Appeals panel orders review of medical marijuana ban
A three judge DC Circuit panel ordered HHS to reconsider a ban on medical use of marijuana and its active ingredient THC. The ruling could allow the federal government to ease restrictions for the first time, as NORML officials hailed the decision as forcing agencies to take marijuana's medical value seriously.
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FCC Denies Donahue Equal Time Exemption
The FCC ruled Phil Donahue’s show is not a bona fide news interview program under the Communications Act and thus must follow equal opportunities rules for presidential candidate appearances. The commission affirmed a 1980 bureau decision, noting the format does not fit Congress defined news interview exemptions. Commissioner Washburn dissented.
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Attache Case Confusion Mirrors Dressed For Success
A humorous contrast frames a business trip as the narrator admires attire and status symbols while discovering a stark personal mismatch. He compares his chaotic carry on with a neatly packed stranger’s case, realizing the vanity of outward polish and the reality of misfit preparation.
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Washington
Four Rack Word Puzzle Challenge
A 1980 puzzle from United Feature Syndicate presents a 20 minute game. Players rearrange each row of letters to form 2 to 7 letter words and score per row with the given directions. 7 letter words earn a 50 point bonus.
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Yale Freshman Class Remains Strong with Alumni Children
Yale University reports 24.3 percent of its 1,250 freshmen are children of alumni, up from 13.7 percent eight years ago. Officials say the rise reflects family interest and does not affect minority representation, noting 17 percent of this year's freshmen are minority students.
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First European to light tobacco in Columbus voyage
Rodrigo de Jerez of Spain, aboard Columbus 1492 West Indies party, learned to smoke from natives and is believed to be the first European to light up.
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West Indies
Rodrigo de Jerez
Spain
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