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Washington’s pot consultant: ‘Entirely possible’ selling marijuana will not be profitable
Washington state many he headed toward a situation where recreational sales of marijuana are not profitable due to heavy taxes, regulations and, most importantly, competition from the untaxed “collective gardens” where the state’s medical marijuana is grown, Washington’s newly hired pot consultant said last week. “Any revenue estimate depends on…
Tennessee couple accused of sticking 5-year-old daughter in oven
A Tennessee man who is a registered sex offender and his girlfriend were accused of aggravated child abuse and neglect against their three children, including charges they disciplined their 5-year-old daughter by stuffing her in an unlit oven. WBIR-TV reported on Saturday that 34-year-old Lavelldo Washington and 23-year-old Corneisha Wilkerson…
Costly Iraq war left U.S. no stronger in Middle East
The US-led invasion of Iraq overthrew a dictator, but 10 years on the war is seen to have destabilized the Middle East, exposed the limits of military power and left America no stronger than before. With US forces having withdrawn after the deaths of almost 4,500 American troops and an…
Armed protesters rally at Washington State Capitol
A group of protesters brandished their guns at the Washington State Capitol on Saturday to defend their right to bear arms. Though the armed protesters shocked some onlookers, the demonstration was legal. Washington’s “Open Carry” law does not prohibit carrying firearms on the capitol grounds. “Usually, we’re up here debating…
More than 70 cats rescued from ‘hoarder’ couple’s home
The Humane Society shelter in Silverdale, Washington, became a full house after animal control officials began the rescue of more than 70 cats and kittens from a local couple. The Kitsap Sun reported on Friday that 46 of the cats were turned over by the couple after officials arrived at…
With marijuana now legal in Washington, what’s next?
With marijuana officially legalized in Washington, and Colorado set to join within the next 30 days, Americans are about to get a glimpse at what the future might look like with a radically altered drug war. But that progress also begs the question: Where does the movement to end prohibition…
Seattle Police Department publishes how-to guide for smoking pot legally
The Seattle Police Department on Friday published a how-to guide that explains the do’s and don’ts of marijuana legalization in the state. Written by a former writer for The Stranger, an alternative weekly newspaper in Seattle, readers might never guess it’s an official publication of the police department were it…
Study: Voters in three states could approve billion-dollar ‘shock’ to Mexican cartels
If Washington, Colorado or Oregon legalize marijuana in next week’s statewide elections, the result won’t just be felt in those states: according to a study published this week, American voters appear set to back a massive “structural shock” to the Mexican drug cartels that could sap literally billions from their…
Police: Naked carjacker ate own finger during PCP-fueled rampage
Police in Jersey City said Tuesday that a man arrested over the weekend during a PCP overdose later defecated in a police vehicle, attempted to gnaw through his own wrist and then ate one of his fingers as he sat in a jail cell. Jargget Washington, 29, was charged Sunday…
Slain ambassador’s mother: Blame game is not productive
WASHINGTON — The mother of US ambassador Chris Stevens, killed in last month’s attack on a US mission in Libya, hit out Wednesday at the row over his death playing out in Washington, saying it was unproductive. But Mary Commanday said she still did not know much about the circumstances…
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