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House Hearing on Medicinal Marijuana
WAP2001032791 - 27 MARCH 2001 - WASHINGTON, DC, USA: Rob Kampia, Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project, testifies about "medical" Marijuana during a House Subcommitte on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 27, 2001. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI

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Independent labs will test marijuana for contaminants before it can be sold for medical purposes, Massachusetts health officials have decided.
The California Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that local communities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries.
A California veterinarian says medical marijuana helped his dog while she was in pain from cancer that could not be treated.
Maryland becomes 18th state to end executions
Gov. Martin O'Malley Thursday signed legislation abolishing capital punishment in Maryland, bringing to 18 the number of states where execution has been banned.
A Canadian man licensed to grow medical marijuana has been arrested for growing pot worth millions of dollars more than he was allowed, officials say.
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., said he believes his pro-marijuana bill may be gaining steam in Congress as more states approve its use in some manner.
The Issue: Discord between state, federal marijuana laws just crazy
Is the grass turning greener for marijuana laws in the United States?
Two people were shot in Denver's Civic Center Saturday where thousands of people gathered for marijuana-inspired "420 Day" festivities, paramedics said.
A Swedish lamp company has drawn criticism for selling products designed for the growing of marijuana in the United States.
A recent explosion and fire in Michigan connected to processing marijuana to extract hash oil may be a harbinger of more to come danger, officials say.
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Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin talks to victims from the May 20 tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma, May 22, 2013. The EF-5 tornado cut a path of destruction approximately 17 miles by 1.3 miles wide and left 24 people dead. UPI/J.P. Wilson