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breaking cannabis news

FL: Deputies: Durant football player shot, killed after giving drug dealer fake money - WFLA
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wfla - (US) Deputies: Durant football player shot, killed after giving drug dealer fake money - WFLA Deputies: Durant football player shot, killed after giving drug dea... (Sat Apr 21 19:59:02 2018 PDT)

OR: Springfield student charged in pot candy giveaway - KTVZ
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ktvz - (US) Springfield student charged in pot candy giveaway - KTVZ Springfield student char... (Sat Apr 21 18:14:20 2018 PDT)

OR: 4/20: Unofficial cannabis holiday results in sales boost for local dispensaries - KPIC
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kpic - (US) Myrtle Creek man accused of trafficking heroin Myrtle Creek man accused of trafficking heroin Myrtle Creek man accused of trafficking heroin (Sat Apr 21 18:08:19 2018 PDT)

TOP: South Carolina News - The State
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thestate - (US) Here's how many people were busted with pot on 4/20 in this SC town Police were on high alert Friday. (Sat Apr 21 14:20:50 2018 PDT)

TOP: Drugs worth thousands of dollars seized in Midlands SC sting - The State
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thestate - (US) Also seized were 10 grams of marijuana. " five guns b one of which was reported stolen b and $5000 in cash. (Sat Apr 21 14:20:50 2018 PDT)

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TOP: Asbury Park Press - (US) NJ marijuana: 4 things to know about legal weed in Asbury Park NJ marijuana: 4 things to know about legal weed in Asbury Park (Sat Apr 21 14:15:57 2018 PDT)

TOP: A California-To-Connecticut Pot Pipeline - Hartford Courant
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courant - (US) A Pot Pipeline - Hartford Courant A Pot Pipeline Part of the pot pipeline was exposed recently with a bust in Manchester that netted 70 pounds of premium weed Part of the pot pipeline was exposed recently with a bust in Manchester that netted 70 pounds of premium weed Like modern-day gold rushers. (Sat Apr 21 14:12:55 2018 PDT)

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TOP: Federal law bars Volusia school officials from administering hemp extract to 6 year old - News - Daytona Beach News-Journal Online - Daytona Beach, FL
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news-journalonline - (US) CBD oil is a “. Medical marijuana is available in Florida but remains illegal under federal law. Is non-psychoactive. (Sat Apr 21 14:22:00 2018 PDT)

TOP: Md.'s marijuana laws leave unanswered questions - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) Officials say it will take about 15 months for the first patients to buy the drug legally in Maryland. Moore hopes a marijuana extract will reduce their seizures. Growers and dispensaries are waiting to learn the details of regulations that will govern the fledgling medical marijuana industry. (Sat Apr 21 14:06:11 2018 PDT)

TOP: Cannabis institute reveals benefits to launching marijuana business - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) Cannabis institute reveals benefits to launching marijuana business - Baltimore Sun Cannabis institute offers how-to for launching marijuana business Doug Porter's cannabis-motif shirt is a dead giveaway. (Sat Apr 21 14:06:11 2018 PDT)

TOP: Rural Maryland sees jobs in medical marijuana - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) Are all in favor. It isn't just compassion for suffering patients that is driving the acceptance of medical marijuana in Washington County. Though that is one factor. (Sat Apr 21 14:06:11 2018 PDT)

TOP: County officials seek answers on medical marijuana - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) Seeking guidance now that entrepreneurs are scouting locations to grow and sell marijuana for medical use. (Sat Apr 21 14:06:11 2018 PDT)

TOP: 420's long, strange trip to pot holiday began in California - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) How the marijuana-loving world came to mark the occasion is believed traceable to five Northern California men now in their 60s with bad backs and graying hair. (Sat Apr 21 14:06:11 2018 PDT)

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TOP: 4/20: Myrtle Beach police arrest people with marijuana - Charlotte Observer
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charlotteobserver - (US) Myrtle Beach police arrest people with marijuana ! Charlotte Observer Here's how many people were busted with pot on 4/20 in this SC town ! Charlotte Observer File photo of marijuana - (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus. (Sat Apr 21 14:09:56 2018 PDT)

TOP: Americans reflect on legal pot during 4/20 holiday - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) America's marijuana supporters are celebrating on this 420 holiday: Thirty states have legalized some form of medical marijuana. (Sat Apr 21 14:06:11 2018 PDT) [also ijpr.org7384]

UK: Say hello to the UK's first cannabis pharmacy Carun UK in Twickenham, London - Metro News
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metro - (US) S first cannabis pharmacy The UKb s first ever cannabis pharmacyB is set to open its doors this week. (Sat Apr 21 10:11:01 2018 PDT)

CANADA: and#8216;Salt in a racist wound': Why it's never just and#8216;smoking weed for fun' for black people, but and#8216;smoking weed and breaking the law' - National Post
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nationalpost - (US) Sister Kate a b pot-loving feminist.b And As Canada and several regions in the United States move closer to cannabis legalization b Canada is set to become the first G7 country to legalize marijuana at a national level. While medicinal marijuana is legal in 28 states and recreational use is lawful in eight b there seems to be a steady stream of reporting on ordinary citizens finding ingenious ways to profit f... (Sat Apr 21 02:25:48 2018 PDT)

OR: 300 free smoke alarms to be installed in Madras - KTVZ
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ktvz - (US) First hemp store in Wisconsin debuts on 4/20 ... (Fri Apr 20 21:36:21 2018 PDT)

OR: First hemp store in Wisconsin debuts on 4/20 - KTVZ
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ktvz - (US) First hemp store in Wisconsin debuts on 4/20 - KTVZ First hemp store in Wisconsin debuts on 4/20 First hemp store in Wisconsin debuts on 4/2... (Fri Apr 20 21:36:21 2018 PDT)

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OR: 4/20: Unofficial cannabis holiday results in sales boost for local dispensaries - KPIC
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kpic - (US) Unofficial cannabis holiday results in sales boost for local dispensaries ! KPIC 4/... (Sat Apr 21 18:08:19 2018 PDT)

TOP: Baby overdoses on opioid, given Narcan in NMB - The State
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thestate - (US) Cops say A Little River man is behind bars after police say an 8-month-old baby overdosed on an opioid and was revived with Narcan Wednesday night. (Sat Apr 21 14:20:50 2018 PDT) [also charlotteobserver7523]

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TOP: Zoning clampdown unneeded for medical marijuana - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) Zoning clampdown unneeded for medical marijuana - Baltimore Sun Zoning clampdown unneeded for medical marijuana [Our View] Medical marijuana is now an issue on the county level in Maryland. (Sat Apr 21 14:06:11 2018 PDT)

TOP: Marijuana Tag - Miami.com
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miami - Marijuana Tag ! Miami.com Marijuana Miami Beach’s first medical marijuana dispensary to open near Lincoln Road Mall New retail medic... (Sat Apr 21 14:05:31 2018 PDT)

TOP: Stephen, Ziggy, Ky-Mani and other Marleys come together for festival to promote marijuana
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miami - Damian and Ky-Mani Marley have a comprehensive agenda for the use of marijuana. (Sat Apr 21 14:05:31 2018 PDT)

TOP: Medical Marijuana Tag - Miami.com
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miami - Medical Marijuana Tag ! Miami.com Medical Marijuana New retail medical marijuana dispensary b b not a head shopb b opens in Miami New retail medical marijuana dispensary b b not a he... (Sat Apr 21 14:05:31 2018 PDT)

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TOP: Ban on recreational marijuana businesses OK'd by Huntington Planning Commission
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latimes - (US) He said it is basing its decision on data from other areas that have legalized marijuana. (Sat Apr 21 14:00:44 2018 PDT)

TOP: Some California cities want Amsterdam-style pot lounges, push limits of marijuana legalization
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latimes - (US) The city is poised to allow cannabis lounges where people can consume the once-taboo product in a social setting. Some cities have embraced marijuana dispensaries. While others have actively fought against pot sales. (Sat Apr 21 14:00:44 2018 PDT)

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reefer madness news

CANADA: #420Day: Much left to fight for beyond legalization: Pot activists - Toronto Sun
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torontosun - (US) Day: Much left to fight for beyond legalization: Pot activists ! Toronto Sun ... (Sat Apr 21 02:40:56 2018 PDT)

OR: The Advocate Online - The independent student voice of Mt. Hood Community College
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advocate-online - (US) WORKING FOR THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY IS ACTIVISM With recreational. (Fri Apr 20 21:12:26 2018 PDT)

FL: The pop culture and TV news you're talking about today: The Feed
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tampabay - Tampa Theatre is showing Reefer Madness tonight on 420 Day The campy gem known as Reefer Madness is screening at 10:30 p.m. tonight at the history Tampa Theatre. (Fri Apr 20 19:29:28 2018 PDT)

FL: Tampa Theatre is showing 'Reefer Madness' tonight on 420 Day
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tampabay - Tampa Theatre is showing Reefer Madness’. Tonight on 420 Day Tampa Theatre is showing Reefer Madness’. (Fri Apr 20 19:29:28 2018 PDT)

FL: Democratic Governor Candidates Philip Levine, Andrew Gillum Back Legalized Recreational Marijuana - Miami New Times
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miaminewtimes - (US) Noting Miami Beach decriminalized small amounts of pot while he was in charge. (Fri Apr 20 19:00:18 2018 PDT)

FL: Foot-dragging Florida DOH still regards medicinal pot as 'reefer madness' - Fred Grimm - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) Foot-dragging Florida DOH still regards medicinal pot as 'reefer madness' ! Fred Grimm - Sun Sentinel Foot-dragging Florida DOH still regards medicinal pot as 'reefer madness' ! Fred Grimm - Sun Sentinel Foot-dragging Florida DOH still regards medicinal pot as 'reefer madness' ! Fred Grimm - Sun Sentinel Foot-dragging Florida DOH still regards medicinal pot as 'reefer madness' ! Fred Grimm The campaign was re... (Fri Apr 20 18:37:03 2018 PDT)

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the hashish report

CANADA: Through the fog of 4/20: teens embrace age limit as they plan to defy it
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vancourier - They also intend to keep on breaking the rules The crowd reaches up to grab some of the marijuana products that are about to be tossed from a stage. (Sat Apr 21 02:43:52 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Newfoundland and Labrador cannabis enthusiasts celebrate last illegal 4-20, they hope - News - The Telegram
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thetelegram - (US) They hope The inside of the Puffin Hutt on Water Street was hazy Friday afternoon. About 80 cannabis enthusiasts were in the lounge. (Sat Apr 21 02:39:49 2018 PDT) [also thetelegram11574]

OR: Our Favorite Cannabis Products Available in Oregon Right Now - Willamette Week
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wweek - (US) So it was probably only a matter of time until Portland's weed-friendly. (Fri Apr 20 22:29:49 2018 PDT)

FL: TTB warning breweries to stop selling marijuana-flavored beer
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wpbf - (US) THEY ADVISE THE OWNERS TO BLOCK ANY SALES OF CRAFT BEER THAT IS INFUSED WITH CANNABIS OIL. (Fri Apr 20 20:22:41 2018 PDT)

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