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US moves to reclassify marijuana, reshaping $47 billion market
US moves to reclassify marijuana, reshaping $47 billion market

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States is preparing a sweeping shift in its approach to marijuana, with federal authorities set to relax...

Turkish bill restricts social media access for children under 15 Social media access banned for Turkish children under 15
Turkish bill restricts social media access for children under 15 Social media access banned for Turkish children under 15

ISTANBUL, Turkey: A bill that restricts children under 15 from accessing social media platforms was passed late on April 22 by Turkish...

Bill passed in UK that bans cigarette purchases in future
Bill passed in UK that bans cigarette purchases in future

LONDON, U.K.: On April 21, Parliament passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill that ensures children born after December 31, 2008, will be...

Trump orders US military to hit Iranian small boats choking Strait
Trump orders US military to hit Iranian small boats choking Strait

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. military has been told by President Donald Trump to shoot and kill Iranian small boats choking the Strait...

Journalists attacked in Lebanon, one killed
Journalists attacked in Lebanon, one killed

Prominent Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed on Wednesday in what appeared to be a targeted attack by the Israeli military...

Plan to restart talks hit as Iran attacks 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
Plan to restart talks hit as Iran attacks 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Diplomatic efforts to restore global energy supplies and ensure a second round of talks between the United States and...

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Raptors 'expect the unexpected' from Cavaliers in Game 4
Raptors 'expect the unexpected' from Cavaliers in Game 4

(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images) The Toronto Raptors understand they must be ready for anything Sunday afternoon when...

7-5 center Gabe Dynes transfers to Louisville
7-5 center Gabe Dynes transfers to Louisville

(Photo credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images) Former Southern California center Gabe Dynes is transferring to his home state to join...

Flyers turn to G Dan Vladar in bid to finish off Penguins
Flyers turn to G Dan Vladar in bid to finish off Penguins

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Flyers are soaring through their first-round playoff series thanks...

Flyers G Dan Vladar to start Game 4 vs. Penguins
Flyers G Dan Vladar to start Game 4 vs. Penguins

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar will start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference...

Rockies-Mets to play Sunday doubleheader after postponement
Rockies-Mets to play Sunday doubleheader after postponement

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) The Saturday scheduled game between the Mets and the Colorado Rockies in New York...

Surging Cubs count on bullpen ahead of rematch vs. Dodgers
Surging Cubs count on bullpen ahead of rematch vs. Dodgers

(Photo credit: William Liang-Imagn Images) Even with new pitchers in the Chicago Cubs' injury-plagued bullpen, the results remained...