Georgia Takes Step Toward Legalizing Medical Marijuana
By David Beasley ATLANTA, Feb 25 (Reuters) – A bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Georgia for patients with seizure disorders and other medical conditions cleared a big hurdle…
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Third Of Afghan Detainees Say They Were Tortured Or Mistreated, UN Reports
More than one in three Afghans detained on conflict-related allegations say they were tortured or mistreated, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday based on interviews with nearly 800 detainees….
Suddenly, Layering Is the Rage
What felt like Arctic-strength winds were blowing on Sunday as New York Fashion Week attendees braved their shows — and the temperatures, with the wind chill, hovered perilously close to…
Greece And Germany Are Working Toward A Compromise
Greece and Germany are pursuing a deal on the conditions required to continue the Greek bailout as each side signals a Read the whole story at Bloomberg
Supreme Court of Canada Overturns Ban on Doctor-Assisted Suicide
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada struck down on Friday laws banning physician-assisted suicide for patients with “grievous and irremediable” medical conditions. The unanimous decision, which reverses the position…
New Study Finds Marijuana To Be Effective In Treating Depression
Research has suggested that cannabis may be a promising treatment option for a number of different physical and mental health conditions, from post-traumatic stress disorder to chronic pain. A study…
The Health Benefits Of 6 Super Gross Bodily Functions
SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.com “Attention ladies and germs . . . “ It sounds like the opening of a bad comedy routine, but it turns out, those comedians were onto something….
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Says Marijuana ‘Can Be Helpful’ For Some Medical Conditions
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation’s newest surgeon general, says that marijuana “can be helpful” for some medical conditions, and wants science to dictate policy on the federally banned substance. “We…
Storm Crawls Into Midwest, Threatens Northeast
A storm that gathered steam over the southern Rockies moved into the Midwest early Sunday and is expected to dump more than a foot of snow as it moves toward…
Homeless Man Who Refused To Leave His Dog During Below-Zero Temperatures Gets Shelter For Pup
Even in frigid weather conditions, this homeless man wouldn’t leave his beloved best friend. – To learn more about Horizon House or to make a donation, click here.
‘Historic’ storm tests 2 governors — again
While the storm is expected to also heavily impact neighboring states including Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, it’s the New Jersey-New York executives who also face the national political side…
Northeast Braces For Colossal Snowstorm
A major snowstorm with blizzard-like conditions could drop a foot or more of snow across most parts of the Northeast as they gear up for the workweek right after the…
Novak Djokovic joins Rafael Nadal on the sidelines at Qatar Open
Karlovic coped the better with the windy conditions to secure a 6-7 7-6 6-4 victory to reach the semifinals, a surprise even to the 35-year-old who described it as “unbelievable”…
8th day of AirAsia search begins; big parts found in Java Sea
Waves are expected to be 1.5 to 2 meters high, said Bambang Sulistyo, head of Indonesia’s search and rescue agency, at a press conference in Jakarta. Sulistyo said that if…