. “It’s here, it’s…

Five found dead in rural Indiana

Five people have been found dead at two homes in a rural part of the midwestern US state of Indiana in an apparent shooting, police said, adding it was not clear if any suspects were at large. Indiana state police said they were still investigating what led to the deaths…

Fifth death reported in Indiana stage collapse

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – A fifth person has died from the collapse of an outdoor concert stage in heavy wind just before a weekend show at the Indiana State Fair, which was shut down on Sunday, authorities said. More than 40 people were injured in the collapse on Saturday night, Indiana…