Court Rules Against Ill Woman in Medical Marijuana Case
A chronically ill woman in California has lost a legal round in her effort to use medical marijuana. A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that even though medical marijuana use is legal in California, the woman is not immune from prosecution under federal drug laws.
» E-Mail This Somali Prime Minister Pushes Unity Government
Somalia’s interim prime minister hopes to form a unity government, with participation from the nation’s many competing clans. Ali Muhammad Ghedi says a first step will be a National Reconciliation Congress, modeled on previous “truth and reconciliation” commissions in Africa.
» E-Mail This Soldier Accused of Detainee Killings to Testify
A U.S. soldier accused of killing three Iraqi detainees last spring is expected to testify Thursday at his court martial. Raymond Girouard is accused of planning not just the shootings, but an alleged coverup attempt.
» E-Mail This Report: Federal Spending on Children Dropping
An Urban Institute report indicates that the share of the federal domestic budget devoted to children is falling. Researchers say the number could drop even more in coming years.
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Hospitals Ill Equipped for Weekend Heart Attacks
Many hospitals are not able to provide state-of-the-art treatment for heart attacks on a 24/7 basis. Nearly a million Americans suffer heart attacks every year. A new study shows that the inability for hospitals to do emergency angioplasties anytime is costing lives.
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