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Louisiana GOP lawmakers want to make it easier to try juveniles as adults

Louisiana GOP lawmakers want to make it easier to try juveniles as adults

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's Republican-controlled Legislature approved a constitutional amendment on Friday that would allow them to expand the number of crimes in which juveniles between 14 and 16 years old could be tried as adults.
A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin

A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Drug reform advocates hailed Oregon as a progressive leader when it became the first in the nation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the compound found in psychedelic mushrooms.

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Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a
A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin

A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Drug reform advocates hailed Oregon as a progressive leader when it became the first in the nation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the compound found in psychedelic mushrooms.
Pathologist disputes finding that Marine veteran's chokehold caused subway rider's death

Pathologist disputes finding that Marine veteran's chokehold caused subway rider's death

NEW YORK (AP) — For roughly six minutes, Jordan Neely was pinned to a subway floor in a chokehold that ended with him lying still.

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday.
Pathologist disputes finding that Marine veteran's chokehold caused subway rider's death

Pathologist disputes finding that Marine veteran's chokehold caused subway rider's death

NEW YORK (AP) — For six minutes, Jordan Neely was pinned to a subway floor in a chokehold that ended with him lying still.

Someone accessed files said to contain damaging info about Trump AG-nominee Gaetz, lawyer says

WASHINGTON (AP) — An unauthorized person gained access to a file containing confidential testimony from women who have made allegations about former Rep. Matt Gaetz , Donald Trump's pick to become the next attorney general, a lawyer said Tuesday.
Florida's new state lawmakers may test DeSantis' influence in final years of his term

Florida's new state lawmakers may test DeSantis' influence in final years of his term

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s upcoming legislative session could test Republican Gov.
Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump

Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's first stint in the White House proved to be a chaotic ride for the District of Columbia.