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UN Report Finds That Hundreds Of Millions Smoke Marijuana Globally

A new United Nations report finds that hundreds of millions of people across the world smoke weed.

2012/07/02

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Maraniss’ Obama Biography Details President’s Pot-Smoking Days

A highly anticipated biography about the life of President Barack Obama, penned by author and journalist David Maraniss, adds detail to Obama’s pot-smoking high school days.

2012/05/25

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4 Indicted In Bath Salt Scheme At W.Va. Head Shops

The owner of two paraphernalia shops called “Hot Stuff and Cool Things” and three of his employees were indicted Wednesday on federal drug conspiracy charges for allegedly selling bath salts and synthetic marijuana.

2012/04/18

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Police Investigating Murder Of 17-Year-Old Brandon Lee Wiggins In Landover

Prince George’s County Police are investigating the murder of 17-year-old Brandon Lee Wiggins.

2012/04/02

Police-Involved Shooting Leaves One Suspect Dead In Southeast

One man has died as a result of injuries sustained during a police-involved shooting in Southeast D.C. Wednesday afternoon.

2012/03/28

40 Pounds Of Pot Found On Plane Flying Too Close To Marine One, President Obama

Police discovered about 40 pounds of marijuana inside a plane after it was forced to land for flying too close to a helicopter carrying President Obama.

2012/02/16

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Anne Arundel Police Officer Charged In Drug Case

Police say 36-year-old Cpl. Rick Alexander was arrested Friday. He is charged with obstruction and hindering a police officer among other charges.

2012/02/04

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At 75, Marion Barry Gears Up For Another Campaign

As HBO considers making a movie about Marion Barry with Eddie Murphy in the title role, the real Barry is doing something that comes naturally: running for re-election in the nation’s capital.

2012/01/05

Spice is a synthetic form of marijuana. (Credit: Leon Neal / AFP / Getty Images)

Military Battling Problems with ‘Synthetic’ Marijuana

U.S. troops are increasingly using an easy-to-get herbal mix called “Spice,” which mimics a marijuana high and can bring on hallucinations that last for days.

2011/12/30