Oregon legalizes pot and nobody cares in Portland
USA TODAY correspondent notes minimal attention as Oregon shops sell marijuana after Oct. 1 legalization. Despite record early sales and public interest, national coverage remains sparse while locals buy cannabis with little drama, contrasting earlier Colorado and Washington receptions.
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Critics Clash Over Obama's Executive Orders on Contracting
Critics say aggressive use of contracting orders is unconstitutional and burdens small businesses. Rung defends measures to cut red tape and improve efficiency while expanding protections. Experts note a long history of executive power in procurement and warn future administrations may reverse current rules.
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Iran tests Emad long range ballistic missile
Iran conducted a test of the Emad surface to surface missile described by IRNA as successful. The weapon is said to be guided until impact and was developed domestically though the report gave no range or test details. Defense Minister Dehqan remarked that defense programs require no external permission. A separate Kabul helicopter crash killed five and injured five others, further marking a deadly Sunday.
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Afghan helicopter crash prompts probe after non-hostile mishap
Resolute Support says a 4:15 p.m. local time helicopter crash at Camp Resolute Support in Afghanistan was a non-hostile mishap under investigation. The incident follows the Oct. 1 C-130 crash near Jalalabad that killed six U.S. service members, five civilian contractors, and several Afghan civilians.
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