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Minnesota becomes 23rd state to legalize adult-use marijuana

U.S. News // 10 months ago

Minnesota becomes 23rd state to legalize adult-use marijuana

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday legalizing recreational Marijuana. The law allows people over 21 to possess up to 2 ounces in public and 2 pounds at home.

Volodymyr Zelensky did rom-coms, 'DWTS', 'Paddington' as an actor

Entertainment News // 2 years ago

Volodymyr Zelensky did rom-coms, 'DWTS', 'Paddington' as an actor

Volodymyr Zelensky left his acting career behind when he was elected president of Ukraine. His prior roles include romantic comedies and Ukrainian editions of international hits, including "Dancing With the Stars."

New 'Predator' movie in the works

Movies // 3 years ago

New 'Predator' movie in the works

"10 Cloverfield Lane" director Dan Trachtenberg is helming a fifth "Predator" sci-fi movie.

'American Sniper' Kyle received 2 fewer medals than claimed, U.S. Navy says

U.S. News // 7 years ago

'American Sniper' Kyle received 2 fewer medals than claimed, U.S. Navy says

Famed sharpshooter Chris Kyle, the focus of a book and film about his life, earned fewer medals in his career than he claimed, the U.S. Navy said Monday.

Court tosses $1.8M in judgments for Jesse Ventura over vet's 'American Sniper' memoir

U.S. News // 7 years ago

Court tosses $1.8M in judgments for Jesse Ventura over vet's 'American Sniper' memoir

An appellate court on Monday threw out a jury decision to give former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura $1.8 million over the memoir by Iraq war veteran Chris Kyle.

'American Sniper' widow appeals Jesse Ventura's defamation award

U.S. News // 9 years ago

'American Sniper' widow appeals Jesse Ventura's defamation award

The widow of Chris Kyle is appealing former Navy SEAL and Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura's successful defamation suit against her husband's estate.

U.S. News // 9 years ago

Jesse Ventura wins defamation suit, throws pizza party on courtroom steps

Jesse Ventura won his federal defamation case against "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle, invalidating portions of Kyle's book and winning nearly $2,000,000.

U.S. News // 9 years ago

Jesse Ventura blames 'American Sniper' author for ruining his TV career

Former Navy SEAL and Gov. of Minnesota Jesse Ventura is suing the estate of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle for disparaging remarks in Kyle's autobiography.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Ventura suing over 'American Sniper' book in Minn. court

A defamation lawsuit filed by former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura against the widow of a former Navy SEAL will not be moved to Texas, a judge said.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Politics 2014: Paul-Christie dialogue signals start of 2016 season

Winter, spring, summer or fall ... it's a long way to 2016. The Paul/Christie feud means one thing: The presidential campaign is upon us.

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I'll tell you now that I'm not going to run at this moment
Ventura won't run for Senate Jul 14, 2008

He's playing this one pretty tight. He's going through all the mechanics of it, but I have no idea what he's going to decide
Jesse Ventura considers race for Senate Jul 12, 2008

Do I Stand Alone?: Going to the Mat Against Political Pawns and Media Jackals
Jesse Ventura pens new book Nov 16, 2007

I Ain't Got Time to Bleed: Reworking the Body Politic from the Bottom U
Jesse Ventura pens new book Nov 16, 2007

To turn a memorial service into a political rally, I found quite disturbing
Mondale nominated for Wellstone's seat Oct 30, 2002

James George Janos (born July 15, 1951), better known as Jesse Ventura, is an American statesman, the 38th Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003, Navy UDT veteran, actor, and former radio and television talk show host. As a professional wrestler, he is best known for his nickname, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, and tenure in the World Wrestling Federation as a combatant and color commentator. In 2004, he was inducted into the company's Hall of Fame.

In the Minnesota gubernatorial election of 1998, running as a member of the Reform Party, he was elected the 38th Governor of Minnesota and served from January 4, 1999, to January 6, 2003, without seeking a second term.

Ventura was born James George Janos in Minneapolis, the son of Bernice Martha (née Lenz) and George William Janos. His father's parents were from what is today Slovakia, and his mother was of German descent. Ventura has described himself as Slovak. Ventura (then still using his legal name of Janos) attended the now-closed Cooper Elementary School and graduated from Minneapolis' Roosevelt High School in 1969.

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